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Selectmen’s Meeting
January 4, 2006
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held Monday, January 4, 2006, at 7:30
p.m. in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room. Chairman Krieger, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Pagett, Mr.
Cohen, Mr. Manz; Mr. Valente, Town Manager; Mr. Lahey, Town Counsel; and Ms. Pease,
Executive Clerk were present.
Selectmen Concerns and Liaison Reports
Mr. Pagett discussed an e-mail sent to TMMA members chastising a member of a committee
appointed by the Selectmen for the outcome of that committee’s work. He wanted to make
clear that while the Town uses many volunteers for information gathering and advice, it is the
Selectmen alone who make decisions about policy adoption. If citizens are unhappy about
particular actions, they should direct their concerns to the Selectmen and not abuse individual
committee members.
Mr. Kelley presented a gavel to Chairman Krieger on behalf of Neil Cronin for her work as
Chairman from 2000 to 2002. Chairman Krieger thanked Mr. Cronin and said it was an
honor to be a volunteer in Lexington.
Town Manager Report
Mr. Valente discussed with the Selectmen forming the Community Preservation Act
Committee in January. That would give the Committee time to form during February and
then be able to act in March if the CPA question passes. Appointing organizations of the
CPA Committee should make appointments by the end of January.
The Selectmen discussed how to outreach to people who may be interested in becoming a
member of the CPA Committee. Decided to put on Town webpage and in the two local
newspapers.
Consent Agenda
Use of Battle Green – ALS Charity Walk
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the use of the Battle Green on
Saturday, April 22, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. for ALS to begin a walk along Mass. Avenue into
Arlington.
Ambulance Rates
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the 2006 ambulance rates as
recommended by Coastal Medical Billing.
Selectmen’s Meeting – January 4, 2006
Selectmen’s Ad Hoc Financial Policy Committee Update
Paul Lapointe, Chair of the Selectmen’s Ad Hoc Financial Policy Committee, came before
the Board to give a progress report and to request an extension to March 1. The Committee
expects to have a preliminary document to the Selectmen by the end of January/early
February.
Town Manager Appointment
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to confirm the Town Manager’s
recommendation to appoint Robert Boudreau to the Recreation Committee.
Appointment – Historic Districts Commission
The Historical Society has submitted two nominations (Alfonso Hernandez and Paul Ross) to
replace Joann Gschwendtner as a full member on the Historic Districts Commission who has
served the two-term limit.
The Selectmen thanked Mrs. Gschwendtner for her 10+ years of service to the Commission.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Alfonso Hernandez to the
Historic Districts Commission for a five-year term to expire December 31, 2010.
Future Meetings
The Selectmen will meet on the following dates: February 6, 13, and 27; March 6, 13, 20, 27
and 29. A Budget Collaborative/Summit will be scheduled for early February.
Executive Session
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted by roll call to go into executive session
for contract negotiations, potential litigation, and potential land use, with no intent to return
to open session.
Selectmen’s Meeting
January 18, 2006
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held Wednesday, January 18, 2006, at 7:30
p.m. in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room. Chairman Krieger, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Pagett, Mr.
Cohen, Mr. Manz; Mr. Valente, Town Manager; and Ms. Pease, Executive Clerk were
present.
Public Comments
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Mr. Bartenstein, Town Meeting Member, Precinct 1, presented the Board with the 3 Annual
Report of the Friends of Arlington’s Great Meadows and asked for the Board’s support.
Margaret Coppe, Town Meeting Member and member of the League of Women Voters,
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presented the Board with the 3 version of “Town Meeting in Lexington”.
Selectmen Concerns and Liaison Reports
Mr. Pagett brought up the Lexington Center Committee’s (LCC) memo regarding issues and
priorities for the Board’s consideration. In particular, the LCC is looking for the Board’s
support of a walkway extending from Mass. Avenue through to the Depot Square Parking
Lot. The LCC will be at the Selectmen’s next meeting to discuss this issue and others.
Mr. Pagett read in the Boston Globe about an initiative the Town of Acton School
Department is initiating to push for changing how Chapter 70 funds are distributed. They are
having a meeting on January 30 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the issue with legislators. Mr. Pagett
would like to encourage the School Committee and Board of Selectmen to attend.
