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Mr. Lahey is leaving Palmer & Dodge as of March 1 to go to Anderson & Kreiger. Mr. Batt is also going to Anderson & Kreiger. Mr. Pace is undecided. The Selectmen discussed how to handle existing cases. If the Selectmen appoint Anderson & Kreiger as Counsel for Lexington, there needs to be a contract with Palmer & Dodge for existing ongoing cases. The Selectmen requested a copy ol'the Board of Selectmen's Legal Services Review Committee report done in early 2003. The Town currently does not have any contract agreement with Palmer & Dodge. Per the General By-laws, the appointment of Town Counsel is to be made within 30 days of the Town election. Mr. Valente needs to have Mr. Lahey and Mr. Batt available (or at least the short-term to Get through Town Meeting. Mrs. Krieger suggested that the Selectmen appoint Mr. Lahey as Town Counsel to the end of FY 2006. That would (live the Board an opportunity to undertake a competitive process and look at options. The Board needs to make sure there are no contract issues and need to have formal contracts with both firms. The Selectmen suggested Mr. Lahey provide an assessment ol'existing cases to look at in executive session on February 27. Budget Collaboration/Summit 5 — February 17, 2006 Mr. Valente will look into whether there are any non-compete issues, what kind of contract is needed, if any, with Palmer & Dodge and Anderson & Kreiger. He l also talk with both firms about these wil changes. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 11:30 a.m. A true record, Attest: Lynne A. Pease Executive Clerk