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The Selectmen all support Article 8, Item c (White House Historic Structures Report) Article 8q — CPC (Stone Building Exterior Stabilization) Mr. Kelley is not convinced the request is timely or urgent since the Town is expected to decide soon on a new use for the building. The money should be used when a building use has been defined. Mr. Goddard explained his responsibility for town buildings and their function (not programs) and is concerned that the Town does not keep up with maintenance issues. The goal of the Facilities Department is to resolve long standing issues and develop programs that routinely maintain the building. Need to maintain buildings regardless of the program and it makes sense to do this stabilization and restore it to a condition the community can be proud of The plan is for the aluminum siding to be removed from the entire building and the existing wood siding would be repaired and painted. The proposed work is to stabilize the building and does not include any inside work. Windows will be fixed and storm windows will be removed, fixed and replaced. The scope of this project is to stabilize the building. No work is planned for the inside until there is agreement on the program use of the building. Three Selectmen support Article 8q, Mr. Kelley opposes and Mr. Burnell will wait to hear debate at Town Meeting. Article 8c — CPC — Center Playfields DrainageIm Implementation Phase Ms. Simmons, Recreation Director, explained that this is Phase 1 of a 3 -phase project to address drainage issues. This project includes grading to promote adequate runoff and underground storage. The storage unit will be underground at an elevation above the Vine Brook culvert in order to be effective when surcharging. A second underground storage unit will be put behind bleachers and tie into existing drainage system that is underground. Mr. Kelley wants to make sure the existing drainage system is mapped and evaluated so we can understand how to relieve the site of runoff and it needs to be done prior to the start of Phase 1 of this project. Mr. Kelley requested that the results of the mapping and evaluation be reported back to the Selectmen. 66 -57 Selectmen's Meeting — April 5, 2010 Mr. Pinsonneault, Superintendent of Public Grounds, explained they are waiting for pricing for the mapping and evaluation of the existing draining system and that it is part of the Phase 1 work. The Selectmen all support Article 8c as long as a report on the existing drainage is provided to the Selectmen prior to the project going forward. Article 8b — CPC -0 Stormwater Mitigation -Old Res./Marrett Road Mr. Pinsonneault, Superintendent of Grounds, said this Phase 2 project is work on the final catch basin on Marrett Road and then tying the two phases together. Phase 1 is in progress and Phase 2 will tie all mitigation together from Marrett Road and be able to slow down runoff in the retention area so bacteria can die off before it gets to the reservoir. Ms. Simmons explained that bacteria testing are done a minimum of once a week and also after a rainstorm it is tested. The guidelines developed by Recreation and Health say that if .5 inches of rain fall the beach automatically closes for 24 hours. The Selectmen all support Article 8b. Approve Town Manager's Appointment to Youth Commission Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Debra Hankins to the Youth Commission for a 3 -year term to expire April 30, 2013. Consent Agenda Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to approve the minutes of March 15, 2010, March 22, 2010 and March 24, 2010. Executive Session Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to approve the executive session minutes of March 15, 2010 and March 23, 2010. Town Office Building Renovation Mr. Cohen stated that some funding questions came up that needed to be answered and then brought to the Selectmen at their meeting on April 7. After they receive the additional information they will discuss their positions. Selectmen's Meeting — April 5, 2010 Article 4 — Health Insurance Mr. Mehr, Town Meeting Member, explained his proposed amendment to the Health Care line item of Article 4. His intent is to move approx. $2.8 million from line 2130 Employee insurance to line item 8120 (legal) as a placeholder. His idea is that until the Coalition bargaining is complete the Town Meeting should not have to rubber stamp the health care line item. He suggests level funding at the FY2010 level and have Town Meeting reconvene once Coalition bargaining is complete and then allocate the full amount. Mr. Cohen read part of a memo from Phil Collins, Labor Counsel, regarding the legality of the proposed budget funding for health insurance, as proposed by Mr. Mehr. "While it is clear that the proposed funding vote runs afoul of the legislative body's limited role under Chapter 150E, there is a funding provision contained within the health insurance statute, G.L. c. 3213, which is also instructive on the Legislature's intent in this area. Specifically, Section 3 of G.L. c. 32B provides, in pertinent part as follows: "The appropriate public authority may execute said agreements or contracts for a period not exceeding five years; provided, however, that the portion of the cost of the premium per month to be borne by the governmental unit shall not exceed the estimated monthly cost for which funds have been appropriated for the then current fiscal year. If a town or district having accepted the provisions of section ten accepts any other section of this chapter but fails to appropriate the funds necessary to implement said provisions, the selectmen, in the case of a town, or the prudential committee or district commissioner, in the case of a district, shall certify the cost to the town or district, as