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A U1 . 2- have expressed strong opposition to the proposal which would generate very high additional traffic volume and would require a widening of Old County lead in Waltham. The adverse impact on the Cambridge Reservoir and Hobbs Brook Basin was also of concern. The County Commissioners will view the site on March 9th and wil make their decision by April 5th, Mr. Eddison asked the Lexing •� Minute -Man to ublicize the proposal p p p and its implications, as had been done with the Tracer Lane proposal. LCC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE POSTER CONTEST Mr. McSweeney reported that winners of the Crosswalk Observance poster contest sponsored by the Lexington Center Committee and the Chamber of Commerce will, be honored by both groups on February I th the Selectmen's Meeting n Room at Y g �. �� p.m. Thirty ,,o forty entries had been received from students in the Lexington Schools and of these three High School and three Elementary School students were declared winners and will receive cash prizes contributed by the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. McSweeney invited Board Members to attend, if p ossible. RECREATION BUDGET REVIEW Joan Halverson, Recreation Director, was present for review of the budget requests of the Recreation Committee. The Committee will be asking for a 5% raise for seasonal workers' salar and additional tennis leader and an 3th week of Special deeds summer camp. The Recreation budget is offset by revenue from fees and state g rants which resulted last year in net cost to the Town of about $35,000 +. Also requested will be an appropriation for Winter, as well as Spring and Fall, Special Needs classes. Capital request in the amount of $9O for rehabilitation of the tennis courts at the Center Field was discussed. If approved, construction would start in mid August, so as to cause as little ...r disruption as possible. Mr. White recommended that this work g o ahead this years Budget requests of the Recreation Department amount to $210,217., including Personal Services. The request had received the approval of the Town Manager, RECREATION FEE SCHEDULE Ms. Halverson referred to the recommendation of the Recreation Committee that Pool Membership and blanket Bal' fie' d Permits fees be increased. A chart showing additional revenue to be expected from these rate hikes in the amount of $II,204, was noted. The Selectmen expressed support of the fee increases as proposed. MEETING SCHEDULE Tt was agreed that regular Selectmen's Meeting will be held on February 22, 23 March 7 32, 2l, 23, and 30th, The meetings on March 28 and March 30 will commence at 7 :00 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA LIMOUSINE LICENSE Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application of Keith Rumbo, Air Limo Services, Inc. 233 Littleton Rd., Westford, MA for Limousine License for transportation from Westford to Logan Airport passing through Lexington. COMMITMENT OF CYCLE 3 WATER BILLS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the commitment of Cycle 9 Water B i 11 s for the month of February, in the amount of $29,307.42.