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, ADJOURNED SESSION - 1987 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING APRIL 1, 1987 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator Margery M. Battin at 8 p.m., in Cary Memorial Hall. There were 183 Town Meeting Members present. The invocation was offered by the Reverand Brian S. Dixon, First Baptist Church. 8:01 p.m. Those present observed a moment of silence to note the death of David Adler, husband of Alice Adler, Precinct 9 Town Meeting Member. 8:02 p.m. The Moderator reminded the Meeting of the Code of Conduct for Town Meeting Members and gave brief reminders of procedures. ARTICLE 2. REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS, COMMITTEES Iris Wheaton, Precinct 7, moved that the report of the Cary Lecture Series be accepted and placed on file. Accepted and placed on file. 8:05 p.m. The Moderator recognized Raymond Culler, Chairman of the Cary Lecture Committee, who presented the report. 8:09 p.m. Carolyn Wilson presented the report of the Lincoln Street Sub- Committee. 8:12 p.m. Judith Uhrig announced that the Planning Board reports had been distributed. 8:13 p.m. Erna Greene, Co-chairman of the Town Report Committee, announced that the Annual Report had been promised for delivery by April 10. 8:14 p.m. ARTICLE 4. OPERATING BUDGET Sheldon Spector, Precinct 8, rose for a Point of Order regarding the the Code of Conduct for Town Meeting Members. 8:06 p.m. The Moderator noted that the Code does not have the force of law but is to be used as a guideline. 8:07 p.m. Anthony Clough, Chairman of the School Committee, spoke regarding Line Item 200-102, taking issue with the Selectmen. He stated that a rock bottom budget had been developed and he further presented the School Committee's point of view. 8:24 p.m. John Eddison, Selectmen, stated that the Selectmen vigorously opposed the suggestion to raid Free Cash. 8:25 p.m. Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr., Town Manager, objected to the proposal to raid revenue to provide operating expenses. He said that all the revenue sources which can be taken at this time had been taken and that this fiscal resource should not be jeopardized. 8:27 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan speaking for the Appropriations Committee stated that they had agreed to use this Meeting as a forum for the process and would act as moderator between the School Committee and the Selectmen. A 50/50 split would be offered and the amendment to be offered would reduce the educational request by $150,000. Presented by Michael O'Sullivan. MOTION: Under line item 200-102 Public School-Education the amount of (passed- $22,311,077 be changed to $22,161,077; and the amount of $21,986,649 be see changed to $21,836,649. Page 107) 8:32 p.m.