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PLANNING BOARD MEETING August 4, 1971 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by the chairman, Mrs. Brown with members Lund, Graham, Clarke, planning director Zaleski, planning intern Fennessey and secretary Mrs. Snow present. Also in attendance were Mr. F. Sandy, Mr. T. Curran and Mrs. Wendy Pease. Mr. Walter O'Connell, Town Manager, was present upon invitation to discuss with the Board several matters of mutual interest. A letter from Mrs. Amicangello to Atty. Gen'l Quinn regarding the taking of AMICANGELLO land for non-payment of taxes was read and discussed. LETTER The matter of legislation regarding the forming of a commission for Bicen- tennial plans by vote of the Town Meeting was referred to by Mrs. Brown and BICENTENNIAL Mr. O'Connell explained the purpose of this legislation which would allow COMMISSION accumulation of funds from year to year. A letter is to be written to Mr. Kingston Howard, Gen'l Chairman of the Bicen. Committee, indicating the will- ingness and desire of the Planning Board to assist in planning for 1975 as regards the areas of responsibility of the Board. The need for the formulation of a definite policy re. old "paper" streets and the Planning Board's desire for written comments by Mr. Legro on the subjectPAPER STREETS were mentioned. Mr. Zaleski reported on the replies from developers regarding overdue sub- OVERDUE divisions. SUBDIVISIONS After receipt from the Town Engineer on the status of undone work, it must be.decided where legally the responsibility lies for completing it; the Town, the abutters or the subdivider. Content of agreements to be drawn up in the case of future subdivisions was considered. Mr. McSweeney is to be invited to the first meeting in September so that this matter may be pursued further. Regarding the matter of the Peacock Farms easements, Mr. O'Connell said that the Board of Selectmen had reviewed the situation as outlined by the letter PEACOCK FARMS from the Planning Board and that the Town Counsel is now preparing a report EASEMENTS as to methods for retaining these easements, which will be ready for the August 16 meeting of the Board of Selectmen. The Planning Board has been invited to attend this meeting at which the Hatch Act and other affiliated legislation will be discussed by Mr. Cousins of the DNR. Mr. Graham has agreed to represent the Planning Board at this meeting and other member were asked to attend if possible. Mr. O'Connell reported on the progress of acquisition of land at the BurlingEURLINGTON ton line; negotiations are in progress with one owner (Steeves). LINE Mr. O'Connell asked about the extent of involvement of the Planning Board QUESTIONNAIRE with federally assisted programs and projects in reference to the answering FED'L GOVT. of a comprehensive questionnaire on the subject. The complaint of a future home owner in Oak Park II subdivision, relative to the allegedly unsafe condition of a bridge across the Vine Brook located on VINE BROOK Town land was discussed. The responsibility of the Town and the extent of BRIDGE work necessary to restore the bridge to proper condition will be investi- gated and the decision as to future action will be made by the Selectmen.