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61-360 Selectmen's Meeting - May 24, 1999 Mr. White reported that the only waste if the temporary solution is chosen is the bituminous installation. The drainage would be there and would not be a waste of time. It was decided to reserve an article to appropriate funds for a permanent solution at the 2000 or 2001 Town Meeting. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4-0 (Mrs. McKenna abstained) to approve Option 3 and to hire a contractor for the job.Option 3 includes an asphalt neckdown imprinted to look like red brick at the Harrington Road/Bedford Street intersection. Neckdowns at Mass. Ave. south of Clarke Street; Mass. Ave. north of Meriam Street; and Mass. Ave. south of Meriam Street would be replaced with line painting designed to narrow travel lanes and channel traffic in these areas. The estimated cost is $48,600. DPW FY2000 Budget Update DPW Director George Woodbury reviewed expected savings in the DPW FY2000 budget contingent on projected retirements occurring. He is trying to determine the long-term impact of $452,000 in budget cuts next year. License Renewals Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the applications and issue two limousine licenses to Barbara Zuben d/b/a Lexington Sedan Services. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the applications and issue three hackney carriage licenses to Arlex Taxi d/b/a Yellow Cab Association. Appointments/Reappointments Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept with regret the resignation of Lisa Baci as Lexington's HATS Representative from the Conservation Commission. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Kay Tiffany as Lexington's HATS Representative representing the Conservation Commission. There were two candidates for the LexHAB position, Nancy Canalonga who is a member of the Lexington Housing Authority and Michael Brooks. Mrs. McKenna spoke of her desire to see Michael Brooks appointed because he had recently been involved in a scattered site house being constructed in his neighborhood. Mrs. McKenna felt that although both candidates were well qualified she would like to see new candidates appointed. Selectmen liaison to LexHAB Cathy Abbott indicated that although she had not yet met with the full Board, she had discussions with a couple of members and they felt very strongly in the interests of the effectiveness of their Board that a member of the Housing Authority be appointed to the Committee. Because that is the wish of the Committee Mrs. Abbott felt inclined to appoint Mrs. Cannalonga.