Agenda_2020_1_27_Meeting(980)

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Town of Arlington
Select Board
Meeting Agenda
January 27, 2020
7:15 PM
Select Board Chambers, 2nd Floor, Town Hall
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of Meetings: January 6, 2020
2. Reappointments (terms to expire 1/31/2023)
Commission on Disabilities
Karen Mathiasen
LGBTQIA+Rainbow Commission
Helene Newberg
Open Space Committee
Elisabeth Carr-Jones
Park and Recreation Commission
Shirley Canniff
Redevelopment Board
Eugene Benson
Andrew Bunnell
3. For Approval: Contractor/Drainlayer License Renewal
Michael McDougall, McDougall Bros. Enterprises, LLC, Marshfield, MA
4. Request: Special (One Day) All Alcohol License, 2/1/20 @ Arlington Catholic High School for
'Quiz Night'
Elizabeth Flynn, Director of Advancement, Arlington Catholic High School
5. Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 2/1/20 @ Robbins Memorial Town Hall for
Arlington Center for the Arts 'Blue Jean Ball'
Lisa Pedulla, Arlington Center for the Arts
6. Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 2/22/20 at Robbins Memorial Town Hall for
a Private Event
Daniel Vagle
7. For Approval: Black History Month Banners
Crystal Haynes, Arlington Human Rights Commissioner
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. 7:15 p.m. CDBG - Performance Update for Program Year 2019-2020
Jenny Raitt, Director of Planning & Community Development
9. 7:15 p.m. CDBG - Requests for FY2020-2021 Funding
Jenny Raitt, Director of Planning & Community Development
APPOINTMENTS
10. Zoning Board of Appeals, Alternate Member to Voting Member
Kevin Mills (term to expire 10/31/2021)
CITIZENS OPEN FORUM
Except in unusual circumstances, any matter presented for consideration of the
Board shall neither be acted upon, nor a decision made the night of the presentation
in accordance with the policy under which the Open Forum was established. It
should be noted that there is a three minute time limit to present a concern or
request.
TRAFFIC RULES & ORDERS / OTHER BUSINESS
11. Discussion & Approval: Hazard Mitigation Plan
Martin Pillsbury, Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Jenny Raitt, Director of Planning & Community Development
Emily Sullivan, Environmental Planner/Conservation Agent
12. Debrief and Follow-up from Joint Meeting with Redevelopment Board on January 13, 2020
Adam W. Chapdelaine, Town Manager
13. Fiscal Year 2020 Quarterly Budget Report
Sandy Pooler, Deputy Town Manager
Ida Cody, Comptroller
14. FY 2021 Town Manager's Budget Presentation
Adam W. Chapdelaine, Town Manager
15. For Approval: Acceptance of Bequest from the Daniel Strassberg Trust for the Robbins Library
and Authorization for Release and Receipt
Douglas W. Heim, Town Counsel
16. For Discussion and Approval: Potential 2020 Town Meeting Warrant Articles from the Select
Board
Douglas W. Heim Town Counsel
NEW BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Consideration of purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property;
B. To comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid
requirements: Approval of Executive Session Minutes of January 2, 2020
Next Scheduled Meeting of Select Board February 10, 2020
Town of Arlington, Massachusetts
Minutes of Meetings: January 6, 2020
ATTACHMENTS:
Type File Name Description
Reference
1.6.2020_draft_minutes.docx 1.6.2020 draft minutes
Material
Select Board
Meeting Minutes

Date: January 6, 2020
Time: 7:15 PM
Location: Select Board Chambers, 2nd Floor, Town Hall

Present: Mrs. Mahon, Chair, Mr. Dunn, Vice Chair, Mr. Curro, Mr. Hurd, Mr. DeCourcey
Also Present: Mr. Chapdelaine, Mr. Heim, Mrs. Krepelka

1. Introduction: Jillian Harvey - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Coordinator
Adam W. Chapdelaine, Town Manager
Mr. Chapdelaine introduced Jillian Harvey as the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Coordinator for the Town of Arlington. Ms. Harvey has an extensive background in
public service.
Mr. DeCourcey told Ms. Harvey if she needed anything from the Board, they want to
hear from her and wish her all the best.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Minutes of Meetings: December 16, 2019

3. Reappointments: Arlington Tree Committee (terms to expire 12/31/2022)
Mary Ellen Aronow
Eliza Burden
Susan Stamps
Ed Trembly
Mara Vatz
Mr. Curro moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth. SO VOTED (5-0)
APPOINTMENTS
4. Zoning Board of Appeals, Alternate Member to Voting Member
Patrick Hanlon (term to expire 10/31/2022)
Mr. Dunn thanked Mr. Hanlon for his willingness to serve.
Mr. Dunn moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0)
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LICENSES & PERMITS
5. For Approval: Food Vendor License
Anthony's East Side Deli, 159 Massachusetts Avenue, Magdy Ibrahim
Mr. Hurd reclused himself because of his relationship with the current owner.
Mr. Dunn moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth. SO VOTED (4-0)
CITIZENS OPEN FORUM
Except in unusual circumstances, any matter presented for consideration of the Board
shall neither be acted upon, nor a decision made the night of the presentation in
accordance with the policy under which the Open Forum was established. It should be
noted that there is a three minute time limit to present a concern or request.

