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Select Board Meeting
January 23, 2023
A remote meeting of the Lexington Select Board was called to order at 6:30p.m. on Monday, January 23,
2023. Remote participation was offered via the webinar meeting platform. Ms. Hai, Chair; Mr. Lucente;
Vice Chair, Ms. Barry, and Mr. Sandeen were present, as well as Mr. Malloy, Town Manager; Ms. Axtell,
Deputy Town Manager; and Ms. Katzenback, Executive Clerk.
Ms. Hai called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. She noted that this meeting is being held fully remote, due
to weather conditions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
SELECT BOARD MEMBER CONCERNS AND LIAISON REPORTS
1. Announcement: The Town held a groundbreaking for the new Police Station on Thursday,
January 19, 2023!
2. Select Board Member Concerns and Liaison Reports
Mr. Lucente and the Board congratulated Ms. Hai for her new role as president of the Massachusetts
Municipal Association.
Ms. Barry noted that the Bicycle Committee recently approved safety signage that they've been working
on for several years now. The Committee will review this with the Board shortly.
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
1. Town Manager Weekly Update
Mr. Malloy stated that the Food Pantry has been having a hard time with storage of food items for
residents of the Town. An agreement was made to allow the Food Pantry to use the kitchen area in the
former Senior Center at the Muzzey Building. He also noted that the Board will have a brief discussion on
ARPA at its February 6, 2023 meeting.
DOCUMENTS: Weekly Update 1-20-23
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve Amendments to Tax Deferral and Exemption Study Committee Charge
To amend the Tax Deferral and Exemption Study Committee charge by making the following changes as
proposed:
Add "Quorum: Quorum shall be a majority of the members serving"
Change "Board of Selectmen" to "Select Board"
Change the length of term from "2 years" to "3 years with staggered membership terms"
DOCUMENTS: Amended Tax Deferral and Exemption Study Committee Charge – Redlined, Amended
Tax Deferral and Exemption Study Committee Charge
2. Select Board Committee Appointments
Michael Tabaczynski - Greenways Corridor Committee Non-Voting Member
Min Zhou - Vision for Lexington Committee
To appoint Michael Tabaczynski to the Greenways Corridor Committee as a non-voting member for a
three- year term ending on September 30, 2025.
To appoint Min Zhou to the Vision for Lexington Committee to fill an unexpired term set to expire on
September 30, 2024.
DOCUMENTS: 2023 Greenways Corridor Committee Non-Voting Member Application - M.
Tabaczynski, 2023 Vision for Lexington Committee Application - M. Zhou
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the
Consent Agenda.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1. Patriots' Day 2023 Event Requests Parade and Battle Green Use Requests - Town
Celebrations Committee
Glen Bassett & Geetha Padaki, Co- Chairs of the Town Celebrations Committee, presented to the Board.
Mr. Bassett stated that the Town Celebrations Committee requests Select Board approval for the use of
Massachusetts Avenue for the Patriots’ Day morning and afternoon parades and use of the Battle Green
for Ceremonies on Monday, April 17, 2023 as outlined in their letter dated January 5, 2023.
Ms. Barry noted that the Committee will need to request use of the High School parking lot through the
Facilities Department, via the School department.
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the
Town Celebrations Committee request for use of Massachusetts Avenue for the Patriots’ Day morning
and afternoon parades as well as the use of the Battle Green for Ceremonies on Monday, April 17, 2023,
as generally outlined in their letter dated January 5, 2023, subject to working out the details with the
appropriate Town Departments.
DOCUMENTS: TCCRequestLetter
2. 2023 Annual Town Meeting
Approve Warrant
Ms. Axtell noted that the Demolition Delay item has a change from 18 months to 21 months. This was not
reflected in the warrant but is a change that was made. Also, for Article 11, the figure should be $309,000.
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the
FY2023 warrant, largely as presented, subject to revisions as stated or that may arise in Scriveners errors
or otherwise.
Presentation - ATM 2023 Article 10: Appropriate for the FY2024 Community Preservation
Committee Operating Budget and CPA Projects
Marilyn Fenollosa, Community Preservation Committee (CPC), stated that the group has spent $87.4M
on projects for Community Preservation, a real benefit to Lexington. This is without the debt service or
administrative expense. An almost 40% State match was received last year, largely due to a $500,000
bonus received in December from the State's surplus budget. The approximate budget, approaching Town
Meeting, is $16,772,276. The group has a very large set of projects this year that it has tried to
accommodate. One of these projects, the Munroe Center for the Arts, is expected to be bonded at
approximately $2M. The group likes to be fiscally prudent and keep a balance of undesignated funds of
approximately $2M in its account.