Town Manager Report
Mr. Valente reminded the board that they will be signing some BANS at its meeting on
January 23, 2006.
Mr. Valente and finance staff met with Moody’s regarding Lexington’s rating. All verbal
response was positive; and the Town Manager expects to receive information on the rating by
Friday.
Mr. Valente and Mr. Hadley, DPW Director, met with the Permanent Building Committee
(PBC) regarding the proposed DPW facility. There is a discrepancy on total square footage
that needs to be reviewed further. It is likely that construction documents will not be done in
time to present to Town Meeting. PBC will come to a Selectmen’s meeting in February to
explain and talk about how to approach this between now and Town Meeting.
Selectmen’s Meeting – January 18, 2006
Budget
Mr. Valente presented an overview of the FY2007 Recommended Budget and Financing
Plan. The FY2007 Budget Shortfall is projected to be:
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Level Service Budget: $3,358,956;
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Recommended: $6,941,044; and
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Enhanced Budget: $7,373,036.
An increase in revenue is projected to be $5,717,748, or 5.25%.
The FY2007 recommended Budget includes 4 items that were Selectmen priorities: reduce
PILOT, increase reserves, energy conservation, and maintaining infrastructure. Two
Selectmen priorities were not successfully included in the recommended budget: expand
downtown police officer hours and restore Economic Development Director.
Major components of the budget increase include the schools, health insurance, salary
increases, program improvements, debt service, utilities and reserve/contingency accounts.
Reserve recommendations include: uninsured losses ($35,000), reserve fund ($300,000),
Stabilization Fund ($650,000), continuing balance accounts; and other post employment
benefits.
The Capital Budget includes the following: General Fund Debt ($4,330,000), Water
Enterprise Fund Debt ($1,150,000), Wastewater Enterprise Fund Debt ($550,000), and Cash
Capital ($1,040,000).
Outstanding issues include: state aid, health insurance, Minuteman Voc-Tech Assessment;
new requests/new capital; and reserve policy implementation.
The “next steps” will be to:
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continue to “scrub” the budget;
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respond to Selectmen, Appropriation Committee, Capital Expenditures Committee
questions;
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discuss “sharing of revenues” with Superintendent of School
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Budget Collaboration/Summit meeting in February
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Begin preparing “at risk” list.
Mr. Lapointe, Chair of the Selectmen’s Ad Hoc Financial Policy Committee, said the
committee is making every effort to have a draft report to Selectmen by February 8.
Selectmen’s Meeting – January 18, 2005
Special Municipal Employees
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to rescind, reaffirm, or vote the
following as Special Municipal Employees:
Special Municipal Employee Voted Rescinded Reaffirm
2020 Vision Committee1/18/2006
Accessory Apartments Committee 1/18/2006
Ad Hoc Committee Under Article 40-Engine Run-up1/18/2006
Ad Hoc Local Emergency Planning Committee1/18/2006
Ad Hoc Water and Sewer Rate Study Committee1/18/2006
Adams School Conversion Committee 1/18/2006
Advisory Committee for Alternative Tax Revenue 1/18/2006
Advisory Committee on Cable Television 1/18/2006
Anderson & Krieger 1/18/2006
Animal Inspector 1/18/2006
Appeals, Board of 1/18/2006
Appropriation Committee 1/18/2006
Assessors, Appointed 1/18/2006
Assessors, Board of1/18/2006
Assistant Dog Officer 1/18/2006
Auxiliary Firemen 1/18/2006
Auxiliary Police 1/18/2006
Basketball Supervisor 1/18/2006
Bio Safety Committee1/18/2006
Bridge Charitable Fund Trustees 1/18/2006
Burial Agents 1/18/2006
