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Adjourned Session —1999 Annual Town Meeting March 24, 1999 8:25 p.m. The Moderator recognized Leonard Crafts, 5 Munroe Road, to speak in favor of the motion. 8:30 p.m. James Barry, pr. 1, questioned the required vote, confirming it was a majority vote for this article but zoning articles would require a two - thirds vote. Mr. Barry subsequently spoke in opposition to the Article. 8:31 p.m. Paul Lapointe, pr.2, requested clarification on Massachusetts General Laws pertinent to the Article. 8:31 p.m. Planning Director Robert Bowyer explained pertinent laws regarding zoning, including M.G.L. Chapter 40A. 8:36 p.m. Jacqueline Davison, pr.3, spoke in favor of the motion. 8:38 p.m. Ronald Colwell, pr.4, spoke in opposition and cited tear down statistics. Mr. Colwell also stated, as a Realtor, he would be abstaining from voting on the Article. 8:43 p.m. David Rudner, pr.2, questioned what the article would accomplish and what needs were being met. 8:44 p.m. Selectman Peter Enrich explained impact of passage of the article. 8:45 p.m. Albert Zabin, pr.l, spoke in favor and stated the issue requires careful discussion and study. 8:48 p.m. William Simmons, pr.6, spoke in opposition. 8:51 p.m. Scott Burson, pr.4, spoke in favor as a method to seek authority to make zoning regulations in the area should the town choose to do so. 8:52 p.m. David Kanter, pr.7, moved the question. 8:52 p.m. Following a voice vote the Moderator declared the motion adopted and the main question before the meeting. 8:53 p.m. Selectman Peter Enrich yielded the remainder of his time to Fred Merrill for his summary. 8:59 p.m. Following a voice vote the Moderator declared the motion ADOPTED. ARTICLE 15: WETLANDS PROTECTION — BY -LAW REVISIONS 8:54 p.m. Presented by Joyce Miller. ------------------ - - - - -- MOTION: That Article XXXII of the General By -laws be amended as set forth in a document filed with the Town Clerk on February 19, 1999 and further that the Board of Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to petition the General Court for an act in substantially the following form: "The Conservation Commission of the Town of Lexington may provide, by rules, for the imposition of reasonable fees for the employment of outside consultants and shall account for and expend such funds in accordance with the provisions of Section 53G of chapter 44 of the General Laws." -------------------- - - - - --