HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-08-16-BFC-min.pdf TOWN OF LEXINGTON
AD HOC BUILDING FINANCE COMMITTEE
Minutes of Meeting Auaust 16 1995 meeting at School Administration
Building, as approved August 23 , 1995
The meeting was called to order at 7 40 a m by Chairman Kelley, with
all committee members present Superintendent of Building Maintenance
Frederick Sweet and Town Engineer Francis X Fields also attended
Minutes of the Auaust 9 1995 meetina were corrected but approval was
delayed until school enrollment data could be checked with John Moynihan
after he returns from his vacation There was also a discussion of
state reimbursement procedures , which Town Engineer Fields said vary
with different state agencies and programs On town bonding, it was
noted that Lexington now bonds for 10 years Formerly the town bonded
for five years Generally Lexington's indebtedness is shorter and less
than most municipalities , (an important element in triple-A rating)
Plans for committee work After next week' s work meeting, another
meeting was scheduled for August 30 at the School Administration
Building, following another work session next week (August 23) In
these two meetings, the committee will put together lists of buildings
{ (1) critical in need of capital improvement/investment NOW (2) capital
improvement foreseen and (3) generally sound buildings needing regular
infusion from better maintenance budgets
As for schools , the chairman said he will be meeting with Mary Neumeier
and Jeffrey Young soon after Labor Day to discuss the findings of their
survey of school space/program needs , particularly in the secondary
schools
School Administration Buildina was looked over a little The Archetype
report calls for a total of $300 ,000 in improvements toward ADA com-
pliance in Year 1 Presently, the only handicap-accessible entrance is
through the door to the meeting room remodeled from the old garage The
staff meets with handicapped people there by pre-arrangement Other
problems of the building include air conditioning inadequacy, roof and
exterior, which does not retain paint The meeting adjourned at 8 25 to
tour the building Committee members commented upon its charm and
{ disappearing paint
Town Office Building will be toured with Fred Sweet and the new co-
Chairman of the Enablement Committee Emily Silberberg on Tuesday, August
29, at 10 00 a m Committee members are invited
The committee arrived at the East Lexington Library shortly before 9
a m and looked over the building - in surprisingly
good shape and well
kept - from top to bottom and outside Use of that library has in-
creased in recent years
East Lexington Fire Station tour was guided by Lt Washburn, who
explained that the station is the fire responder for about 1/3 of the
town and still alarms He showed off the new boiler replaced last year
by an excellent contractor The building has 1950 wiring with the
original system Circuit breakers flip often Updating of the electric
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system is in the building maintenance budget now The roof is good,
with gutters that were relined five years ago
The main problem with the building is diesel fumes These engines must
be warmed up for 15 minutes every day The pole from the second floor
is never used as it is not reliable
The tour ended at 9 30 a m
Respectfully submitted,
Erna S Greene, Secretary
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