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�2- s r i Ms. Ruettger- Cruciana urged the Board's favorable consideration of agreeing to acquire the services of Attorney Eliot Cutler, whose extensive experience is this field would well qualify his to assist the four Towns in approaching Massport on the Study in a planned and comprehensive fashion. She stressed the need for the Towns to have a voice in forming Massport policies on noise issues impacting the surrounding communities, noting that the decisions made based on the conclusions of the study would be in effect for at least the next ten years. Ms. Ruettger-Cruciana outlined the phases of the 150 Study, which was started in February and will be completed in a year. Mr. Eddison noted that Mr. Cutler is Florida based and may not be as effective in Massachusetts because of his lack of awareness of the strong resistance of Mass. communities to previous Airport proposals, such as the current Continental Express commuter service proposal. He questioned the use of an attorney who is not familiar with the attitudes of this area. Ms. Ruettger- Cruciana felt that Mr. Cutler's work Would not be affected by local circumstances and differences and that the important factor would be his expertise in understanding the Part 150 study processes. She explained that the study had been initiated by Massport, with the F.A.A. underwriting most of the costs. F.A.A. will also fund amelioration measures if the study receives its approval and is accepted. Patrice Hurley agreed that it is vitally important that the Towns be involved in the process and saw the need for legal assistance. John Taylor expanded on the definition and scope of the Part 150 Stud, Mr. Eddison felt that HATS II would be the appropriate agency to deal with the matter on behalf of the four Towns involved, as is reflected in the HATS II 4-Town Memorandum of Agreement. He reported that the other Towns appear to be receptive to the proposal to hiring legal counsel but had requested more information before making a solid commitment. Mr. Dailey agreed with Mr. Eddison's view regarding HATS II's role and felt that the $5,000 asked of each Town was a nominal sun when dealing with the Federal Government. Mr. McSweeney concurred but was concerned with possible delay in engaging Mr. Cutler. He was in favor of proceeding as soon as possible. Since the Part 150 Study Group will meet on September 28, it was pointed out that any technical and legal assistance should be in place by that time. Mr. Dailey asked that information on the positions of the four towns be available by the Board's meeting on September 10. Frank Sandy, Lexington's representative on the Hanscom Field FAR Part 150 working Committee, urged the Selectmen to act favorably on engaging legal counsel. Kay Tiffany noted that Part 150 studies can either hurt or help communities, depending upon interpretations and felt that the Town faoed a real opportunity as well as danger in the process. She felt it mould be well worth the money to get top people to work in the Town's behalf. Upon notion duly made and seconded, it was voted to work through HATS II in procuring the services of legal counsel for assistance and guidance with responses to the Part 150 Noise Study and that Mr. Eddison be the catalyst in dealing with the Towns of Bedford, Concord and Lincoln in this effort. Mrs. smith joined the meeting at this time.