ARTICLE 26 — ESTABLISH, DISSOLVE AND APPROPRIATE TO AND FROM SPECIFIED
STABILIZATION FUNDS
To see if the Town will vote to create, amend, dissolve, rename and/or appropriate sums of money to and
from Stabilization Funds in accordance with Section 5B of Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws
for the purposes of: (a) Section 135 Zoning By-Law, (b) Traffic Mitigation, (c) Transportation Demand
Management/Public Transportation, (d) School Bus Transportation; (e) Special Education, (f) Center
Improvement District; (g) Debt Service, (h)Transportation Management Overlay District, (i) Capital; (j)
Payment in Lieu of Parking; (k) Avalon Bay School Enrollment Mitigation Fund; (l) Visitor Center Capital
Stabilization Fund; (m) Affordable Housing Capital Stabilization Fund; and (n) Water System Capital
Stabilization Fund; determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from
available funds, from fees, charges or gifts or by any combination of these methods; and further, to accept
paragraph four of Section 5B of Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws, dedicating certain fees,
charges, gifts or receipts to a stabilization fund; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. (Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
This Article proposes to establish, dissolve, and/or fund Stabilization
Funds for specific purposes and to appropriate funds therefrom. Money in those funds may
be invested and the interest may then become a part of the particular fund. These funds
may later be appropriated for the specific designated purpose, by a two-thirds vote of an
Annual or Special Town Meeting, for any lawful purpose.
MOTION
BOS: Unanimous
CEC: Relevant portions, unanimously in support
AC: Not just a housekeeping article, it impacts taxpayers. Unanimous
SC: Unanimous on 26f & 26g
VOTE OF TOWN MEETING (2/3 majority)
YES: 136
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 2
MOTION PASSES
We are adjourned until Wednesday, April 11 7:30 PM
ADJOURNED AT 9:50 PM
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Monday, April 9, 2018
Article 24 – Post Employment Insurance Liability Fund
Selectman chair Barry recuses.
ARTICLE 24 – APPROPRIATE TO POST EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE LIABILITY FUND To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to the Town of Lexington Post Retirement Insurance Liability Fund, as established by Chapter 317 of the Acts of 2002; determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, including enterprise funds, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. (Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
This Article will allow the Town to continue to fund its liability for postemployment benefits for Town of Lexington retirees. Beginning with the FY07 audit, the Town was required to disclose this liability. The Town has special legislation establishing a trust fund for this purpose. This special legislation was approved in 2002.
MOTION: That $1,842,895 be appropriated to the Town of Lexington Post Employment Insurance Liability Fund, as established by Chapter 317 of the Acts of 2002, and that to meet this appropriation $4,085 be appropriated from Wastewater Fund receipts, $9,089 be appropriated from Water Fund receipts, $750,000 be raised in the tax levy, and $1,079,721 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balances.
RECOMMENDATIONS
BOS: 4-0 (Barry recused)
AC: Unanimous
CEC: No position. Please see p. 59 of our report
VOTE OF TOWN MEETING (majority)
YES: 128
NO: 2
ABSTAIN: 4
MOTION CARRIES
ARTICLE 24 – APPROPRIATE TO POST EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE LIABILITY FUND To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to the Town of Lexington Post Retirement Insurance Liability Fund, as established by Chapter 317 of the Acts of 2002; determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, including enterprise funds, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. (Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
This Article will allow the Town to continue to fund its liability for postemployment benefits for Town of Lexington retirees. Beginning with the FY07 audit, the Town was required to disclose this liability. The Town has special legislation establishing a trust fund for this purpose. This special legislation was approved in 2002.
MOTION: That $1,842,895 be appropriated to the Town of Lexington Post Employment Insurance Liability Fund, as established by Chapter 317 of the Acts of 2002, and that to meet this appropriation $4,085 be appropriated from Wastewater Fund receipts, $9,089 be appropriated from Water Fund receipts, $750,000 be raised in the tax levy, and $1,079,721 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balances.
RECOMMENDATIONS
BOS: 4-0 (Barry recused)
AC: Unanimous
CEC: No position. Please see p. 59 of our report
VOTE OF TOWN MEETING (majority)
YES: 128
NO: 2
ABSTAIN: 4
MOTION CARRIES
Consent Agenda
To facilitate Town Meeting this year the Board of Selectmen, working with the Moderator and financial
committees, have again proposed that a number of Articles be acted upon collectively, that is by a single vote.
