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April 8, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont....
<br /> 8:15 p.m.
<br /> ARTICLE 2: ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS
<br /> OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
<br /> Trisha Kennealy,pr.16, moved the report of the Tourism Committee be received
<br /> and placed on file. Adopted. Ms. Kennealy reported.
<br /> 8:21 p.m.
<br /> ARTICLE 8: APPROPRIATE THE FY 2014 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION
<br /> COMMITTEE OPERATING BUDGET AND CPA PROJECTS
<br /> [see text of motion from meeting of April 3'd]
<br /> 8:22 p.m. Article 8,part O, presented by Susan Bennett, Executive Director, Lexington
<br /> Historical Society. Ms. Bennett reviewed proposed restoration of the Buckman Tavern.
<br /> Architect Lynn Spencer, Menders, Torrey& Spencer, reviewed further.
<br /> 8:37 p.m. Glenn Parker reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee.
<br /> Deborah Manger reported unanimous support of Board of Selectmen.
<br /> Support of the Capital Expenditures Committee and Planning Board had been
<br /> previously stated.
<br /> 8:38 p.m. Members questioned work proposed for the town-owned building leased by the
<br /> Historical Society.
<br /> 8:39 p.m. Article 8,part O, Declared Adopted Unanimously
<br /> 8:40 p.m. Article 8,part d,presented by Marilvn Fenollosa.
<br /> Glenn Parker reported the Appropriation Committee's support for Indefinite
<br /> Postponement. Deborah Manger reported unanimous support for Indefinite
<br /> Postponement by the Board of Selectmen. Article 8,part d, Declared Adopted.
<br /> 8:43 p.m. Article 8,part e,presented by Marilvn Fenollosa.
<br /> Glenn Parker reported the Appropriation Committee's support for Indefinite
<br /> Postponement. Deborah Manger reported the unanimous support for Indefinite
<br /> Postponement by the Board of Selectmen. Dawn McKenna, Tourism Committee
<br /> Chair, reported support for Indefinite Postponement.
<br /> Article 8,part e, Declared Adopted.
<br /> 8:45 p.m. Article 8,part i, presented by Marilyn Fenollosa.
<br /> Melisa Tintokalis, Economic Development Director, reviewed requested funding.
<br /> Glenn Parker reported support of Appropriation Committee.
<br /> Deborah Manger reported unanimous support of the Board of Selectmen.
<br /> Dawn McKenna, Tourism Committee Chair, reported unanimous support of the
<br /> Tourism Committee. Melisa Tintocalis and Town Counsel Kevin Batt responded
<br /> to questioning on lot ownership,property abutter rights, and funding eligibility.
<br /> 8:55 p.m. Jerry Michelson,pr.5, reported support of the Lexington Center Committee.
<br /> Members spoke in support and opposition, questioned estimated cost and possible
<br /> use.
<br /> 9:13 p.m. John Hayward,pr.5, called the question. Adopted.
<br /> 9:13 p.m. Article 8,part i, Declared Adopted.
<br /> 9:15 p.m. Article 8,part 1, presented by Marilyn Fenollosa.
<br /> Housing Authority Executive Director Steve Keane requested funding.
<br /> 9:16 p.m. Glenn Parker reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee.
<br /> Deborah Manger reported unanimous support of Board of Selectmen.
<br /> Mr. Keane responded to questions regarding proposed renovations, costs and
<br /> building ownership.
<br /> 9:23 p.m. Article 8,part 1, Declared Adopted.
<br /> 9:24 p.m. Article 8,part m,presented by Marilyn Fenollosa.
<br /> Lexington Housing Assistance Board (LexHAB) Vice Chair Bill Hays
<br /> reviewed requested funding, along with Board members Lester Savage and
<br /> Robert Burbidge.
<br /> 9:25 p.m. Glenn Parker reported support of Appropriation Committee [7-2]; John
<br /> Bartenstein presented minority report in opposition.
<br /> Deborah Manger reported unanimous support of the Board of Selectmen.
<br /> Board members responded to questions regarding planned development, design
<br /> status, and costs. Bill Hays addressed funding availability and development.
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