Beginning Week 3 | Town Meeting

Welcome to the third week of Town Meeting (TM). Town Moderator (TMod) envisions completion of the Warrant by Wednesday night. Of course, that is (somewhat) up to Town Meeting Members (TMMs) so we've been asked to hold Monday, April 22 in the event it's needed, following April public school vacation week.

Voting record of TMMs to date (March 25 & 27; April 1 & 3) is HERE

We start a little earlier tonight, at 7:15, in order to take time to 1) acknowledge awardee/s for the  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award (a title that is different than in the past and I'm curious to understand differences) and 2) TMMs who have been in TM for 30-years.

Call to Order comes at 7:15 PM by Town Moderator Deborah Brown (TMod)
Welcome to guests.
Recess called for presentation of the Awards

LPS Superintendent Dr Julie Hackett presents Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awards to 5 students and their teacher. Students directed Petitions signed and delivered to superintendent and other administrators to: Hire more staff and administrators of color; Look at curriculum dealing with electives in African American Literature and others.
(This award has always gone to an LPS educator or staff person; this is the first time students have been acknowledged, I believe!)

Presentation of 30-year Awards by Town Meeting Member Association to three TMMs: Robert Cohen (P4), Jeanne Krieger (P3), Alan Levine (P8). Jeanne Canale acknowledged with thanks for serving as TMMA Chair.

Back in session 7:29 PM
Attendance and announcements 

Article 2: Report of the Community Preservation Committee (CPC)
Received and placed on file by VOICE VOTE (VV)
Marilyn Fenollosa, TMM/P5 and Chair CPC

Meeting is now open on Article 14—Appropriate the FY2020 Community Preservation Committee Operating Budget and CPA Projects (parts c,l,m already acted upon within the Consent Agenda)

MOTION, HERE
Presentation, HERE
VOTING on ITEMS 1,2,3,4 requires a simple majority:
YES: 157
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 2
MOTION CARRIES

Article 14a -- Conservation Land Acquisition (designated on map 32 as lots 114 and 135)
Presentation on 14a, HERE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Select Board (SB): Unanimously in support of all parts of this Article
Capital Expenditures Committee (CEC): Except for 14k, Unanimously in support of all other parts
Appropriation Committee (AC): Unanimously in support; on Article 14e:7-2 in support
Qmic: TMM/P4 The parcels -- Why spending money on something that can't be built upon?
Town of Lexington (ToL): It is the only way to get the other parcel
Qmic: TMM/P6: Question on wording of Article
Town Counsel: The choice of the CPC
SB is adding language to the MOTION, at the end: and further authorize the Board of Selectmen to take such land by purchase or eminent domain
No further questions or comments
VOTING on 14a requires 2/3 majority:
YES: 163
NO: 2
ABSTAIN: 1
MOTION CARRIES

14b: Willard's Woods Site Improvements
Presentation on 14b, HERE
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS:
Commission on Disability: Supports 14b
No Qs
VOTING on 14b requires simple majority:
YES: 163
NO: 1
ABSTAIN: 2
MOTION CARRIES

14d: Phase 3 of the Battle Green Master Plan
No further recommendations
Qmic: Railings for stairs to the Old belfry?
ToL: Looking at rails
No further Qs
VOTING on 14d requires simple majority:
YES: 163
NO: 1
ABSTAIN: 1
MOTION CARRIES

14e: 9 Oakland Street—Renovation and Adaptive ReUse
Presentation on 14e, HERE
No Further RECOMMENDATIONS
NOmic: TMM/P6
Qmic: TMM/P8 Criteria from SB or CPC?
Ms. Fenollosa: We only consider those who request funding; we don't go looking for projects. Support is twofold: preserves early manufacturing from history also benefits those with brain injuries
Qmic: TMM/P7 Who owns?
ToL: Non-profit org
No further Qs
VOTING on 14e requires simple majority:
YES: 147
NO: 12
ABSTAIN: 7 
MOTION CARRIES

