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11/13/2018 AC Minutes • Article 5: Appropriate for Hosmer House Reuse Study: It was agreed that Mr. Levine, a supporter of the project, would report the split vote (5-4 in support)to the STM, explaining as follows: ➢ Those in favor believe it is a worthwhile appropriation because it supports moving forward on the project to replace Police Headquarters. ➢ Those opposed believe that the study isn't necessary because there appears to be general consensus that the Hosmer House should stay in the Historic District, and the Historic Districts Commission has already voted to support moving the house to a different location on the current site, making room for the Police Headquarters expansion. Additionally, the project to replace Police Headquarters currently includes $1.1 million to move the Hosmer House, and the Historic Districts Commission already has ideas for uses. Ms. Kosnoff reported that if this article fails, the current plan is to request a transfer of the $50,000 into the CSF under Article 8. A motion was made and seconded to support appropriation of the $50,000, if Article 5 fails, into the CSF under Article 8. The motion passed. VOTE: 9-0 Mr. Michelson departed early. • Article 6: Amend FY2019 Operating, Enterprise and Community Preservation Act Budgets: There was discussion about plans to hire a social worker and how this affects the municipal and school department operating budgets. Ms. Kosnoff noted that there may be a misunderstanding about the allocations and this will be clarified. Mr. Parker plans to announce the AC vote to Town Meeting and will clarify the information, as necessary. • Article 8: Establish and Appropriate To and From Specified Stabilization Funds: Mr. Padaki agreed to speak to this article for the AC based on the motion that is presented at the STM. • Article 10: Amend Zoning Bylaw— 55 & 56 Watertown Street: Mr. Nichols agreed to speak to this article for the AC. Mr. Levine plans to comment from town meeting floor. Minutes A motion was made and seconded to approve the draft November 6, 2018 minutes, as amended. The motion passed. VOTE: 8-0. Future Meetings/Business It was agreed that there would be one more meeting in 2018, probably on Wednesday, December 12. New officers are needed starting January 1. 2