Town of Arlington
Board of Selectmen

Meeting Agenda

December 7, 2015
7:15 PM
Selectmen's Chambers, 2nd Floor, Town Hall

CONSENT AGENDA
1.Minutes of Meetings: November 9, 2015, November 23, 2015
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.7:30 pm Discussion and Vote: Property Tax Classification - Tax Rate
Paul Tierney, Assessor
APPOINTMENTS
3.Arlington Cultural Council

Sherry A. Greene

(term to expire 11/30/2018)

4.Arlington Tree Committee

John Ellis

(term to expire 11/30/2018)

LICENSES & PERMITS
5.Request: Menotomy Grill & Tavern Late Night Event, 12/31/15-1/1/16
William A. Lyons, Owner, Menotomy Grill & Tavern, 25 Massachusetts Ave.
6.Hearing: Potential Chapter 138, Section 69 Violation
Douglas W. Heim, Town Counsel
CITIZENS OPEN FORUM - SIGN IN PRIOR TO BEGINNING OF 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
7.For Approval: Arlington Bicycle Advisory Committee

a)  Letter of Support for SD273 and HD2137, Act to Protect Vulnerable Road Use and SD284 and HD2130, Act to Protect Bicyclists in the Bike Lane.

 

b)  Support for Rails-to Trails Sign Program

Christopher Tonkin, Chair, ABAC

8.Discussion and Approval: Revisions to Selectmen's Handbook Chapters 1 and 6
Douglas H. Heim, Town Counsel
9.Discussion and Vote: Minuteman Regional Agreement
Daniel J. Dunn, Selectmen
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Letter of Map Revision

Luis Rodriguez, P.E., Chief

FEMA, Engineering Management Branch

Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration

 

Requesting Safety Audit at Intersection of Appleton Street and Park Avenue
Jen Cardillo, 147 Park Avenue
Town Manager: Notice of Vacation "Buy Back"
Adam W. Chapdelaine, Town Manager
NEW BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Next Scheduled Meeting of Bos December 21, 2015