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8:40 p.m. Appropriation Committee Chairman Paul Lapointe explained the Committee endorses a multi -year plan to deal with the problem but also agrees with the Selectmen's Free Cash policy, therefore the Appropriation Committee unanimously supports Article 11 as proposed. 8:41 p.m. Ephraim Weiss, pr.5, questioned the amount requested for appropriation and if the town is fully utilizing Chapter 90 funds. Mr. Fenn explained the amount is $700,000 and explained he was unaware of any year the town had not used every penny of funds available. 8:43 p.m. Ephraim Weiss, pr.5, questioned how soon a report of the analysis of street conditions would be available. Mr. Fenn explained that results for 1/3 of the streets is expected next year. 8:45 p.m. Sheldon Spector, pr.6, questioned the segments of Massachusetts Avenue and Waltham Street to be resurfaced, the status of street construction on upper Spring Street, status of street construction on Grant Street, pot holes, and the bicycle path signal being funded from Chapter 90 funds under Article 11. Peter Chalpin, Senior Engineer, explained Waltham St. from Marrett Road to Route 2 and Massachusetts Avenue from Woburn St. to Tower Park would be resurfaced. He also explained the status of upper Spring Street, Grant Street and potholes. 8:50 p.m. Selectman Dan Fenn explained the Selectmen feel strongly the Bedford Street light is an important safety matter and Chapter 90 is the most satisfactory method to fund it this year. 8:51 p.m. David Kanter, pr.7, questioned the right of way to bicyclists when the signal is present. Mr. Fenn explained cyclists may cross only if a light tells them they can. Mr. Kanter spoke in opposition to the motion, stating the amount is inadequate. 8:53 p.m. Alan Lazarus, pr.6, commented on the poor condition of the zebra striping at the Bedford Street bikeway crossing and encouraged it be a priority for striping. 8:54 p.m. David Rudner, pr.2, questioned the software package to be used for assessment of road conditions. Public Works Director George Woodbury explained that many packages may be incorporated into the planned purchase. 8:55 p.m. David Rudner, pr.2, questioned the Capital Expenditures Committee on the cost of reconstruction vs. resurfacing. Public Works Director George Woodbury explained the difference. 8:55 p.m. David Rudner, pr.2, commented on the costs incurred by not staying on schedule with the resurfacing. 8:56 p.m. Selectman Dan Fenn explained the risks of delaying resurfacing but that the software package will help to assess and identify the risks for each street. 8:57 p.m. Robert Whitman, pr.8, moved the question. 8:58 p.m. Following a voice vote the Moderator declared the main question now before the meeting. 8:58 p.m. Following a voice vote, the Moderator declared the motion adopted. 8:58 p.m. William Kennedy, Capital Expenditures Committee, served notice of reconsideration of Article 11. Adjourned Session —1998 Annual Town Meeting, cont.... April 27, 1998 ARTICLE 12: STREET RECONSTRUCTION