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01/05/2017 AC Minutes 4. Committee Reorganization; Election of Officers Observing that he had received no response to his solicitation of interest in officerships, Mr. Bartenstein volunteered to serve as Chair through the conclusion of FY2017 if the committee so desired. He reported that Mr. Levine would be willing to take over the role of Vice -Chair and Secretary. A motion was made and seconded to approve the officer slate as proposed. VOTE: 8 -0 Mr. Bartenstein encouraged the Committee to continue its high standard of cordial debate and high quality documentation. Noting the town's efforts continually to incorporate sustainable economics in its financial planning and decision - making, he presented a resolution commending Mr. Addelson for his years of service to the Town, as follows: It is hereby RESOLVED: That the Appropriation Committee expresses its deepest appreciation to Rob Addelson, on the occasion of his retirement, for his eleven years of dedicated service to the Town of Lexington and to this Committee. With his comprehensive knowledge and mastery of the inner workings of municipal finance; his indefatigable work ethic; his wise and prudent management of the Town's finances; his creative and can -do approach to making complex policy and financial planning analyses simple and understandable; and his patient, cordial and collegial manner, Rob has brought distinction to the Town and greatly facilitated the work of this Committee, setting a bar which will be hard to surpass. For your friendship and wise counsel, we thank you. Mr. Addelson thanked the Committee for its commitment to high standards and accountability. The resolution was adopted. VOTE: 8 -0 Mr. Bartenstein then presented a resolution commending Mr. Parker on his service to the Town and to the Committee as Chair, as follows: It is hereby RESOLVED: That the Appropriation Committee expresses its gratitude and thanks to Glenn Parker for his six plus years of service to this Committee as Chair. Glenn's calm and steady leadership have guided this Committee through some its busiest seasons and most difficult challenges to date. His patient demeanor, dedication to inclusiveness and the building of consensus, incisive analytical talents and masterful writing style — combined with the many, many hours he has devoted to coordinating with staff and other committee chairs, preparing for meetings and polishing and producing our written reports — have enabled the Committee to do its best work and made it a pleasure to serve. The resolution was adopted. VOTE: 8 -0 5. Budget Summit Preparation Noting challenges associated with increasing school enrollment and aging facilities, Mr. Addelson reviewed the budget process used to prepare the Town's budget for the Annual Town Meeting (ATM). The Town Manager holds a series of budget summits starting in September. Summit IV is scheduled for January 12. 2