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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
Special
June 20, 1972
A special meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s
Meeting Room on Tuesday afternoon, June 20, 1972 at 4 30 p.m. Chairman
Kenney, Messrs. Bailey, Buse, Brown and Mrs Riff in; Mr. O'Connell , Town
Manager; Mr. McSweeney, Director of Public Works and Mrs McCurdy,
Executiiie Clekk, were present
The contract for air conditioning the Police Station was discussed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the con- Police Air
tract awarded on May I , 1972 to Cooling Systems Engineering, Inc , 72 Condition-
Walnut Street, East Dedham, for air conditioning the police Station, ing
in the amount of $19,677, subject to approval of Town Counsel . Contract
Chairman Kenney informed the Board that Chief Corr had recommended
that Edward E. Abell , retiring Lexington Director of Physical Education, Special
be appointed a Special Police Officer for a term expiring March 31, 1973. police
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Edward E.
Abell a Special Police Officer for the Town of Lexington for a term ex-
piring March 31 , 1973.
The Board of Assessors met with the Board to discuss the 1972 Tax
Rate
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Mr Grush We would like to have the tax rate announced in order
to process the bills and start the monies coming in again. We have gone
into the problem of determination of the rate more so this year, due to
the uncertain future of the 18 months fiscal year coming up. I don't
know how the mechanics will work out, either for billing or what arrange-
ments can be made for free cash for the 18 months. While we could pos-
sibly scrape by as we did last year and maintain the same tax rate, it 1972 Tax
would leave the Town too unmaneuverable Therefore, we determined the Rate
rate of $65.
Chairman Kenney Very good. The Townspeople will feel it remains
stable as it is still the same rate as of 2 years ago; particularly
taking into consideration the 18 months period, and having extra money
in E & D.
Mr. O'Connell I emphasize that the most difficult problem, as
related to the 18 months period, is E & D It is generated in 1972
and is normally expected to carry us for a year, but it has to carry us
for 18 months. That is where the tax rate becomes significant.
Chairman Kenney We anticipate School Building Assistance going up
due to an increase in reimbursement on the new Junior High School from
50 percent to 65percent. We will receive Highway Funds df $132,000 and
$84,000 from the State Lottery. MBTA charges will increase $84,000, for
a total of $369,545 representing an increase of 30 percent.
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Mr Grush We would have about $275,000 in free cash.
Chairman Kenney All in all , we are very pleased that it is
possible to have this tax rate
Mr Grush There is a stable line there but I would anticipate
it going up next year. The Board of Assessors will set the 1972
tax rate at $65.00, with the School Rate at $40.38 and the General
Tax Rate at $24.62.
The Board of Assessors retired from the meeting
Chairman Kenney informed the Board that Mr. McSweeney recommends
the sale of surplus equipment from the North Lexington Pumping Sta-
Sale of tion to New England Electric Motor Service Corp. , the only bidder,
Surplus In the amount of $800.
Equipment Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
recommendation of the Director of Public Works for the sale of sur-
plus equipment from the North Lexington Pumping Station to New
Engladd Electric Motor Service Corp , 214 Arlington Street, Chelsea,
Mass., in the amount of $800, as authorized under Article 88 of the
1972 Annual Town Meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
4 45 p.m
A true record, Attest -)N4A-
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Executive Clerk, Selectmen