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DATE: November 18, 1985
TIME: 7:30 P.M.
PLACE: Comptroller's Office, Town Office Building
PRESENT: M. O'Sullivan, R. Perry, N. Barnert, G. Burnell, L. Gilson, G. Doran
H. Muehlmann
Discussed potential nominations to Pers. Advisory Board. - No names to be
submitted.
Approved minutes of November 4, 1985 meeting.
Voted approval of $5,000 transfer from Reserve Fund to Town Mgr. Expenses.
Joined Board of Selectmen meeting to hear report of Personnel Advisory Board.
Retired to own meeting and were joined by Town Manager.
Town Manager reviewed articles to be discussed and voted on at Special Town
Meeting on December 2, 1985. Copy of Recommendations of this committee are
attached.
Respectfully submitted,
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Richard M. Perry, Secretaa y
DATE: December 2, 1985
TIME: 7:30 P.M.
PLACE: Director's Room, Cary Memorial Building
PRESENT: M. O'Sullivan, R. Perry, N. Barnert, J. Campbell, G. Burrell
H. Muehlmann.
VOTED: Budget level funding of $925.00.
Reserve Transfer Request of $8,000 for Veteran's Aid.
Acceptance of November 18, 1986 meeting minutes.
Discussed new Pine Meadows Proposal with no change in position.
Quickly reviewed all articles in December 2, 1985 Special Town Meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard M. Perry, Secretary
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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT DATA
ARTICLE 1 REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS, COMMITTEES
'• ARTICLE 2 EDUCATION STATUTE
The new Education Bill requires acceptance of this statute in order for the Town
of Lexington School System and Minuteman Regional Vocational School to be
A. eligible for the receipt of grants for professional development and supplemental
teacher compensation purposes. it is anticipated that the Lexington school
system will receive over a two year period ± $360,000 and Minuteman Vocational
will receive over a two year period ± $
ARTICLE 3 MOTEL/HOTEL TAX STATUTE
Acceptance of this statute is required to be able to receive this new source of
I- ;/N , revenue which is a 4% tax on rooms. it is anticipated that the Town would
receive ± $275,000 of additional revenue through the acceptance of this statute.
Surrounding communities have adopted or are in the process of adopting this
statute.
ARTICLE 4 SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS
The following supplemental appropriation requests are made for the following
accounts:
r Account 3800 Police Department Expenses - $20,000 (new generator damaged by
Hurricane Gloria)
Account 4150 Fire Department Expenses - $17,000 (replacement of alarm panel
damaged by Hurricane Gloria)
Account 1090 Professional Services - $10,000 (personal property reevaluation)
$15,000 (Marrett Road improvements)
Total = $62,000
ARTICLE 5 HANDICAPPED RAMP CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING
Amount Requested - $65,000
(r! A combination of extensive State procedures, local requirements because this
in the Historic District and the lack of interest in this small job dramatically
increased original estimates. Original appropriation was $60,000.
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ARTICLE 6 ARCHITECTURAL STUDY, SCHOOL BUILDINGS
Amount Requested - $60,000
A study of school and municipal buildings for rehabilitation has been embarked
upon through the aegis of the Permanent Building Committee. The Committee has
determined working with the School Committee and the Selectmen that it is better
T7 b to segregate the schools for study purposes because of the scope of the work to
be done recognizing that there is also going to be a new school configuration
for the educational program. The separation of the schools allows for 70% ---
reimbursement for this study. A program for recommended improvements, for school
and Town buildings will be submitted to the Annual Town Meeting.
ARTICLE 7 PINE MEADOWS GOLF COURSE
The Board of Selectmen have voted to take this property. The financial
committees are supportive of this effort. This article has been reserved for
any technical corrections that might be necessary to support the taking.
ARTICLE 8 MORROW CROSSING
Agreement with the developer of Morrow Crossing to provide two units of assisted
c apj., housing has resulted in agreement for acquiring property on Bedford Street (two
family dwelling) to implement this commitment. The Town will pay $120,000 from
Article 64 of 1984.
ARTICLE 9 FOOTWAY, DUNBACK MEADOW CONSERVATION LAND
(See Planning Board Explanation)
ARTICLE 10 EMERALD STREET LOTS
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Technical correction for title purposes.
• ARTICLE 11 DISSOLVING COMMITTEES
Committee projects completed. Members available on an Ad Hoc basis.
' - AARTICLE 12 FRANKLIN SCHOOL
Citizens Article
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