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61-186 Selectmen’s Meeting – July 6, 1998 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to transfer $121,151.85 from Account #100- 1250-51110 to individual departments, as listed: Board of Selectmen (Dept. 1220) $ 910.56 Town Manager (Dept. 1230) 5,267.22 Municipal Services (Dept. 1246) 6,000.00 Comptroller (Dept. 1350) 2,745.67 Assessor (Dept. 1410) 1,018.18 Revenue Officer (Dept. 1450) 932.64 Data Processing (Dept. 1550) 8,137.71 Town Clerk (Dept. 1610) 2,924.90 Planning (Dept. 1750) 2,623.32 Police (Dept. 2153) 464.59 Parking (Dept. 2154) 600.00 Fire (Dept. 2233) 56,647.48 Dispatch (Dept. 2234) 1,600.00 Veterans (Dept. 5430) 875.18 Council on Aging (Dept. 5461) 4,445.37 Library (Dept. 6124) 9,565.19 Inspectional Services (Dept. 2410) 14,700.84 Department of Public Works (Dept. 4420) 1,491.02 Recreation (Dept. 6000) 201.98 TOTAL $121.151.85 Economic Development Officer Two years ago the Board of Selectmen, based on its concern for sustaining a healthy business climate in Lexington, appointed a Business Committee. They made several recommendations, some of which have been implemented. One recommendation that has not been implemented yet, but discussed at goal setting, was the creation of an Economic Development Officer. If it is the Board’s intention to pursue an Economic Development Officer position for the Town of Lexington, Mr. White will prepare a report by mid-September that will include a budget, comprehensive analysis, and a plan. Mrs. Eddison is a big supporter of this position. She suggests the duties and responsibilities be expanded upon to include working with state agencies and local banks, all of which have access to other programs we are not aware of. She would be happy to help expand upon the job description. Mr. Fenn stated that one major role of the Economic Development Officer is to help people work through the various approval procedures that a particular project might require. Another major role is the promotion of Lexington as a place appropriate for sustainable and environmentally sound businesses. Mr. Fenn is delighted to see this move along.