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09/30/2020 AC Minutes Discussion included the following comments: ➢ Ms. Kosnoff noted that even if this article passes, implementation would not be imminent because it would be contingent on actions by the Select Board and the state legislature. ➢ Mr. Padaki asked whether implementation, if a home rule bill is passed by the state legislature, would require further Town Meeting approval, and questioned whether the financial impact could be assessed at this time. ➢ Mr. Padaki asked that the text in the report point out that this article leaves a lot of discretion to the SB. A motion was made and seconded to recommend approval of STM 2020-2 Article 6. There was a roll call vote. The motion passed. VOTE: 7-0 • STM 2020-3 Article 4: Rescind Prior Borrowing Authorizations: Ms. Kosnoff reported that three rescissions, totaling $79,334, are being recommended from prior appropriations for renovations at the Bridge and Bowman Elementary Schools, the Concord Avenue Sidewalk, and a Supplemental School Facility Capital Project. A motion was made and seconded to recommend approval of STM 2020-3 Article 4. There was a roll call vote. The motion passed. VOTE: 7-0 • STM 2020-3 Article 7: Land Acquisition: Ms. Kosnoff reported that this is still being handled in executive session, so no details are available. Mr. Parker noted that this Committee does not need to vote on the two articles that are going to be indefinitely postponed. He expects to have a draft of the report available on Sunday, which allows two days for review before this Committee's meeting on October 6, 2020, when the final report should be approved. It was agreed to start that meeting at 7:00 p.m. because of Mr. Bartenstein's schedule. The report will be distributed electronically to Town Meeting members. Hard copies will go to the Library and Town Clerk's Office for archiving. Approve Minutes of Prior Meetings A motion was made and seconded to approve this Committee's September 24, 2020 minutes. There was a roll call vote. The motion passed. VOTE: 7-0 The meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sara Arnold Approved: October 6, 2020 Exhibits • Agenda,posted by Mr. Parker, Chair • Remote Meeting Prologue 2