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Board of Selectmen agenda, Feb. 25, 2013

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The Board of Selectmen plans to meet Monday, Feb. 25, at 7:15 p.m. in the Selectmen's Chambers, 2nd floor, Town Hall. Agenda*:


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FOR APPROVAL

1. CONSENT AGENDA (one vote required for approval of all items)
a. Minutes of Meetings: February 11, 2013

b. Appointment: New Election Workers
Jean M. Griffin, 40 Oxford Street, R, Pct. 12
Charles J. Simas, 40 Oxford Street, R, Pct. 12
7:15 p.m. Public Hearing

2. CDBG - Performance Update for Program Year 2012-2013

Carol Kowalski, Director, Planning & Community Development

3. Vote: CDBG Requests for FY2013-2014 Funding
Carol Kowalski, Director, Planning & Community Development

4. Update: Selectmen Awards Committee
John W. Hurd, Committee Chair

APPOINTMENTS

5. Appointment: Arlington Committee on Tourism and Economic Development
Paul Dredge
(term to expire 2/2016)
(tabled from 2/11/13 meeting)

TRAFFIC RULES & ORDERS/OTHER BUSINESS

6. Discussion: Water & Sewer Service
Gordon Jamieson, David Garbarino
Co-Chairs, Fiscal Resources Task Group

Correspondence Received

Bob Radochia, 45 Columbia Road: Littering in Arlington

Robin Varghese, Arlington Human Rights Commission: New Committee Chair Appointment

Eric Berger, East Arlington Concerned Citizens Committee: Mass. Ave. Corridor Project

7. WARRANT ARTICLE HEARINGS

Article 15 Bylaw Amendment/Regulation of Utility Poles
Article 16 Bylaw Amendment/Safe Streets
Article 21 Home Rule Legislation/Evens Maurice
Article 41 Appropriation and Eminent Domain/Route 60-Mass. Ave. Intersection Mobility Improvement Project Easements

8. FINAL VOTES AND COMMENTS
Article 10 Bylaw Amendment/Junk Dealers and Collectors
Article 17 Overnight Parking Fees
Article 18 Daytime Parking
Article 25 Acceptance/Small Personal Property Exemption

9. Vote: Non Binding Ballot Question on Overnight Parking Ban
Steven M. Byrne, Selectman

10. Vote: Approval of Lease Extension for International School of Boston and Arlington Children's Center
Adam W. Chapdelaine, Town Manager

11. Discussion: Town Manager Performance Evaluation
Adam W. Chapdelaine, Town Manager
Executive Session: "To discuss strategy with respect to litigation in accordance with G.L. c. 30A, section 21(a) (3), where having such discussion in open session will have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town; Response to February 18, 2013, Open Meeting Law Complaint by Christopher Loreti."

Next scheduled meeting of BoS March 11, 2013.


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