In other towns this is generally referred to as the "Town Meeting Consent Agenda.”
All MOTIONS have the unanimous consent of the Board of Selectmen and the Appropriation Committee, and, for those items pertaining to capital, the Capital Expenditures Committee and will be taken up with one vote. Additionally, the Moderator says, "these items satisfy one or more of the following:
ARTICLE 6 — APPROPRIATE FOR SENIOR SERVICES PROGRAM
MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed
No funding is requested for FY19 as there is sufficient balances from prior year funding.
ARTICLE 10 — APPROPRIATE THE FY19 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
MOTION: That the Town hear and act on the report of the Community Preservation Committee on the FY19 Community Preservation budget and, pursuant to the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee, take the following actions:
a) That this item be indefinitely postponed
The town is not ready to bring forward thee property in question.
c) That $20,000 be appropriated for Archives & Records Management and Records Conservation & Preservation, and to meet this appropriation $20,000 be appropriated from the Historic Resources Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund.
Section 10-c requests that $20,000 be appropriated to fund the conservation and preservation of old Town papers from 1722-1923. This has been a regular appropriation of CPA funds.
l) That $150,000 be appropriated for the Administrative Expenses and all other necessary and proper expenses of the Community Preservation Committee for FY19 and to meet this appropriation $150,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund.
Section 10-l requests that $150,000 be appropriated for Administrative Expenses. This has been a regular appropriation of CPA funds.
ARTICLE 15 — APPROPRIATE FOR RECREATION CAPITAL PROJECTS
MOTION: That $60,000 be appropriated for Pine Meadows Golf Course improvements, and that to meet this appropriation $60,000 be appropriated from Recreation Fund Retained Earnings.
This article requests $60,000 for a Pine Meadows Golf Course lawn mower, bunker rake and spreader.
ARTICLE 16 — APPROPRIATE FOR MUNICIPAL CAPITAL PROJECTS AND EQUIPMENT
MOTION: That the following amounts to be appropriated for the following capital improvements and that each amount be raised as indicated:
a) Hydrant Replacement Program - $150,000 for the replacement of fire hydrants and all incidental cost related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $75,000 be appropriated from Water Fund Retained Earnings and $75,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance.
Section 16-a is an ongoing program designed to replace 60 fire hydrants per year.
d) Townwide Culvert Replacement - $390,000 for the repair and replacement of culverts, and that to meet this appropriation $390,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance.
Section 16-d is an ongoing program to replace culverts that are at or near failure.
f) That this article be indefinitely postponed.
Section 16-f requests that this Article be indefinitely postponed as staff is continuing to review the consultant’s report/analysis.
g) Sidewalk Improvements - $800,000 for rebuilding and repaving existing sidewalks, and all incidental costs related thereto, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $800,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7, or any other enabling authority. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.
Section 16-g is an ongoing program to rebuild and/or repair existing sidewalks that are in poor condition.
Question Mic TMM/P7 When will 16g be done?
A: If funding is approved, after July 1, Fall and following Spring
ARTICLE 17 — APPROPRIATE FOR WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
MOTION: That the Selectmen are hereby authorized to make water distribution system improvements, including the installation of new water mains and replacement or cleaning and lining of existing water mains and stand pipes, conducting engineering studies and the purchase and installation of equipment in connection therewith, and all incidental costs related thereto in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine, subject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; to appropriate $1,000,000 for such distribution systems improvements and land acquisition; and to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $1,000,000 under M.GL. Chapter 44, Section 7 or any other enabling authority; and further that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow all or a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority and in connection therewith to enter into a loan agreement and/or security agreement. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.
This is an annual program that replaces unlined, inadequate, aged and vulnerable water mains, deteriorated service connections and eliminating dead ends in the Water mains. This project ensures a proactive approach for keeping Lexington’s water both safe and reliable.
ARTICLE 18 — APPROPRIATE FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
MOTION: That: (a) the Selectmen are hereby authorized to install sanitary sewer mains and sewerage systems and replacements thereof, and all incidental costs related thereto in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine, subject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897, as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; to appropriate for such installation and land acquisition the sum of $1,000,000, and to raise such amount the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $1,000,000 under M.GL. Chapter 44, Section 7 or any other enabling authority; and that (b) $800,000 be appropriated for pump station upgrades and all incidental costs related thereto, and to raise such amount the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $800,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7 or any other enabling authority. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.
