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June 22, 2005 Comment was made that Town Manager should also be consulted to see what he things is possible and/or worth pursuing. 8. Fiscal policy development: Al Levine and Deborah reported on a meeting they attended with Jeanne Krieger, and Richard Pagett. It is clear that the BOS are moving forward with the appointing an ad hoc financial policy review committee, but with a high degree of coordination among and input from the Budget Collaboration Group participants. David Kanter expressed continued concern that this task might best be carried out by the finance committees. Deborah Brown expressed some optimism that the ad hoc committee could be effective if the Appropriation Committee has input and there is clear communication between the ad hoc committee and the AC throughout the process. Eric Michelson suggested that the AC build upon the memo drafted by Deborah Brown and Paul Hamburger and make this available to the ad hoc committee. Al Levine feels that regardless of the process undertaken by the BOS, the AC should work on this in parallel. Eric Michelson suggested that the AC create a straw-man proposal as a starting point for the ad hoc committee. Deborah Brown expressed interest in being the AC’s liaison to the ad hoc committee and she agreed that the AC should do some preliminary work to have some early input for the ad hoc group. 9. Good-bye and thanks to a valuable and respected colleague: All in attendance thanked Ron Pawliczek for his years of service to the AC. Michael Young extended his own thanks and those of John Ryan. 10. Other business: Al Levine reminded the committee of tasks to complete before the next meeting. ACTION ITEMS: Before next meeting, review Al Levine’s memo on fiscal policy development. Before next meeting, review Paul Hamburger’s task matrix and respond with own interests. 11. Al Levine received a unanimous vote to adjourn at 10:15 PM Respectfully submitted, Deborah Brown Approved October 6, 2005 - 4 -