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60 -320 Selectmen's Meeting - July 1, 1996 state agency which is interested in getting biotech firms to come and stay in Massachusetts. Their suggestion is to have a biotech company build a facility on the school property; and to have a piece of the building for education, curriculum and instructors. The building would be for commercial use and would pay taxes. we are looking into this option. The most likely spot on campus would be wholly or mostly in Lincoln near the western entrance to the school. Back in August /September we spoke with Lincoln Planning Board first to explain what we were doing. After a lot of discussion they were moderately optimistic. Their plain concern is the commercial aspect of it being isolated from residents. In November Mr. Barnert gent before the Lexington Planning Board. They were moderately optimistic. Their concern is how much traffic it would bring in. They agreed with the concept but said they would need more figures before saying yes. Minuteman has talked to a Realtor about finding a biotech firm, but nothing has come up so far. Mrs. Eddison stated that there are Biotech firms in Lexington and asked if Minuteman is using the people at the Center for Excellence in Biotechnology to help find a firm. Mr. Barnert said it was the center's idea and also said that it may not be biotech but a firm with multiple purposes. The Board wants the process to continue and to keep them posted. Mr. McSweeney was not aware that Mr. Barnert w i y as stepping down. Mr. McSweeney stated that for the nine years that Mr. Barnert has been involved there could not have been a stronger advocate for Minuteman vocational. I want to compliment Mr. Barnert and thank you from the Board and the Town of Lexington for always attending meetings representing our community. (Round of applause) Town Manager Evaluation Mr. McSweeney read the following statement: - The Board of Selectmen began the evaluation process last fall. At that time it was suggested that anyone that would like to discuss the Town Manager's evaluation could meet with a member of the Board. we appreciate the comments that we received by some citizens. The formal and comprehensive evaluation of the Town Manager, evaluating him on 32 separate items, was divided into six general categories: 1. management of Town Finances; 2. communication with Selectmen; 3. communication with other Boards, Committees, and Officials;