the case may be, in carrying out the provisions of this chapter to the board of assessors who shall include the amount so certified in the determination of the tax rate of that year (emphasis supplied) "In the event the Town Meeting were to underfund health insurance, the effect of this provision in §3 would be to require that funds be included in the tax rate for FY 2011. Simply put, it is not the Town Meeting's function, while negotiations are ongoing, to underfund health insurance, and such an act will, in any event, have no effect on the Town's funding obligations." Mr. Mehr received Mr. Collins memo and believes his amendment is fine and does not take what any lawyer says to be correct. He is trying to save money for the Town and still provide health insurance for employees. Ms. Mauger reiterated that Labor Counsel's memo addresses the funding issue and that it is not Town Meeting's role. She feels the amendment does not address what Mr. Mehr is trying to achieve. Mr. Mehr would be happy if someone proposed a better mechanism, but he has not heard from anyone. 66 -59 Selectmen's Meeting — April 5, 2010 All selectmen oppose Mr. Mehr's amendment on the health care line item. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. A true record; Attest: Lynne A. Pease Executive Clerk Selectmen's Meeting April 7, 2010 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the Selectmen Meeting Room, Town Office Building. Chairman Cohen, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Manz, Mr. Burnell and Ms. Mauger; Mr. Valente, Town Manager and Ms. Chabot, Assistant to the Executive Clerk, were present. Article Positions/Presentations Article 8 (1) — CPC- Town Office Building Renovation Mr. Cohen stated that this is the third time this project has come before Town Meeting. The total cost of the project is $1,825,000. The Community Preservation Committee approved $1,500,000. The remaining $325,000 would have to be borrowed. Mr. Kelley and Ms. Mauger agree with the goals of the project, but feel that it should not be advanced before accessibility needs are assessed across all of the Town's municipal buildings. Mr. Burnell was not willing to support the entire $1.825 million. Mr. Cohen and Mr. Manz support the project. Ms. Cusack, Commission on Disability, described how difficult it was for her son to enter the Town Office Building in his wheelchair. She asked the Selectmen not to wait on this project because it has already been almost 20 years since an audit was done on the Town's municipal buildings and all the ADA non - compliance issues related to access were identified. Article 12 (c) — Appropriate for Municipal Capital Projects and Equipment Mr. Livsey, Town Engineer, reported that $110,000 is being requested for a Comprehensive Storm Water Management Watershed Study. This request is for the second phase of a three phase project to fund comprehensive detailed studies of the Town's three major watersheds. Phase one, examining the Charles River watershed, is already underway. Phase two would look at the Shawsheen River watershed. The intent is to improve water quality and flow. All of the Selectmen support this project. Appointments Hanscom Area Towns Committee Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted 4 -0 -1 (Mauger abstained) to appoint Deb Mauger to the Hanscom Area Towns Committee (HATS) as the Lexington Selectmen Representative. International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 -0 -1 (Mauger abstained) to appoint Deb Mauger as Lexington's Representative to ICLEI. 66 -61 Selectmen's Meeting — April 7, 2010 Town Manager Reappointment — Conservation Commission Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 -0 -1 (Mauger abstained) to approve the Town Manager's reappointment of Stewart Kennedy to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire March 31, 2013. Consent Agenda Use of Battle Green — Sandi Martinez Bus Tour Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to approve the request of the Sandi Martinez bus tour to stop at the Battle Green on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, for approximately 15 minutes between 7:45 am and 8:15 am. Proclamation Dav — Arbor Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to sign the Proclamation for Arbor Day, Friday, April 30, 2010 at 11:00 am at Hastings Park. Annual Little League Parade Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to approve the request of the Recreation Department to conduct the Annual Little League Parade activities on Saturday, May 1, 2010, beginning at 9:00 am at Muzzey Field. Sign Eagle Letter — Drew Callahan Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to send a letter congratulating Drew Callahan on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Future Meetings The Selectmen scheduled future meetings. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. A true record; Attest: Diana B. Chabot Assistant to the Executive Clerk 66 -62 Selectmen's Meeting April 12, 2010 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, April 12, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the Selectmen Meeting Room, Town Office Building. Chairman Cohen, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Manz, Mr. Burnell and Ms. Mauger; Mr. Valente, Town Manager and Ms. Chabot, Assistant to the Executive Clerk, were present. Article Positions Article 8 (1) — CPC- Town Office Building Renovation Mr. Cohen reported that at the April 11 Community Preservation Committee meeting, the CPC voted to support $1,185,523 which is for the accessibility and code compliance portion of the Town Office Building renovation and is approximately 65% of the total project. The remaining amount which is $638,358 is for the office renovation portion of the project and is approximately 35% of the project. This amount would