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Home My WebLink About1989-09-25-STM-min SPECIAL TOWN MEETING - SEPTEMBER 25 -.I—L9-89 The meetin was called to order b Moderator Mar M. .ttin, at 8100 p.m., In Car Memorial Hall, There were 179 Town Meetin Members present out of a current membership of 199. 8:00 p.m. The invocation was offered b Reverend Dr. Peter Hunt Meek, Hancock United Church of Christ. 84-104 p.m. Town Clerk, Bernice H. FallIck, read the Warrant for the Meetin until waived. 8105 p.m. The Town Clerk read the Constable's Return of the Warrant, The Moderator explained procedures for the evenin ----------------------------------------------- ARTICLE 1. REPORTS 8:16 p.m. - John Eddison, Board of Selectmen, moved that the report of the Affordable Housin Options Committee be accepted and placed on file. Followin a unanimous voice vote at 81:16 p.m., the Moderator declared that the report had been accepted and placed on file. 84.18 Pffi m. - Paul Marshall, Board of Selectmen, moved that the report of the Pine Meadows/Mea Site Plan Development Committee be accepted and placed on file. Followin a unanimous voice vote at 84618 p.m., the Moderator declared that the report had been accepted and placed on file. 8:18 p.m. - Richard White, Town Mana explained the impact of Governor Dukakis 's reduction of Local Aid, the scope of the Selectmen's bud review process, and the attempt to maintain quality of service and life in Lexin 8:34 p.m. - Poll Woodworth, School Committee, g ave an explanation of the School Committee process and the decision to modif Article 38 of the March Meetin Computer Purchases. 8-443 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriations Committee, moved that the report of -the Appropriation Committee be accepted and placed on file® Followin a voice vote at 8.-44 p.m., the Moderator declared that the report had been accepted and placed on file. Mr. O'Sullivan explained the definancin and deappropriation process and the various items on the report. 84:49 p.m. - Karen Docks, Capital Expenditures Committee, moved that the report of the Capital Expenditures Committee be accepted and placed on file. Following a voice vote at 8:49 p.m., the Moderator declared that the report had been accepted and placed on file. 2 P ,m. - N Barnert, Representative to the Minuteman Vocational School Committee, stated that there would be a reduction of funds allocated to the school. 81:53 p.m. - The Moderator declared a Formal Recess for the purpose of discussion. A series of q ixestions and answers followed. The Selectmen's point of view at this time concernin overrides was stat.ed: most operatin bud overrides have failed* there is a wish not to harness people for an override for this amount of mone there is the intent for a good education process between now and the next Annual Town Meetin when we eliminate budgets, the q ualit y of . ... ...... a E L , TOWN EE N -- ` E E _ -Z li fails Following a voice vote at 9,-.45 p. m,, the Moderator stated that - the Meeting would end the Formal. Recess and proceed to the Articles. 9:46 p. . - Martha, Wood. l Planning Board, moved that the report of the Planning Board on Subsidized Housing and Afforda Housing be accepted. and placed on file. Following a voice vote at 9:46 p.m. the Moderator declared that the report had been accepted and placed on file. ARTICLE . BORROWING SCHOOL EQUI MOT ION" That the vote passed under Article 38 of the Warrant for th 1989 Annual Town Meeting be amended b kin did not pass str a part ) and substituting therefor the following: " That the sum of $380,000 be see below appropriated. for the purchase of computer hardware Reconsidered that to meet this appropriation $110,000 shall. be As passed: P. 366 transferred from Unreserved Fund Balance, and the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen is authorized to borrow $270,000 under . L. c, 4, s 7(28)." 9 :47 p.m. Presented by Albert Zain, School Com 9 :50 p. m. Mich O'Sullivan, Appropriation ommittee, recommended unfavorable a t.ion. 9 :53 p.m. Paul Hamburger, Capital Expenditures Committee, stated support,. Disc continued. 