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q 1 -2- Art . 68 Mr. Hutchinson presented a proposed motion under Article 68 and Free Cash recommended that the question be divided as follows: , Prop . Two (a) That the sum of $1,140,000 be appropriated to reduce the tax levy for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1984, and that such amount be transferred from the. Excess and Deficiency Account;. (b} whereas the Lexington Town Meeting has used transfers from free cash reserves. to assist in its efforts to stay with the Levy Limit required by Proposition 2 1 /2; and ' Whereas the Lexington Town Meeting is concerned about its ability in` the future to maintain the level of services desired by , the Citizens of Lexington given the provisions of Proposition 2 1/2 year to year property tax increases; Be it resolved that the Lexington Town Meeting hereby recommends to the Great and General Court passage of Senate Bill 170 (as reported favor - ably by the Joint Committee on Taxation) which 1) provides a means whereby voters in low --tax communities can restore to local legis tat ive bodies the authority to stabilize their property tax rates, which are now declining at a real rate of 8 to 107 a year; and 2 ) . also provides . the voters the means to rescind this authority should 'it be abused. The Board voiced no objection to presentation of the motion in this form at Town Meeting. Minutes Upon motion duly .made and seconded, it was voted to approve minutes of 3/5184 the Selectmen's meeting on March 5, 19840 5CA Trash Mr. Hutchinson reported that SCA has now overcome the 2 -day lag in Pick -up trash pick -up schedules, caused by adverse weather conditions and muddy conditions at the landfill. He also noted that as a result of the long period of extremely rainy weather, there has been some surcharging of ' sewer , but that no problems in basements have been reported . Committee Mr. Eddison said he was pleased with efforts in the Town Manager's Functions office regarding preparation of the draft publication of Functions of Comm- Directory ittees . He suggested distribution of the document to local civic organiza- tions and other groups for-the information of interested citizens _ and to encourage applications for committee membership. Summer Mrs. Battin requested that members be prepared to submit suggestions re- Projects garding the appointment process and types of summer projects for the June 11 meeting. Public Hg, At 7:30 p.m., the Chairman opened the Public on the petition Edison of Boston Edison Company for installation of conduit on old Spring Street. Old Spring St. Mr. Kelley, representing Boston ,Edison Company, was present to review Conduit the petition, and explained that the work is necessary in order to provide electric service to #152 Old Spring Street, a new residence. Mrs. Batt in read the recommendation for approval of the installation from the Director of Public works and Engineering.