Ad hoc Crematory Study Committee - CSC - Revised Charge - May 2019

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Members: Liaisons: AD HOC CREMATORY STUDY COMMITTEE The Ad Hoc Crematory Study Committee will have seven (7) voting members and (1) member from the Board of Selectmen who will act as a non-voting Chairperson. Membership shall include: • 4 - Town Meeting/Community Representative • 1 -Lexington Interfaith Clergy Association member (LICA) • 1 - Board of Health member • 1 -Economic Development Advisory Committee Member While not part of the Committee, the following committees are invited to recommend a non-voting liaison: • Capital Expenditures Committee • Appropriation Committee Staff Support: Director of Public Works will act as a liaison to this committee. Appointed by: Board of Selectmen. Length of Term: Upon completion of all recommendations to the Board of Selectmen in accordance with the established deliverables schedule as outlined below. Meeting Times: As determined by the Committee. A minimum of one meeting for the purpose of soliciting public comment, shall be required. Committee Goal: To examine public health, public safety, public works, operational, financial, and quality of life issues associated with locating a crematory at Westview Cemetery and meeting the needs of deceased Lexington residents and their families. To assess the following options and provide the Selectmen with recommendations on: 1) Building a crematory adjacent to or connected to the proposed new Westview Cemetery Building. 2) Building a crematory on another location on the Westview Cemetery property. 3) Not building a crematory at this time.