1 ' 18 p.m. Martin Hagerty, P.7, moved the west �.on,, . The Moderator asked if the main question s be put. Following a voice vote at 10:18 p. m., the Moderator stated the main q uestion to be before the Meeting. Following a, voice vote which was not unanimous, the Moderator called for a Standing Note which was 'tallied as follows: P re .inc t Yes No 1 7 6 lab tenJt . on 1 4 1.4 6 5 8 1 6 14 4 1 5 1 1 At large 9 11 Totals 81 96 104:23 p.m. - The Moderator ruled that the M otion offered by Mr. ain did not carry. r-Y 1SPECIAL TOWN MEETING SEPTEMBER, 25 �1%891 Karen Dooks, Capital Expenditures Committee, served 10t,24 p-mo L Notice of Reconsideration of Article 2. ------------------------------------------- ARTICLE 3. RECONSIDER APPROPRIATIONS MOTION* Passed- (a) That the vote passed under Art]-cle 27 of the see below Warrant for the 1989 Annual Town Meetin be rescinded. Passed- (b) That the vote passed under Article 33 of the Warrant for see below the 1989 Annual Town Meeting be rescinded. 101-025 P.m.- Selectman Paul Marshall presented section (a). Selectman Leo McSweene presented section (b® The Moderator stated the article would be divided. 10:28 p. mg - Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriations Committee, spoke i n favor of rescindin section (a) , as did Karen Dooks, Capital Expenditures Committee, Followin a voice vote at 10:29 p.m., the Moderator declared passa of section (a). -------------------------------- 10:29 p.m. - Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriations Committee, recommended favorable action on section (b), as did Karen Doors, Capital Expenditures Committee, ---------------------------------- 10#035 p.mg - Karsten Sorensen, Pr.4, made the followin motion: MOTION; that the motion under Article 3 be amended b adding a section (c) That the vote passed under Did not pass- Article 35 of the Warrant for the 1989 Annual Town see below Meeting be amended b deletin the fi "$250,000" and substitutin therefore the fi "$158,417." 10-037 p.mo - John Eddison, Board of Selectmen, stated that a majority of the Board of Selectmen opposed the motion® 10:39 p.m. - Karen Dooks, Capital Expenditures Committee, served Notice of Reconsideration on section 3(a). Discussion continued for and against. 10:46 p.m* - Michael O'Sullivan stated the disapproval. of the Appropriations Committee. Followin a voice vote at 10:49 p.m., the Moderator stated that the motion offered by Mr. Sorensen did not pass, 10:50 p.m. - Judith Marshall, Recreation Committee, stated that the Committee would not fight the motion at this time 10.-151 p.m. - Followin a voice vote on section (b), the Moderator declared the motion to have been adopted. j 3 n.. 36 2 -(SPECIAL TOWN MEETING SEPTEMBER Z5__t__j9a9j 10:51 . - Karen Dooks, Capital Expenditures Committee, served Notice of Reconsideration on section ). f 10:51 p.m. - Jac Smith, Board of Selectmen, move. adjournment u i- 1 Wednesday, September 27, 1989, at 8 a.. . , Cary Hal. 1. 0 A - true cop i Attest: Bernice H. Fallick, Town Clerk 1 E ADJOURNED SESSION - SPECIAL TOWN MEETING SEPTE14BER 27 1989 The meetin was called to order by Moderator Mar M. Battln, at 8:00 p.m., in Cary Memorial Hall. There were 168 Town Meeting Members presento 8:00 p.m. The invocation was offered by Reverend Brian Dixon, First Baptist Church. ---- ----------------------------------- 8:04 p.m. The Moderator declared a Temporary Recesso ---------------------------------------- 8116 p.m. The Moderator called the Meetin to Order. 