14f: Motion that this item be Indefinitely Postponed (IP'd)
MOTION CARRIES by VV

Taking up 14 g, h, i
Presentations are HERE
14g: Old Reservoir Bathhouse Renovation
Qmic: TMM/P8 How making decision to open to public?
ToL: We're discussing; do not anticipate any problems for all members of public to access
Qmic: TMM/P3 When is work to be done?
ToL: Completed summer 2020
Qmic: TMM/P3 So, bathhouse will be available in summer of 2020?
ToL: Bathhouse would be closed summer of 2020
Qmic: TMM/P4 7,000 people use each summer?
ToL: correct
Qmic: TMM/P4 Town Pool complex?
ToL: 65,000-70,000 each season at Town Pool Complex
Qmic: will oppose
Qmic: TMM/P1 How many parking spaces at the Old Rez?
ToL: Currently 3 parking near facility; many more at Bridge School
Qmic: Contemplate more parking spaces for young children and ADA compliance?
ToL: We're currently working on that
Qmic: TMM/P1 is conflicted on this one
YESmic: TMM/P9
Qmic: TMM/P2 Quality of water?
ToL: Old Rez water is tested weekly
YESmic: TMM/P1
YESmic: TMM/P9
Qmic: TMM/P1 Still supporting Summer programs (Teddy Bear Picnic)?
ToL: Program will be at Center Complex; possibly back at Old Rez in 2021
YESmic: TMM/P8
No further Qs
VOTING on 14g requires simple majority:
YES: 153
NO: 10
ABSTAIN: 5
MOTION CARRIES

14h: Park Improvements—Hard Court Resurfacing
Presentation, HERE
VOTING on 14h simple majority:
YES: 170
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 1
MOTION CARRIES

14i: Park Improvements—Athletic Fields (Diamond Middle School)
presentation HERE
Qmic: TMM/P6 Plan to install natural turf?
ToL: Yes
Qmic: TMM/P9 Exposed manhole cover addressed?
ToL: Yes -- will look at it during the renovation
YESmic: School Committee is in Unanimous support
Qmic: Funds only for Diamond Middle School?
Ms. Fenollosa: Haven't typically listed specific park
Qmic: amend MOTION to indicate: at Diamond Middle School
No further Qs
VOTING ON 14i requires simple majority
YES: 169
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 2
MOTION CARRIES

14j: Playground Replacement Program—Bridge Elementary School
Presentation, HERE
YESmic: School Committee Unsnimously supports 14j
Qmic: TMM/P1Who installs?
ToL: State Bid Contracts
Qmic: Is there a third party to help install? Removal of parts?
ToL: Removal is part of installation;
No further Qs
VOTING on 14j requires simple majority:
YES: 167
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 2
MOTION CARRIES

14k: LexHAB Preservation, Rehabilitation, and Restoration of Affordable Housing
(Pat Goddard is back as Executuve Director of LexHAB)
CEC: 5-1 approval
Qmic: TMM/P3 Wants to know status on Busa Farm Affordable Housing
ToL: LexHAB has had to enter into the public bidding process; we're now looking at modular buildings to stay within the funding approved by TM
Qmic: TMM/P3 Wants updates to TM when there are issues
YESmic: TMM/P8
Qmic: TMM/P7 What projects does LexHAB prioritize?
ToL: we think finish Busa
Qmic: When will you finish Vine Street?
ToL: nothing on paper, yet
No further Qs
VOTING on 14k requires simple majority:
YES: 163
NO: 4
ABSTAIN: 2
MOTION CARRIES

Article 2: Report of the ad hoc Crematory Study Committee

Report is received and placed on file by VV

MOTION to take up Article 20g CARRIES by VV
Article 20g: Appropriate for Westview Cemetery Facility Construction

