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Selectmen's Meeting - 3 - January 16, 1979 Senator Rotondi said he:had filed a bill which would have the MBTA deed back to the respective communities the road rights of the right-of- way that runs through Arlington and Lexington, subject to reconveyance at a time when the MBTA decided what they wanted to do with it. He had also filed a bill to authorize the Department of Public Works to install a direction light at Bedford and Eldred Streets. This will allow people coming from Eldred Street to take a left turn. He had in- vestigated it with John Carroll and would let the Selectmen know the hearing dates. Mr. Busa said the Commonwealth was going to enlarge Bedford Street in 1975 and that would probably have been the solution. Senator Rotondi said they didn't do it years ago because they didn't want to interrupt the flow of traffic; now, there is no flow and it is stopped up to 128 anyway. There could be a 25 second triplight to allow them to intercede during those stalled periods. He said that another issue going on now is dealing with the Burlington tract of land and MAPC is considering being involved in that question. There is no legislation involved. Chairman Battin said there was one bill filed by the Middlesex County Association that changed the way of filling vacancies on the County Com- missioners. They must now choose from three nominees recommended by the County Advisory Board, and that gives us more control. Mr. Kent thanked Senator Rotondi and Representative Cole not only for meeting with the Board this evening but for the help always given when asked for. Both agreed to work in the interests of Lexington and to keep the Selectmen informed. They retired from the meeting. Mr. George Silverman informed the Board that'theAgprapriation: Committee would not meet with them until next week because of the need for additional information on unresolved questions. Bldg. Mr. Hutchinson recommended the Board's approval of building fees. Fees Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a fee of $10.00 for a Certificate of Zoning Compliance, in accordance with Section 11.5 of the Building Code. Also, to approve a fee under Mechanical Permits for $5.00 for the first fixture and $1.50 for each additional fixture. Trustees Mr. Hutchinson recommended approval of a request to the Trustees of Public Public Trusts for the expenditure of $384.00 for temporary financial Trusts assistance to enable a Lexington man and wife to continue with meals on wheels at $32.00/week until May 4, 1979. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request the ap- proval of the Trustees of Public Trusts for the expenditure of $384.00 from an appropriate trust fund for a deserving Lexington couple.