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� 2 - Mr. White reviewed memoranda prepared by Mr. Hadley on "Water Rates" dated May 19, 1988, and "Rate Increase /Fee Structure" dated May 2, 1988. Procedures followed by Lexington and other MWRA communities with respect to unpaid water /sewer bills were outlined for information regarding changes in Demand Notice Charges and Interest on Delinquent Accounts to be proposed for FY89. Mr. White referred to the provision of Lexington water to the Town of Bedford at residential rates and issue of whether the MWRA will continue to authorize this practice. He noted that the MWRA is urging Bedford to enter into a long --term water supply with Billerica as soon as possible. In the light of the probability, Mr. White proposed basing calculations on increased water charges to Lexington residents without inclusion of Bedford revenue, which amounts to approximately 30% of the Town's Water account. Plans to increase water charges to the Air Force at Hanscom Field, currently being charged at the wholesale rate were discussed. It was agreed that Hanscom will be given the required 2 -year notice that water rates there will be raised to residential levels in 1990. Among other issues to be discussed at the June 20th meeting will be single vs. double metering; changes in billing cycle; and step rates for high users. Mr. White complemented Mr. Hadley for his excellent reports and for the information provided at that night's meeting. MTNTTTES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve, as wo o presented, the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting on May 4, 1988. MEETING SCHEDULE It was agreed that meetings of the Selectmen will be held on June 6, June 20, June 27, and July 11, at 7:30 p.m. COMMITMENTS, SEWER, WATER CHARGES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the commitment of water charges, Town wide billing, in the amount of $503,476.56 and of sewer charges, Town wide billing in the amount of $456,584.16. EXECUTIVE SESSION Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - 0 by roll call vote, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney, to go into Executive Session for discussion of matters of litigation and land negotiation, with no intent to resume open session. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9:50 P.M. � A true record, Attest: Marion H. now Executive Clerk """