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Selectmen's Meeting Minutes October 16, 2000 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, October 16, 2000 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Krieger, Mr. Enrich, Mrs. Abbott, Mrs. McKenna; Mr. White, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel and Ms. Smith, Executive Clerk were present. Public Comments Steve Tripi stated his objection to using taxpayer funds when the Clarke Middle School teachers marched the children during school hours to the Unitarian Church for the conference on "Respecting Differences ". Perry Pollins and Lorraine Fournier stated their objections to the context of the weekend seminar. Mr. Enrich responded that the Board is an endorser of the exhibit and are actively running the program called "No Place for Hate ". Mrs. McKenna indicated that since this is a School Committee matter, the Board members are speaking for themselves, not as a Board. Speaking for herself she is in support of the "No Place for Hate" campaign but is also concerned about spending taxpayer funds. Introductions DPW Director Bill Hadley introduced the six members of the DPW Management Team to the Board. They are Town Engineer Peter Chalpin, Superintendent of Public Building Maintenance Steve Hatch, Manager of Operations Brian Gilbert, Highway Superintendent Wayne Brooks, Water and Sewer Superintendent Ralph Pecora and Superintendent of Public Grounds Dave Pinsonneault. Mrs. Krieger introduced the new editor of the Lexington Minuteman Susan Bushey. Consent Agenda Drain Easement — 6 Douglas Road Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to ratify a poll vote of the Board to sign a drainage easement on the property at 6 Douglas Road. Warrant for State Election Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the Warrant for the State Election on November 7, 2000. Boston Gas Grant of Location — Childs Road Boston Gas Representative Francis O'Leary was present to review the petition of Boston Gas Company to install 6" gas main in Childs Road to provide service to homes at #4 and #5 Childs Road.