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10/07/15 AC Minutes STM #2;Article 6: Appropriate Funds for Fire Station Site Study: The request is for $25,000,to come from the tax levy. The intent is to study the current firestation site at Bedford Street and Worthen Roadto determine its suitability to meet the fire station needs, although the wording of the article would encompass the study of other sites as well.Mr. Levine will explore with the BoS their intent andexpected wording of the motion. A motion was made and seconded to support approval of this article. The motion passed. VOTE: 8-0 STM #2; Article7: Amend FY2016 Operating, Enterprise Fund and Community Preservation Budgets:A vote was deferred until dollar amounts for this article are available, perhaps in two weeks. It was noted that a possible request for a new platform (approximately $13,000) and a ramp (approximately $17,000) for the Patriots’ Day Parade reviewing standcould be included in this article. STM #2; Article8: Appropriate to and from Specified Stabilization Funds: A vote was deferred until dollar amounts for this article are available. STM #2; Article9: Appropriate for Authorized Capital Improvements: It is anticipated that this article will be indefinitely postponed. STM #2; Article10: Appropriate for Prior Years’ Unpaid Bills: Mr. Addelson reported that there is an outstanding FY2015 invoice for traffic signal maintenance for approximately $15,000. The invoice could not be paid because it was not issueduntil after the closing of the books for the fiscal yearand no encumbrance was made.Approval of prior-year unpaid bills at a special town meeting requires anine-tenths majority vote. The Committeewill defer consideration of itsrecommendation until the source of the funds has been determined. Minutes: 4.A motion was made and seconded to approve this Committee’s September 9, 2015,minutes,with minor edits.The motion passed. VOTE: 8-0. Liaison Reports: 5. Mr. Michelson noted thatsomenew parking meters have been installed in Lexington center on a trial basisand new rates for the meters and parking permits are being proposed in an gestion.Informa effort to decrease traffic contion about the new meter pricing planis going th to the businesscommunityand the BoS will be discussing this issueon October 15. Adjournment: 6.The Committee adjournedat 9:20p.m. The documentsused at the meeting arelistedbelow. Respectfully submitted, Sara Arnold Recording Secretary ApprovedOctober 14, 2015 Exhibits 1.Agenda,posted by Glenn Parker, Chair 3