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Z Selectmen's Meeting -3- May 16, 1988 Frank DiGiammarino 1 year term to 9/30/89 Julian Bussgang 1 year term to 9/30/89 Theodore Mairson 2 year term to 9/30/90 Kenneth Arnold 2 year term to 9/30/90 John Ward 2 year term to 9/30/90 William Spencer 3 year term to 9/30/91 Martha Stanton 3 year term to 9/30/91 Stella Liu 3 year term to 9/30/91 A draft letter to Sheila Mahony, , Vice President of Cabl ev i s i on s Systems Corporation, which had been prepared by the Committee was reviewed. The letter cited instances of actions by Cabl evi s i on with respect to retuering of program packages, new rates and inadequate notice to subscribers. The letter was revised to direct Cabl ev i s i on to deal with the Cable Committee, as advisors to the Selectmen, on all matters relating to cable TV in Lexington. Reference to the recent "Norwood" decision by the Supreme Judicial Court to uphold a rate freeze provision in its contract with Adams Russell would be deleted. The Committee was asked however to explore further the Norwood case and what was entailed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve, as revised, the letter to Cabl evi si on Systems Corporation, and to authorize Mr. Eddi son to sign the letter on behalf of the Board of Selectmen. It was also voted to authorize the Cable Committee to act for the Selectmen in monitoring and exploratory procedures relative to Cable TV in Lexington. The Committee would refer all matters requiring action to the Selectmen. Mr. McSweeney, on behalf of the Committee's Chairman, Dr. Di Gi ammari no , thanked the Selectmen for their interest and cooperation with the Committee in its efforts. He also expressed appreciation to the Cable Committee for its hard and thoughtful work on Cable issues. ADLER RESIGNATION Mr. Eddison noted that Susan Adler, Assistant to the Town Manager, will be resigning as of June 3rd. He felt it appropriate for the Selectmen, at that time, to express their appreciation for Ms. Adler' s fine service and many contributions to the Town. Board members joined Mr. Eddi son in expressions of admiration for her performance. EXECUTIVE SESSION Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - D by roll call vote: Mr. Eddi son , Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney, to go into Executive Session for discussion of matters of land negotiation, litigation and collective bargaining, 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. Snow Executive Clerk