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9/21/2016 AC Minutes Minutes Town of Lexington Appropriation Committee(AC) September21, 2016 : ReedRoom,Town OfficeBuilding,6:30p.m. : Glenn Parker, Chair;John Bartenstein, Vice Chair and Secretary;Kate Colburn; Mollie Garberg; AlanLevine;Eric Michelson;RichardNeumeier; Andrei Radulescu-Banu Members Absent:Rob Addelson Membership Note:A ninth member has not yet been appointed. Others Present:ElaineAshton,Town Meeting member The meetingwas calledto order at 6:39pm. 1.Announcements: None 2.Liaison Reports: Mr. Michelson reportedthat he will be serving as liaison tothe Tier 3 Sub-Group for Aesthetics and Amenities under the Ad Hoc Center Streetscape Committee. Ms. Colburn reported that the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee agreed to release $415 thousand to pay for a site study of the Harrington Elementary School. The funds had been appropriated in March 2015 and their use was subject to approval by the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee. Mr. Bartenstein questioned whether the amount was more than necessary for the study being performed. Ms. Colburn stated that the study would take place over a 13-month timeline and would include the following issues: Location for Pre-K and potential traffic issues Expanded elementary classroom space Access via conservation land Space for the School Central Office 3.Minutes The Committee reviewed minutes for July 14, 2016, August 23, 2016 (Executive Session), September 1, 2016, and September 12, 2016. A motion was made and seconded to release the minutes of the August 23, 2016 Executive Session, and to approve all the minutes. The motion passed. VOTE: 8-0 4.Articles for Special Town Meeting (STM) 2016-5 Mr. Neumeier voted in favor of recommending Articles 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 on the Warrant for Special Town Meeting 2016-5. This made the votes of the Committee unanimous for all articlesof interest to the Committee. 1