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Y i . . r :1 SELECTMEN'S MEETING January 11, 1988 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, January 11, 1989, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney; Mr. White, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were prese -nt. BEDFORD STREET ROAD PROJECT Mr. White referred to a December 15th meeting with DPW Commissioner Tierney on the Bedford Street Road Improvement project and the Commissioner's proposal that the work be divided into two phases in order that the improvements to the Hartwell avenue area'not be held up by the unresolved design for the easterly end of the project. A written report on the phasing proposal, prepared by Mr. Cook of the BSC Croup, was reviewed. Mr. Cook painted out positive and negative aspects of the split - project plan adding that in addition to the major issues listed, other factors may come to light if the plan were to be implemented. Mr. White recommended response to the State DPW as soon as possible and saw the plan with too many negatives to be acceptable. He felt that the DPW should be informed that Lexington would want the whole package, including access and lights at'Eldred Street, or nothing. Mr. Eddison agreed with the need for quick response but felt it desirable that the plan be reviewed by the North Lexington Road Improvement Study Committee before final decision is made. He also noted his tentative appointment with James Walsh, Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration for this area, for discussion of the matter and felt that input from these two sources would be helpful before preparing an answer to the State. AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE RULESIRECS, Mr. White asked for comments and suggestions on his draft Rules and Regulations for the Licensing of Automatic Amusement Devices, prepared at the request of the Board. He noted that the rules would provide the Board with considerable flexibility when considering approval of applications. The regulations had been adapted from those adopted by Winchester. All members were in agreement with Mr. Dailey's suggestion that the legal. i ty of limiting video machines to use by non-profit organizations should be explored. Mr. Cohen will report to the Board on the matter. PROSPECT HILL ROAD VOTE OF INTENT Mr. White referred to a plan showing a permanent easement and temporary construction easements required for the Prospect Hill Road sidewalk proect and asked the Board to vote its intent to tame these -- easements, He noted that no betterments had been assessed and that no damages are warranted. Areas of construction were pointed out by Mr. Fields, Town Engineer.