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ADJOURNED SESSION- 1997 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING APRIL 7, 1997 The fifth session of the 1997 Annual Town Meeting was called to order by Moderator Margery M. Battin at 8:05 p.m., in Cary Memorial Hall. A quorum of 168 members was present. The Moderator explained the order of articles to be taken up this evening, beginning with Article 5 and proceeding in order. Article 23 has been scheduled for April 9, with Article 22 to be taken up after 23,and Zoning Article 27 and Article 28 on April 14 and April 16 respectively. ARTICLE 2: REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 8:07 p.m. The Moderator recognized Fred Merrill of the Planning Board for a status report on Zoning Articles 27 and 28. Mr. Merrill stated that the sponsors of Article 27, at 55 Hayden Avenue, have scheduled an information meeting for Wednesday April 9 at Estabrook Hall. The Planning Board's report on Article 28 is pending. 8:11 p.m. The Moderator recognized Sandra Shaw, Chairman of the Recreation Committee, to present the report of the Recreation Committee. Ephraim Weiss, P.5, questioned the Committee's commitment to field maintenance. Sam Silverman, Pr. 5, questioned Recreation's FY97 payment in lieu of taxes and whether it was to be made for more than one year. The payment was for one year. ARTICLE 5: SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT FISCAL YEAR(FY97) 8:20 p.m. Presented by Susan Elberger, Pr. 9, School Committee. MOTION: That the sum of$188,557 be appropriated to Line Item 1100 of the current fiscal year's budget,and that such amount be transferred from the Unreserved Fund Balance. Ms. Elberger explained the overruns in the current year school budget, cuts made, and need for funds requested. 8:22 p.m. Paul Lapointe, Appropriation Committee, stated unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee. 8:23 p.m. Leo McSweeney explained that the Board of Selectmen recommended approval. 8:23 p.m. Bruce Collier, Pr. 3, explained his handout showing school budget expenses as a percentage of total town budget. 8:26 p.m. -Motion unanimously adopted by voice vote. 8:26 p.m. Paul Lapointe, Appropriation Committee, served notice of reconsideration of Article 5. ARTICLE 6: PRIOR YEARS' UNPAID BILLS 8:27 p.m. Presented by Susan Elberger, Pr.9, School Committee. MOTION: That the sum of$18,443 be appropriated to pay prior years' school bills and that such amount be transferred from the Unreserved Fund Balance.