1972-12-11-AC-MIN.pdf - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

470- A APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE DATE: Monday, December 11, 1972 PLACE: Town Office Building, Room 111 TIME: 7:30 P.M. PRESENT: Edward E. Furash, Chairman, Jack L. Mitchell, Vice Chairman, Elizabeth M. Flynn, Secretary, Arthur T. Bernier, J. Blaisdell, Levi G. Burnell, H. Bigelow Moore , Richard Perry, Comptroller OBSERVER: Mrs. Feakes , League of Women Voters I . MEETING WITH LEXINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY REPRESENTATIVES Messrs. Warren Butters (Pres. Historical Soc. ) , Luigi DiNapoli (Consultant) , and Robert Cataldo (Dir. Historical Soc. ) , met with the Committee to discuss the plans for reconstruction of the Buckman Tavern. This building is owned by the Town and is operat- ed by the Society, which has thus far paid $5,000 for studies of the reconstruction need. The estimated cost of this project is $100,000. It was stated by Mr. Butters that last year 27,000 people went through the Tavern and due to the Bi-Centennial this number will be greatly increased. To date $11, 000 has been brought in via dues and visitors. Mr. DiNapoli explained the nature of the repairs as: Immediate and urgent repair of the structure supports, the wood is rotten and cannot support present weight; repair of electrical and — heating systems. It was made very clear by Mr. DiNapoli that this job cannot be done piecemeal but must be done in entirety in order to restore the building as close as possible to its authentic state . Mr. Cataldo pointed out that if restoration plans are begun this winter, they can be completed by the Bi-Centennial in April 1975. These plans are to be presented to the Board of Selectmen and if approved, a $10,000 Reserve Fund Transfer for plans and specifica- tions will be requested. II . REPORTS OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED a. Town Manager O'Connell has decided to charge the request of additional $200.00 for Conservation Commission to the Conservation Fund. (This was for Mr. Alex Zaleski (Consultant) . b. The Chairman read a letter from the Bi-Centennial Committee regarding plans for 1975 events and a budget of $100, 000. This Committee will meet with the Appropriations Committee on December 18, 1972 at 8 :30 P.M. c. A letter was received from Messrs. Elias and Theodore regarding sewer installation for Turning Mill, Demar, Partridge and Grimes Roads ; and Jeffrey Terrace. They have been informed by the Board of Selectmen that their petition has been recommended for inclusion in the budget. The Chairman will acknowledge receipt.