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March 22, 2021 Adjourned Session of the 2021 Annual Town Meeting, cont'd... Section 6 Appeals The Select Board, or its designee, shall hear appeals from decisions of the Building Commissioner under this Chapter. 8:53 p.m. Ms. Arens moved Article 29 and explained that it proposed restricting fossil-fuels in new construction and major renovations, and that the legislation aligned with State and local climate goals. She stated that the proposal did not apply to existing buildings or minor renovations. 9:02 p.m. Mark Sandeen, member, Select Board, reported the unanimous support of the Board, and gave a brief statement. 9:03 p.m. David Kanter, member, Capital Expenditures Committee, reported unanimous support of the Committee. 9:04 p.m. Alan Levine, member, Appropriation Committee, stated the Committee had no position on the Article. 9:05 p.m. State Representative Michelle Ciccolo read a statement of support in which she stated that Lexington had the opportunity to inspire other communities. She urged support of the Article. 9:12 p.m. Philip Hamilton, Chair, Conservation Commission, reported the unanimous support of the Commission. 9:22 p.m. Members posed a range of questions, some of which focused on the applicability of the legislation to homeowners. Other questions included matters of process and deadlines. 10:02 p.m. Ricki Pappo, Pct. 2, Chair of the Global Action Coalition and Heat Alliance, expressed enthusiastic support. 10:11 p.m. Scott Burson, Pct. 9 called the question. 10:15 p.m. Following remote electronic tallying, the Moderator declared the Motion to call the Question Adopted on a vote of: Yes No Abstain 144 24 17 10:17 p.m. Ms. Arens made summary comments, thanked those who helped in the preparation of the Article, and urged support. 10:18 p.m. The Moderator explained that the motions would be voted separately. 10:20 p.m. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared MOTION 1 to Petition the General Court under Article 29 Adopted on a vote of: Yes No Abstain 175 7 5 10:28 p.m. Following remote electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared MOTION 2 to Amend the General Bylaws under Article 29 Adopted on a vote of: Yes No Abstain 165 13 7 10:35 p.m. The Moderator reviewed the schedule for the upcoming session of Town Meeting. 10:36 p.m. Mr. Lucente moved to adjourn Annual Town Meeting until Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., such meeting to be held remotely. With no objections, the Moderator declared the Motion Adopted and the Meeting adjourned. A true copy. Attest: Nathalie L. Rice, Town Clerk