Presentation for Article 20g, is HERE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SB: 4-1 in support
CEC: Unanimous support
AC: Unanimous support
Qmic: TMM/P5 What is correct appropriation?
ToL: Gone through a series of estimates: $2.6M with contingency $2,8M
Qmic: TMM/P5 How many non-groundskeepers, etc, work there?
Apologies for not capturing all that the speaker said. I did hear 4 FTE + 2 seasonal
Qmic: How many burials each year?
ToL: About 200/yr
Many TMMs lined up at Qmic; 2 TMMs at NOmic
YESmic: Permanent Building Committee
NOmic: TMM/P4
Qmic: TMM/P2 Please clarify increased costs?
ToL: Self funding covers about 97% of costs; debt financing covers bonding over 20 years
NOmic: TMM/P8
Qmic: TMM/P7 How many can fit in the hall (sitting and standing)?
ToL: about 20-25 people
YESmic: TMM/P7
Qmic: TMM/P1 What does the term "by addition ready" mean?
ToL: Original design, cemetery building; added bathrooms, meeting space; Committal; Grieving families
Qmic: TMMP1 So, "by addition ready" means walls, windows, reconstruction, correct?
ToL: Yes
Qmic: TMMP1 Do we know the space necessary for a crematory and is that space sufficient?
ToL: We have a pretty good sense
Qmic: TMMP1 Fully accessible?
ToL: Yes
NOmic: TMM/P8
YESmic: TMM/P3
Qmic: TMM/P2 Have we considered constructing a Columbarium?
ToL: We haven't looked at specifics; understanding is that a Columbarium is a separate structure
NOmic: TMM/P6
YESmic: TMM/P6
Qmic: TMM/P6 Minority of SB?
SB Member Joe Pato: Fundamentally, feel we are designing the wrong building; regional demand. Is it the right location for increased demand? We will know better with the recommendation of the Study Committee a little later in the year
Qmic: TMM/P6 Solar panels on this building?
ToL: Designed to be "solar ready". TBD once appropriation is received
TMM/P7 Calls the Question
Debate on Calling Q PASSES by VV
No further Qs or people standing at mics
VOTE on Article 20g requires 2/3 majority::
YES: 75
NO: 81
ABSTAIN: 7
MOTION FAILS

Article 6: Appropriate for Cremation Facility at Westview Cemetery
REVISED MOTION that this item be Indefinitely Postponed (IP'd)
Presentation, HERE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SB: Supports IP
CEC: Unanimously supports IP
AC: Supports IP
VOTE to IP Article 6 by VV
MOTION CARRIES

No further action to be taken tonight
MOTION to ADJOURN PASSES by VV
Adjourned until 7:30 PM Wednesday, April 10
10:27 PM

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Image credit: Warrant and various reports produced annually by Town of Lexington Boards, Officials, and Committees ~ mas

Closing the Second Week | Town Meeting

7:32 PM Call to Order

Town Meeting Member Memorial—Carolyn Tiffany, affectionately known as Kay. Kay was a long-time TMM in Precinct 8 for more than 30 years. A retired Guidance Counselor, more than 20 years in Winchester. Organizer. Activist. Prescient on Climate Change. She died earlier this year. A moment of silence for Kay.

The Meeting is now open on Article 4: Reduce Community Preservation Act Surcharge Rate from 3% to 1% Pursuant to MGL Chapter 44B, §16 (Citizen Article)

MOTION that this item be Indefinitely Postponed (IP'd)
Bridger McGaw, maker of the Article, with a presentation, HERE
Select Board (SB): Unanimously supports IP

Capital Expenditures Committee (CEC)
Appropriation Committee: Does not take a position on items for IP
Community Preservation Committee (CEC): Unanimously supports IP
Planning Board (PB): Unanimously supports IP
TMM/P1: NOmic Will support IP; hopes this is the last we will see of this [trying to reduce the CPC rate]
There are no further questions or comments
VOICE VOTE (VV)
Unanimously PASSES

Town Moderator to Deputy Moderator, Barry Orenstein (TMod to DMod)

The Meeting is now open on Article 15: Appropriate for Recreation Capital Projects

MOTION is HERE
Lisah Rhodes, TMM/P4, and Chair of Recreation Committee with the presentation, HERE
Recreation Committee: Unanimously supports
School Committee (SC): Unaimously supports
AC: Unanimously supports
CEC: Unanimously supports the relevant parts

Q TMM/P2: Fees at Pine Meadows Golf Course?