In response to a question from Mr. Lucente regarding how the fund balance gets invested, Ms. Kosnoff
explained that this is a very liquid fund and often being spent down.
Ms. Fenollosa stated that one project is for the Stone Building design and emergency repairs. These
repairs will be completed in phases.
In response to a question from Mr. Lucente regarding the minority vote on this item, Ms. Fenollosa stated
that she believes this was largely due to cost. This project is estimated to cost $10.9M over the next four
years, with much, if not all of it to be bonded.
Ms. Fenollosa stated that the Munroe Center for the Arts project is a $6.6M project to allow modifications
to provide accessibility, ADA bathrooms and parking in the historic 1904 school. $2M of this project will
be bonded.
In response to a question from Ms. Barry regarding the minority votes on this item, Ms. Fenollosa stated
that she believes one was largely due to cost and the other was due to an abstention from the Recreation
Committee member who did not have a chance to run this by the Committee prior to voting.
Dawn McKenna, 9 Hancock Street and Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member, stated that this seems like a lot
of money if the Town does not plan to keep ownership of it in the future. Mr. Malloy stated that the
current use of the building is intended to continue, and the Town recently signed a long-term lease which
states as much.
Ms. Fenollosa stated that the next project is for restoration of the barn that sits behind the Hancock Clark
House. The Historical Cociety wants to convert this building into an education center for school groups,
as well as visitors and tourists. There has been an extensive review completed by an outside consultant.
Ms. Fenollosa explained that the next project is regarding Archives & Records Management. This
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includes three volumes of historic books from the 19 century. The project will restore and digitize these
documents.
Ms. Fenollosa stated that the next project is the First Parish Clock Restoration. The clock in the Church
on the Green is inoperable, and the request is for $12,000 to bring in an expert in clock restoration to
restore the clock. This project avoids any kind of Church/State controversy, due to the nature of the
repairs.
In response to a question from Ms. Hai regarding the minority vote on this item, Ms. Fenollosa stated that
this was from a member of the Church who declined to participate.
Ms. Fenollosa stated that the next project is a clock restoration for the Follen Church. The group will use
the same clock expert as the First Parish Church.
Robert Pressman, 22 Locust Avenue, and member of the CPC, voiced his objection to the first two
projects discussed.
Ms. Fenollosa stated that the next project is the Willards Woods Site Improvements. The project proposes
to construct a universally accessible loop trail, a universally accessible trail to the fire pits, and to create
an observation deck and interpretive panels. This project will make the space accessible to all.
Mr. Sandeen noted that there is also invasive species removal as part of the scope of this project.
Ms. Fenollosa stated that the project for Whipple Hill will allow for emergency equipment to access the
site and a new stream crossing. The Lincoln Field project deals with three fields that are at their end of
life. This will replace field #1. Field 2 will be replaced in FY25 and field 3 will be replaced in FY26. It
also installs lighting on fields 1 and 3. These fields will have artificial turf. The request to the CPC has cut
out any cost for the artificial turf.
In response to a question from Ms. Hai regarding the minority votes on this item, Mr. Sandeen stated that
he voted against this item because he was hoping that Recreation would be able to explain what materials
were planned for the field. The group is not yet ready to make that determination. Ms. Battite noted that
the Recreation Committee, Sustainable Lexington, Board of Health, along with associated staff members
have been meeting every other Friday to discuss synthetic turf in Lexington, as a whole. The Recreation
Committee's request is to move with synthetic turf on fields 1, 2, and 3, given that this is on a landfill and
the other multiple health concerns associated with the area.
In response to a question from Ms. Hai, Ms. Battite stated that the synthetic surface typically has an 8–10-
year lifespan for warranties. This surface was previously replaced at the 10-year mark.
In response to a question from Mr. Lucente regarding lighting of the fields, Ms. Battite stated that two
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community meetings have been scheduled. One, on February 1, specific to Lincoln Park field
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improvements in regard to lighting. One, on March 1 for Lincoln Park field improvements in regard to
athletic playing surfaces.
