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9/21/2016 AC Minutes
Minutes
Town of Lexington Appropriation Committee(AC)
September21, 2016
: ReedRoom,Town OfficeBuilding,6:30p.m.
: Glenn Parker, Chair;John Bartenstein, Vice Chair and Secretary;Kate Colburn;
Mollie Garberg; AlanLevine;Eric Michelson;RichardNeumeier; Andrei Radulescu-Banu
Members Absent:Rob Addelson
Membership Note:A ninth member has not yet been appointed.
Others Present:ElaineAshton,Town Meeting member
The meetingwas calledto order at 6:39pm.
1.Announcements:
None
2.Liaison Reports:
Mr. Michelson reportedthat he will be serving as liaison tothe Tier 3 Sub-Group for Aesthetics and
Amenities under the Ad Hoc Center Streetscape Committee.
Ms. Colburn reported that the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee agreed to release $415
thousand to pay for a site study of the Harrington Elementary School. The funds had been
appropriated in March 2015 and their use was subject to approval by the Board of Selectmen and
the School Committee. Mr. Bartenstein questioned whether the amount was more than necessary for
the study being performed. Ms. Colburn stated that the study would take place over a 13-month
timeline and would include the following issues:
Location for Pre-K and potential traffic issues
Expanded elementary classroom space
Access via conservation land
Space for the School Central Office
3.Minutes
The Committee reviewed minutes for July 14, 2016, August 23, 2016 (Executive Session),
September 1, 2016, and September 12, 2016.
A motion was made and seconded to release the minutes of the August 23, 2016 Executive Session,
and to approve all the minutes. The motion passed. VOTE: 8-0
4.Articles for Special Town Meeting (STM) 2016-5
Mr. Neumeier voted in favor of recommending Articles 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 on the Warrant for Special
Town Meeting 2016-5. This made the votes of the Committee unanimous for all articlesof interest
to the Committee.
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5.Adjourn
The Committee adjournedat 6:54p.m.
The documentsused at the meeting arelistedbelow.
Respectfully submitted,
Glenn Parker, Chair
Approved December 8, 2016
Exhibits
Agenda,posted by Glenn Parker, Chair
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