Town of Lexington (ToL): Yes.

Given that there are user fees, why aren't they used?

ToL: They are, 100%

There are no further comments or questions
VOTE on Article 15: 

YES: 157

NO: 1

ABSTAIN: 5

MOTION CARRIES

DMod back to TMod

SB requests TMod take up Article 27 on Wednesday, April 10
TMod indicates that's what we will do

Article 16: Appropriate for Municipal Capital Projects and Equipment
Revised MOTION is HERE
Parts 16a, 16d, 16j, 16k, 16l have already been acted upon
Taking up 16b, 16c, 16e, 16f, 16g, 16h, 16i, 16m, 16n, 16o, and 16p, ultimately
AC: unanimous on all but 16f--comments on that when it comes up

No questions or comments on 16b or 16c
No VOTE on 16b or 16c yet

On to 16e—presentation is HERE
Planning Board (PB): Unanimously supports 16e
CEC: Favors this MOTION
Citizen's Mic (CitMic): Chamber of Commerce supports
YESmic: TMM/P6
NOmic: TMM/P7
Qmic: TMM/P5: Can this section be broken out?
TMod: We will definitely vote this separately
CitMic: Resident and high school teacher is concerned there will be traffic backups in neighborhoods (citing Waze, Google)
NOmic: TMM/P9 Is concerned that before we vote on such a substantial sum of money, we should reconsider the $2M spending for brick sidewalks
YESmic: TMM/P3
Qmic: TMM/P3: Wants to support this. Is concerned about the ornamental lights. Are there shields from above? LED lights?
ToL: Fully shielded, yes to LEDs
Victoria Buckley, TMM/P9, Chair of Commission on Disability, with an Amendment. [To read: In the MOTION, after the word "construction", adding "as approved by the Commission on Disability"] 
Questions about the AMENDMENT
TMM with a Point of Personal Order: Is this appropriate?
TMod: We will hear from Town Counsel
Town Counsel: To the Q just asked: Yes, it is appropriate. Regarding the enforcability: "Approval" is somewhat problematic because SB has authority of streets and sidewalks, so it would be "Advisory"
SB: Requests a brief recess
We are recessed

Amendment offered by Ms. Buckley

9:00 PM We are back in Session
AMENDMENT to the AMENDMENT reflects the discussion that has just taken place during recess:

