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2014-05-07 Minutes Mr. Sandeen explained the net meter credits and the construction sequence after the permitting process is complete. He gave an overview of solar rates versus net meter projection based on historical trends. A question was raised regarding the value of the solar panels throughout the 20-year contract. Mr. Sandeen provided statistical basis for the value of the solar panels, degrading about 0.5% each year and performing at 90% of its currentvalue at 20years. The presentation continued to show potential savings at various PPA rates. Mr. Valente explained the next steps of the contracting process: Proposal presentation by Ameresco Representatives from both the Appropriation and Capital Expenditures Committees will work with staff on negotiations Recommendations will be given to the Board of Selectmen Town Manager’s approval required 3. Participation by finance-committee members in campaigns for local elections: Mr.Parker commented that a policy and proposal is currently being developed regarding participation by finance committee members in campaigns for local elections. Ms. Hai sought a general sense of the Appropriation and Capital Expenditures Committees. It was determined that both committees needed to participate in further discussion on development of a consistent policy. Ms. McLeish proposed inquiring how other communities handle this particular matter. Goal setting for the Board of Selectmen: 3.Mr. Kanter gave anoverview of the topics that were submitted by the CEC for the Selectmen’s goal setting last year: Commitment to IncreasedExtraordinary Maintenance Funding Cash Financing for Capital “Programs” Roads (Declared Plan for Achieving a Specified Pavement Condition Index \[PCI\]) Residential Sidewalks (A Global Look and Planas Done for Roads) Affordable Housing Policy(Establish an Objective) Enhance the Town’s Recreational Field Capacity Improved Capital Planning (ALong-Term Plan) Capital Project Submission Process EnhancedTransparency of the Board’sDecisionMaking(Exclusive of Executive Session) Early Positioning-Taking Regarding Town Applications for USE of the Community Preservation Fund CEC Adjourns: A motion was made and seconded at 9:08 P.M. to adjourn. VOTE: 5–0 The Appropriation Committee agreed to continue discussion on goal setting for the Board of Selectmen with Mr. Kanter present. One member suggested the review of the Appropriation and Capital Expenditures Committees goal setting lists from the previous year. Additional topics for goal setting were discussed: 2