This is an annual program that provides for rehabilitation of sanitary sewer infrastructure including pumping stations and related equipment to enable better energy efficient and avoid emergency expenditures.
ARTICLE 20 — APPROPRIATE FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES CAPITAL PROJECTS
MOTION: That the following amounts be appropriated for the following capital improvements to public facilities and that each amount be raised as indicated:
b) Public Facilities Bid Documents – $100,00 for professional services to produce design development, construction documents, and bid administration services for capital projects, and that to meet this appropriation $100,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance.
Section 20-b is an annual request for funding of professional services to produce design development, construction documents and/or bid administration services for smaller school projects to ensure projects can be completed within the then-current construction season.
c) Facility and Site Improvements - $361,890 for building flooring programs, and school paving program, and that to meet this appropriation $361,890 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance.
Section 20-c is an ongoing program to replace flooring systems in both municipal and school buildings as well as the ability to replace sidewalks, bus loops and parking areas on school grounds as needed.
e) Municipal Building Envelopes and Systems - $198,893 to fund extraordinary repairs to municipal buildings and systems, and that to meet this appropriation $198,893 be raised in the tax levy.
Section 20-e is continued implementation of extraordinary repairs to the foundation and original drainage system of the Town office building.
g) School Building Envelopes and Systems - $227,755 to perform extraordinary repairs and modifications to school buildings and systems, and that to meet this appropriation $227,755 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance.
Section 20-g will be used to address water infiltration issues, caulking, window lintels and translucent skylights at the Harrington School.
i) Public Facilities Mechanical/Electrical System Replacements - $544,500 for replacement of HVAC and electrical systems, and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow $544,500 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7, or any other enabling authority. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.
Section 20-I is an annual request that replaces HVAC and electrical systems. This request will be used to replace the HVAC systems in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room and the Main Server room in the Town Office Building.
ARTICLE 27 — APPROPRIATE TO GENERAL STABILIZATION FUND
MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed.
No additional funds are being recommended for this Stabilization fund. The current balance is approximately $9.5 million.
ARTICLE 28 — APPROPRIATE FROM DEBT SERVICE STABILIZATION FUND
MOTION: That $124,057 be appropriated from the Debt Service Stabilization Fund to offset the FY19 debt service of the bond dated February 1, 2003 issued for funding additions and renovations to the Lexington High School, Clarke Middle School and Diamond Middle School as refunded with bonds dated December 8, 2011.
This article will appropriate $124,057 from the Debt Service Stabilization Fund, and received as part of the Mass. School building Authority program, to offset a portion of the debt service on the 2003 School Bonds.
RECOMMENDATIONS
BOS: Unanimous on all Articles
AC: Unanimous on all Articles
CEC: Unanimous on all Articles pertaining to capital
VOTE OF TOWN MEETING (2/3 majority)
YES: 137
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 1
MOTION PASSES
All MOTIONS have the unanimous consent of the Board of Selectmen and the Appropriation Committee, and, for those items pertaining to capital, the Capital Expenditures Committee and will be taken up with one vote. Additionally, the Moderator says, "these items satisfy one or more of the following:
- Are to be Indefinitely Postponed (IP'd)
- Tend not to change from year to year
- Are straightforward and fully explained in the FY19 Budget Book (Brown Book)
- Are housekeeping in nature - requiring Town Meeting action, but with no policy implications for the Town
Presentations will not be heard on any of the items. Nor debate. Questions will be permitted. Any part of the Consent Agenda may be removed from the list and considered separately at the request of a Town Meeting Member; remaining items will be put before Town Meeting for a vote.
ARTICLE 6 — APPROPRIATE FOR SENIOR SERVICES PROGRAM
MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed
No funding is requested for FY19 as there is sufficient balances from prior year funding.
ARTICLE 10 — APPROPRIATE THE FY19 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
MOTION: That the Town hear and act on the report of the Community Preservation Committee on the FY19 Community Preservation budget and, pursuant to the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee, take the following actions:
a) That this item be indefinitely postponed
The town is not ready to bring forward thee property in question.
c) That $20,000 be appropriated for Archives & Records Management and Records Conservation & Preservation, and to meet this appropriation $20,000 be appropriated from the Historic Resources Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund.
