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07/9/2019 AC Minutes Minutes After a brief discussion regarding Mr. Bartenstein's suggested edits to the April 8 and April 10, 2019 Minutes, a motion was made and seconded to approve said Minutes, as amended. The motion passed. VOTE: 6-0 BoS Goal Setting Ms. Kosnoff reported that the Town has hired a mediator to facilitate the annual goal-setting process with the Board of Selectmen. The facilitator has met with senior staff. Mr. Padaki reported that he plans to attend a meeting with the facilitator and committee liaisons scheduled for tomorrow morning. After discussion about this Committee's perspective, the following recommended BoS goals were identified: • Conclude the budget process in a timely manner that allows the financial committees adequate time to prepare their reports. • Increase discussion about financing a new Lexington High School. • Codify the financial policies that have been recently identified by the Town Manager, doing so in a thoughtful manner. • Identify and implement methods for controlling operating expenses. Future Meetings A future agenda would likely include, but not be limited to, the following: • Budget Projections: A report from Mr. Nichols and Mr. Michelson; • The Town's Fiscal Policies: Mr. Levine offered to prepare his thoughts on this; • Crematory Study Committee: Mr. Padaki would provide an update • Election of Officers Mr. Parker agreed to explore opportunities for meeting on August 13, 14, or 15. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sara Arnold Approved: September 19, 2019 Exhibits • Agenda, posted by Mr. Parker, Chair 3