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t q 4 - Mrs. Smith, as the Selectmen's Liaison to the Task Force, particularly complimented Gina Blaber for her expert work in preparing a readable and comprehensive set of rules. The thanked Ms. Blaber and Mr. Spiers and the entire committee for their efforts. Mrs. Smith, who had prepared a draft "Charge to the Waste Management Committee" asked for direction from the Board as to whether the work of the Task Force should be carried on by a waste Management Committee, to be appointed by the Selectmen. Regarding distribution of the new Regulations for waste collection, Mr. McSweeney suggested that the newspaper might be willing to publish them as a service to the Town. GOALS SETTING MINUTES Mr. White had distributed draft copies of minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting on Goal Setting and asked that he be informed of any comments or corrections. He intends to submit the minutes for acceptance by the Board on September 10. EMPLOYEE BARBECUE The Manager informed the Board of plans for the second Annual Employee and Family Barbecue, sponsored by the Management Team, to be held at the Adams School Playground in September 12. He hoped for good weather and, as last year, urged the Selectmen to attend, if possible. PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING MINUTEMAN YOTECH AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT two A Public Information Meeting was held on the proposal of the Minuteman VoTech School for construction of a house at Waltham Street and Park Drive. The Town would pay only for materials used to build the house on a Town owned lot and LexHAB has offered to underwrite those costs and assume ownership and management of the house, thus increasing the number of scattered site affordable houses in Town. Residents of the neighborhood were invited to attend the meeting and were informed that representatives from LexHAB and the Rotary Club would be present. ^�— A four bedroom cape style house was proposed for the 10,000+ sq. ft. lot 1 a.�u w i 11 be t cans f e rred temporarily to the Rotary Club, to be secured by a mortgage at a later date, which will allow for substantial labor and insurance savings. It is hoped that construction can begin this fall. Mr. White noted the fine teamwork of Rotary, the School and the Town as had been the case in the successful Emerald Street project. Marshall Derby, Chairman of LexHAB, estimated the total costs for the house at $84,000, with developer Mark Moore of the Rotary Club, and LexHAB Rotary member David Eagle overseeing the work. Mr. Moore felt that the house, when completed will be valued at about $285,000 and said he was pleased to be involved in the effort. Julian Bussgang, 2 Forest Street, said he had no problem with the use of the land but questioned where cars would be parked and if access would be from Park Drive. There will be off- street parking on a driveway off Park Drive. .Mr. Bussgang was also informed that the one existing tree on the lot will be saved.