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69-392 Selectmen's Meeting May 2, 2016 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, May 2, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen Meeting Room of the Town Office Building. Chairman Pato, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Cohen, Ms. Ciccolo and Ms. Barry; Mr. Valente, Town Manager; and Ms. Chabot, Assistant to the Executive Clerk, were present. Selectmen Concerns and Liaison Reports Mr. Pato attended the Arbor Day celebrations last Friday, a wonderful event put on by the Lexington Field and Garden Club. It was held at Lincoln Field and there were two trees planted. Town Manager Report Mr. Valente reported that on Thursday May 5, our Police Department will receive their full accreditation certification from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission. This is a significant accomplishment that has involved numerous officers and staff at all levels. Mr. Valente also reported that this week is designated by Congress as Public Service Recognition Week and will be sending a letter to all our employees thanking them for their remarkable contributions and achievements. Lexington Housing Authority — Change in Membership Mr. Santosuosso, chair of the Lexington Housing Authority called their meeting to order. He explained that at their meeting on March 30, 2016 the Housing Authority voted 4 -0 to have Richard Perry join their Board to fill the vacancy of Leo McSweeney and they seek the Selectmen's approval of this nomination. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted by roll call 5 -0 and the Lexington Housing Authority voted by roll call 3 -0 that Richard Perry be appointed to the Lexington Housing Authority to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Leo McSweeney until the Town Election in March 2017. Water /Sewer Abatement Appeals Mr. Valente briefly described the procedure established by the Board of Selectmen about four years ago, for water /sewer customers who believe their bills are incorrect to give them an opportunity to file an appeal. Mr. Valente introduced Cynthia Petterson of 6 -8 Hill Street and Ruth Budd of 24 Percy Road who have questioned their water /sewer bill and are not in agreement with the abatements that the Water /Sewer Abatement Board has recommended. He explained that they are here to present their cases to the Selectmen and that the Assistant Town Manager for Finance recommends that the Board hear both appeals and take them under advisement for a subsequent analysis and Board determination.