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March 24, 2014 Special Town Meeting, cont...
<br /> 8:32 p.m.David Kanter,pr.7,reported unanimous support of the Capital Expenditures Committee,with
<br /> support for moving forward as soon as possible,and availability of Community Preservation Act
<br /> funding for the Cary Building. Richard Neumeier,pr.2,reported unanimous support of Appropriation
<br /> Committee.
<br /> 8:33 Jerry Michelson,pr.5,Chair of the Lexington Center Committee,reported unanimous support of
<br /> the Center Committee.
<br /> Joseph Pato responded to questions on alternate funding options. David Kanter referred members to the
<br /> report of the Capital Expenditures Committee for funding options. Discussion continued. Joseph Pato
<br /> explained 3-4 year borrowing plan vs.previous 10-year plan,followed by explanation by Town Manger
<br /> Carl Valente on the process for identifying bonding periods.
<br /> 8:38 p.m. Members spoke in support and opposition.
<br /> 8:40 p.m. Susan Cusack,58 Middle St,Co-Chair,Commission on Disability,spoke in support.
<br /> Discussion continued on borrowing plan,use of Community Preservation funds,and borrowing
<br /> capacity. Finance Director Robert Addelson and Selectman Deborah Manger explained availability of
<br /> Community Preservation funds for this and other projects.
<br /> Members spoke in support of the motion,the importance of the work to be done to improve the
<br /> experience for attendees at Cary Lecture Series and other events frequently using the Cary Memorial
<br /> Building. Selectman Deborah Manger responded to questions on fees for venue use,basis upon which
<br /> fees are determined,and costs required to be covered by established fees.
<br /> 8:55 p.m. Members continued to speak in support,and questioned other venues within Lexington.
<br /> 8:56 p.m. Members questioned borrowing,anticipated state match,and computations made.
<br /> Community Preservation Committee Chair Marilyn Fenollosa confirmed computations on available
<br /> funds and explained school building work eligibility for Community Preservation Act funds.
<br /> 9:03 p.m. Citizens Christina Gamota, 17 Solomon Pierce Rd,and Sandra Gasbarro,4 Seaborn Pl,
<br /> spoke in support. Members questioned project cost breakdown and specific costs for
<br /> acoustical improvements.
<br /> 9:12 p.m. Following electronic vote tallying,the Moderator declared the motion adopted by more
<br /> than the necessary two-thirds,on a vote of:
<br /> Yes No Abstain
<br /> 172 3 5
<br /> 9:14 p.m. Presented by Marilyn Fenollosa,Community Preservation Committee.
<br /> ARTICLE 3: AMEND ARTICLE 5 OF NOVEMBER 4,2013 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING,
<br /> RENOVATION TO COMMUNITY CENTER
<br /> MOTION: That the motion under Article 5 of the warrant for the November 4,
<br /> 2013 Special Town Meeting be amended to read as follows:
<br /> That$6,220,000 be appropriated for design,engineering and remodeling,reconstructing
<br /> and making extraordinary repairs to buildings at 39 Marrett Road,and that to meet this
<br /> appropriation$650,035 be appropriated from the Historic Resources Reserve of the
<br /> Community Preservation Fund,$2,561,109 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted
<br /> Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund,$2,135,040 be appropriated from
<br /> Undesignated Fund Balance of the Community Preservation Fund,$422,816 be
<br /> appropriated from the General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance and that the Treasurer,
<br /> with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,is authorized to borrow$451,000 under
<br /> M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(3A),as amended,or under M.G.L. Chapter 44B,as
<br /> amended,or any other enabling authority.
<br /> Ms.Fenollosa reported unanimous support of the Community Preservation Committee.
<br /> 9:18 P.M. Selectman Michelle Ciccolo,Chair of Ad Hoc Community Center Advisory Committee,
<br /> provided an update on anticipated work and occupancy. Ms.Ciccolo reported unanimous
<br /> support of the Board of Selectmen.
<br /> 9:28 p.m. Beth Masterman reported unanimous support of the Capital Expenditures Committee.
<br /> Glenn Parker reported unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee.
<br /> 9:29 p.m. Lisah Rhodes,reported strong support of the Recreation Committee. Nancy Adler,Chair
<br /> of the Council on Aging,reported support of the Council.
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