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MINUTES
25 January 2007
The meeting was called to order by Betsey Weiss, Chair at 4:00 P.M. Also present were
Richard Pagett, Norman Cohen, Marilyn Fenollosa, Sandra Shaw, Leo McSweeney and
Joel Adler. Also present were David Kanter and Dawn McKenna.
1. Discussion of Tourism request for CPA funds in the amount of $21,560 for signage
at/to historical sites in Lexington.
Marilyn expressed doubt that this request for funds met the requirement of CPA
funding and that she had spoken with Susan Bennett about the project to find out that
Susan was opposed to the need for some signs and that funding for some of the signs is
available from other sources and those signs are already in the works.
Both Dawn and Richard said that they were not aware of Susan Bennett's
objections, so Betsey will have a further discussion with Susan far in advance of Town
Meeting. Norman and Sandy thought we could modify the requested amount later if
needed and so we could vote on this project this evening. Leo made a motion to approve
the requested amount and Sandra seconded the motion. The vote to approve was six in
favor with Marilyn voting in the negative.
David Kanter then asked if we had heard from DOR that the project could be paid
for with CPA funds and if Town Meeting has the ability to modify the requested amounts
on a CPA Article when it comes to vote? Both issues are under study and the Committee
expects an answer shortly.
2. Discussion of the titles to be used with the articles we will bring to Town Meeting
were supported as modified.
3. Discussion of Committee administration expenses led to Leo's motion for $25,000 with
Norman's second the motion was approved by all seven members present.
4. Question from the Chair: Do we have anything to reconsider at this time? Norman
asked if we should be doing the lights in Cary Hall as the building may be completely
rebuilt and modified in the future? Betsey will ask that of the principals of the proposal
prior to Town Meeting.
5. Discussion and choice of volunteers to write up the information to be placed on the
table at Town Meeting relating to the twelve articles we have supported.
Richard: Signage and Cary Hall performance renovations
Sandra: Drainage improvements and update on Open Space/Recreation study
Dick: Greenway corridor
Leo: Greeley Village windows and update on Fire Dept. and Police Dept. renovations
Marilyn: Burial Grounds, the Buckman boiler, the fire system, and the C.C.R. survey
Joel: Muzzey building study.
Betsey: Douglas House, update on LHS elevator and the Hancock Clarke House study
Norm: update on the vault
6. Sandra thought we should only re-visit a vote if there is new information and all in
attendance agreed.
Richard felt we should not have proponents coming back multiple times to make
their case and when we vote there should be no interaction from the proponents; again all
agreed.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:22 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Joel Adler