2021-11-08-STM#1-min-as Amended June 2022

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November 8,2021 Special Town Meeting#1(2021-1),cont. Robert Avallone,Pct. 8,asked the Select Board to clarify who was in favor/opposed on Motion number 3. Ms.Hai stated that she had been a"no"for Motion 3 and largely for the reasons Mr. Hornig stated regarding exempting 60%of the land for preservation. Mr.Pato stated that now that he has heard the Planning Board he also supported Motion 2 and he was satisfied with Mr. Creech's Amendment in Motion 3. Mr. Sandeen stated that he would echo Mr.Pato's comments and would also support Motion 2. Ms.Hai noted that this would update their tally to 3 members in favor of Motion 2, with 2 members waiting. 9:29 p.m. As there were no persons waiting to be heard,the Moderator opened the vote on Motion 2. Following remote electronic vote tallying,the Moderator declared the: Motion to Amend Article 15,Motion 2(Parking) Adopted on a vote of: Yes No Abstain 159 12 6 MOTION CARRIES 9:32 p.m. The Moderator opened the vote on Motion 3. Following remote electronic vote tallying,the Moderator declared the: Motion to Amend Article 15,Motion 3(Open Land) Fails on a vote of: Yes No Abstain 63 102 13 MOTION FAILS 9:35 p.m. The Moderator opened the floor for discussion and debate on the Main Motion as amended with the parking change,and then asked Town Counsel to confirm that when they moved the next vote that it was a simple majority. Counsel Marshall confirmed that it would be a simple majority. 9:37 p.m. The Moderator reminded the Meeting Members that this was not the only zoning article planned for the evening. 9:38 p.m. Members discussed whether permitting would allow certain types of housing,while trying to meet the goals of more affordable housing and addressing"by right" permitting. 9:49 p.m. Dawn McKenna,Pct. 6.,called the question. 9:50 p.m. The Moderator opened voting on the motion to close debate. Following remote electronic vote tallying,the Moderator declared the: Motion to Close Debate Carries on a vote of: Yes No Abstain 125 36 14 MOTION CARRIES 9:51 p.m. With debate closed,the Moderator recognized Mr.Hornig for closing remarks.