Section 10-c requests that $20,000 be appropriated to fund the conservation and preservation of old Town papers from 1722-1923. This has been a regular appropriation of CPA funds.
l) That $150,000 be appropriated for the Administrative Expenses and all other necessary and proper expenses of the Community Preservation Committee for FY19 and to meet this appropriation $150,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund.
Section 10-l requests that $150,000 be appropriated for Administrative Expenses. This has been a regular appropriation of CPA funds.
ARTICLE 15 — APPROPRIATE FOR RECREATION CAPITAL PROJECTS
MOTION: That $60,000 be appropriated for Pine Meadows Golf Course improvements, and that to meet this appropriation $60,000 be appropriated from Recreation Fund Retained Earnings.
This article requests $60,000 for a Pine Meadows Golf Course lawn mower, bunker rake and spreader.
ARTICLE 16 — APPROPRIATE FOR MUNICIPAL CAPITAL PROJECTS AND EQUIPMENT
MOTION: That the following amounts to be appropriated for the following capital improvements and that each amount be raised as indicated:
a) Hydrant Replacement Program - $150,000 for the replacement of fire hydrants and all incidental cost related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $75,000 be appropriated from Water Fund Retained Earnings and $75,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance.
Section 16-a is an ongoing program designed to replace 60 fire hydrants per year.
d) Townwide Culvert Replacement - $390,000 for the repair and replacement of culverts, and that to meet this appropriation $390,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance.
Section 16-d is an ongoing program to replace culverts that are at or near failure.
f) That this article be indefinitely postponed.
Section 16-f requests that this Article be indefinitely postponed as staff is continuing to review the consultant’s report/analysis.
g) Sidewalk Improvements - $800,000 for rebuilding and repaving existing sidewalks, and all incidental costs related thereto, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $800,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7, or any other enabling authority. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.
Section 16-g is an ongoing program to rebuild and/or repair existing sidewalks that are in poor condition.
Question Mic TMM/P7 When will 16g be done?
A: If funding is approved, after July 1, Fall and following Spring
ARTICLE 17 — APPROPRIATE FOR WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
MOTION: That the Selectmen are hereby authorized to make water distribution system improvements, including the installation of new water mains and replacement or cleaning and lining of existing water mains and stand pipes, conducting engineering studies and the purchase and installation of equipment in connection therewith, and all incidental costs related thereto in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine, subject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; to appropriate $1,000,000 for such distribution systems improvements and land acquisition; and to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $1,000,000 under M.GL. Chapter 44, Section 7 or any other enabling authority; and further that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow all or a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority and in connection therewith to enter into a loan agreement and/or security agreement. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.
This is an annual program that replaces unlined, inadequate, aged and vulnerable water mains, deteriorated service connections and eliminating dead ends in the Water mains. This project ensures a proactive approach for keeping Lexington’s water both safe and reliable.
ARTICLE 18 — APPROPRIATE FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
MOTION: That: (a) the Selectmen are hereby authorized to install sanitary sewer mains and sewerage systems and replacements thereof, and all incidental costs related thereto in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine, subject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897, as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; to appropriate for such installation and land acquisition the sum of $1,000,000, and to raise such amount the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $1,000,000 under M.GL. Chapter 44, Section 7 or any other enabling authority; and that (b) $800,000 be appropriated for pump station upgrades and all incidental costs related thereto, and to raise such amount the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $800,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7 or any other enabling authority. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.
This is an annual program that provides for rehabilitation of sanitary sewer infrastructure including pumping stations and related equipment to enable better energy efficient and avoid emergency expenditures.
ARTICLE 20 — APPROPRIATE FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES CAPITAL PROJECTS
MOTION: That the following amounts be appropriated for the following capital improvements to public facilities and that each amount be raised as indicated:
b) Public Facilities Bid Documents – $100,00 for professional services to produce design development, construction documents, and bid administration services for capital projects, and that to meet this appropriation $100,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance.
Section 20-b is an annual request for funding of professional services to produce design development, construction documents and/or bid administration services for smaller school projects to ensure projects can be completed within the then-current construction season.
c) Facility and Site Improvements - $361,890 for building flooring programs, and school paving program, and that to meet this appropriation $361,890 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance.