Mr. Lucente noted that he believes synthetic turf is appropriate at this location in particular, especially
due to the fact that it is located over an old landfill. Ms. Battite noted that four of the 26 playing surfaces
in Town are synthetic, while 22 are natural grass.
Ms. McKenna agreed with Mr. Lucente that she is generally opposed to synthetic turf, but that it is
appropriate for this location. She noted that, when informing abutters, there are neighbors on four sides of
Lincoln Field. All four neighborhoods should be invited to the meetings. She would also like to see
separate costs for the lighting portion of the project, and the height of the lights proposed.
Mr. Pressman stated that the two nay votes for this item were based on concerns as to whether there
would be an assurance to the Town from the turf manufacturer that a particular type of chemicals would
not be present in the turf. The Recreation Department has detailed a response to this concern.
Ms. Fenollosa stated that the next project is $285,000 to repair the field at Bridge School. The next
project is for improvements at Justin Park to replace and update playground equipment. The next project
is for Public Grounds Irrigation Improvements. This will allow for better water use efficiency and benefits
to the environment. The next project is a public arts project. It involves carving of representations of birds
of New England from white pine tree stumps along the path abutting the Center Recreation Complex.
In response to a question from M. Lucente regarding the minority votes on this item, Ms. Fenollosa stated
that these were a matter of aesthetics and people who did not find this to be art.
Bridger McGaw, Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member and Vice Chair of the Economic Development
Advisory Committee, asked if this really a bird watching area. He stated that he does not believe this is
the right use of the CPA funds and tax dollars.
Ms. Fenollosa stated that the next project is Affordable Housing Trust Funding. This funding would allow
the group to hit the ground running.
In response to a question from Ms. McKenna, Ms. Kosnoff explained that the Trust can be prefunded with
CPA funds. Ms. Fenollosa stated that the Town will execute a detailed grant agreement when the funds
are transferred. This will outline the types of projects that are expected, but the group will not have any
control once the money is placed into the Trust Fund’s account. Use of the funds will be directed by the
Affordable Housing Trust Board of Trustees, of which one member with be from the Board of Selectmen.
Carol Kowalski, Assistant Town Manager for Development, stated that this item was vetted very carefully
with Town Counsel. It is very typical and eligible for a prefunding to come from CPA funds. Ms.
McKenna stated that she is in support but would like to see some portion of this funding directed
specifically to housing.
Ms. Fenollosa stated that the next project is for LexHAB Property Acquisition Prefunding. This is
specifically prefunding to enable the purchase of a future property to convert to affordable housing. There
will be a very detailed contract between LexHAB and the Town to spell out the parameters. The next
project is for LexHAB properties – Preservation, Rehabilitation & Restoration, and also Installation of
Solar Panels. Two of the fourteen properties are proposed to have solar panels installed. The next project
is CPA Debt Service. This is for this year's obligations of principal and interest on outstanding bonds. The
next project is an annual request for $150,000 for Administrative costs.
Presentation - ATM 2023 Article 33: Dunback Meadow Sewer Easement (Citizen Petition)
Ingrid Klimoff, Citizen Petitioner, and 18 Bacon Street, stated that this warrant article will permit,
through an easement, her family to connect their home at 18 Bacon Street to the Town sewer, when this
becomes necessary. She noted that her daughter, Sarah, and her family have intentions to move back to
this area in approximately 4-5 years. A larger septic system will be needed at this time, the Board of
Health strongly recommends that people connect to Town sewer, if possible.
In response to a question from Ms. Barry, Ms. Klimoff stated that she has started discussions with the
Conservation Commission on this item.
In response to a question from Mr. Sandeen regarding if there is an alternate solution to going through
conservation land, Mr. Hornig, Ms. Klimoff’s husband, stated that there are a couple of options. This
proposal appears to have the least environmental impact but has a very long lead time due to the
legislative process and the Town Meeting process.