By-Laws Committee (authorized by TMTG appt. by 1/18/2006
BOS)
Cable Television & Communications Committee 1/18/2006
Call Firemen 1/18/2006
Cambridge Watershed Advisory Committee Reps. 1/18/2006
Capital Expenditures Committee 1/18/2006
Census Coordinator 1/18/2006
Census Takers 1/18/2006
Center Revitalization Committee and Subcommittee 1/18/2006
Civil Defense Plan Study Committee 1/18/2006
Civil Defense Volunteers 1/18/2006
Commission on Disability1/18/2006
Committee on Cary Lectures 1/18/2006
Committee to Study Efficacy of Section 15 of Zoning 1/18/2006
Communications Advisory Committee1/18/2006
Selectmen’s Meeting – January 18, 2006
Special Municipal Employee Voted Rescinded Reaffirm
Community Health Committee 1/18/2006
Comptroller Selection Committee1/18/2006
Condominium Conversion Board 1/18/2006
Congregate Housing Study Committee 1/18/2006
Conservation Commission1/18/2006
Conservation Committee 1/18/2006
Constables 1/18/2006
Council for the Arts1/18/2006
Council on Aging 1/18/2006
Data Processing Advisory Task Force 1/18/2006
Deputy Forest Wardens 1/18/2006
Design Advisory Committee 1/18/2006
Desk Attendants 1/18/2006
Director of Guides 1/18/2006
Diving Coach 1/18/2006
Dog Officer 1/18/2006
Electric Utility Ad Hoc Committee1/18/2006
Energy Conservation Committee (new 2006)1/18/2006
Energy Conservation Committee (old) 1/18/2006
Fair Housing & Human Relations Committee1/18/2006
Fair Housing Committee 1/18/2006
Fence Viewers 1/18/2006
Field Drivers 1/18/2006
Forest Warden 1/18/2006
Franklin School Conversion Committee 1/18/2006
Fund for Lexington Board1/18/2006
Gammel Legacy Income Trustees 1/18/2006
Gammel Legacy Trust1/18/2006
Garrity House Committee 1/18/2006
Gate Attendant 1/18/2006
Gym Attendant 1/18/2006
Hale & Dorr LLP 1/18/2006
Hanscom Area Towns Committee1/18/2006
Hanscom Area Traffic Committee 1/18/2006
Hanscom Field Advisory Commission1/18/2006
Hanscom Field Commission 1/18/2006
Hanscom Field Working Commission 1/18/2006
HATS II 1/18/2006
HATS: DRI Review Committee1/18/2006
HATS: Environmental Subcommittee1/18/2006
Selectmen’s Meeting – January 18, 2006
Special Municipal Employee Voted Rescinded Reaffirm
Hazardous Substance Systems Review Committee 1/18/2006
Head Lifeguard 1/18/2006
Health, Board of 1/18/2006
Health, Board of - Agents 1/18/2006
Heavy Equipment Noise Study Committee 1/18/2006
Historic Districts Commission 1/18/2006
Historical Commission 1/18/2006
Housing Partnership Board1/18/2006
Human Services Committee1/18/2006
Human Services Committee & Enablement 1/18/2006
Subcommittee
Junior Lifeguard 1/18/2006
Lexington Arts Council II 1/18/2006
Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee1/18/2006
Lexington Center Committee 1/18/2006
Lexington Forum on Aging and Advisory Board 1/18/2006
Lexington Housing Assistance Board (LEXHAB) 1/18/2006
Lexington Lighting Options Committee1/18/2006
Lexington Scholarship & Education Fund Board1/18/2006
Lex-Recycle Committee 1/18/2006
Local Building Code Board of Appeals 1/18/2006
Management Intern 1/18/2006
MAPC/MAGIC Representative1/18/2006
MBTA Representative1/18/2006
Meadows Golf Course and Adjacent Land 1/18/2006
Memorial Day & Veteran's Day Committee 1/18/2006
Metropolitan State Hospital Land Task Force 1/18/2006
Middlesex County Hospital Ad Hoc Committee1/18/2006
Minute Man Cane Award Selection Committee1/18/2006
Minuteman Commuter Bikeway Committee 1/18/2006
Minuteman Commuter Bikeway Implementation 1/18/2006
Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School 1/18/2006
District School Committee
Moderator 1/18/2006
Morning Field House Supervisor 1/18/2006
MPO Advisory Study Committee1/18/2006
Muzzey School Conversion Committee 1/18/2006
MWRA Advisory Board Representative1/18/2006
Noise Advisory Committee1/18/2006
North Lexington Road Improvement Study 1/18/2006
Committee
Selectmen’s Meeting – January 18, 2006
Special Municipal Employee Voted Rescinded Reaffirm
Old Age Assistance Bureau 1/18/2006
Part-Time Employees1/18/2006
Permanent Building Committee 1/18/2006
