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March 13, 2012 Minutes Town of Lexington Appropriation Committee March 13, 2012 Place and time: Cary Hall, Ellen Stone Room, 7:30 p.m. Members present. Glenn Parker, Chair; Joe Pato, Vice Chair and Acting Chair for this meeting; John Bartenstein, Vice Chair and Secretary; Robert Cohen; Mollie Garberg; Alan Levine; Eric Michelson; Richard Neumeier; Rob Addelson (non- voting, ex officio) Members absent: Rob Addelson; Jonina Schonfeld Also present: Theo Kalivas, Budget Officer The meeting was called to order at 7:34 p.m. 1. Announcements. Eric Michelson informed the Committee that he had spoken with Facilities Director Pat Goddard about TLT Construction, the firm that the Town has selected as the general contractor for the Bridge and Bowman renovations. He discussed with Mr. Goddard concerns that had been raised in the community about low scores TLT had received in the bid process for references and litigation history. Eric said that Mr. Goddard had reassured him that the Town was aware of these issues but is nevertheless satisfied that TLT is a good choice and the best qualified for the job. There was a brief discussion of anticipated GIC rates for health benefits for the coming fiscal year. Theo Kalivas advised that although the rates have not yet been set, the increases are expected to be very modest. 2. Minutes. Minutes of February 23 and March 8 were approved with minor edits. 3. Warrant Articles. The balance of the meeting was devoted to the review of warrant articles on which the Committee has not yet taken a position. Glenn Parker joined the meeting at approximately 8:00 p.m. after attending a Town Meeting planning session: • Article 5 — FY2013 Enterprise Fund Budgets. John Bartenstein led a discussion of the proposed budget for the Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds, noting that increases in both MWRA and Town costs are relatively modest this year and that the amounts of potential appropriations from retained earnings have not yet been determined. Dick Neumeier provided an overview of the Recreation Enterprise Fund budget. Vote: Approve (8 -0 -0). • Article 8 — FY2013 CPA Projects. Robert Cohen addressed several sections of Article 8, which were discussed and voted on separately: o 8(b) —Paint Mine Barn Preservation — Glenn Parker asked if there is any environmental contamination work planned on this project. Per the CPC request, it does not appear that any such work is envisioned. Vote: Approve (8 -0 -0).