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a 00 4 - Mr. Cohen brought up two legal questions he has been asked on a number of occasions. The first concerns any future change in the height regulations for buildings in the Center. The second relates to hazards to pedestrians from oars exiting from the parking lot through the right -of --way between the hank and the liquor store. Pedestrians walking along the sidewalk have no warning that a oar may cross the sidewalk from either direction. Regarding the nature and functioning of the Center Committee, Mr. Marshall asked whether it would he that of a conflict resolver or an advocacy committee and questioned whether it was appropriate that two Selectmen and two Planning Board members be on the committee. He suggested the existing structure minus representation of those Boards. Mrs. Battin felt that one Selectman and one Planning Board member should be appointed, plus Chamber of Commerce and neighborhood respresentation, adding that it would not be an advocacy committee. Mrs. Smith complimented the Committee on its report and the scope of work outlined and read the dedication to Jack Powell which she felt was appropriate and touching. Board members agreed that the report is an excellent one and the Committee was thanked for its presentation. MINUTES Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting on February 18, 1986, as presented, and of Februar 25, 986, as corrected. Mrs. Smith and Mr* McSweeney abstained from voting, SELECTMEN'S ASSIGNMENTS A draft distribution of Selectmen's assignments as liaisons, representatives and members of various agencies was reviewed by the Chairman. Mrs. Smith reported that because of her involvement with Massport and was agreed to by Board members, she could not be a voting member of HATS. T t was noted that a meeting of the Middlesex Couni- Advisory Board will take place on March 26th and Mr. McSweeney agreed to assignment as Lexington's representative to that Board. Mrs. Smith suggested that a Board member be designated as Liaison to the Planning Board, not for attendance at meetings but as a contact on issues of mutual concern, Mr. Marshall agreed and felt that a School Committee Liaison would also be helpful. Mrs. Smith agreed to act as Liaison with the Planning Board and Mr. McSweeney will take that responsibility with the School. Committee. Distribution of assignments will again be looked at in May or June. r