Presentation - ATM 2023 Article 25: Amend the General Bylaws - Demolition Delay
Robert Rotberg, Historical Commission, explained that the Commission’s proposed warrant article is to
amend the general bylaws. The Historical Commission is charged with preserving the historical character
of the Town. T hat has meant the Historical Commission imposing a demolition delay on developers and
owners that want to transform the character of their houses. In recent years, the Commission has had
much less success in slowing down mansionization, and therefore, the historical character of the Town
has been changing rapidly. Thus, the Commission wants to change its ability from imposing a 12-month
demolition delay, to a 21-month delay. Eighteen nearby towns have an 18-month delay. A 12-month
delay has not been a sufficient impediment due to the fact that it takes many developers a large number of
months, approaching a full year, to gather funding and architectural drawings, etc.,
In response to a question from Ms. Barry regarding the change of timing in this article from 18 months to
21 months, Mr. Rotberg stated that the Commission unanimously agreed that its original 18-month
thinking was insufficient.
In response to a question from Mr. Lucente, Mr. Rotberg stated that he has spoken to very small sample
of developers, and they do not like this proposal, as it is one more impediment in their process. Mr.
Lucente suggested additional outreach to make sure this will have the intended consequence.
In response to a question from Mr. Sandeen, Ms. Fenollosa stated that there are approximately 2,000
houses on the historical inventory for the Town.
Ms. Hai suggested additional outreach to the senior community, as there was some concern from those
considering downsizing as to whether or not this would be an impediment to their sales.
Presentation - ATM 2023 Article 8: Evaluation of Archeological Resource Potential (Citizen
Petition)
Jeff Howry, Citizen Petitioner, stated that Lexington has inventoried over 2,300 aboveground properties
in an extensive survey, but it has not documented any archaeological features. Nothing is known about the
residential or commercial area’s archaeological potential The protection of and mitigation of impacts on
archaeological sites is mandated by the state and federal governments when state or federal money is
involved in permitting, or licensing. The same historic and prehistoric sites receive no recognition,
protection, and mitigation when municipal funds are expended. This is not being a good conservator of
the Town’s history. The first step involves a Town-wide archaeological sensitivity analysis. This could
lead to a draft bylaw, which would offer to protect these resources by identifying them more specifically
if development is proposed in areas.
In response to a question from Ms. Barry regarding the funding associated with this request, Mr. Howry
stated that his request is for $65,000.
In response to a question from Ms. Barry regarding the potential longer lasting impact on staffing needs
and funding in future budget years, Mr. Malloy stated that he is unclear of the funding source being
requested for this item by Mr. Howry. This item is not a priority for Town staff, and they have not done
an evaluation on what the impact to Town staff may be.
In response to a question from Ms. Hai, Mr. Howry stated that this item was initially proposed for
Community Preservation Committee (CPC) funding. Mr. Howry stated that Town Counsel initially was
not sure if it qualified for CPC funding and then asked about the potential public benefit. Eventually, it
was determined that this does qualify. The CPC took up this item and the group declined to vote in favor
of it. The CPC vote on this item was 1-7.
DOCUMENTS: Art 8 EvalArcheological Resource Potential, Art 10 CPA presentation, Art 25 Demo
delay motion, Art 25 Demolition delay, Art 32 Dunback easement motion, Art 32 Dunback presentation,
Final 2023 ATM warrant
3. Discuss Assignment of Police Officers at Polling Locations
Ms. Barry recused herself on this item.
Ms. Hai noted that MGL Ch. 54, Sec. 72 charges the Select Board with detailing a sufficient number of
police officers or constables for each polling location. Town Counsel has reviewed and confirmed that the
Select Board may vote to delegate this requirement. At the August 8, 2022 meeting the Board voted to
delegate in 2022, beginning at the September 6, 2022 State Primary and all other elections in 2022. As
such, the Board is being asked to discuss this assignment for upcoming 2023 and future elections.
Mr. Lucente stated that he believes this staffing item should be delegated to the Police Chief.
Police Chief McLean stated that officers are posted from before the opening of the polls, past the closing
of the polls. He stated that, in his 27 years, this has never been an issue. He stated that it would be
extremely helpful if the administrative function of assigning the polls would be assigned to him and his
staff.
In response to a question from Mr. Sandeen, Mary de Alderete, Town Clerk, stated that it is a requirement
under Mass General Law that a police officer is present at the polls.
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 3-0 to designate the
Police Chief, in consultation with the Town Manager and Town Clerk, for 2023 and all future elections,
to assign specific police officers according to scheduling and availability, to provide a sufficient number
of police officers, but not less than 1, in each polling location at every election therein, to preserve order
and to protect the election officers and supervisors from any interference with their duties and to aid in
enforcing the laws relating to elections, as required by Section 72 of MGL Chapter 54 as amended by
section 13 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022.