Section 20-c is an ongoing program to replace flooring systems in both municipal and school buildings as well as the ability to replace sidewalks, bus loops and parking areas on school grounds as needed.
e) Municipal Building Envelopes and Systems - $198,893 to fund extraordinary repairs to municipal buildings and systems, and that to meet this appropriation $198,893 be raised in the tax levy.
Section 20-e is continued implementation of extraordinary repairs to the foundation and original drainage system of the Town office building.
g) School Building Envelopes and Systems - $227,755 to perform extraordinary repairs and modifications to school buildings and systems, and that to meet this appropriation $227,755 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance.
Section 20-g will be used to address water infiltration issues, caulking, window lintels and translucent skylights at the Harrington School.
i) Public Facilities Mechanical/Electrical System Replacements - $544,500 for replacement of HVAC and electrical systems, and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow $544,500 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7, or any other enabling authority. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.
Section 20-I is an annual request that replaces HVAC and electrical systems. This request will be used to replace the HVAC systems in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room and the Main Server room in the Town Office Building.
ARTICLE 27 — APPROPRIATE TO GENERAL STABILIZATION FUND
MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed.
No additional funds are being recommended for this Stabilization fund. The current balance is approximately $9.5 million.
ARTICLE 28 — APPROPRIATE FROM DEBT SERVICE STABILIZATION FUND
MOTION: That $124,057 be appropriated from the Debt Service Stabilization Fund to offset the FY19 debt service of the bond dated February 1, 2003 issued for funding additions and renovations to the Lexington High School, Clarke Middle School and Diamond Middle School as refunded with bonds dated December 8, 2011.
This article will appropriate $124,057 from the Debt Service Stabilization Fund, and received as part of the Mass. School building Authority program, to offset a portion of the debt service on the 2003 School Bonds.
RECOMMENDATIONS
BOS: Unanimous on all Articles
AC: Unanimous on all Articles
CEC: Unanimous on all Articles pertaining to capital
VOTE OF TOWN MEETING (2/3 majority)
YES: 137
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 1
MOTION PASSES
Article 32 – Financial Committees Bylaw Amendments
Article 32 is now open: ARTICLE 32 –AMEND GENERAL BYLAW- REGARDING FINANCIAL COMMITTEES (Citizen
Article):
To see if the Town will vote to update its General By-laws related to the Appropriation Committee and the
Capital Expenditures Committee to reflect current practice, consistent with state law and Lexington’s
Selectmen-Town Manager Act, or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by David Kanter and 9 or more registered voters)
This Article proposes updates to the General Bylaws (to replace Chapter 29, Article III, Sec 29-12; Chapter 29, Article III, Sec. 29-13; and to amend Chapter 118, Article III, Sec. 118-12) to more accurately reflect the two finance committees' activities and responsibilities throughout the year, including at all Town Meetings.
Full MOTION is HERE.
Tracked changes to Chapters 29 & 118, HERE.
Presentation, HERE.
RECOMMENDATIONS
BOS: Unanimous support
CEC: Unanimous support
AC: Unanimous support
VOTE OF TOWN MEETING (simple majority)
YES: 138
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 2
MOTION PASSES
This Article proposes updates to the General Bylaws (to replace Chapter 29, Article III, Sec 29-12; Chapter 29, Article III, Sec. 29-13; and to amend Chapter 118, Article III, Sec. 118-12) to more accurately reflect the two finance committees' activities and responsibilities throughout the year, including at all Town Meetings.
Full MOTION is HERE.
Tracked changes to Chapters 29 & 118, HERE.
Presentation, HERE.
RECOMMENDATIONS
BOS: Unanimous support
CEC: Unanimous support
AC: Unanimous support
VOTE OF TOWN MEETING (simple majority)
YES: 138
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 2
MOTION PASSES
Article 9 – Departmental Revolving Funds
Article 9 is now open: ARTICLE 9 — ESTABLISH AND CONTINUE DEPARTMENTAL REVOLVING FUNDS To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to Chapter 44, Sections 53E½ and of the Massachusetts GeneralLaws and Chapter 110 of the Code of the Town of Lexington, to continue existing revolving funds; to
establish new revolving funds; to determine whether the maximum amounts that may be expended from
such new and existing revolving fund accounts in FY2019 shall be the following amounts or any other
amounts; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
A revolving fund established under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53E½ must be approved annually by vote of the Town Meeting. The Funds are credited with the receipts received in connection with the programs supported by such funds, and expenditures may be made from the revolving fund without further appropriation.