Amended Amendment

SB: Unanimously supports
CEC: 4-2 in favor of the Amendment
AC: 1-6 AC does not recommend
PB: no position
Center Committee: does not have a position on it because haven't convened on the AMendment
Qmic: TMM/P6: Is the SB voting to do what the Commission on Disability recommends?
SB: We accept the insertion of the language
NOmic: TMM/P7
Qmic: TMM/P3: What is the charge of the Commission on Disibility?
Town Counsel: Charge as per MGL Ch 40 §8j
TMM/P3 will oppose AMENDMENT and the ARTICLE
YESmic: TMM/P7
Qmic: TMM/P3: If we do not adopt and SB does it anyway. are we open to a law suit (due to bricks)
Town Counsel: I think the answer is NO
YESmic: TMM/P4
YESmic: TMM/P9
TMM/P1 Calls the Question
Vote by VOICE VOTE
Debate on the Amendment is CLOSED
Final comments from Ms. Buckley
YES:  128
NO: 35
ABSTAIN: 2
MOTION to AMEND CARRIES
Debate continues on 16e with the MOTION as AMENDED
Center Committee: Unanimously supports
YESmic: TMM/P1
Qmic: TMM/P6 With regard to the road closure test: what was the impact of the lane loss?
ToL: Counts were set up in surrounding neighborhoods throughout the trial; we saw no impact.
TMM/P6: With a later school start time, how will that impact this project?
ToL: We haven't looked at the delayed start time
NOmic: TMM/P6
Qmic: TMM/P4 More information on the Mass Works Grant? Least/Most to expect?
TMgr: The range is specifically for municipal projects; they are substantial ~ $2M
Qmic: TMM/P4: Care and maintenance of new trees?
ToL: Plan is to give them the proper space and soil in which to grow, coupled with irrigation; after that, they will follow with our regular program
TMM/P4 Are there any provisions for extended drought?
ToL: They will have irrigation, plus supplemental waterings from the watering truck
NOmic: TMM/P3
Qmic: TMM/P4: Why is there no funding for improved signage?
ToL: There is signage within the plan, most of it is street signage
YESmic: TMM/P4
Qmic: TMM/P6 Funding sources. Given that we have small businesses in the center, public/private partnerships?
TMgr: At this point the Town hasn't done anything about looking into pub/priv p'ships
TMM/P6: Talked about planters. Will the curbed planters function as protection?
ToL: We think so
Qmic: TMM/P4 Any peer reviewed lit that compare the slipperyness of brick to concrete?
ToL: Unable to find any reports on the slipperyness of brick; there are different types of brick and concrete, but nothing
TMM/P4: Similarly on maintenance of brick or concrete?
ToL: The ad hoc Working Group asked for the same thing, but we couldn't find anything on this either
TMM/P6 asks what materials experts were heard by the ad hoc WG -- ToL runs through a list of experts from memory, acknowledges his list isn't complete
NOmic: TMM/P5
TMM/P6 Calls the Question
VOTE TO CLOSE DEBATE
YES: 114
NO: 47
ABSTAIN: 4
MOTION CARRIES
No final comments
MOTION to adopt 16e as AMENDED requires 2/3 Majority
YES: 121
NO: 21
ABSTAIN: 4
MOTION CARRIES

On to 16f— presentation is HERE
Assistant Town Manager with brief Financing Plan presentation on the last four pages of presentation above: Enterprise Debt and MWRA Debt; borrowing term of 10 years, 4% interest rate. Three hypothetical scenarios; decisions made during rate-setting process in the fall.
SB: Unanimously supports 16f
CEC: 5-1 in support of 16f
AC: 6-3 in support of 16f
Qmic: TMM/P4 Wants to know if anyone has looked at the cost of ownership over time, as in costs of maintenance?
CEC: Yes
Town of Lex (ToL): Average maintenance ~$20K/year
TMM/P4: Spending $6Million works out to ~500/household. Over what amount of time to cover that cost?
ToL: Not a complete return on investment. Automated meters saves staff time, abatements, at ~$250K/year
Qmic: TMM/P6 Wants to know if people really need to put up antennae on their house
ToL: Not every house; there will only need to be a few and they will not go up on houses
TMM/P6: Confirm that no one will be asked to put an antennae on their house as part of this project
ToL: Yes.
Qmic: TMM/P2: How often can we get a report?
ToL: That's up to you
TMM/P2: Can we get it in real time?
ToL: Not in real time but the next day
What about on leaks?
ToL: Sensitive to 1/10th of a gallon,
A lot of questions from a TMM/P2 having to do with particulars of the network system, radio frequency, on which the system is built
TMM Calls the Question
MOTION to CALL the Q PASSES by VV
Debate closed on 16f
VOTE on 16f requires 2/3 Majority:
YES: 121
NO: 21
ABSTAIN: 8
MOTION CARRIES BY MORE THAN THE 2/3 NECESSARY

Voting on Article 16b and 16c together, which had no questions or debate
VOTE requires 2/3 Majority:
YES: 149
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 2
MOTION CARRIES BY MORE THAN THE 2/3 NECESSARY

MOTION to ADJOURN until Monday, April 8 at 7:15 PM PASSES on a VV
10:31 PM 
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Image credit: Superintendent Dr. Julie Hackett presenting her first LPS Operating Budget and School Technology Budget requests Monday Night, April 1 ~ mas

Article 2 – Community Preservation Committee Report & Article 10 – Community Preservation Projects

ARTICLE 2 – REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS, AND COMMITTEES This Article remains open throughout Town Meeting and reports may be presented at any Town Meeting session by Boards, Officers, or Committees.
Report of the Community Preservation Committee is received and placed on file.
Marilyn Fenollosa, Chair, CPC presents the report.
If additional reports are filed tonight, this post will be updated.

