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, 2 Mr. Doran updated the Board' on the status Mediation Enhancement, Binding Arbitration, and the Pension ,Reform Plan. He noted that the Governor has signed the County Government Charter Reform Bill and that a Charter Commission will be formed to give its recommendations on the future of County Government, Mr. Marshall thanked Representative Loran for his attendance and encouraged his continued efforts on behalf of the Town. CHOATE /3YMME5 PROPOSAL, ARTICLE 47 Choate /Symmes Health Services, proponents of "Chesterbrook ", a life care retirement facility on Waltham Street at the Waltham line, met with the Board to present features of a plan for development.of a 29 acre site owned _by -by LeVi ncent and Ricci. Trustees of Choate /Symmes , Mr. Bailey, Mrs. Ri f f i n , Br. Cl- ar.k_e and Mr. Brodhead, were also in attendance. Rezoning from RU to RD under Article 47 is being sought. Mr; Huebner, protect manager, gave a summary of the proposal for 229 units and an intense service package for residents of an average age of 79, with a unit mix of 1, 21 3 bedroom apartments and 2- bedroom townhouses. The fee structure, which requires an initial fee and monthly rental payments was explained. Mr. Huebner gave an example of an initial fee of $130,000 and $1 r OOO /month for the 1- bedroom unit and listed the services available to residents such as dining; guest accommodations; housekeeping and linens; recreational activities; transportation; health education; assistance in living services; and health services. Traffic study results indicate the existing traffic flow on adjacent roads will not be altered by the Life Care Center activities. An illustrative site plan and renderings were displayed, showing the apartment units, nursing home and the community center. Mr. Huebner listed benefits to the Town: the development would meet the needs of a portion of the population; mould promote turnover of housing stock; one half of the units would be on a right of first refusal basis for Lexington connected applicants; and, as a non - profit operation; a payment in lieu of taxes would be made. In discussion of affordability, Mr. Huebner stated that a person who had a home to sell plus and an income of $25 year could carry the expenses and again listed the additional services and levels of care available to residents , which are included. Mr. Huebner and the Board of Trustees were thanked for the presentation and information provided. MINUTES s .NW Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting on January 29, 1996, as presented.