MOTION: That the Town authorize the following revolving fund limits for certain Town departments pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ for Fiscal Year 2019 beginning July 1, 2018 as follows:
A revolving fund established under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53E½ must be approved annually by vote of the Town Meeting. The Funds are credited with the receipts received in connection with the programs supported by such funds, and expenditures may be made from the revolving fund without further appropriation.
MOTION: That the Town authorize the following revolving fund limits for certain Town departments pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ for Fiscal Year 2019 beginning July 1, 2018 as follows:
- School Bus Transportation - $1,150,000
- Building Rental Revolving Fund - $535,000
- DPW Burial Containers - $50,000
- Lexington Tree Fund - $45,000
- DPW Compost Operations - $810,000
- Minuteman Household Hazardous Waste Program - $190,000
- Regional Cache –Hartwell Avenue - $10,000
- Senior Services Program - $75,000
- Health Programs - $45,000
- Tourism/Liberty Ride - $210,000
- Visitors Center - $212,000
RECOMMENDATIONS
BOS: Unanimous
AC: Unanimous
SC: Unanimous
VOTE OF TOWN MEETING (simple majority)
YES: 140
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 2
MOTION PASSES
BOS: Unanimous
AC: Unanimous
SC: Unanimous
VOTE OF TOWN MEETING (simple majority)
YES: 140
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 2
MOTION PASSES
Article 8 – Diversity Advisory Task Force
Article 8 is now open: ARTICLE 8 — APPROPRIATE TO CREATE DIVERSITY ADVISORY TASK FORCE To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to support the activities of the Diversity Advisory Task Force; determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer
from available funds or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen and School Committee)
The Diversity Advisory Task Force is a working group that advises the Town Manager and Superintendent of Schools of potential municipal and school actions and activities to promote a culture of diversity, foster civic engagement, ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities, and suggest programs or activities that will promote a culture of respect to all people.
MOTION: That $30,000 be appropriated to support the activities of the Diversity Advisory Task Force to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager and Superintendent of Schools and that to meet this appropriation, $30,000 be raised in the tax levy.
RECOMMENDATIONS
BOS: Unanimous
SC: Unanimously in support
AC: Unanimously in support
Carl Valente, Town Manager and Superintendent Dr. Mary Czjaikowski address Town Meeting. Pleasure to interview candidates for this Diversity Advisory Task Force.
Q: When were the members appointed?
A: about 6 weeks ago
Q: how cohosen?
A: sent out to the various diverse, groups. Superintendent and I interviewed
Q: Is there a recent example, had this task force been established?
A: Not created because of a problem. There is a change in the community. Want to lead instead of reacting.
Q: A foreseen ending?
A: Too early to tell. I think it will be around for a long time; may not be the same people.
Question MIC: TMM/P9 What is the total?
A: Total of $30K; $15K came from school allocation.
Question Mic: Are there any men on the TF?
A: Yes - 2
VOTE OF TOWN MEETING (simple majority)
YES: 144
NO: 1
ABSTAIN: 3MOTION PASSES
The Diversity Advisory Task Force is a working group that advises the Town Manager and Superintendent of Schools of potential municipal and school actions and activities to promote a culture of diversity, foster civic engagement, ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities, and suggest programs or activities that will promote a culture of respect to all people.
MOTION: That $30,000 be appropriated to support the activities of the Diversity Advisory Task Force to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager and Superintendent of Schools and that to meet this appropriation, $30,000 be raised in the tax levy.
RECOMMENDATIONS
BOS: Unanimous
SC: Unanimously in support
AC: Unanimously in support
Carl Valente, Town Manager and Superintendent Dr. Mary Czjaikowski address Town Meeting. Pleasure to interview candidates for this Diversity Advisory Task Force.
Q: When were the members appointed?
A: about 6 weeks ago
Q: how cohosen?
A: sent out to the various diverse, groups. Superintendent and I interviewed
Q: Is there a recent example, had this task force been established?
A: Not created because of a problem. There is a change in the community. Want to lead instead of reacting.
Q: A foreseen ending?
A: Too early to tell. I think it will be around for a long time; may not be the same people.