Personnel Advisory Board 1/18/2006
Planning Board 1/18/2006
Planning Intern 1/18/2006
Playground Instructor 1/18/2006
Playground Instructors -Special 1/18/2006
Police Manual Policy Committee 1/18/2006
Policy Manual Committee1/18/2006
Pool Manager 1/18/2006
Posture Clinic 1/18/2006
Public Weighers 1/18/2006
Public Welfare, Board of 1/18/2006
Purchase of Conservation Land and the Acquisition 1/18/2006
of Pine Meadows
Recreation Clerk 1/18/2005
Recreation Committee 1/18/2006
Recreation Committee - Subcommittees only 1/18/2006
Recreation Custodian 1/18/2006
Regional Refuse Disposal Planning Committee 1/18/2006
Regional School District Committee 1/18/2006
Registrars of Voters 1/18/2006
Retirement, Board of 1/18/2006
School Doctors 1/18/2006
School Sites Committee 1/18/2006
School Traffic Supervisors 1/18/2006
Sealer of Weights and Measures1/18/2006
Selectmen/Town Manager Act Review Committee 1/18/2006
Selectmen's Ad Hoc Financial Policy Committee 1/18/2006
Selectmen's Advisory Committee on Financing Cons. 1/18/2006
& Acquisition of Pine Meadows
Senior Center Action Plan Committee 1/18/2006
Senior Lifeguard 1/18/2006
Sidewalk Committee1/18/2006
Soccer Aide 1/18/2006
Soccer Supervisor 1/18/2006
Special Events Aide 1/18/2006
Special Needs Leader 1/18/2006
Special Needs Supervisor 1/18/2006
Standing School Building Committee 1/18/2006
Selectmen’s Meeting – January 18, 2006
Special Municipal Employee Voted Rescinded Reaffirm
Summer Clerk 1/18/2006
Summer Laborer 1/18/2006
Swim Aide 1/18/2006
Swim Coach 1/18/2006
Swimming Instructors 1/18/2006
Tax Deferral and Exemption Study Committee1/18/2006
Tax Policy Committee 1/18/2006
Tennis Booth 1/18/2006
Tennis Clerk 1/18/2006
Tennis Leader 1/18/2006
Tennis Sign-in 1/18/2006
Tennis Supervisor 1/18/2006
Tourism Committee1/18/2006
Town Celebrations Committee 1/18/2006
Town Report Committee 1/18/2006
Traffic Mitigation Group1/18/2006
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee 1/18/2006
Transportation Advisory Committee 1/18/2006
Tree Committee1/18/2006
Trustees of Cary Library1/18/2006
Trustees of Public Trusts 1/18/2006
Veterans Agent1/18/2006
Veterans Graves' Officer 1/18/2006
Waste Management Committee 1/18/2006
Waste Management Task Force 1/18/2006
Westview Cemetery Development Committee 1/18/2006
Youth Commission1/18/2006
Youth Committee and Subcommittee 1/18/2006
Youth Services Council1/18/2006
Traffic Mitigation Group
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint the following to the
Transportation Mitigation Group per the charge:
Staff: Gail Wagner, Transportation Coordinator,
Scott Schilt, Planning
Dave Cannon, Engineering/DPW
Boards: Wendy Manz, Planning Board
Jeanne Krieger, Board of Selectmen
Judy Uhrig, Zoning Board of Appeals
Selectmen’s Meeting – January 18, 2006
Ancillary: Jerry Van Hook, Bicycle Advisory Committee
Laura Cecere, Sidewalk Committee
Diane Pursley and Elaine Dratch, Transportation Advisory Committee
Sudhir Murthy, Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
Energy Conservation Committee
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to amend the Energy Conservation
Committee charge by adding the following sentence to the end of the Description:
The Committee will recommend an energy policy that ensures sustained commitment
to energy conservation.
The Selectmen also voted to appoint the following members to the Energy Conservation
Committee:
Alessandro Alessandrini
Paul Chernick
Christopher Haines
Steve Kropper
Ravi Sakhuja
Myla Kabat-Zinn
Bill Hadley, DPW Director
Bill Hartigan, Director of School Facilities and Grounds
Town Manager Appointments
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Town Manager’s
appointment of Susan Cusack to the Commission on Disability for a three-year term to expire
October 30, 2008.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4-1 (Kelley abstained) to appoint
William Kennedy and Eric Brown as Selectmen’s DPW representatives to the Permanent
Building Committee for the DPW facility project.