Wynelle Evans, 20 Orchard Place, requested that there be microphones at the
upcoming joint public meeting on Monday, January 13, 2020 between the Select Board
and the Redevelopment Board.

Chris Loreti, 56 Adams Street, appeared before the Board regarding his dissatisfaction
with the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Loreti feels that one of the members of the
Zoning Board of Appeals should be removed due to conflict of interest, as he is the
lawyer for 86 River Street. Mr. Loreti stated that appointments need to be made in order
for the Zoning Board of Appeals to have a full member Board.
TRAFFIC RULES & ORDERS / OTHER BUSINESS
6. Discussion: Joint Meeting with Redevelopment Board
Adam W. Chapdelaine, Town Manager
On January 13, 2020 there will be a joint meeting of the Select Board and
Redevelopment Board at the Senior Center. Mr. Chapdelaine will facilitate said meeting.
Mr. Curro moved approval of draft agenda. SO VOTED (5-0)

7. For Discussion: Select Board Warrant Articles
a) Senior Water/Discount Program
b) Expansion of Heating Assistance Fund or Creation of Companion Fund
Joseph A. Curro, Jr., Select Board
The Board determined that articles would be unnecessary and that the water/sewer
relief could be addressed through the rate-setting process. The fund would have to be a
separate fund, but it could be established without Town Meeting Action.
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
8. Resignation from Zoning Board of Appeals
2
Patrick J. Quinn

9. Arlington Liquors Violations Update
Mike Ciampa, Building Inspector
Mr. Dunn moved receipt of Correspondence Received. SO VOTED (5-0)
NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Krepelka announced that the Board decided to extend early voting hours on
Friday, February 28, 2020 to 5:00 p.m.
Mr. Chapdelaine mentioned that the FY 2021 Budget is coming close to being ready, it
is due on January 15, 2020. The book will be delivered to each Board member as well
as the Finance Committee on the 15th. Mr. Chapdelaine plans to present the budget at
the Board's next meeting on January 27, 2020.
Mr. DeCourcey followed up with Mr. Chapdelaine regarding a vote the Board took in the
fall regarding moving the 87 bus stop. Mr. DeCourcey received concerns from patrons
of the hair salon across the street from Play Time regarding loss of parking meters and
spaces. Since moving the bus stop, Mr. DeCourcey received concerns that the 87 bus
is still stopping in Broadway Plaza.
Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. SO VOTED (5-0)
Next Scheduled Meeting of Select Board January 27, 2020

A true record attest

Marie A. Krepelka
Board Administrator

1/6/2020
Agenda Item Documents Used
1 Introduction: Jillian Harvey - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Coordinator
Adam W. Chapdelaine, Town Manager
2 Minutes of Meetings: December 16, 2019
3 Reappointments: Arlington Tree Committee (terms to expire 12/31/2022)
Mary Ellen Aronow
Eliza Burden
Susan Stamps
Ed Trembly
Mara Vatz
4 Zoning Board of Appeals, Alternate Member to Voting Member
Patrick Hanlon (term to expire 10/31/2022)
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5 For Approval: Food Vendor License
Anthony's East Side Deli, 159 Massachusetts Avenue, Magdy Ibrahim
6 Discussion: Joint Meeting with Redevelopment Board
Adam W. Chapdelaine, Town Manager
7 For Discussion: Select Board Warrant Articles
a) Senior Water/Discount Program
b) Expansion of Heating Assistance Fund or Creation of Companion
Fund
Joseph A. Curro, Jr., Select Board
8 Resignation from Zoning Board of Appeals
Patrick J. Quinn
9 Arlington Liquors Violations Update
Mike Ciampa, Building Inspector

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Town of Arlington, Massachusetts
Reappointments (terms to expire 1/31/2023)
Summary:
Commission on Disabilities
Karen Mathiasen
LGBTQIA+Rainbow Commission
Helene Newberg
Open Space Committee
Elisabeth Carr-Jones
Park and Recreation Commission
Shirley Canniff
Redevelopment Board
Eugene Benson
Andrew Bunnell
ATTACHMENTS:
Type File Name Description
Reference
Reappointments_Reference.pdf Reference
Material