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October 26, 1981
A regular meeting, of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's
Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, October 26, 1981 at 7.30 P.M
Chairman Busa, Mrs Battin, Mrs Miley, Mr Crain and Mr Politi; Mr Hutch-
inson, Town Manager; Mr Cohen, Town Counsel and Miss Casey, Executive Clerk
were present
The Chairman convened the meeting and called on the Town Manager to give Center
an update on the questions raised at the last meeting ralativa to the imple- Parking
mentation of the new parking regulations
Mr Hutchinson informed the Board that the posting of signs in the resi-
dential areas does not take effect until the signs are actually posted A
day-today report will be given on the postings and it will be monitored
closely to determine the necessity of signs
He explained that he does not expect a full return on the lots that are
being leased, but felt that some element of subsidy in the beginning will have
to be borne in order to get more revenue
He informed the Board that he had spoken to the Police Chief regarding
police surveillance to enforce the program and the Chief will provide the man-
ning necessary, particularly in the beginning, to enforce the plan The Chief
is to determine what type of manning will be used
Mr Politi made a motion to amend the Parking Plan to prohibit the Town
from leasing spaces on privately owned property at a fee less than the fee to
the cost of the Town
He felt that after going out and negotiating these private properties,
making spaces available to the public that the Town should not take a loss, no
matter how small
Mr Crain seconded the motion for the opportunity for discussion
Mrs Battin stated that the Committee had made a commitment to Town Meet-
ing to provide spaces for the displaced motorists and that by acquiring these
lots this would fulfill the obligation She pointed out that it would be on
a yearly basis, and would not have to be renewed
After further discussion, the Chairman requested Mr Politi to repeat his
motion and Mr Crain stated that while he had seconded the motion for the pur-
pose of discussion, he felt that he could not support it
The motion was not carried
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, to adopt the Parking
Rules and Regulations in order to implement the Lexington Center Parking Plan
as outlined in the Summary dated September 15, 1981 with an amendment to the
Belfrey Lot to permit parking Monday through Saturday
The Chairman thanked Mrs Battin and the Committee for the work put into
the project
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes Minutes
of Selectmen's meetings of August 31 and September 14
Chairman Busa welcomed the School Committee, Appropriation Committee, School,
Capital Expenditures Committee to review the Town financial status He Approp ,
recognized Town Manager Hutchinson and Superintendent of Schools, John Lawson, Cap Exp
who both made a brief presentation regarding current budget considerations Committees
and future budget considerations Town Manager Hutchinson reviewed the tax
rate and tax levy limitations on Proposition 21. Town .Manager Hutchinson com^
mented that the budget would emphasize capital if our financial picture remains
healthy Dr Lawson reviewed continued declining enrollment in the school
system; estimated to be 20% in the next three years, He pointed out that
he and Mr Hutchinson had marked some areas for consideration for consoli-
dation, that is, telephone operation, school municipal business, school/
town maintenance, personnel for non-professional position, health, librar-
ies and data processing
Mr Hutchinson commented he will file the budget in December Mr Dailey
of the Appropriation Committee asked that they have as much information as
possible as they complete their review
Chairman Busa thanked everyone for cooperating and said we look for-
ward to another productive year He then adjourned this portion of the meeting
The meeting reconvened after discussion with the Financial Committees
Water Mains The Manager requested the Board to award the contract for construction
Contract and installation of water mains to C DiMartino & Sons, the lowest bidder
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to award the contract
for Water Main Construction - Contract #82-3-E to C DiMartino & Sons, Inc ,
63 Hawktree Drive, Westwood, Mass in the amount of $195,752 50
Grant The Manager requested authorization for the application for the grant
Water Rehab for water rehabilitation from the Department of Environmental Quality Eng
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the Town
Manager to apply for the Grant for Water Rehabilitation from the Department
of Environmental Quality Engineering
Police Mr Hutchinson reported on the police officer issue at the Itek site
Detail Given the considerations that 1) we have six new police officers; 2) it will
Itek cost approximately $7,000 to conclude this fiscal year to have an officer at
that intersection, 3) it is a legitimate alternative while in the process of
expediting the Marrett Road planning, he recommends continued funding of
that intersection through FY 82 Mr Busa asked for a motion to authorize
the Manager to put an officer back on that slot Mr Crain pointed out that
it was an administrative decision to discuss the detail of a police officer
and no motion was in order Mr Busa expressed the support of the Selectmen
in having Mr Hutchinson make such a decision
The Manager requested executive session regarding the negotiations of
the transfer of real estate
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 by roll call vote,
Mr Busa, Mrs Battin, Mrs Miley, Mr Crain and Mr Politi to go into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing negotations of the transfer
of real estate, with no intention of resuming the open session
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9 15 p m.
A true record, Attest
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Executive Clerk