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Dan noted that he would not be uncomfortable with a modest change to the Article. However, he stated that there was no basis for the proposed long transition period. Nick pointed out that there were other possible means for providing transition assistance to landscapers other than providing further time. He referenced the recent efforts to secure bulk purchasing discounts via MAPC and the pending status of Michelle C.'s legislation introduced in the State House. Nick also queried whether the Article should be deferred until the Spring Town Meeting. The Committee discussed this latter point and agreed that deferral would not be acceptable to the NAC. Stewart noted that there did not appear to be a basis to extend the phaseout by a further two years and referenced the immediate noise complaints of residents coupled with the ongoing health dangers to GLIB operators which would only be exacerbated by adding further time. April noted that she had received communications from a Town Meeting member asking whether, if necessary, the Article could be split into two parts: hourly and seasonal restrictions, and phaseout.The Committee discussed this idea. The Committee then discussed the proposed amendment and after deliberation, the following Motion was made: Motion Dan moved that the Committee indicate that it does not support the proposed amendment to Article 10 by Town Meeting Member Steven Kaufman.The motion was seconded by Stewart and following a rollcall vote, the motion carried unanimously. Dan then introduced a second question. He asked the Committee whether, if the proposed Kaufman amendment was approved by Town Meeting, the NAC would then support the amendment. After discussion and deliberation,the following motion was made: Motion Dan moved that should Town Meeting accept the proposed amendment introduced by Steven Kaufman then the Committee would support the amendment in its current form.The motion was seconded by Stewart and following a roll call vote, the motion carried 4-1 on the following basis: In Favor Against Dan Nick Vicki April Stewa rt