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EXECUTIVE SESSION
March 19, 2009
PRESENT: Chairman Cohen, Mrs. Krieger, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Manz and Mr. Burnell; Mr.
Valente, Town Manager; and Ms. Pease, Executive Clerk.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 by roll call to go into executive session
to discuss a potential land acquisition, with the intent to return to open session at approximately
7:30 p.m.
LexHAB
Mr. Kennedy, LexHAB, requested approval to purchase a duplex house at 1003 Massachusetts
Avenue for $435,000 and $15,000 for upgrades.
The Community Preservation Committee will have a hearing on providing funds to purchase this
property on March 26, 2009.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 by roll call to approve LexHAB moving
forward with the purchase of 1003 Massachusetts Avenue.
LexHAB would like to do research work on agreements for Katahdin Woods. TownCounsel
provided a breakdown of budget items for the proposed work and LexHAB would like approval
to proceed with the first three items: 1) compile and organize all records and information that
each Town department has; 2) determine if projectisstill receiving Section 707 subsidy
assistance, or other subsidy assistance, from the Housing Authority; and 3) file a public records
request with DHCD for their complete file on the project.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 by roll call to approve LexHAB going
forward with research on the items listed above regarding Katahdin Woods.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 by roll call to return to open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 by roll call to go into executive session
at approximately 8:45 p.m. to discuss the sale of real estate and a collective bargaining issue,
with no intent to return open session.
Munroe School
Mr. Valente and staff are currently working on the Munroe School RFP. Munroe representatives
asked whether they should sign a license and pay rent prior to the RFP going out. A majority of
the Selectmen (Burnell opposed) agreed it would be good to have a license if it can be done
quickly and be retroactive to October 2008. The rent would be $2,000 per month.
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Executive Session –March 19, 2009
Mr. Valente asked the Selectmen if they still want to retain the land around Munroe. He met
with Mr. Pinsonneault, Superintendent of Public Grounds, and Ms. Simmons, Recreation
Director, and neither of them is interested in maintaining the land. Keeping the land also makes
the agreement more difficult to write. A majority of the Selectmen (Burnell opposed) agree with
selling of the building and the land with a stipulation that the Town can purchase the building
back and they cannot make anyexpansions of the building without approval.
Mr. Burnell believes Munroe School should be leased, not sold.
Mr. Valente will discuss with Town Counsel and bring back options to the Selectmen.
Collective Bargaining
Mr. Valente has reached a tentative agreement with the Lexington Police Association Union. He
explained the strategy used and the details of the agreement for FY2008 and FY2009.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the agreement as
outlined by the Town Manager.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10:25 p.m.
A true record; Attest:
Lynne A. Pease
Executive Clerk