have to be borrowed. The Board discussed the difficulties involved in trying to pull out costs for certain portions of the project. Mr. Burnell suggested thinking about various solutions until Wednesday's meeting and discussing how to proceed with the project at that time. Article 20 — Establish and Appropriate to Specified Stabilization Funds All of the Selectmen support this project. Article 22 — Appropriate from Debt Service Stabilization Fund All of the Selectmen support this project. Article 4 —Appropriate FY2011 Operating Budget Mr. Valente presented updated information on the FY2011 health insurance budget. Mr. Weiss, Precinct 5, and Mr. Mehr, Precinct 3 were present to answer questions regarding their proposed amendments to Article 4. The consensus of the Board was to wait to hear the discussion at Town Meeting before taking a position. Consider Letter to Legislators Regarding Mutual Aid Agreement Legislation Mr. Valente reported that the State Legislature is considering a bill which would facilitate mutual aid agreements between municipalities. This bill is a vast improvement over prior bills and the Town's staff has requested that the Selectmen send a letter in support of this legislation to our Legislators. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to approve and sign letters to Lexington's State legislative delegation in support of a bill allowing mutual aid agreements between municipalities. 66 -63 Selectmen's Meeting — April 12, 2010 Appointments — Communications Advisory Committee Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to appoint Dorinda Goodman to the Communications Advisory Committee for a term to expire September 30, 2011. Request for Authorization to Plan for Antony Park Ms. McKenna, Chair Tourism Committee, presented the request for approval of the Tourism Committee to begin planning for a small section of Tower Park to be designed in honor of our Sister City, Antony, France. As one faces Tower Park, it is the section furthest to the right. The Tourism Committee would like to bring the Antony visitors to Tower Park and tell them that they will be invited back in the future for a dedication of the park. No design has been developed, but it will take the form of some kind of flower or landscape garden. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 -1 (Burnell opposed) to approve the use of the section at the far right of Tower Park for a future designed Antony Park. One -Day Liquor License — Unidine Corporation Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to approve a one —day liquor license for Unidine Corporation to serve beer and wine for a reception on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, from 6 -7 pm. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. A true record; Attest: Diana B. Chabot Assistant to the Executive Clerk Selectmen's Meeting April 14, 2010 A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the Selectmen Meeting Room, Town Office Building. Chairman Cohen, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Manz, Mr. Burnell and Ms. Mauger; Mr. Valente, Town Manager and Ms. Pease, Executive Clerk, were present. Grant of Location Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to approve the petition of Nstar Electric to construct, and a location for, a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein located under the surface of Lowell Street southwesterly at pole 58/106 approximately 520 + feet northwest of East Street a distance of about 13 + feet of conduit; and southerly at pole 58/106A approximately 596 + feet northwest of East Street a distance of about 13 + of conduit. Busa Land Use Proposal Committee — Number of Members Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 that the number of members on the Busa Land Use Proposal Committee will be seven. Ms. Pease will put together a list of all people who have shown an interest in being appointed to the Committee, including the names provided by the Selectmen. After the list is compiled it will be sent to the Selectmen for review. After the Selectmen have reviewed the list they will discuss which candidates should be contacted and sent a Committee application, which will provide the Selectmen additional information on the candidates. Appointment — Transportation Advisory Committee Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Peter Levy to the Transportation Advisory committee for a term to expire September 30, 2011. Sign Minuteman Cane Award Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to sign the 2010 Minuteman Cane Award proclamation honoring Robert Edwards. Article Positions Mr. Cohen suggested that the Selectmen request that Article 8(1), FY2010 CPC Budget and Projects - Town Office Building Renovation, be postponed until before Article 24, Amend FY2010 Operating and Enterprise Budgets, comes up at Town Meeting because of a review of possible funding options. 66 -65 Selectmen's Meeting — April 14, 2010 The Selectmen will decide whether a meeting needs to be scheduled with the finance committees next week after Town Meeting tonight. Mr. Addelson, Comptroller, provided the Board with possible options (shown on Table 1, FY2011 Recommended Projects — General Fund Debt (revision to Brown Book)) that would help to absorb an increase of $636,000 in debt service if the Town Office Building Project was included: Freeze spending of $160,000 construction component of storm drain improvement request until Spring 2011 construction season; Freeze $99,500 of Town Hall Server Room Improvement request spending until Spring 2011; and Freeze $101,000 of Head End Equipment request spending until Spring 2011. Mr. Manz will explain simply at Town Meeting that the Town Office Building project is being postponed because of last minute changes in funding from the Community Preservation Committee and