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03/07/2019 AC Minutes ➢ (e) Center Streetscape Improvements—Construction: The recently released 75% design indicates a cost of$173,000 less than previously estimated, but the cost is still over $9.0 million. If approved, the project would be bid in the fall of 2019. Ms. Basch reported that the Town is applying for a Massachusetts Works Grant, and the Town will have a stronger case if funding for the complete project has been appropriated. The Community Preservation Committee has not supported use of Community Preservation Act funds for those elements that are eligible for such. Approximately$1.0 million is for aesthetic improvements, as opposed to safety improvements, but it is difficult to separate the two. ■ A motion was made and seconded to support this subsection of Article 16. The motion passed. VOTE: 7-0 ➢ (f) Automatic Meter Reading System: The return on investment is intangible. Ms. Yan is collecting information on this article. ➢ (h) Hill Street New Sidewalk Project: Ms. Kosnoff reported that this is a $1.5 million project, to be funded from capital debt; it is a complicated project because of the terrain. Mr. Padaki plans to get additional information from John Livsey, Town Engineer. Minutes A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the meetings of February 21, 2019, and February 26, 2019. The motion passed. VOTE: 7-0 It was agreed that the next meeting would include discussion of Consent Agenda items. The meeting adjourned at 9:53 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sara Arnold Approved: March 27, 2019 Exhibits • Agenda,posted by Mr. Parker, Chair • Town of Lexington Warrant: 2019 Annual Town Election, March 4, 2019; 2019 Annual Town Meeting, March 25, 2019 3