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11 10 i S 'S MEETING April 4, 1988 t A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday. April 4, 1988, in the Selectman's Meeting Roam, Town office Building, at 7:00 p.m. Chairman Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey. Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney; Mr. White., Town Manager; Mr. Cohen . Town Counsel; Mrs . Snow, Executive Clerk, were present. ARTICLES, CAPITAL EXPEMITURES COMMITTEE Mfrs of the Capital Expenditures Cc omittee meet with the Board for di scus s ion of several warrant articles and clarification of the reasoning behind the proposals. PHILIP ROAD ARTICLE 22 Sheldon Spector asked for a better understanding as to why the Board is proposing acceptance of Philip Road, which had not been supported by the Town Manager. It was explained that the Selectmen had taken this view because of the long wait by residents for acceptance and the deterioration of the Road, caused in part by use as school bus routes. It was also noted that construction costs are now estimated to be samwhat lower than originally thought. Betterment rate will be decided upon on April 50 SUPPI ARV APPRDPRIATIONS, ARTICLE 10 A mew dated 2/23/88 fran the Town Engineer stating the need for a supplementary appropriation for authorized capital impro is (sewer rehabilitation) was noted. It was explained that the low bid received for the work was $150,000, requiring $50,000 in extra funding, CONSERVATION FUND, ARTICLE 14 Mr. Eddison, who will present the Article at Town Meeting, explained the reasons for the Board's support of the acquisition of the railroad spur land at Hanscam Field, which Lexington and Bedford have agreed to purchase jointly. It was felt that purchase of the land by Massport would supply access for further development of Massport land. ,AFFORDABIE HOUSING FEASIBILITY STUDY Robert Engler of Stockard and Engler was present to give an overview of the draft "Affordable Housing Feasibility Study" prepared by his firm. The study presented data on three town awned parcels: school sites on Young Street; Sutherland Road and Marrett Road plus the Munroe School, regarding their suitability for Town awned housing from an economic f eas ibi lity and programttiatic viewpoint. The report covered issues such as site analysis, density, financial feasibility and policy issues. Mr. Engler felt housing developments would be possible on all sites after attention had been given to prepare them for that use. Board members camplim,ented Mr. Engler on the excellence of the report, which it was felt was helpful and readable, but saw the need for -- an in -depth study by LexHAB or the Housing Authority and further discussion of the report with the Selectmen.