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The fourth bullet concerned establishing an understanding with the Board of Selectmen regarding the use of land purchased with CPA funds. The draft statement had stated the CPC sought to “reach an agreement… regarding the Town’s approach to land acquisitions, and how we can adequately consider all appropriate uses for land at the time of negotiating a purchase”. Ms. Shaw felt such agreement early in the process of land negotiation was very important. The third major item on the Goal Setting Draft was considered to be more philosophical and was eliminated from the Draft. It concerned a general statement that the CPC sought to appropriate CPA funds wisely, so as to not have a negative impact on the future effectiveness of the CPA in Lexington. Members added a final point to the document; encouraging the Selectmen to continue to support SB 90, the initiative to establish a permanent 75% State Match. Motions were made to approve each section change individually. Members approved all section changes with a (8-0) vote in favor, except the section dealing with land acquisitions. The land acquisition section stated that the CPC will seek to reach an agreement with the Board of Selectmen regarding the Town’s approach to land acquisitions and how best to consider all appropriate uses for a parcel during the negotiation process. The vote on approving this section as amended passed (7-1). Ms. Weiss and Ms. Rice agreed to make the agreed upon changes to the Goal Setting document, after which Ms. Weiss will send it along to the Board of Selectmen. 2.Discussion of Summit Meeting - Ms. Weiss informed the Committee that Mr. Michelson of the Appropriations Committee had suggested the need for a “Summit Meeting” with the Board of Selectmen, the financial committees and the CPC. Topics he felt should be addressed were: CPC debt policy, funding available for future municipal needs, and CPC priorities. The Committee rd agreed such a meeting would be useful, and set a date of September 23 or th 30 as possibilities. Ms. Weiss will get back in touch with Mr. Michelson regarding the dates. th The CPC set a tentative date of September 20 at 3:00 pm for its next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 pm. Respectfully submitted, Nathalie Rice Administrative Assistant Community Preservation Committee 2