HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-03-24-AC-MIN.pdf The Appropriations Committee held a meeting at 8:00 P.M., on Tuesday,
March 24, 1970, in the office of the Comptroller, Town Office Building,
Lexington. Members present were Robert M. Gary, Chairman, Edward E.
Furash, Vice Chairman, Elizabeth M. Flynn, Secretary, Richard M.
Perry, Comptroller, Levi G. Burnell, Jack L. Mitchell and Donald B.
White. Walter O'Connell, Town Manager, Selectman Allan Kenney and
Capital Expenditures members Lee Whitman and Van Boughton joined the
meeting.
Discussion was held with respect to the high bids received for Ar-
ticle #32 and its impact on Town Meeting for the remodeling of, and
construction of additions to the Town Office Building and the Police
Building. TM O'Connell and Selectman Kenney outlined the alternatives
for operating Town government if Town Meeting denied the funds.
Removal of DPW administrative offices to the Town Barn, Pre-fab buil-
dings in the rear of the Town Barn and "office-type" trailers in the
rear of the Town Office Building and use of Cary Memorial for meetings
were discussed. It was agreed that arrangements such as these would
seriously hinder the efficiency of Town administration, and that in
view of the Town Manager Act separation of Town departments on a short
or long term delay would not be feasible or functional.
After discussion, upon motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED
that Appropriations recommend to Town Meeting the approval of—YEW—
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entire $943, 296., of which $153,296. be raised on the tax levy and
the rest bonded for 10 years.
Article #?7 - the Conservation Commission, sponsors of the Article,
advises that the owner of the property, Mrs. Busa,
wishes to wait another year to negotiate. A ro -
riations will recommend Indefinite postponeme
Article #97 - a Conservation Commission sponsored Article which
requests funds for the taking of an easement of two
parcels of land west of Maple Street. $26,000. from
E & D and $61,000. to be raised on the tax levy.
Appropriations will recommend Unfavorable Action.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth M. Flynn
Secretary