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Selectmen's Meeting April 2, 1984 -3- p Mr. Sacco reported on his - conference with the Building Commissioner, Art. 5 whose view is that acceptance and implementation of the Automatic Sprinkler Auto. Law, as proposed under Article 5, would represent a conflict with the re- Sprinkler quirements of the Mass. Building Code. Investigation had revealed that Law sprinkler installation costs would amount to 75(, to $1.75 or higher per sq. ft. and therefore, 'Mr. Sacco questioned the length of the pay -back period re lower insurance premiums, previously stated. He considered the require- ment to be an unfair burden on'the commercial community: . Chief Bergeron, who was also present, again pointed out the effect- ' iveness of sprinklers as a - deterrent to serious fires and noted that the 200 unsprinklered commercial buildings in Town represent a potential for a heavier than necessary work load for the Fire Department. Mrs. Battin asked if the Board wished to reconsider its position in support of Article 5. • Motion was made and seconded to table decision on the Board's posi- tion on Article 5, pending provis:,orl of - additional information on installa- tion costs and further j ustif icat.ion regarding safety. and other benefits to be gained. The motion did not carry, - Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 4.to 1, with Mr. Sacco voting in the negative, to reaffirm the Board's support of Article 5. In view of Mr. Sacco's stand on Article 5, the article, which was to have been presented by him, will be presented by Mr, McLaughlin. Upon motion duly made and- seconded, it was voted to approve looping Hayes Lane of the water piping system at Hayes Lane to resolve water quality problems water at that location, as recommended by the Director of Public Works /Engineering. system The work will be done by Main Line Construction Company at a cost of $12,600 from funds under Article 47 of 1981, Water Mains Construction. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the re- Memorial quest of the Lexington Lions Club for permission to install a memorial White Hat plaque listing all White Tricorne Hat recipients, in Belfry Park. winners Regarding the unanimous vote in support of Article 17, Height Re-- Art. 17 striction in CBD,,Mr. Sacco informed the Board that he had reconsidered his Height position on the proposal, and would prefer to keep his otions open rather Restr.CBD than taking -a stand at this time. It was noted that Article 17 has the support of the majority of the Board, rather than unanimous support as pre- viously voted. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 7:50 p.m. A true record, Attest: . f J r Marion H. Snow k ' Executive Clerk