Dissolve Committees
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to dissolve the following committees:
Energy Conservation Committee (appointed October 2003)
Lighting Options Committee
Hanscom Field Working Commission
Selectmen’s Meeting – January 18, 2006
Consent Agenda
Annual Little League Parade
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request of the Recreation
Department to conduct the Annual Little League Parade on Saturday, April 29, 2006,
beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Muzzey Field.
One-Day Liquor License – Parenting Resource Associates, Inc.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a one-day liquor license for a
“Laugh ‘til it Helps” Comedy Fundraiser on Saturday, March 4, 2006, from 7:00 p.m. to
11:30 p.m. at the Temple Isaiah, Lincoln Street.
One-Day Liquor License – Armenian Sister Academy
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a one-day liquor license for
the Annual Valentine Dance Fundraiser on Saturday, February 4, 2006, from 8:00 p.m. to
12:00 p.m. at the Armenian Sister Academy, Elliot Road.
Resignation – Noise Advisory Committee
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the resignation of Andrew
McAleer from the Noise Advisory Committee, effective immediately.
Minutes
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of December 19,
2005, December 22, 2005, and January 4, 2006.
Executive Session Minutes
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the executive session minutes
of December 19, 2005 and January 4, 2006.
Executive Session
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted by roll call to go into executive session
for potential land purchase, with no intent to return to open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9:35 p.m.
A true record; Attest:
Lynne A. Pease
Executive Clerk
Selectmen’s Meeting
January 23, 2006
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held Monday, January 23, 2006, at 7:30
p.m. in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room. Chairman Krieger, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Pagett, Mr.
Cohen, Mr. Manz; Mr. Valente, Town Manager; Mr. Lahey, Town Counsel; and Ms. Pease,
Executive Clerk were present.
Public Comments
Mr. Fedorochko presented the Selectmen with a petition asking that the Town consider not
having an override to fix management problems.
Mrs. Krieger provided information on available tax deferrals and exemptions available to
seniors. The information will be put on the Town webpage. Mr. Fedorochko asked that the
information also be posted in areas around town (like the Library and Senior Center).
Mr. Cohen requested that the petitioners suggest what services they would be willing to lose
if sufficient funds are not available, and also suggested they lobby Lexington’s legislators
requesting more local aid.
Selectmen Concerns and Liaison Reports
Mrs. Krieger will draft for Selectmen approval a letter of support for the Community
Preservation Act Group.
Sign Bonds
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the sale of a $11,752,685
4.25 percent Bond Anticipation Note, Series A of the town dated February 1, 2006 and
payable August 25, 2006, to First Southwest Company at par and accrued interest plus a
premium of $69,160.56.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the sale of a $2,100,000 4.25
percent Bond Anticipation Note, Series B of the town dated February 1, 2006 and payable
February 1, 2007, to Banc of America Securities LLC at par and accrued interest plus a
premium of $19,830.
National Incident Management System Resolution
Mr. Hadley, Director of the Department of Public Works, asked the Selectmen to sign a
resolution formally accepting the National Incident Management System (NIMS). NIMS
provides a consistent nationwide framework for all levels of government to work together
effectively and efficiently to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from domestic
incidents of all shapes and sizes.
Selectmen’s Meeting – January 23, 2006
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the resolution stating that the
Town of Lexington has formally adopted the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Security in Knowledge – Be Informed, Be Prepared, Be Safe
Mr. Hadley, DPW Director and member of the Northeast Homeland Security Regional
Advisory Council, presented a package of information to the Selectmen. The Northeast
Homeland Security Advisory Council is concerned that citizens do not know what to do
when the color-coded National Homeland Security alert level changes. To raise awareness
the Council put together a public education campaign that provides information about what
to do in the event of an emergency and how to be prepared. Materials will be distributed to
the following locations: Town Hall, Police Station, Fire Stations, Cary Memorial Library,
East Lexington Branch Library, Council on Aging, and Public Works Facility. The public
education tape will be delivered to LexMedia.
