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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-03-15-LBC-min.pdf LEXINGTON BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE (25 Copies)---2 Internal) Keep Original MINUTES - March 15, 1973 The meeting was called to order by the vice-chairman Steve Politi at 7 45 Members present were Dick Michelson, Roland Greeley, Alan Adams, Pat Wheatley, Carol Murphy, Tony Mancini, Linc Cole and Becky Nussdorfer Dick noted an error in the previous minutes on page one, third paragraph, fourth line last word which should be changed to April instead of March Steve read a letter from Roly Robbins to the LBC informing the committee that he would contribute his services in performing the testing on the Green LBC is most appreciative The police and DPW will be informed Steve also read a letter from the Lexington Minute Men, Inc signed by Robert Marrigan 1st Lt Executive Officer The Minute Men hope to have one major event within the town of Lexington each month during the bicentennial year Marrigan included a schedule of events as presently planned for 1975 and 1976 He will meet with LBC in the near future to discuss this schedule and any other suggestions LBC may have LBC decided to invite him to our April 25 meeting TCC is expected to be at the April 11 or (12th if town meeting is still in session) , meeting of LBC A letter from Bill Page of Workshop '75 related the progress of his group in talking to the TCC and the Lexington Historical Society Council It was agreed by Work- shop '75 after discussion with these two organizations that it is too early to start the lecture series they propose but they will contact the Cary Lecture Committee with their ideas They will also contact the League of Women Voters to see if LWV would like to participate in one or another of Workshop '75 proposals Letters from Neil Cronin to TCC and from Eleanor Litchfield to Neil and sent on to LBC revealed that it had been decided to reverse the route of the 1973 parade so- that it will leave the Hayden area, go to Waltham Street, Marrett Road, to Mass Ave , and back to the Green and Hayden Tony reported that to set up the foundation is about a weeks work but the main problem is to know the purpose King had outlined the purpose as to receive cash and objects in a tax free way Its powers could be defined broadly so that much discretion could be used It has to be an independent corporation; it can't ask for state or federal money It could receive money from private donation LBC felt that we should devote a whole meeting to this Tony should draft the preliminary and bring it back to a future meeting � In discussion with the Appropriations Committee it appeared that the AC feels the Bicentennial Committee should be given support of the Town meeting Linc phrased a suggestion for a resolution which could be presented to Town Meeting as follows 2 Whereas the Town of Lexington has a responsibility to our forefathers who shed their blood in the cause of freedom Whereas the Town of Lexington is a national historic site Whereas the people of the country have a tacit invitation to visit us by virtue of our history It is resolved by The Town of Lexington that it has an obligation to host these people And therefore the Town of Lexington asks the Board of Selectmen to take appropriate action And that the Board of Selectmen charge the LBC with coordinating the program Steve, Linc,and Alan will work on the preparation of such a resolution, in conjunction with Article 42 Mr O'Connell joined LBC to discuss some questions of logistics and support for LBC in solving such problems He expressed honest concern for the difficulties LBC faces in this regard The most difficult, he said was that part of the logistics concerning control of vehicles and traffic they generate plus the related parking problems The second is crowd control and protection. He feels that present arrangements are cumbersome for LBC He felt that the Board of Selectmen would have the better capabilities Discussion brought agreement that professionals in the pro- tection and safety fields should be given the tasks they are trained for They should be charged with the control and coordination of inter-town problems and thoroughly defining their needs The memo from Mr , John Coughlin, Dept of the Air Force asking for nominations to the sub-committee of the Joint Services Coordination Committee at Hanscom Field and King's nomination of Chief Corr, Chief Spellman, Roland Greeley and himself were studied in this connection It seemed a duplication of duties to some, that this new committee could work in cooperation with the MBLC was suggested Mr O'ConnelI feels that there are too many people going in different directions However, he said he understands the need for the nominations better and that the letters in reference to the memo could go out He strongly urged that a charge be made to these men that they now are expected to move on these problems not just to study but to be a working group, they should not wait for further signals Roly asked Mr O'Connell about the problem of where the money for specific planning costs prior to 1975 can be found He is specifically interested in acquiring aerial photos of the 1973 parade to serve as aides in determining crowd and vehicle distribution Several suggestions were given and Roly will investigate the possibility of the use of a helicopter The summary of LBC activities and plans which King had written was felt to be too long Roly had written a draft of an outline for distribution to TM members LBC felt this would be a clear presentation and shorter Roly said he would consult with King about 3 this on Saturday A letter from the Sheraton Motor Inn promising 75% of their room space to LBC in April of 1975 was given to the committee by Carol Murphy It was gratefully received At the April 11 (12) meeting the New England Regional Opera Company representatives will be invited The meeting was adjourned at 10 30 p m The next meeting will be on March 29, 1973 at 7 30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, 11-52-1241-- ) ILL-LaJJOCL-o4L, Becky Nussdorfer, Secretary