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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-03-BOS-min i ] perm Selectmen's Meeting -3- March 23, 1987 APPOINTMENT, CONSTITUTIONAL BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE Mr. Eddison referred to the proposed creation of a Lexington Constitutional Bicentennial Committee, which would be part of the larger State and Nation wide effort to appropriately observe the Bicentennial of the signing of the Constitution. He noted that the nominees listed, representing various organizations and interests, had all indicated their willingness to serve on such a committee, which would provide leadership and encouragement to existing Town agencies which might sponsor programs and events in acknowledgement of this occasion. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint the following to the Constitutional Bicentennial Committee, for terms to o•■• expire no later than December 31, 1987. Miriam Butts, Chairman Elizabeth Clarke Susan Beck Ray Karras r- -4- Stella Liu William Petrino Robert Sacco BUDGET REVIEW Michael O'Sullivan, Chairman of Appropriation Committee, was present for review of a report of his committee on the FY 8 8 Budget. He displayed, by means of an overhead viewer, informational charts on: "FYs 82-87 Appropriation Trends"; FYs 87-92 Appropriation Projections"; "School Salary Projected Increases and Deltas From 3/18/87 Spreadsheet"; " Proposed Article Reductions to Offset Deltas from 3/18/87 Spreadsheet - Articles Shareline Portion"; "Shareline - Schools/Articles". Mr. O'Sullivan noted that his committee had taken no position on budget items because the School settlement figures are not known. He felt however, that the shareline must be paid for by both the Articles and the Schools, at one of the three levels shown on the final chart. Esther Arlan, Chairman of the Capital Expenditures Committee, gave her committee's recommendations for reductions in several areas: Article 17, Water Mains, at $430,000, rather than $600,000; Article 22, DPW Equipment, at $250,000, rather than $300,000, reflecting anticipated revenue from trade-ins; Article 25, Traffic Signals, East Lexington, $0 funding. - The Capital Expenditures Committee is mon recommending favorably on Article 31, Lincoln Street Recreation Area, at $180,000. Discussion continued on possible procedures at Town Meeting if the School budget is not received. It was suggested that Article 4 could be dealt with by putting the School budget in Article 5. DRINKING & DRIVING AWARENESS WEEK Mr. McSweeney reported on his attendance at a meeting with Sara Levy, Student Leader of SADD, and Mr. Robinson, Student Activities Coordinator. A listing of events to take place from March 23 to March 27, 1987, "Drinking and Driving Awareness Week", and Mr. McSweeney reported that the Lions and Rotary Clubs have both supported the students with financial contributions. He requested the support and encouragement of the Selectmen for the SADD activities and efforts. APPOINTMENT, HATS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint John Taylor, 11 Linmoor Terrace, as a member-at-large, representing Lexington on the Hanscom Area Traffic Study Committee. CONSENT AGENDA COMMITMENT OF WATER BILLS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve and execute a Commitment of Water Bills, in the amount of $49,000. ._ CH. 637 FORMS, DIRECT GRANT FUNDS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve and execute the Final Advisory Report to the Mass. DPW for Ch. 637 of 1983, regarding funds used for the reconstruction of Hancock Street.