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Selectmen's Meeting �7M June 11, 1984 He noted that the results of a survey of Highland residents on the lighting, installed on an - experimental basis in September 1983, had been favorable and reviewed a summary of responses with the Board. The survey showed that a majority of the 23 residents who responded had approved of the appearance and the light color of the new f ixtures, but that there was marked dissatisfaction because of apparent "pockets" of darkness between the lights. Mr . Tonaszuck had presented several - alternatives 'to the current- ly used incandescent lamps used in the Town, and data on savings which would be realized from Town --wide or partial installation of high pressure .sodium street 1 i.ght ing.. The Manager asked the Board's consideration of expansion of the pro- gram Mr. & Mrs. Gary, 29 Highland Avenue, noted uneveness - of the lighting causing extremely dark areas between the lamps. Mr. Gary pointed out that there are now fewer fixtures which he felt was adverse to the security of the neighborhood. He felt the Board should not base its-decision on Town - wide installation on the experience of , this experiment. He also noted that the residents had only been informed of the evening's discussion that day and felt that the neighborhood was not adequately represented . Mr. Youngren, 31 Highland Avenue. agreed with the Garys regarding the "black pockets" between lamps. Mr. Alpert, 30 Highland Avenue, also spoke of dark areas. He said the color and intensity seemed fine but that the poor-spacing did not afford adequate Lighting . Mr. Tonaszuck not that the previous seven lights with 1,000 lumens each had been replaced by six . lights with 4, lumens each. He said the pattern could be distributed differently and agreed that there seemed to be a gap in one area, which would possibly be corrected by tree triming . He again pointed out the financial aspects and potential of cost saving to the Town of these lights . Mr. Hutchinson -said he had looked f or some general sense of opinion on the program and thanked those . who had attended. He noted that there was apparent need for further experimentation before Town. wide installation can be considered. , He said the 'problem .'stated that evening, regarding the need for additional lights on Highland Avenue, will be corrected It was suggested by Mr. - McLaughlin that the experiment be tried on other streets,, with other types of lamps as listed ' in Mr. Tonaszucks report, before going f orward with a more extensive replacement program. He f elt that the Highland Avenue lighting problems should be resolved before going on. Mr. Hutchinson referred to the Building Commissioner's request for Bldg. Comm. approval of revised Permit . Fee Schedule for' his' department. The fee schedule Revised Fee remains substantially the same,. with the exception of inclusion of a simpli- Schedule f ied and more equitable fee structure for the plumbing /gas /mechanical as- pects and a partially-updated electrical fee. Additions to the schedule include an application fee for the new accessory apartment program and a micro -film. fee of $2.00 plus 4 0�- per drawing. He asked that the Board approve the propo sed fee schedule at its June 25 th meeting, The Town Manager noted the information Packet for Citizens Applying Appointment raft for Appointment to Committees, which was distributed in draft form for to Committee; review. He asked for a sense of direction as to procedures after review brochure of the brochure