Town Moderator: The Meeting is now open on Article 10. We are going to, by Voice Vote, hear about the 4 lump sums, then take the individual items, taking up 10j and 10d first.

RECOMMENDATIONS
BOS: Unanimously SUPPORTS all items in Article 10
CEC: SUPPORTS all projects (a-l) 6-0

AC: VOTES as follows: 
j: DISAPPROVE 3-5-1
d: APPROVE 6-3
a: that this project be IP'd 9-0
b, c, e, f, g, h, k, l: APPROVE 9-0
i: APPROVE 7-2

Planning Board (PB) as follows: Supports 10j & 10b
School Committee (SC): SUPPORTS school related parts of Article 10f-i
Recreation Committee SUPPORTS 10g, h, i

Voice Vote (to take the items up as proposed above): the Ayes have it

ARTICLE 10 – APPROPRIATE THE FY19 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE OPERATING BUDGET AND CPA PROJECTS To see if the Town will vote to hear and act on the report of the Community Preservation Committee on the FY19 Community Preservation budget and, pursuant to the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee, to appropriate from the Community Preservation Fund, or to reserve amounts in the Community Preservation Fund for future appropriations, for the debt service on previously authorized financing; for the administrative expenses of the Community Preservation Committee for FY19; for the acquisition, creation and preservation of open space; for the acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of historic resources; for the acquisition, creation, preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of land for recreational use; for the acquisition, creation, preservation and support of community housing; and for the rehabilitation and restoration of open space and community housing that is acquired or created with moneys from the Community Preservation Fund; to appropriate funds for such projects and determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, or from estimated Community Preservation Act surcharges and the State match for the upcoming fiscal year, by transfer from available funds, including enterprise funds, by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. (Inserted by the Board of Selectmen at the request of the Community Preservation Committee) 

This Article requests that Community Preservation funds and other funds, as necessary, be appropriated for the projects recommended by the Community Preservation Committee, the debt service on previously authorized projects, and for administrative costs.

MOTION: That the Town hear and act on the report of the Community Preservation Committee on the FY2019 Community Preservation budget and, pursuant to the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee, take the following actions:

That the Town reserve for appropriation the following amounts from estimated FY2019 receipts as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee:

1. $551,400 for the acquisition, creation and preservation of open space;
2. $551,400 for the acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of historic resources;
3. $551,400 for the acquisition, creation, preservation and support of community housing; and
4. $3,859,800 to the Unbudgeted Reserve.

And further, that the Town make appropriations from the Community Preservation Fund and other sources as follows:

a) That this item be indefinitely postponed;

b) That $365,000 be appropriated for the Community Center Sidewalk, and to meet this appropriation $365,000 be appropriated from the Historic Resources Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund;

c) That $20,000 be appropriated for Archives & Records Management and Records Conservation & Preservation, and to meet this appropriation $20,000 be appropriated from the Historic Resources Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund;

d) That $200,000 be appropriated for the Renovation and Adaptive Re-Use of 9 Oakland Street, and to meet this appropriation $200,000 be appropriated from the Historic Resources Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund;

e) That $100,000 be appropriated for Public Grounds Irrigation Improvements, and to meet this appropriation $40,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund and $60,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance;

f) That $302,000 be appropriated for Playground Replacement Program- Bowman School, and to meet this appropriation $302,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund;

