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in any combination" since one single group may not offer all of the services needed. In reference to Mr. Fudala's question, the Chair stated that wording should remain that if the Board feels it neceswy to hire a consultant to assist in the review of fiscal impact,they can do s . Mr. Balzwini questioned who would have the final say if the Board wishes to Dire a consultant and Mr. Fudala responded that the Town Bylaw states that the Planning Board may engage a consultant but that the Town Charter requires the Town Manager to sign the contract. Board members noted that all parties must agree in order to move forward. Mr. Storrs stated that the Planning Board has a right to hire a consultant. There was further discussion regarding the approval process should the Board wish 6 hire a consultant. Selectman Richardson stated that if the Board is in agreement that a consultant is needed, he would support it. Mr. Rowley recommended leaving wiggle roam in the agreement in case the Board feels a consultant is needed. The Chair noted that the RFP 'is nota guarantee that a consultant will be Hired_ The Planning Board took a to minute break and reconvened at 3:05 p.m. Regarding the 1/4/11 draft markup of the RFP, Air. Fudal stated than he and Mr. Storrs ironed out the little details and the biggest question was regarding whether or not fiscal impact will be part of the RFP. The Chair requested that it remain in case an impartial c nsultwd is needed. Attendees discussed wording on page 6 regarding use of fiscal'impact study versus fiscal impact report based on the information that would be gathered by the Cape Cod Commission. Mr. Ston-s reoinrn nded that on page 6, below Economic Development Fiscal Impact, wording be changed to read"The Board's consultant will comment on the fiscal impacts of the project" and Board members agreed. lir. Mullin recommended changing"the consultant shall' to"the consultant may throughout the entire RFP. At the bottom of page 4, Mr. Storrs recommended that the sentence read`In addition to the review of the fiscal impact analysis, the Town seeks assistance . . ." and noted, in the rest of the sentence, that he wouldn't expect another party to be involved with negotiations. lir. Fudala responded that the intent was that the consultant would be assisting the Board with carrying out negotiations. It was recommended that the wording be adjusted to reflect that the"consakant seeks assistance in developing and carrying out negotiations." The Chir felt that the consultant would not be in a position to negotiate and that if it got to that point, Town Counsel would be involved. 1 . Rowley questioned when the RFP would be sent and the Chair responded that it would depend upon whether I ashpee Commons submits their application by February. Mr. Rowley suggested that response may be limited if the consultants' expertise will be unnecessary for 6-8 month because consultants could be uninterested i