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61-300 Selectmen's Meeting Minutes January 4, 1999 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, January 4, 1999 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Enrich, Mr. Fenn, Mr. Busa, Mrs. Eddison, Mrs. Krieger, Mr.. Cohen, Town Counsel, Mr.White, Town Manager and Ms.. Smith, Executive Clerk were present. Public Comments Selectman Dan Busa read a resolution prepared by former Selectman Bill Dailey recognizing local barber Arthur Colachico on the occasion of his retirement after 50 years of service to the residents of the Town. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the resolution honoring Arthur Colachico on the occasion of his retirement. Above Ground Gasoline Storage License - Hayden Medical Center Mr. Enrich opened a public hearing on the application for an above ground storage license for Hayden Medical Center at 16 Hayden Avenue. Mr. Caleb Warner on behalf of the South Lexington Civic Association spoke in favor of granting the license. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application and issue a license for above ground storage of 1040 gallons of gasoline contained in automobiles located in an open parking structure at 16 Hayden Avenue to be situated as described on the plot plan filed with the application for this license. Use of Battle Green Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to ratify a poll vote approving a request to use the Battle Green on January 1, 1999 for a rally demonstrating popular displeasure with the presidential impeachment proceedings in Congress. Water/Sewer Rates FY99 and FY2000 Water/Sewer Superintendent Bill Hadley asked the Board to approve the rates he reviewed with the Board at its last meeting. The new rates would be effective for the spring billing cycle and the first two billing cycles in FY2000. The recommendation includes charging all use on irrigation meters at a separate rate that is equal to the highest block rate and raising the PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) in the rates. In addition there will be a low-income discount for customers who can demonstrate eligibility.