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71-146 Selectmen’s Meeting – April 3, 2017 work area covers the length of Bedford Street from the DPW building to the intersection of Massachusetts Ave. and Woburn Street. The work includes cleaning roadways, sidewalks, and other tasks. Abutters and close neighbors have been notified by mail. An announcement has appeared in the Lexington Minuteman for two weeks, as required by the bylaw. Mr. Pato asked if the DPW has looked into the use of quieter, electricity-powered landscaping devices. Mr. Pinsonnault said his department has been researching machinery with lower decibel output and is hoping to try out some demo units before purchasing. In the interim, the Town has procured several noise-reduced gas-powered leaf blowers. Dawn McKenna, 9 Hancock St, said although she does not like early morning noise, she appreciates the DPW’s efforts to prepare for Patriots’ Day. As an abutter, Ms. McKenna deems the inconvenience “unique and necessary”. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to grant a Noise Bylaw Special Permit to the Lexington Department of Public Works to carry out Patriots’ Day thth preparation tasks beginning 5:00 a.m. from Monday, April 10 through Friday, April 14, 2017. Ms. Barry closed the Public Hearing at 6:13 p.m. Approve Reserve Fund Transfer Request—20 Pelham Road Building Mitigation Ms. Ciccolo was recused from the discussion due to a conflict of interest. Mr. Valente asked the Board to approve a request for a reserve fund transfer of $75,000 to cover mitigation work done by previous owners, the Armenian Sisters. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Reserve Fund Transfer request for $75,000 to reimburse the Armenian Sisters for their expenses to remove the building’s underground oil tank and dispose of educational materials and supplies from the building, prior to the Town’s purchase. The Town Manager will present this request to the Appropriation Committee. Article Positions & Presenters ATM 2017 Article 19—Getting to Net Zero: Mr. Pato presents. Mr. Lucente changed his vote from “wait” to “yes.” Article 18—Visitors Center: Mr. Kelley will present. Ms. Barry said Ms. Hai from Capital Expenditures intends to amend the main motion for the article by replacing $100,000 with $21,000. This would allow the project to advance through the schematic design phase only. Ms. Ciccolo asked if there would be an opportunity at the fall STM to include an article for the additional funding if the Selectmen were satisfied with the results of the first phase. Mr. Valente