g) That $975,000 be appropriated for Athletic Facility Lighting, and to meet this appropriation $975,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund;

h) That $3,340,000 be appropriated for the Center Track and Field Reconstruction, and to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $3,340,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7 as amended or under M.G.L. Chapter 44B, as amended, or any other enabling authority. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount;

i) That $75,000 be appropriated for the Old Reservoir Bathhouse Design, and to meet this appropriation $75,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund;

j) That $1,400,000 be appropriated for Lowell Street/Farmview Affordable Housing Supplemental Funds, and to meet this appropriation $600,000 be appropriated from the Community Housing Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund and $800,000 be appropriated from the Undesignated Fund Balance of the Community Preservation Fund;

k) That $2,314,516 be appropriated for CPA Debt Service and related costs and to meet this appropriation $380,550 be appropriated from the Open Space Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund, $400,000 be appropriated from the Historic Resources Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund and $1,533,966 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund; and

l) That $150,000 be appropriated for the Administrative Expenses and all other necessary and proper expenses of the Community Preservation Committee for FY2019 and to meet this appropriation $150,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund.

Presentation for Article 10j is HERE.

Question Mic: TMM/P4 Has the Town submitted a Home Rule petition to use MM students?
A: We like to use them on renovation projects, but this project isn't suited to it.
Q: Will vote no

YES MIC: TMM/P7
Question Mic: TMM/P2 Are these units be on the former Busa Farm?
A: Yes
Q: Are there more units planned?
A: No

YES MIC: TMM/P2
Question Mic: TMM/P What's the vetting process for affordable housing?
A: We do it (Lex HAB)
YES MIC: TMM/P8
Question Mic: TMM/P1 Concerned about future costs. Requirement for public bidding?
A: All of our projects will have to follow public procurement process
Q: What does this imply for the Leary Property that was purchased at the same time?
A: We would look forward to working on that site; don't believe we've done a wetland study.

NO MIC: TMM/P1
YES MIC: TMM/P3
Question Mic: TMM/P6 More about the surprise about the slope?
A: Surprises as far as from the sewer line, further up the street than we thought.
Q: More risk to the farm because of ejectors?
A: They are pumping up into the street.
Q: Require electric power?
A: They do.
Q: What happens when they lose power?
A: We'll have to school residents about what to do.
Member supports affordable housing, expresses concern for keeping the farm in

YES MIC: TMM/P4

TMM Calls the Question
THE AYES HAVE IT -- DEBATE IS CLOSED

Two minutes to the maker of the MOTION
VOTES (simple majority)
YES: 144
NO: 14
ABSTAIN: 6
THE MOTION CARRIES
On to 10d

ARTICLE 10d: That $200,000 be appropriated for the Renovation and Adaptive Re-Use of 9 Oakland Street, and to meet this appropriation $200,000 be appropriated from the Historic Resources Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund.
Presentation is HERE.

NO MIC: TMM/P6
Question Mic: TMM/P2 How many people reside there?
A: 15
Q: Are any under age 18?
A: No.

YES MIC: TMM/P6
Question Mic: TMM/P7 Reconfirm that the majority of funds are not expended?
A: I do not dare challenge Mr. Kanter's numbers.

YES MIC: TMM/P3
YES MIC: TMM/P3

VOTES (simple majority)
YES: 153
NO: 2
ABSTAIN: 3
The MOTION is APPROVED

On to Article 10b: That $365,000 be appropriated for the Community Center Sidewalk, and to meet this appropriation $365,000 be appropriated from the Historic Resources Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund.
The Presentation is HERE.

Question MIC: TMM/P6 What is the status of the other projects?

A: Deemed unnecessary

Q: Why dropped the plans from Marrett Road?

A: Concern from the Fire Chief, we have a second egress.

Question Mic: TMM/P6 If we're going to be looking at Pelham to Community Center, why are we doing it now?
A: Couple of reasons. BOS wants to have all buildings accessible by foot. LexPress, MBTA are more practical locations.
Q: Pedestrian traffic up Marrett Road to the Community Center?
A: No study has been done.

