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The other questions put before the Bi-Centennial Committee were: whether or not any professionals had been called upon, had the rights for production been investigated, should the celebration be handled on an amateur or professional basis, should this be a town event or a national event and what work had been done to solicit outside funds. Summing this meeting up, it was stated that a clear agreement must be made as to how far the Town is willing to go and that the Committee should better prepare themselves with much stronger objectives before they next meet with the Appropriation Committee . MEETING WITH THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Present were : A. Kenney, Chairman, F. Bailey, A. Busa, E. McCurdy, S . Brown, W. O'Connell, Town Manager -y✓' This meeting was held to briefly discuss the Reserve Fund Transfer of $8 ,500 for professional services (plans and specifications) needed to restore the Buckman Tavern. Chairman Furash stated that his Committee saw no problem as they felt it an extraordinary and unforseen expense and that it is essential to maintain and preserve historic sites. This was agreeable with all present so a move was made by Mr. Kenney to make the transfer. A request was made from the Appropriation Committee by the Chairman to the Selectmen to include an item in the warrant as to the possibility of changing the dates between the Town Meeting and the elections. Meeting with the Selectmen was adjourned at 10 P.M. IV. CORRESPONDENCE A letter from the "Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District" was sent to the Committee along with a copy of the final budget for the 18 month period from January 1, 1973 to June 30, 1974 -- $2,488,955. Lexington's share of said budget is $244,694. V. RESERVE FUND TRANSFERS Acct. #1142 $ 250.00 In-State Travel Acct. #1550 $ 50.00 Board of Appeals Increased Activity- Expense Adv. Acct. #1090 $1,500.00 Professional Serv-This is to cover ices Mr. Charles Downe for the Planning Board. Acct. #1125 $1,000.00 Fire & Police Medical Exams Medical Half Dept. Acct. #5700 $2,000.00 Sewer Main.