Lexington Center Committee
Mr. Smith, Co-Chair of the Lexington Center Committee (LCC), presented the LCC’s No. 1
priority, which is the connectivity of the private driveway between Bank of America and the
1775 Building and connecting the parking lots with the center of Town. Mr. Oldenburg
reviewed renderings of what the plan would look like.
Funds will be provided by the two owners of the privately-owned land for the area between
the Mass. Avenue sidewalk and the rear of the 1775 Building as well as through private
fundraising. Town money would be needed for the Mass. Avenue sidewalk and the area
between the Depot Square Parking Lot and the rear of the 1775 Building.
The LCC is requesting the Selectmen’s support of the plan concept so they can continue to
work with all parties to finalize a plan. The LCC is also looking for an additional $18,000
appropriation from the Parking Fund in the FY2007 budget.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to support the concept of the proposed
pedestrian walkway as presented.
Electric Utility Ad Hoc Committee
Mr. Chernick, Chair of the Electric Utility Ad Hoc Committee, requested the Selectmen put
$150,000 into the budget for a Municipal Electric Feasibility Study. The Committee hopes
two bills will be voted on this session of the General Court to allow Lexington to more easily
move forward with a facility in Lexington.
Selectmen discussed putting the $150,000 on the list for a possible override.
Selectmen’s Meeting – January 23, 2006
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to support recommending $150,000 be
set aside for the Municipal Electric Feasibility Study if the two bills pass in the General
Court.
Budget
Selectmen reviewed the list of recommended program restoration/improvement items. The
Selectmen all support the Supportive Day Care Request for $52,296. Selectmen are
interested in the Personal Property Canvassing of commercial property because of the money
it will generate. The Selectmen asked questions about the following program
restoration/improvements: Vehicles, the Traffic Safety Officer, School Resource Officer,
Public Health Nurse, Archives/Records Management, Storm Drains, and Restoring Library
Materials.
Reviewed the revenue and reserves. Mr. Valente is recommending using $2 million from
Free Cash to help balance the budget. Board discussed whether the $2 million should be
used to help balance the budget or if the reserves should be built up. Mr. Pagett pointed out
that using $2 million in Free Cash really masks the structural deficit and means that the
budget shortfalls presented on January 18 range from $5.3 million to $9.3 million.
Mr. Pagett is concerned with using one-time payments in Free Cash to balance the budget
because it would push $2 million in budget shortfalls into next year..
Mr. Valente feels it is important to build up reserves slowly, to have a target and implement a
plan to reach that target.
No conclusions were reached tonight. Selectmen are waiting for the Selectmen’s Ad Hoc
Financial Policy Committee’s recommendations and the Town Manager’s list of prioritized
items.
Mr. Valente will present a list of recommended at-risk items at the next Selectmen’s meeting.
Draft Warrant
Another draft will be given to the Selectmen at the end of this week. The plan is to sign the
warrant at the February 6 meeting.
Vote CPA Question
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the text of the Community
Preservation Act question and summary to be voted by the citizens on March 6, 2006.
Selectmen’s Meeting – January 23, 2006
TV Shows
Mrs. Krieger has spoken with the LexMedia Executive Director regarding the Selectmen TV
Shows. The shows will be done live at the studio with two Selectmen and staff or committee
members depending on the topic. The Selectmen should begin shows soon and have one
every two weeks. The suggested name of the show is “Lexington Selects”.
Suggested show subjects include:
Snow Plowing – Krieger, Kelley, Hadley, Brooks, Ash
CPA – Cohen, Manz, Weiss
Tax Rate/Exemptions – Cohen, Kelley, Blier
Recycling – Krieger, Kelley, Beaudoin
Meet the New Town Manager/Assistant Town Manager for Finance – Cohen, Pagett,
Valente, Addelson
Archives
Police Programs
Aftermath of Keyspan Incident
Historical Society
Appointment – Electric Utility Ad Hoc Committee
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Joshua Hassol and Jon Dreyer
to the Electric Utility Ad Hoc Committee.
Town Manager Appointment – Board of Health
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Dr. Judith Feldman to the
Board of Health for a three-year term to expire April 30, 2009.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10:50 p.m.
A true record, Attest:
Lynne A. Pease
Executive Clerk