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APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE
DATE: Monday, December 11, 1972
PLACE: Town Office Building, Room 111
TIME: 7:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Edward E. Furash, Chairman, Jack L. Mitchell, Vice Chairman,
Elizabeth M. Flynn, Secretary, Arthur T. Bernier, J. Blaisdell,
Levi G. Burnell, H. Bigelow Moore , Richard Perry, Comptroller
OBSERVER: Mrs. Feakes , League of Women Voters
I . MEETING WITH LEXINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY REPRESENTATIVES
Messrs. Warren Butters (Pres. Historical Soc. ) , Luigi DiNapoli
(Consultant) , and Robert Cataldo (Dir. Historical Soc. ) , met with
the Committee to discuss the plans for reconstruction of the
Buckman Tavern. This building is owned by the Town and is operat-
ed by the Society, which has thus far paid $5,000 for studies of
the reconstruction need. The estimated cost of this project is
$100,000.
It was stated by Mr. Butters that last year 27,000 people went
through the Tavern and due to the Bi-Centennial this number will
be greatly increased. To date $11, 000 has been brought in via dues
and visitors. Mr. DiNapoli explained the nature of the repairs as:
Immediate and urgent repair of the structure supports, the wood is
rotten and cannot support present weight; repair of electrical and —
heating systems. It was made very clear by Mr. DiNapoli that this
job cannot be done piecemeal but must be done in entirety in order
to restore the building as close as possible to its authentic state .
Mr. Cataldo pointed out that if restoration plans are begun this
winter, they can be completed by the Bi-Centennial in April 1975.
These plans are to be presented to the Board of Selectmen and if
approved, a $10,000 Reserve Fund Transfer for plans and specifica-
tions will be requested.
II . REPORTS OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
a. Town Manager O'Connell has decided to charge the
request of additional $200.00 for Conservation
Commission to the Conservation Fund. (This was
for Mr. Alex Zaleski (Consultant) .
b. The Chairman read a letter from the Bi-Centennial
Committee regarding plans for 1975 events and a
budget of $100, 000. This Committee will meet with
the Appropriations Committee on December 18, 1972
at 8 :30 P.M.
c. A letter was received from Messrs. Elias and Theodore
regarding sewer installation for Turning Mill, Demar,
Partridge and Grimes Roads ; and Jeffrey Terrace. They
have been informed by the Board of Selectmen that their
petition has been recommended for inclusion in the budget.
The Chairman will acknowledge receipt.
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III . RESERVE FUND TRANSFERS
Acct. #5450 Road Machinery $1,200 Unpaid Bills
Acct. #7960 School Committee $2,500 Vocational Ed.
Tuition & Train.
Upon motions duly made and seconded, it was VOTED to transfer
the amounts requested.
OPENING BALANCE: $54,693.31
CLOSING BALANCE: $50,993.31
IV. GENERAL DISCUSSION
Revenue Sharing was discussed briefly by the Chairman and he
summed it all up by saying: "Revenue Sharing will not be a
Bonanza for the citizens of Lexington" .
The next meeting is scheduled for 7:30 P.M. , December 18, 1972,
at which time the Appropriations Committee will meet with the
following:
7:30 P.M. - Capital Expenditures
8 :30 P.M. - Bi-Centennial
9:15 P.M. - Board of Selectmen
Meeting was adjourned at 9:24 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Elizabeth M. Flynn/mo'b
Secretary