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!8I WV STATE BUDGET DEFICIT Mr. White referred to a letter from the Acting Executive Director of the MMA regarding the current State fiscal crisis, and to "Now communication from DFQE regarding potential delays and reimbursement payments for water supply and water pollution grants. He noted that the Town has almost $250,000 worth of grant reimbursements outstanding and although he felt that there would be minor financial impact on Lexington, he saw the trend as iust the beginning of a series of State actions which w i l l attempt the sharing of some of the State fiscal crisis with municipalities. Mr. White will predict less State Aid for Lexington in his budget., AMBULANCE ABATEMENTS Mr. White asked that the Board approve the abatement of Ambulance Charges which he and Chief Bergeron consider to he uncol l ecti bl e for a. variety of reasons, reported by the Ambulance Claims Service, Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve abatement of ambulance charges in the total amount of 5 232 . oo , as recommended by Chief Rergeron, DRUGS AND ALCOHOL Pn[_ T CY Mr. White informed the Board of new developments in the preparation of a drug and alcohol Memo of Understanding between the Police and School Departments. The Drug and Alcohol Working Committee has been expanded to facilitate the addition of a 5th column in the Memo to provide for a process of counseling and professional referral -'or school children with substance abuse problems. ..w The Board questioned the use of the designation of "5th column" and l el t that it might result in unfavorable public reaction in some quarters because of the generally accepted definition of the term which had meant "undermining of efforts" in years past. The phrase will be cep i acea by G - i dnguage . ARTICLE 5 TRANSFERS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve transfers from Article 5 of 1988 to operating Budgets in the amount of X344,266.83, to cover payment of salaries which had been implemented as of July 1, 1985 and reflecting adjustments for all management, clerical, public works and firefighters. Mr. White noted that an additional $135,733 remains in Article 5 for a potential police settlement. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REDRGAN I ZATTON Mr. White noted that upon the resignation of the Building Inspector, Phil Harris, he intends to implement a reorganization of the department's structure, To this point., zoning enforcement and building inspection has been shared equally by the Ruilding Commission and the Tnspector, but in some cases the emphasis has been placed on inspection duties as opposed to zoning enforcement. Pe is considering having the Commissioner handle all inspection functions and designating the Inspector as Zoning Enforcement Officer, taking care of referrals from the Police and residents. He asked the Board's view on the proposed change in structuring,