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The Selectmen acknowledged legal restraints that they have in this area but 00 ft further acknowledged their leadership responsibility to the Community to work to ma inta in diversity and of f ordab ility within the. Town. The Board asked the Manager to coordinate with the Planning Board and other appropriate agencies to discuss this further. SCHOOL COMMITTEE RELATIONSHIP The Board emphasized the importance of maintaining 'a cooperative relationship with the schools while insuring that everyone is aware of the fiscal restraints that the Town is confronting. There was concern about just how much under- standing existed with the Community as a whole and with Town Boards and Agencies* Board members suggested utilizing the skills of certain fiscally knowledgable TMMA members could be a facilitator to educate on_ these issues. The Manager pointed ' out that he would be updating his five --year data and submitting it to the Board at budget time. Selectmen suggested scheduling a meeting with the full committee early in the Fall to discuss mutual concerns as well as financial targeting. x BOARD APPOINTMENTS Selectmen felt that more time' was necessary particularly in light of complex and extended Town Meetings for the appointment of their committees. It was generally felt that September 30 might be a better date for the appointment or reappointment of new committees. The Board wanted to encourage expanded volunteer participation through the appointment process. Selectman Eddison indicated that he was working on a manual with the Manager's office providing information on the nature of committees and their responsibilities so that this information. tool could help in this effort. Completion of this document was scheduled for November. Selectman McLaughlin suggested that- the Board look at how many committees it had and where the numbers could be reduced so that the Agenda and workload of the Board does not become overextended. PRIORITY SETTING 1k The 'Board agreed to discuss further its goals and accordant. workload to insure that the Agenda is not too full. It was expected that the Board would vote on its specific objectives in the Fall. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS = Board members suggested to the Manager that he look at the sound system of the Selectmen's Meeting Room and its configuration as some citizens. have indicated they have some difficulty hearing the `Selectmen, Manager or Town Counsel at some meetings. The Manager said he would report back in September on this issue. Selectman McLaughlin asked the Manager if he wanted to look at the staff ing demands in his office because of the many demands for technical support that his office must provide for the Board and citizens' committees. The Manager said he was looking at this issue now and would have additional comments at a later time.