2012-03-13-AC-min - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

March 13, 2012 o 8(d) Cary Memorial Building Upgrades — There was extended discussion of the Selectmen's proposal to reduce the requested appropriation from $550,000 to only $75,000. It was decided to defer voting on this article until additional information can be obtained. o 8(e) Center Playfrelds Drainage —Phase III— This section seeks $605,718 for Phase III of the Center Playground Drainage project. Dick Neumeier explained how Phase III relates to the work previously done. Vote: Approve (8 -0 -0). o 8(fi Battle Green Master Plan Implementation —This section seeks $143,845 for the Battle Green Master Plan. It is the second phase of a multiphase project, and funding for an additional phase will besought next year. Vote: Approve (8 -0 -0). o 8(g) LexHAB Set -aside for Housing Acquisition — LexHAB seeks $450,000 to replenish its housing acquisition fund. This is an annual request made in anticipation of purchasing opportunities that may come up during the year. Mollie Garberg raised questions about how LexHAB spends these monies; she will speak with Wendy Manz Chair of the CPC, to obtain more information about LexHab's compliance with guidelines and promises made to the CPC in the past. Vote: Approve (7 -0 -1). o 8(h) Buckman Tavern Historic Structures Report /Restoration Plan Seeks $65,000 to fund a study for the Buckman Tavern. Vote: Approve (8 -0 -0). o 8(1) — Historic Records Preservation The Lexington Historical Society seeks $77,268 to digitize many historical Town documents before the Town's 300 Anniversary celebration. Vote: Approve (8 -0 -0). o 80) Greeley Village Accessible Housing Project — Seeks $810,672 for the construction of four units of affordable, handicap- accessible one bedroom units of housing for people with special needs. These units will help the Lexington Housing Authority move closer to the state target of 5% of total inventory for this type of unit. Vote: Approve (8 -0 -0). • Articles 9 and 10 — Wright Farm Purchase. Alan Levine explained that these two articles achieve the same goal; passing one of them will negate the need for the other one. Alan outlined the history of this property and of negotiations for the potential purchase of this 14 +/- acre parcel. While the Committee agreed that it was premature to vote on these articles because no agreement has yet been reached, a straw vote indicated unanimous support for the purchase if it materializes. • Article 11— Recreation Capital Projects. Dick Neumeier led the discussion of this article and outlined it in separate sections: a) $46,000 to replace a lawn mower used at Pine Meadow; b) $120,000 for hard -court resurfacing; c) $65,000 for parks and playgrounds; and d) $60,000 for Athletic Fields. Item A will be covered with Recreation Funds and items B, C, and D will come from the tax levy. Vote: Approve (8 -0 -0) • Articles 13 and 14 — Water and Wastewater System Improvements. John Bartenstein led the discussion of these articles. The water system improvements are part of an ongoing 2