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October 6, 2011 Mr. Addelson informed the Committee that the proposal to install artificial turf at the Center Field complex will not be moving forward at the special town meeting because the preliminary engineering investigation concluded that the soil structure raises the cost beyond what was envisioned. The cost of that investigation was minimal and can be absorbed within the DPW budget. With regard to the anticipated Estabrook debt exclusion referendum, Dawn McKenna commented that Lexington historically has never had a debt exclusion presented to the voters before it has been approved at Town Meeting. She suggested that the Committee's report address why the traditional procedure is not being followed this time, as well as the pros and cons of taking a different approach. Mr. Bartenstein inquired whether there had been any consideration of placing an article on the warrant for the special town meeting at least calling for a resolution expressing Town Meeting's support for the Estabrook replacement project, and suggested that this might be an idea to consider if a similar situation arises in the future. Article Assignments and Report Schedule. Article 2: Bridge and Bowman Schools Reconstruction — Alan, Mollie, and Jonina Article 3: Fire Communication System - Richard Article 4: FYI Operating and Enterprise Fund Budgets — John, Glenn Article 5: Specified Stabilization Funds - Eric Article 6: Stabilization Fund - Eric Article 7: Authorized Capital Improvements - Eric The goal is to have the first draft of article write -ups to the Chair by 10/26 (before the 10/27 meeting). Based on the meeting schedule outlined below, the goal is to have a final draft of the entire report ready for the printer on 11/9. Future Meeting Schedule. 10/12 (executive session with BOS, AC and School Committee on health insurance) 10/19 (presentation and straw vote) 10/27 (final draft edit review and discussion) 11/2 (holding as needed) 11/8 (final vote on report) 11/17 (budget summit) Special Town Meeting is scheduled for 11/14 at 7 p.m. Liaison Reports by Staff and Members. Fire radio project. Mr. Addelson and Mr. Valente will be making a presentation on the fire radio communication system to the CEC at 8: 00 a.m. on 10/ 18/11. New Growth. Mr. Addelson reported that the final number on new growth should be available before the Special Town Meeting but will depend on the DOR's current values review. 2