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HATS Meeting December 8, 2011 Meeting Minutes Approved January 26, 2012 Members Present: Elise Woodward, Concord Selectmen (Chair); Michael Rosenberg, Bedford Selectmen; Sara Mattes, Lincoln Selectmen; Sharon Williams, Massport; Lisa Mustapich, Bedford Planning Board; Dorothy Steele, Massport; Doris Cole, Concord Planning Board Not in attendance: Deb Mauger, Lexington Selectmen Others present: Melissa Russell, Lincoln Journal;Nancy Nelson, Minute Man NHP; Col. Stacy Yike, Base Commander; J.C. Corcoran, HAFB; Peter Braun, Lincoln Selectmen; Margaret Coppe, Lexington School Committee; Andy Friedlich, Lexington Ms. Woodward opened the meeting at 7:41 p.m., welcomed everyone and gave introductions. Conversation with Col. Stacy Yike, Commander 66th Air Base Group: Air Force Announcements. GBS: Global Basing Structure will review how bases are structured all over the U.S. to be sure servicemen are provided adequate services where they are located. The process will reduce manpower by providing what is unique and necessary by not duplicating capabilities or expending unnecessary funds. 143 positions were included in the GBS cut with partial rehire rehire authorizations. LCMC: Life Cycle Management eliminated 154 positions. HAFB is immersed in high technology development. There is a set of staff to help run the programs. AFMC eliminated a level of staff, leaving programs and offices in place, but relocating leadership to Wright Patterson. In summary, 297 positions were eliminated from a total workforce of 4,000 civilian positions. Mr. Braun asked for confirmation that the GBS effort is national and the LCMC effort is more local, at AFMC (8 bases). Mr. Friedlich asked if HAFB coordinates the building of high tech equipment at AFMC or manufactures it. Col. Yike explained the acquisition effort in the Air Force. There was a discussion about the transparency of the impact of the change at HAFB on the community. Col. Yike reported that Phase I of the transition is planned for completion in April 2012 with 150 full-time people coming into headquarters at that time. Phase II recently received funding and the transition time is expected to be a full year, bringing the full-time count up to 350 people at headquarters at that time. Traffic issues will be addressed through traffic management discussions and communication will continue regarding the impact of the changes on other areas of the base. Ms. Woodward asked about developing partnerships with the surrounding communities and asked how Col. Yike envisions this being accomplished. It will likely be an ongoing process to include discussion as well as continuous review of the needs and expressed interests of the air men and