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I �] Nolan and Mr. Cohen 'Informed the Board that he had spoken to the Conservation Commiss- Norton ion and Town Engineer with reference to the Nolan and Norton license to cross License their parking lot in order to get to town -owned conservation land and also their conservation easement to the Town. The Board agreed that they would sign the license and easement as soon as it was approved by the appropriate ..w Town boards and the Town Counsel. Commit- Mrs. Battin discussed which committees are no longer needed and could ties now be dissolved. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to dis - dissolved solve the following committees: Accessory 'Apartments Committee Adams School Conversion Committee Muzzey School Conversion Committee Garrity House Committee (after f inal papers have been signed) Selectmen/Town Manager Act Committee Advisory Committee for Alternative Tax Revenues Joint Arlington Lexington Great Meadows Committee Commit- Mr. Eddison spoke about the appointment criteria for committees. He ties told the Board that he had revised the "Talent Bank Questionnaire" and had sent it, along with a letter asking for suggestions, to committee chairmen, but as yet had not received responses from all committees. Mr. Marshall spoke of the ad that was used as a means of recruitment for committees, which he felt was a good way to make citizens aware of committee openings. Mrs. Battin asked if there was any other means in addition to ads in the newspaper to initiate community interest. Mr. Hutchinson will look into additional options. Mr. McLaughlin felt that the talent bank questionnaire should be used as a resource when seeking new committee members as openings become available. Mr. Hutchinson feels that it is also good to advertise, because new people come forward. Mrs. Battin went on to say she feels it is important that the Chairman of each committee get involved with their committee member's select- ion. With regard to screening, Mr. Marshall feels that once you get people interested, then you can begin the screening process. ..Mr. Sacco agreed that that approach is valid. Mrs. Battin then asked for suggestions about the screening process. Mr. Marshall feels that candidates should be screened through the committee liaison. Mr. McLaughlin believes the liaison would not be a complete screening. Mrs. Battin thought the liaison could decide how to handle each case. Mr. McLaughlin feels that it makes sense to do that. With respect to criteria, Mrs. Battin suggests that particular qualifi- cations may be needed for some committees. For example, should Board of Appeals applicants need zoning experience, etc.? She wonders - if the criteria should be used strictly as a guide. It was decided to rewrite the Board of Appeals criteria. Mrs. Battin feels that a representative on the Board of Appeals should have prior knowledge of town government zoning, and perhaps legal knowledge. Mrs. Battin summed up the committee discussion with the following points: 1. For the meeting on the 20th of August, Mr. Hutchinson and Mr. Eddison will bring with them an updated directory for review by the Board.