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2020 Vision Implementation Committee
March 26, 2004 – Meeting Minutes
7:45 a.m. Selectmen’s Meeting Room
Members Present
: Fernando Quezada, Todd Burger, Nancy Tentindo, Peter Enrich, and Scott Burson.
Others:
Candy McLaughlin, Jeanne Kreiger, Elaine Sterzin, Wendy Rundle, Stacey Hamilton, Ann
Redmon, Marian Cohen, Kerry Evans
Minutes:
The minutes from the February 27, 2004, Implementation Committee meeting were approved.
General Information:
Jeanne Kreiger was asked about the process for selecting a Selectman liaison for
the committee and she mentioned that it will happen soon. Peter Enrich asked about outreach to the
newest Selectman Richard Pagett. It was determined that it hasn’t happened yet but Fernando Quezada
and Peter Enrich volunteered to meet with him and bring him up to speed. Scheduling for the group was
discussed. Due to time conflicts with some of the members, it was decided that between now and June,
meetings will be either Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays – alternating on an as-needed basis.
Committee Recruitment:
Fernando reported that he hasn’t been able to get in touch with Ken Elmore
yet. Peter reported that Chuck Benson (who was not present at the meeting) had spoken to Jed Snyder but
was not encouraged by the conversation. There could be a chance that somebody from the Citizens for
Freedom group will join the Fiscal Planning scoping group. It was made clear to Mr. Snyder that the
group is looking for broad perspectives. The impression given was that Mr. Snyder was skeptical about
any town-run process. Kerry Evans reported that there is still no answer regarding a representative from
the Clergy Association; Scott Burson indicated that he will speak to Harold Jaffee. Scott also reported
that he has asked Tony Close about becoming a member but hasn’t gotten a response. He will continue to
ask people with school committee connections. In terms of a TMMA representative, Candy has emailed
Hank Manz and Fernando is going to follow up with Mr. Manz.
Update on Scoping Groups:
Forging Constructive Community Discourse – Stacey Hamilton and Ann Redmon reported on a
meeting that they had with Deb Jackson from the Study Circles group. Peter Lee was also going
to reach out to Helen Epstein, who wrote a recent Op-Ed piece in the Globe about diversity in
Lexington. Peter Enrich cautioned about the need to approach this topic with sensitivity and
Fernando added also with courage. Jeanne Kreiger asked about the possibility of including
Lexington residents who are not United States citizens in the process.
Fiscal Process – Peter Enrich reported that the group has had some scheduling conflict and have
not met in person yet, although he and Chuck have had several communications via the phone
and email. The group is working on making sure that there is a conservative (non-override)
perspective on the group as well as one or two members of the Town’s Appropriations
Committee, a member of the Town’s Capital Committee, and possibly somebody from the Stand
for Children group. Peter and Chuck have identified five different issues: (1) increase
information and literacy of Town budget process; (2) benchmarking against other communities;
(3) Examine the budget process as it currently exists; (4) create some way to frame budget
materials to show possibilities; (5) issues surrounding alternative revenue sources. The group
may want to split into two groups: one for process issues and one for alternative revenue sources.
Fernando suggested that the Economic Development group might also work on alternative
revenue sources. It was also suggested that it might be within the group’s scope to look at
training for collective bargaining.
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Regional groups – Nancy Tentindo and Todd Burger reported that the group has met three times
and has recruited 6 members. They haven’t yet covered all the subjects of the goal but have been
focusing mainly on transportation and fiscal planning.
Economic Development – Fernando reported that he is working with Candy and Jerome Smith.
They have had a meeting and have recruited four members for the scoping group. They are in the
process of determining if there is something that needs to be addressed, such as boosting the
Town’s attractiveness to new business and way to promote business-friendly atmosphere.
It was determined that the scoping groups are a little further behind according to the previous schedule
published. But that there is some flexibility built into the schedule. It was suggested that the group goes
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back before the three boards after town meeting, either the week of May 24 or early June. Board
liaisons will check on Board availability. Written reports from the scoping committees are due to the
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Committee the week of May 10.
Report to Town Meeting:
Candy handed out a draft of what could be given to Town Meeting. It was suggested that the details starts
at the precinct meeting and highlight TMMA’s involvement in the process. It was decided to also attach
the original 27 goals, with the four being looked at by the scoping groups highlighted. This will be placed
on the tables on the first night of Town Meeting, with a formal report being presented at a later date. A
presenter for Town Meeting has not been determined but Marge will be contacted for possible dates for a
10 minute presentation.
Future meeting schedule:
Process Subcommittee: Fridays April 9, May 14, June 4
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2020 Vision Committee meeting: Thursday April 29, Tuesday May 18, Friday June 18
Meeting adjourned
at 9:00 am.
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