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ADJOURNED SESSION-1997 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MARCH 26, 1997 The meeting was called to order by Moderator Margery M. Battin, at 8:00 p.m.,in Cary Memorial Hall. A quorum of 174 members was present. The Moderator announced a recess in order for Representative Jay R.Kaufman to introduce the National Merit Finalists from Lexington High School. Assisted by Philip Lanoue, Principal of Lexington High School, Mr Kaufman presented a certificate to each of the finalists. 8:07 p.m. The Moderator called the meeting to order and explained that articles 25, 31, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, and 42 would be taken up in that sequence. If not addressed this evening, the articles would be taken up in the order as listed in the warrant. The Moderator reviewed the rules and procedures for debate, especially for citizen participation as some citizens were in the balcony and have indicated they wished to speak. ARTICLE 2: REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 8:09 p.m. Michelle Ekanem,Chairman of the Fair Housing and Human Relations Committee gave the report of the committee. 8:11 p.m. Presented by Leo McSweeney, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. MOTION: That Articles 25,31,36,37,38,40,41, and 42 be taken up in that sequence;provided,however,that if any of these articles are not reached at this session,then they shall be taken up in their numerical order. Following a voice vote at 8:11 p.m.,the Moderator declared unanimous adoption of the motion. ARTICLE 25: AMEND ARTICLE XXXII OF GENERAL BY-LAWS WETLAND PROTECTION presented the following motion and 411 8:12 p.m. Joyce Miller,Chair of the Conservation CommissionAasked the Moderator (Approved by to recognize Philip Hamilton,member of the Commission to present the2=11= Atty. General article. Scott HarshbargeiMOTION: That Article XXXII of the General by-Laws(Wetland Protection) July 18, 1997. be amended as set forth in a document filed with the Town Clerk on March 20, Posted in 1997. Town Office Bldg. and nine precincts.) Sect. 8 NOT Article X=be amended as follows: Approved. Posted Aug. 11, 1997 Legend: Addition Reim v�ll INSERT PURPOSE The purpose of this By-Law is to preserve and protect the wetland resource areas and buffer zones of the Town of Lexington by regulation of and control of activities deemed by the Conservation Commission to have significant or cumulatively detrimental effect upon the following interests and values,including but not limited to:public or private water supply; ground water supply; the prevention and control of flooding, erosion or sedimentation, storm damage,other water damage and/or pollution;the protection of surrounding land and other homes or buildings, aquatic life or wildlife,streams,ponds or other bodies of water, and recreation.