that the Selectmen know that Town Meeting does not like surprises. Approve Bike Signs for Center Sidewalks Ms. McKenna, Chair of the Tourism Committee, requested final approval from the Selectmen for bike signage to be placed on trash cans in the center that have been approved by many different departments and committees /boards. The request is for approval of 13 metal signs to be placed on center trash cans between the top band and the one below it. The signs will be placed to be seen by bicyclists who are entering the center from the bikepath. The sign will read "Walk Bikes on Sidewalk" and on a second line in smaller lettering "Code of Lexington, Chapter 100, Section 100 -21)". The signs will not damage the trash cans and can be removed if it is decided there are too many or they need to be moved to a different location. Only outstanding issue was color, but since the Historic Districts Commission already approved a sign with a white background and reddish brown lettering the Design Advisory Committee, which preferred a charcoal background with white lettering, understood the Tourism Committee would move forward with the white background. Mr. Burnell was concerned about the unintended consequences of the signs not specifying "center sidewalks ". There may be confusion among bike riders that the signs apply to all sidewalks in town, not just the center. The signs may create some safety issues in other areas of town where bikes should be allowed on the sidewalks. Mrs. McKenna said the issue had been discussed with the Bicycle Advisory Committee and they agreed that it was not worth the extra verbiage on the sign. Selectmen's Meeting — April 14, 2010 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to approve placing the signage on trash cans in the center as was presented by the Tourism Committee. Selectmen Committee Reports to Town Meeting Mr. Cohen stated that Town Meeting has been overwhelmed with too many requests by committees to give a report at Town Meeting. He reminded committees that they are given an opportunity to present what they are doing in the annual Town Report each year. He suggested to the Town Moderator that she could tell them the Selectmen do not approve of their committees giving reports, but they could provide written reports on the information table. Executive Session Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 by roll call to go into executive session to discuss a matter of collective bargaining, with no intent to return to open session. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. A true record; Attest: Lynne A. Pease Executive Clerk 66 -67 Selectmen's Meeting April 26, 2010 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, April 26, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the Selectmen Meeting Room, Town Office Building. Chairman Cohen, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Manz, Mr. Burnell and Ms. Mauger; Mr. Valente, Town Manager and Ms. Chabot, Assistant to the Executive Clerk, were present. Article Positions Article 8 (1) — CPC- Town Office Building Renovation Mr. Cohen reported that the Selectmen attended the April 21 meeting of the Appropriation Committee and the April 26 meeting of the Capital Expenditures Committee to hear the discussion of Article 8 (1). Both Committees voted to support the current plan, although the majority of the members of the Appropriation Committee felt that CPA funds should be used for the entire project. The majority of the Selectmen support the current plan. Ms. Mauger agrees with the goals of the project, but noted that there are many worthy projects in Town, and would like the Board to engage in a process of letting people know where these various projects stand. She believes this process of consensus building and prioritizing would take three to six months. Article 9 — Land Purchase — Off Marrett Road The Selectmen will wait to take a position until the Community Preservation Committee has voted on this project. Article 24 — Amend FY2010 Operating and Enterprise Fund Budgets All of the Selectmen support this article. Discuss Dates for Selectmen Annual Goal S Tuesday, June 29, 2010 was set as the date for the Annual Goal Setting meeting. Sign Preservation Restriction Agreement for Munroe Tavern The Selectmen previously signed this agreement in 2009. The Massachusetts Historical Society reviewed the agreement and requested some changes. Town Counsel has reviewed and approved the changes. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to sign the Preservation Restriction Agreement for Munroe Tavern. Antony Visit Wrap -Up Mr. Cohen reported that under the efforts of Ms. McKenna and the Antony Working Group of the Tourism Committee, 22 officials and citizens from Antony, France visited over Patriot's Day weekend. Mr. Cohen commended Ms. McKenna on a magnificent weekend. Each of the Selectmen's Meeting — April 26, 2010 department heads who visited met with their Lexington counter parts and remarked on how well they were received. Ms. McKenna, Chair Tourism Committee, appreciated how well the Town pulled together and thanked Mr. Valente and his staff for welcoming the Antony visitors. Consent Agenda Adjustments of Water and Sewer Charges Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to approve the following adjustment of water and sewer charges: Adjustments of Water /Sewer Charges for April 26, 2010 $- 11,212.86 Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to approve the minutes of March 31, 2010, April 5, 2010, April 7, 2010 and April 12, 2010. