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00% Selectmen's Meeting October 15, 1984 Mr. Hutchinson reported that there are uncommitted FY'85 State Funds 1984 S.T.M. for collection systems projects now avai.labl.e, noting that the only , way Article Lexington could be considered for these funds would be if the Town made a commitment to the State that a Special Town Meeting would be held when and if the grant is approved. He advised that the Town's position in requesting a grant would be stronger if Town Meeting approval was given beforehand and. requested that an article for sewer funding be placed on the Warrant for the 1984 Special Town. Meeting. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to insert an Article in the Warrant for the 1984 Special Town Meeting to request funds for sewer main and sewerage system projects. Mr. Hutchinson noted the pro and con position statements of the Execu -- Binding tive Board of the Massachusetts Municipal Association on Binding Arbitration Arbitration legislation and the MMA vote to place the issue before the entire MMA member - ship at the upcoming Annual Meeting in Hyannis. He pointed out that he had presented his position, firmly in opposition,to adoption of a binding arbitra- tion (closure) mechanism, in a statement which appeared in the material distri- buted to the Board . He asked for sense of the Board to allow Mrs. Battin, the voting member, direction on the matter at the MINA meeting in Hyannis. Mrs, Battin, who also stated her opposition,.said she hoped that some degree of flexibility could be allowed to at least consider other options which might be offered, to ensure participation in dialogue of MMA staff with the State. Mr. Marshall, also opposed, stated that in the event adoption appears to be a possibility, he would like consideration by MMA of a procedure whereby input could be provided to the Legislature. It was agreed by all that Mrs. and Mr. Eddison should voice the Board's strong opposition 'to adoption of a binding arbitration (closure) mechanism. Mr. Hutchinson informed the Board of a request he had received from Unification the Holy Spirit Assocation for the Unification of World Christianity to Church - sell flowers from a stand to be located on the public way at the intersec- tion of Worthen Rd. and Mass. Ave. (near Medi- -Mart) on Fridays and Saturdays, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., until the end of November. Mr. Sacco expressed concerns about the impact of this operation on the Lexington.marketplace and that the activity might consitute a public.nuisance at that location. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to deny the request of the Holy Spirit Association, based on the policy of the Board, that use of pub- lic ways for commercial enterprises by non - -local residents or groups is not permitted. The petitioners will be advised to seek a location on private property. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted by roll call vote 5 -0, Executive on% Mrs. Battin, Mr, Sacco, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Eddison, to go Session