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02/09/2022 AC Minutes and it is premature to write material on it. There was also some clarification related to the use of WDesk, particularly in terms of linkage to Town material. Mr. Padaki reported that Dave Pinsonneault, Department of Public Works Director is planning to attend the AC meeting next week to discuss Article 11: Appropriate for Recreation Capital Projects and Article 12: Appropriate for Municipal Capital Projects and Equipment. It was agreed that John Livsey, Town Engineer should also be invited. Mr. Michelson agreed to invite Mike Cronin, Department of Public Facilities Director to attend on either February 16 or 23. During discussion about the Police Station project, Ms. Kosnoff reported that the Town had requested permission to demolish the Hosmer House, which must be moved from its current location before construction can begin. The Historic District Commission has not responded to date. Ms. Kosnoff said that a temporary location to which the house could be moved had been identified, should such a move be necessary. There are funds in the budget for the construction of a new police station for moving or demolishing the building. Recommended Consent Agenda for the 2022 ATM Mr. Parker shared the list of suggested consent agenda items prepared by the SB. It was noted that this Committee's considerations for inclusion on the consent agenda generally focus on whether the item is routine in nature, its cost, and whether it is a debatable need. It was also noted that the Town provides background material for articles whether or not they are included on the consent agenda. This Committee determined that it would not recommend adding any items to the SB's list, and most of the items on the list were considered appropriate to include. It was decided to recommend excluding the following items from the SB's Consent Agenda recommendations: • Article 10: Appropriate for the FY2023 Community Preservation Committee Budget and Community Preservation Act Projects (f)Playground Improvements—Hard Court Surfaces because of the cost and because it is an elaborate project (i) Lincoln Park Master Plan because of concern about on-site storage limitations expressed at previous Town Meetings and because of the needs to refurbish paths and turf in the area. • Article 16: Appropriate for Public Facilities Capital Projects: (g)High School Emergency Funds because if the funds are needed, this would be a debt expense, and because it is not customary to appropriate funds for an unidentified project. Mr. Parker agreed to forward the recommendations to Kelly Axtell in the Town Manager's office. It was also agreed that these positions are preliminary; this Committee's support of items for the Consent Agenda could change. An example noted was Article 25, which would be supported for inclusion if the motion under the article is indefinite postponement. Initial Committee Positions (Votes) on Warrant Articles Two projects were identified as potentially being opposed by at least some of this Committee's members. • Article 10(k)Lexington Housing Authority Board— 116 Vine Street Construction Funds • Article 25 Mr. Kanter noted that there may be opposition to Article 16(h) Town Pool Water Heater Replacement because of concerns about the oil-fired technology that may be proposed. 2