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285` 1997 Annual Town Meeting-March 24, 1997 rout Article 30 continued.... Leo McSweeney stated unanimous support of the Board of Selectmen. 8:47 p.m. Ephraim Weiss, Pr. 5, asked for clarification of the map that was presented. Mr. McSweeney asked the Moderator to recognize Marshall Derby of LexHAB. The Moderator stated that as the article requires a two-thirds vote,if the vote is not unanimous then a standing vote will be taken. Following a voice vote at 8:48 p.m., the Moderator declared adoption of the motion under Article 30, by unanimous vote. ARTICLE 35: LAND TRANSFER 8:50 p.m. Presented by Carolyn Wilson,Pr. 2. MOTION: With respect to the parcels described in this article, that the P� P Conservation Commission be authorized to purchase or otherwise acquire, and the Selectmen be authorized to take by eminent domain, upon the written request of the Conservation Commission,and that the Selectmen be authorized to transfer for conservation purposes and for recreational uses as approved by the Recreation Committee any fee, easement or conservation restriction as defined in Section 31 of Chapter 184 of the General Laws, or other interest in all or any part of such parcels. Carolyn Wilson, Pr. 2, asked the Moderator to recognize Lynn Knight of Liberty Heights,who presented the article. 'I 8:55 p.m Selectman Daniel Busa stated unanimous support of the Board of Selectmen. 8:55 p.m. Richard Canale stated support of the Planning Board. 8:55 p.m. Joyce Miller stated unanimous support of the Conservation Commission. The Moderator stated that as the article requires a 2/3 vote, if the vote is not unanimous then a standing vote will be taken. Following a voice vote at 8:55 p.m., the Moderator declared unanimous adoption of the motion. ARTICLE 34: IN LIEU OF TAX PAYMENTS BY LEXHAB 8:57 p.m. - Presented by Dawn McKenna,Pr. 9, at the request of Laurie Rice, sponsor of the motion,from Pr. 2. MOTION: That LexHAB be requested to make annual payments in lieu of taxes to the Town of Lexington in an amount not less than 20%of its gross revenues to help support town services utilized by its rental units. 9:05 p.m. Marshall Derby of LexHAB stated he would like to follow precedent of the Lexington Housing Authority in its 10%contribution of gross revenue less utilities. Marshall Derby moved to amend the motion by replacing"20%of its gross revenues" with "10%of its gross revenues as reduced by utility fees and condominium fees". 9:10 p.m. Selectman Daniel Busa stated the majority of the Board of Selectmen supported the amendment. The Board,however,does not support the article. John Davies,Planning Board,stated the Planning Board's favoring of the amendment as a second choice,but recommends,disapproval of the article.