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MINUTES 25 January 2007 The meeting was called to order by Betsey Weiss, Chair at 4:00 P.M. Also present were Richard Pagett, Norman Cohen, Marilyn Fenollosa, Sandra Shaw, Leo McSweeney and Joel Adler. Also present were David Kanter and Dawn McKenna. 1. Discussion of Tourism request for CPA funds in the amount of $21,560 for signage at/to historical sites in Lexington. Marilyn expressed doubt that this request for funds met the requirement of CPA funding and that she had spoken with Susan Bennett about the project to find out that Susan was opposed to the need for some signs and that funding for some of the signs is available from other sources and those signs are already in the works. Both Dawn and Richard said that they were not aware of Susan Bennett's objections, so Betsey will have a further discussion with Susan far in advance of Town Meeting. Norman and Sandy thought we could modify the requested amount later if needed and so we could vote on this project this evening. Leo made a motion to approve the requested amount and Sandra seconded the motion. The vote to approve was six in favor with Marilyn voting in the negative. David Kanter then asked if we had heard from DOR that the project could be paid for with CPA funds and if Town Meeting has the ability to modify the requested amounts on a CPA Article when it comes to vote? Both issues are under study and the Committee expects an answer shortly. 2. Discussion of the titles to be used with the articles we will bring to Town Meeting were supported as modified. 3. Discussion of Committee administration expenses led to Leo's motion for $25,000 with Norman's second the motion was approved by all seven members present. 4. Question from the Chair: Do we have anything to reconsider at this time? Norman asked if we should be doing the lights in Cary Hall as the building may be completely rebuilt and modified in the future? Betsey will ask that of the principals of the proposal prior to Town Meeting. 5. Discussion and choice of volunteers to write up the information to be placed on the table at Town Meeting relating to the twelve articles we have supported. Richard: Signage and Cary Hall performance renovations Sandra: Drainage improvements and update on Open Space/Recreation study Dick: Greenway corridor Leo: Greeley Village windows and update on Fire Dept. and Police Dept. renovations Marilyn: Burial Grounds, the Buckman boiler, the fire system, and the C.C.R. survey