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Selectmen – March 26, 2018 Page 2 of 7 Commission nominating bodies which would remove diversity and business representation. Mr. Michelson indicated the Center Committee would like to review the article again after hearing the information presented at tonight’s Board of Selectmen’s meeting. Rabbi Jaffe, Cary Library Board, stated the Library Board supports diversity in the nominating bodies for the Historic Districts Commission and supports the recommendation to modify the nominating bodies understanding that ultimately the Library may be replaced with a different nominating entity on the Historic Districts Commission. Mr. Carrow, 42 Normandy Road, expressed that he feels there is a lack of transparency with information regarding Article 45. He feels more time is needed to incorporate additional public review. Ms. Ciccolo asked if Town Counsel has fully reviewed the motion for Article 45 and are there any concerns. Mina Makarious, Anderson & Kreiger, Lexington Town Counsel, explained the motion has been reviewed and Counsel has no concerns as to the language as the motion now stands. Ms. Barry recommended, that this Board discussion be continued at an upcoming Board of Selectmen meeting in order to order to complete tonight’s agenda items prior to the 7:30 p.m. start of Town Meeting. Update - ATM 2018 Warrant Article 34 - Make Lexington a "Welcoming, Inclusive, Safe Community" Ms. Barry recused herself as her husband is employed by the Town of Lexington as a Police Officer and Ms. Ciccolo presided over the meeting. Chief Mark Corr provided his comments regarding the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article 34 - Make Lexington a “Welcoming, Inclusive and Safe Community” expressing his concern that the article does not appear to accurately reflect the current version of the Safe Communities Act. Mina Makarious, Town Counsel, explained that the Article 34 resolution will not legally bind the Lexington Police Department to act contrary to State and Federal Law. Margaret Heitz, 335 Marrett Road, Precinct 4, said she feels it is important to communicate that immigrants can feel safe in Lexington. Tony Rodriguez, 14 Loring Road, stated he feels the resolution as originally presented does not need to change. Mary Ann Stewart, Precinct 1, stated her support of the resolution. Loren Wood, 14 Benjamin Road, stated he does not feel the need for Article 34. General Board Discussion ensued regarding the concerns raised by Chief Corr.