DOCUMENTS: MGL Ch.54 Sec72
4. Review and Approve Parking Management Group Recommendations for Parking in
Lexington Center
Mr. Malloy stated that, as per the discussion from the December 19, 2022, meeting, there were two other
parking-related items that were going to be taken up by the Parking Management Group (PMG). These
are: metered street parking that the Board voted to make free parking at a Select Board meeting on April
26, 2021, to revert back to the pre-pandemic rates, and to establish a convenience fee for credit card use at
metered parking.
Regarding the first item, there are 83 parking spaces spread out on upper Merriam Street (9 spaces), the
south side of Massachusetts Avenue across from the Town Office Building (10 spaces), lower Muzzey
Street (14 spaces), Raymond Street (10 spaces), upper Clarke Street (15 spaces), and lower Waltham
Street (25 spaces which were previously used by PP stickers on the parking permit program). Regarding
the convenience fee, the Pay by Phone fee is $0.15 per use. The meters are currently free, and the Parking
Management Group is recommending establishing a similar convenience fee, of $0.13 per use.
Mr. Lucente asked why the convenience fee is not being kept at $0.15 to keep parity. Mr. Malloy
explained that this fee amount is not set by the Town. He stated that he prefers the Pay by Phone option
and would like the Board to consider expanding this to other areas in Town. Mr. Malloy stated that there
would be no opposition from Town staff on this item.
In response to a question from David Kanter, 48 Fifer Lane, Mr. Malloy stated that there has not yet been
any discussion regarding seniors not having to pay a fee for this item.
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to re-establish
the metered parking rates in the areas described above on Merriam Street, Massachusetts Avenue,
Muzzey Street, Raymond Street, Clarke Street and Waltham Street in the same rates and manner that were
in place prior to April 26, 2021; and Further move to approve charging a convenience fee for metered
parking credit card use.
DOCUMENTS: 4-2-21 Memo
5. Review and Approve Participatory Budget
Sean Dugan, Communications Director, and Special Projects Coordinator, stated that there is a list of 25
projects with cost estimates and commentary. Some of those projects exceed the $500,000 limit that was
allocated for this participatory budgeting cycle, and some are otherwise not feasible for a variety of
reasons, and therefore not recommended for inclusion on the final list. The hope is to narrow the list from
25 to 5-10. The second attachment is the "maybe" items from the ARPA list which was discussed at a
previous Select Board meeting to include for consideration on the participatory budgeting.
Ms. Barry reviewed her top list of items: the dog park, Town's Center storefront improvements, pool
structure, the community orchard, multi-generational inclusionary items, conservation land funding,
flashing crosswalk signs for the bike path, and crosswalks for Across Lexington.
Mr. Sandeen reviewed his top list of items: bus shelters, flashing crosswalk signs for the bike path,
crosswalks for Across Lexington, the Clark School smart traffic light, bike parking, and the
Recreation/outdoor pool.
Mr. Lucente stated that he believes the group should shoot for a list of ten top items. He agreed with all
items brought up by his colleagues.
Ms. Hai stated that she is in favor of the benches, picnic tables, Clark smart traffic light, Town’s Center
storefront improvements, pool shade, bike racks, Sutherland Park seating, multigenerational inclusionary
items, flashing crosswalk signs for the bike path, and crosswalks for Across Lexington.
The Board agreed that it would like to hear Mr. Pato’s thoughts at a future meeting before making any
decisions.
Mr. Sandeen stated that there are a number of items over the cost limit that he is also interested in. He
asked if there are ways to start on some of these projects.
Sandhya Iyer stated that, regarding the East Lexington revitalization project, funding was received for the
wayfinding portion of the project, as well as the landscape improvement project. The group is also
working on a grant for the store facade improvement project. Regarding Bow Street, this item is difficult
because it is partially owned by Arlington and requires ADA improvements.
The Board reviewed a number of items proposed to be removed from the list. The commuter-friendly bus
shelters required easements and/or other design and site work that may exceed the budget. Mr. Sandeen
noted that this is one of his top items. Ms. Hai asked if there could be research done as to possible
locations on Town-owned land for this item, in hopes of moving it forward. Mr. Lucente noted that the
dog park item seems to be ready to move forward, without a known location. Ms. Hai stated that she
would be amenable to including $100,000 for one or more bus shelters, location to be determined.
