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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-02-15-BOS-min 71 SELECTMEN'S MEETING BREAKFAST MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 1980 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Miley at 7 40 a.m Those present included. Mrs Miley, Mr Busa, Mrs Battin, Mr Kent, Mr Hutchinson, Mrs Banks and guests Mrs Patricia Swanson, member of the School Committee; Mrs Marcia Feakes, Chairman of Youth Commission; Mr David Williams, Chairman of Conservation Commission; Mrs Ruth Morey, Chairman of the Board of Appeals; Dr William Cosgrove, Chairman of the Board of Health; Mrs Mary Shunney, Chairman of the Housing Authority and Fred Friedman, Chairman of the Planning Board Mrs Miley opened the meeting and briefly discussed that this meeting Town Meet- was called to discuss pending items on this year's warrant She asked the ing Warrant Town Manager to discuss the major issues Articles Mr Hutchinson noted the major issue this year is solid waste We are run- Solid ping out of space at the landfill and need to close the landfill this year Waste This past week, bids for trash collection were opened These were higher than last year There was some discussion about when trash collection should start and it was agreed that the Manager would look at moving the starting date past July 1, 1980 Mrs Feakes asked about the possibility of recycling Mr Hutchinson said recycling was one component of the bid, but the cost was very high Generally, the Town is looking at interim solutions Mr Hutchinson said so much is happening in this field that we do not want to tie ourselves to one solution at this time Mr Friedman discussed the proposed citizen articles and the Planning Planning Board stands He said the Planning Board would probably come out against Board the office complex on Spring Street so they can study the traffic situation Rezoning in more depth. The proposed multi-dwelling unit for Waltham Street has Articles some problems and may not be ready this year It calls for nine units per acre at approximately $80,000 per unit A proposal was submitted for a site on Woburn Street It appears that the apartments will be presented to Town Meeting with 25% for low and moderate income The Planning Board would like to see fewer numbers There is some concern that if the Town does not go along, the developers will pursue this under Chapter 774 The proposal for Ridge Road has been withdrawn and the Planning Board is opposed to the rezoning on Bedford Street Conservation has four proposed purchases on this year's warrant and Conserva four pieces of land for transfer One piece included the land behind Articles Parker School which the Commission thought was the direction recommended by the Town The Commission has scheduled a meeting with the Recreation Commission to discuss whether the land is better held as conservation or Town. Since all recreation land is actually Town land, it was suggested that the Commission contact the Board of Selectmen as well I1 o) Selectmen's Breakfast Meeting - 2 - February 15, 1980 Housing Mrs Shunney reported on the progress of the scattered site houses 1 Author The Authority was surprised by the few numbers of town employees who Scattrd have applied Overall response has been good and applications are still Housing being accepted Four of the houses are nearing completion and will be on the house tour Parker & The Selectmen discussed the two articles dealing with schools A Munroe new proposal is being presented for Parker and the proposals for Munroe Schools School are still being reviewed The architect has revised the estimate for a reduced program which will not cost $500,000 Although these estimates are higher than expected, they are realistic Mrs Miley adjourned the meeting Respectfully submitted, -7/6/14-441. )41 i6e,i440' Nancy H. /hanks I