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-8- � ? 1 Cap. Exp . Comm. The Manager reported on the request of the Capital Expenditures budget Committee that all its members be provided with complete copies of the sheets green operating budget request sheets for all departments and agencies, and stated that he had been unwilling to comply with this request. His ..� refusal was based on the toll on staff time for attendance at additional meetings which would undoubtedly result from the Committee's review of the material and he f elt it to be a needless duplication of of f ort f or both Finance Committees to go through the same procedures. He also raised the point that the procedure, if implemented, could eventually compromise the way in which the budget is prepared by him. Mr. McCabe, Chairman of the Capital Expense Committee, stated his view that for proper review of the budget by his Committee, all items should be looked at in detail. He pointed out that in some cases, items which should be considered capital expenses are included in expense budgets. He felt that both Finance Committees should have access to operating budget request details, but agreed that one copy would be adequate for the Capital Expenditures Committee. Motion was made and seconded to affirm the Town Manager's position in the matter and it was voted 3 - o, with Mrs. Battin and Mr. Eddison abstaining, to do so. The Chairman asked for a sense of direction on coming to decisions on positions on Planning Board Article 16 (provision of parking in CBD) , Article 17 (Height Restriction in CBD) and Article 18 (Floor Area Ratio in CR District) . She noted options for taking a stand on the Town Meeting floor or starting dialogue as late as April 2 on the issues. In the ensuing discussion, it appeared that although the Selectmen were in favor of the general thrust of the Planning Articles, final decision on position should be delayed pending opportunity for a more in- �... depth review of 'Information and details on ramifications of the proposals, which at that point had not been made available. There was agreement that to take positions prematurely would be unwise, but that the Planning Board should be given a sense of direction as to the Board's view. Consensus was reached that the Selectmen would work toward passage of the Planning Board Articles, but would proceed to obtain more detailed information and structure before final decisions are made. Exec . Session Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - o by roll call vote, Mrs . ' Bat t in , Mr Sacco, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Eddison, with the concurrence of the Town Manager, to go into Executive Session for discussion of matters of litigation and of real estate negotiations, with no intent to resume open session. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 11:00 p.m. At true record, Attest: Marion H. Snow Acting Executive Clerk .%W