YES MC: TMM/P9
NO MIC: TMM Calls the Question

Voice Vote -- the AYES have it

VOTES (simple majority)
YES: 126
NO: 19
ABSTAIN: 10
The MOTION CARRIES
Member serves Notice of Reconsideration

On to Article 10e: That $100,000 be appropriated for Public Grounds Irrigation Improvements, and to meet this appropriation $40,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund and $60,000 be appropriated from the General Fund unreserved fund balance.

Question Mic: TMM/P7 Does this include the jug-handle at Hartwell AVe?
A: Yes.

VOTES (simple majority)
YES: 145
NO: 1
ABSTAIN: 4
MOTION CARRIES
On to Article 10f

Article 10f: That $302,000 be appropriated for Playground Replacement Program- Bowman School, and to meet this appropriation $302,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund
Presentation is HERE

Question Mic: TMM/P1 Was on the Playground Committee at Harrington, trying to figure out the costs -- where are they going?
A: Using state bid list, state contractor. This has two structures, not one, like the one you described.
Q: Cost of the base surfacing?
A: To renovate $32,000; to change decks and clamps another $14,000. New structure is $70,000

Question Mic: TMM/P6 Construction standard to achieve pricing efficiency
A: No

VOTES (simple majority)
YES: 149
NO: 1
ABSTAIN: 2
MOTION CARRIES
On to Article 10g

Article 10g: That $975,000 be appropriated for Athletic Facility Lighting, and to meet this appropriation $975,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund.
Presentation for 10g, 10h, 10i HERE

Question Mic: TMM/P5 Rebates from Eversource?
A: We will look into this.

VOTES (simple majority)
YES: 148
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 1
MOTION CARRIES
On to 10h

Article 10h: That $3,340,000 be appropriated for the Center Track and Field Reconstruction, and to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $3,340,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7 as amended or under M.G.L. Chapter 44B, as amended, or any other enabling authority. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.
Presentation is HERE.

YES MIC: TMM/P6
Question MIC: TMM/P More information about the funding?
A: Some to be paid by the the general fund, some to be paid by the preservation fund.

YES MIC: TMM/P8

Question MIC: TMM/P6 Use of debt?
A; Not sufficient funds to pay it all from cash. Over a shore period of time, less than 5 years, to pay off the debt.

Question MIC: TMM/P1 Need for new bleachers? How much goes to that?
A: Old wooden bleachers have been removed; new bleachers will seat 300 people
Q: How much?
A: $50,000

Question MIC: TMM/P4 How do we know how the debt service should be allocated each year?
A: Pro-rate the debt service; a math calculation.

Question MIC: TMM/P4 Ability of putting the football field inside the track, knowing it may disappear?
A: Yes. We have started to think about those scenarios.

Question MIC: TMM/P5 Synthetic fields - snow removal?
A: Snow removal on a straight synthetic field will destroy the field. We're looking at it, moving forward.

VOTES (requires 2/3 majority because, borrowing)
YES: 149
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 2
MOTION CARRIES
On to 10i

Article 10i: That $75,000 be appropriated for the Old Reservoir Bathhouse Design, and to meet this appropriation $75,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund.
Presentation HERE.

VOTES (simple majority)
YES: 137
NO: 1
ABSTAIN: 1
MOTION CARRIES
On to 10k

Article 10k: That $2,314,516 be appropriated for CPA Debt Service and related costs and to meet this appropriation $380,550 be appropriated from the Open Space Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund, $400,000 be appropriated from the Historic Resources Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund and $1,533,966 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund.
Presentation HERE

VOTES (simple majority)
YES: 136
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 1
MOTION CARRIES

Remaining parts of Article 10 will be taken up under the Consent Agenda (that's10a &10l), after April break. Edit: Not April break, just after the weekend. ~mas

MOTION to adjourn until 7:15 on Monday April 9
We are adjourned 10:35 PM