Ms. Hai noted that the Recreation Community Programs Department does not recommend pursuing the
outdoor pool furniture for a variety of reasons including liability, safety, maintenance, replacement costs,
impact on daily maintenance, additional staff storage, and it drastically reducing available deck space,
which is already limited. The Board agreed to remove this item from the list.
Regarding the Town Center storefront improvement item, Mr. Malloy noted that the original request was
very broad, and it is unclear what exactly this funding would be used for. The Board agreed to remove
this item from the list.
Regarding the aquatic shade shelter, Ms. Battite stated that a lot of the cost includes the installation of the
shade(s). There needs to be research as to where these could fit at the pool.
Ms. Hai reviewed the other items to potential remove from the list either for practical or financial reasons,
such as permanent pickleball courts, and safer crosswalks for schools.
Mr. Lucente suggested reincluding the no-touch building fixtures onto the list, for all areas except for the
Library. Mr. Sandeen noted that there are a number of items removed from the list, such as protected bike
lanes, that he would like to see considered at some point in the future.
Ms. McKenna noted that one of the items of the list includes a recommendation to install a couple of
concrete chess tables, potentially at the Visitor Center. She suggested this language be removed until the
Board has heard from the Tourism Committee. She also stated that at least the two items related to
economic development were discussed and these, in her opinion, should not be part of the participatory
process. In particular, financial support for the Visitor Center and Liberty Ride should be voted by the
Board as soon as possible. Also, the electric trolley item cannot wait until April to be voted on.
DOCUMENTS: Participatory Budget Memo
6. FY2024 Town Manager's Preliminary Budget & Financial Planning
Mr. Malloy stated that staff has settled on a budget that meets the needs of both the School Department
and the municipal departments. The school budget is approximately $133M, and the Town department
budget is approximately $47M. Both are based on a 3.9% increase in revenues. $395,000 is calculated
using free cash, to offset the large increases received in the curbside sanitation budget this year. Very few
PIRs were funded this year. PIRs were requested at approximately $1.6M and funded at approximately
$270,000. Based on available revenues, the capital budget is $42M. There is a reduced reliance on free
cash for the operating budget. The Town has established the Capital Stabilization Fund and this budget
includes following through on that policy adopted by the Board, with approximately $1.7M going into
that fund. This will be adjusted as additional development occurs. There is a dedicated tax levy for the
Retirement Fund, due to a large increase in taxes to Takeda. There are two SPED Stabilization funds and
the creation of a new SPED Reserve Fund, which $750,000 will be placed in for extraordinary SPED
costs. The Health Department organizational change from the organizational assessment completed it
included. As far as Select Board priorities, the cost of the solar canopies is included in this budget, related
to Police Department project. Also, $100,000 was included to begin providing additional funding for
public access TV. Staff is also recommending a new revolving fund for a refuse collection for bulky items
and white goods.
Ms. Kosnoff noted that, overall, there is a 3.9% increase allocated to the Town and the Schools. One page
shows a 4.7% increase for the municipal departments. This is due to a recommendation to supplement the
municipal budget with $395,000 in cash. This would be phased out next year and the Town would absorb
this into next year's revenue allocation. An additional State surplus of $347,000 was added to the revenue
budget. New revenues are still split at 74/26%. This leads to a total new allocation for the Schools of
$4.98M, and the Town of $1.75M. The School Department is still short from their request by $352,000. A
consensus was made to set aside some extra funding from free cash into reserves, in order to allow the
Schools to balance their budget within the revenue allocation. The Schools will then shave off the
$352,000 from their allocation. The municipal side is still short $395,000, and the recommendation is to
supplement the budget with free cash. The Town Manager and senior staff did work to shave
approximately $475,000 off the municipal budget.
Ms. Hai stated this preliminary budget will also be presented at the upcoming Financial Summit IV.
DOCUMENTS: Presentation: FY2024 Preliminary Budget & Financing Plan, FY2024 Preliminary
Budget & Financing Plan White Book v1
ADJOURN
VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, by roll call, the Select Board voted 4-0 to adjourn the
meeting at 9:45pm.
A true record; Attest:
Kristan Patenaude
Recording Secretary