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<br /> (Adjourned Session - 1987 Annual Town Meeting - April 8, 1987, cont.)
<br /> Vicky Schwartz, Precinct 2, spoke in favor, as did Richard Schaye,
<br /> Precinct 9. 9:21 p.m.
<br /> James McLaughlin, Precinct 8, stated that the time was now.
<br /> Construction is going on all over and will only increase in cost with
<br /> time. 9:22 p.m.
<br /> The Moderator declared the motion presented by Mr. LeBlanc as not
<br /> carried following a voice vote. 9:22 p.m.
<br /> Albert Zabin, Precinct 1, speaking in support, said there is no fat
<br /> in this budget. Either we cut back on services or we ask for an
<br /> override. 9:26 p.m.
<br /> Ephraim Weiss, Precinct 5, asked for the impact of Town Meeting
<br /> voting money in excess of 2 1/2, and was told it violated state law.
<br /> 9:27 p.m.
<br /> The Town Manager explained that the money could come from Articles
<br /> under Reconsideration or they would have to go to Free Cash. 9:28 p.m.
<br /> Frederick Hagedorn, Precinct 1, asked where the receipts go and Mrs.
<br /> Wilson answered that over $90,000 in user fees goes to the Town.
<br /> 9:33 p.m.
<br /> The Town Manager stated that some programs pay for themselves and
<br /> others are funded through public support. In answer to Setha Olsen,
<br /> Precinct 6, he said that the fiscal policy is not to commit more than
<br /> half of what you have. The Free Cash account cannot be raidly freely,
<br /> that we need to start even rather than in the hole. 9:38 p.m.
<br /> Catherine Abbott, Precinct 7, spoke for people in her precinct and
<br /> voiced support. 9:39 p.m.
<br /> Frank Sandy, Precinct 6, said he didn't know what the limit is. The
<br /> approach has been too conservative. 9:41 p.m.
<br /> Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriations Committee, and Paul Marshall,
<br /> Selectman, explained that the re-evaluation year was special and because
<br /> of it there was much more capacity. 9:46 p.m.
<br /> James Barry, Pr. 1, spoke against. Albert Zabin, Pr.1, spoke in
<br /> favor of an override. 9:50 p.m.
<br /> Patricia Swanson, Pr. 5, stated that the Town had voted for 2 1/2,
<br /> that it is a question of budgeting and what we can and can't have.
<br /> 9:51 p.m.
<br /> Dan Fenn, Pr. 4, asked if the Stabilization Fund could be used next
<br /> year if a 2/3 vote prevailed. Mr. Eddison answered yes, if the Fund is
<br /> approved. At present there is no money in it. 9:53 p.m.
<br /> The Moderator declared the motion to have carried. 9:53 p.m.
<br /> James Barry, Pr. 1, served Notice of Reconsideration. 9:53 p.m.
<br /> ARTICLE 32. RECONSTRUCTION OF CENTER PLAYGROUND BASKETBALL COURTS
<br /> MOTION: That the sum of $27,000 be appropriated for the purpose (passed-
<br /> of rehabilitating the Center Playground basketball courts, and see below)
<br /> that such amount be raised in the tax levy.
<br /> Sam Nablo, Pr. 6, presented the history, stating that it ranks high
<br /> in terms of numbers served. 9:54 p.m.
<br /> Richard Michelson, Capital Expenditures, and Michael O'Sullivan,
<br /> Appropriations Committee, voiced support, as did Leo McSweeney, speaking
<br /> for the Selectmen. 10:01 p.m.
<br /> The Moderator declared the motion to have carried. 10:01 p.m.
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