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to adjourn at 7:10 p.m. A true record; Attest: Diana B. Chabot Assistant to the Executive Clerk Selectmen's Meeting April 28, 2010 A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the Selectmen Meeting Room, Town Office Building. Chairman Cohen, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Manz, Mr. Burnell and Ms. Mauger; Mr. Valente, Town Manager; and Ms. Pease, Executive Clerk, were present. Executive Session Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to go into executive session to discuss collective bargaining, with the intent to return to open session. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to adjourn to open session at 7:30 p.m. Approve Housing Authority CPA Grant Agreement Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to approve and sign the Community Preservation Act Grant Agreement between the Town of Lexington and the Lexington Housing Authority for the Greeley Village roof replacement. Article Positions The Selectmen discussed Article 32, Climate Change Committee The Selectmen will all vote not to reconsider the article. If the article gets enough votes for reconsideration they will caucus for a vote on the motion. The Selectmen discussed Article 36, Resolution on Munroe School Four Selectmen do not support the proposed motion and Ms. Mauger abstained. The Selectmen briefly discussed Article 9, Land Purchase — Off Marrett Road Four Selectmen support the article and Mr. Burnell will wait to hear additional information. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. A true record; Attest: Lynne A. Pease Executive Clerk 66 -70 Selectmen's Meeting April 29, 2010 A Stormwater Public Hearing was held on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen Meeting Room, Town Office Building. Chairman Cohen, Mr. Kelley and Ms. Mauger; Mr. Valente, Town Manager; and Ms. Pease, Executive Clerk, were present. Also present: Mr. Hadley, DPW Director; Mr. Livsey, Town Engineer; Ms. Mullins, Conservation Administrator and Mr. Flamang, Senior Civil Engineer. Mr. Cohen opened the stormwater hearing and stated that the stormwater regulation will enable the town to protect its ponds and streams by monitoring and limiting pollution flowing from development projects during rain events. It establishes minimum requirements and procedures including requirements to apply for and obtain stormwater management permits. The implementation of this regulation will satisfy some of the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit, the federal permit by which the town operates its storm drainage system. Mr. Hadley stated that the purpose of this hearing was to make a presentation on the new proposed stormwater regulation and to receive comments and questions from the audience. Mr. Flamang made a presentation of how the stormwater regulation would work. The hearing was opened for comments and questions. Ms. Linda Walsh, 10 Dane Road — is a homeowner concerned about the high water table in her area and was concerned if the regulation will not stop a neighbor from making changes to their land that would allow water to runoff into neighbors properties. Mr. Livsey stated that the regulations are specifically to control runoff from developments not just wetlands from developed sites. For a teardown house if the regulations is in affect it would apply to that project. Mr. Todd Cataldo asked that a working group be created to review the regulation and that builders be included. Want to make sure it is fair for builders and homeowners. Want to be able to provide input. He plans to provide written comments. Ms. Walsh asked that proof of notice to abutters be required in the regulation. Ms. Judy Moore, Realtor, is concerned about the abutter review process and the time the entire process takes, which she feels is too long. She also asked about the appeal process, which puts sellers of homes in limbo and possibly in a difficult financial situation if trying to sell. She cautions against lengthening the appeal process. 66 -71 Selectmen's Meeting — Stormwater Hearing — April 29, 2010 Ms. Julie Stevenson, 21 Dane Road, asked if something could be added to the regulation for landscaping one property that would affect three abutters. Mr. Bill Herring, 20 Ward Street, does not want private projects opened for review by abutters who do not have a property interest. He also feels that additions should be included in the regulation. He feels the process should not be opened up to people with an ax to grind and money to turn wheels. Mr. Cane agrees with Mr. Herring. He also is interested in participating in the working group and asked for a commitment to include builders in the process. Ms. Walsh questioned whether 21 days was enough time for the review process. Not sure that is enough time for Engineering to review. Would like chance for abutters to flag some concern and bring to Engineering attention. Mr. Cataldo asked why a drainage permit is not required for major renovation/additions and thinks it should be part of the regulation. He feels some projects can be more detrimental to drainage than a new house so should be part of regulation. Other communities have a drainage bylaw and receive a drainage permit the same time they get a building permit. He is concerned about the uncertainty of the regulation because of the appeal process. Mr. Herring wants the Selectmen to understand the unintended consequences of the regulation. He thinks this regulation will reduce the number of homes built in town. There needs to be certainty. Unoccupied homes would be a detriment to the Town. Mr. Cataldo requests that the town look at other towns' drainage regulations and get copies. Any comments should be sent to Engineering by May 7, 2010. The hearing was closed at 8:00 p.m. Executive Session Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3 -0 by roll call to go into executive session for a discussion of collective bargaining, with no intent to return to open session. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. A true record; Attest: Lynne A. Pease Executive Clerk