Question MIC: TMM/P9 What is the total?
A: Total of $30K; $15K came from school allocation.
Question Mic: Are there any men on the TF?
A: Yes - 2
VOTE OF TOWN MEETING (simple majority)
YES: 144
NO: 1
ABSTAIN: 3MOTION PASSES
Article 5 – FY19 Enterprise Funds Budgets
Article 5 is now open: ARTICLE 5 — APPROPRIATE FY19 ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGETS To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to fund the operations of the DPW Water and
Wastewater Divisions and the Department of Recreation and Community Programs; determine whether the
money shall be provided by the estimated income to be derived in FY2019 from the operations of the related
enterprise, by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, including the retained earnings of relevant
enterprise fund, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53F½, towns may establish Enterprise Funds for a utility, health care, recreation and transportation facility, with the operation to receive related revenue and receipts and pay expenses of such operation. This article provides for the appropriation to and expenditure from three enterprise funds previously established by the Town. The Recreation and Community Programs, previously the Recreation Enterprise Fund, includes the operations and programs for the Community Center.
MOTION & FUNDS REQUESTED:
a) Water That the Town appropriate the following sums of money to operate the Water Division of the Department of Public Works during fiscal year 2019 under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53F½:
Personal Services - $771,886
Expenses - $494,025
Debt Service - $1,463,902
MWRA Assessment - $7,179,738
TOTAL WATER ENTERPRISE FUND: $9,922,051
Said sum to be funded from water receipts and $61,000 from retained earnings.
b) Wastewater That the Town appropriate the following sums of money to operate the Wastewater (Sewer) Division of the Department of Public Works during fiscal year 2019 under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53F½:
Personal Services - $359,312
Expenses - $408,150
Debt Service - $1,198,665
MWRA Assessment - $1,198,665
TOTAL WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND: $9,612,995
Said sum to be funded from wastewater receipts.
c) Recreation and Community Programs That the Town appropriate the following sums of money to operate the Recreation and Community Programs Department during fiscal year 2019 under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53F½:
Personal Services - $1,416,168
Expenses - $1,434,325
Subtotal-Personal Services/Expenses Debt Service - $$2,850,493
TOTAL RECREATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ENTERPRISE FUND: $2,850,493
Said sum to be funded from recreation receipts, $375,000 from retained earnings, and a transfer of $214,292 from the tax levy.
RECOMMENDATIONS
BOS: Unanimous
AC: Unanimous
VOTE of TOWN MEETING (simple majority)
YES: 142
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 1
MOTION PASSES
Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53F½, towns may establish Enterprise Funds for a utility, health care, recreation and transportation facility, with the operation to receive related revenue and receipts and pay expenses of such operation. This article provides for the appropriation to and expenditure from three enterprise funds previously established by the Town. The Recreation and Community Programs, previously the Recreation Enterprise Fund, includes the operations and programs for the Community Center.
a) Water That the Town appropriate the following sums of money to operate the Water Division of the Department of Public Works during fiscal year 2019 under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53F½:
Personal Services - $771,886
Expenses - $494,025
Debt Service - $1,463,902
MWRA Assessment - $7,179,738
TOTAL WATER ENTERPRISE FUND: $9,922,051
Said sum to be funded from water receipts and $61,000 from retained earnings.
b) Wastewater That the Town appropriate the following sums of money to operate the Wastewater (Sewer) Division of the Department of Public Works during fiscal year 2019 under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53F½:
Personal Services - $359,312
Expenses - $408,150
Debt Service - $1,198,665
MWRA Assessment - $1,198,665
TOTAL WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND: $9,612,995
Said sum to be funded from wastewater receipts.
c) Recreation and Community Programs That the Town appropriate the following sums of money to operate the Recreation and Community Programs Department during fiscal year 2019 under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53F½:
Personal Services - $1,416,168
Expenses - $1,434,325
Subtotal-Personal Services/Expenses Debt Service - $$2,850,493
TOTAL RECREATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ENTERPRISE FUND: $2,850,493
Said sum to be funded from recreation receipts, $375,000 from retained earnings, and a transfer of $214,292 from the tax levy.
RECOMMENDATIONS
BOS: Unanimous
AC: Unanimous
VOTE of TOWN MEETING (simple majority)
YES: 142
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 1
MOTION PASSES
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