86.16 p.m. Poll Woodworth, School Committee, spoke on Articles 2 and 4. ---------------------------------------- ARTICLE 4. REDUCTION OF OPERATING BUDGET MOTION: That the vote passed under Article 4 of the Warrant for the 1989 Annual Town Meetin be amended by reducing the amounts appropriated under the folio In line items so that they read as follows. a. Line Item 1110 Public School Passed-see p. 364 Education $26,343,135 b. Line Item 2150 Insurance Passed-see p..364 $3,463 co Line Item 4100 Police Department Did not pass- see p-364 Personal Services $2 d. Line Item 5110 Librar Personal Did not pass-see p. 364 Services $776,680 B*-19 p.m. Presented b Selectman William Dailey. The Moderator stated that each section would be considered separately. --------------------------------- ~ ------ Section a.. Line to 1100 Public School Education $26 8:24 p.m. John Oberteuffer stated the support of the School Committee. Discussion continued from the floor. 8:47 p.m. Paul Hambur Capital Expenditures Committee, stated that the Committee was in favor of the leasing arran 9-400 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriations Committee, stated that the Stabilization Fund was more flexible than Free Cash. 9**12 p.m. Fred Rosenberg, Pr. 9, moved the q uestion. Following a voice vote at 9:13 p.m., the Moderator stated that the main q uestion was before the Meetin .. . .. ....... ._ QALd Following voice vote at 9:14 p.m. the Moderator declared un a n i m ous passage of Sect 9:14 p.m. Michael O'SuIllivan serv Notice o Reconsideration on Section a. b. Line Item 2150 Insur $3, 463 9 103 Following a vol vote at a14 p.m., the Moderator declared Section b to have been adopted. c. Line to 41.00 Pol ice ar � t Personal Serv $2,195 9 .-15 . . Mich 0 served Notice of R econsideration on At c , Section b. Selectman Dailey gave an xpla t1 of Section c. C onsiderable discussion followed as to police staffing p ossible loss of revenue resulting from decreased ti tin - the center, security'. 1.0- p.m. Albert Z abin, Pr.1, moved the previous question. Following t t 10.0 . ., the od at stated the oti to be before the Meeting. F ollowing a voice vote at 10.-04 p .m. which was In doubt, the Moderator called for a Standing Nate whicb was tallied fellows Prec inct Yes N 0 14 2 13 4 13 9 1 1_ A t large 10 Total 10 -007 p.m. The Moderator stated that Section c did not pass. 10 :07 p .m. Michael O'Sullivan served Notice of Recon sideration of Section 1 04 -09 p.m. Selectman Dailey commented on Section d . D I-scussion continued. F ollow ing a voice vats at 10:36 p.m., the Moderator stated that Section d. did not carry., 10: . , Michael O 'Sullivan served Notice of Reconsid eration of Section d.. ._CAdjnd,_ Session Sp I Tn. Ift S t. 27 1989 ARTICL 5. SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT FISCAL YEAR (FY90) MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed. 10-637 p.m. Presented by Selectman Smith. Indef.postponed Following a voice vote at 10:37 p.m., the Moderator declared a unanimous vote to indefinitel postpone. ----- - - - - -- ------- - - - - -- ----- - - -- -- - - --- ARTICLE 6. WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND MOTION: That the Selectmen be and they hereb are authorized to petition the Passed- General Court for an Act to authorize the see below town to establish a waste collection enterprise fund. 10:38 p.m. Presented by Selectman Smith,, Discussion followed. 10-048 p,,m. Deborah Kearne Pr. 7, called the question, The Moderator stated the main motion to be before the Meetin Followin a voice vote at 10*048 p.m., the Moderator declared passages ......................................... 10:49 p.m. John Oberteuffer, School Committee, moved Reconsideration of Article 2, Borrowing-School Committee. Followin a voice vote at 10-050 p.m., the Moderator stated Article 2 to again be before the Meeting, Mr. Oberteuffer offered the following substitute motion: That the vote passed under Article 38 of the Warrant for the 1989 Annual Town Meetin be amended by strikin part (b) and substitutin therefor the followin #'(b)That the sum of $350,000 be Did not pass- approprIated for the purchase and installation of computer hardware and that see pa 366 to meet this appropriation $238,035.12 be transferred from the Stabilization Fund and $111,964.88 be transferred from -the Unreserved Fund Balance." Discussion followedo 11:04 p.m. The Moderator called a recess, 11-12 pt m. The Moderator called the Meetin to order. n om_. io —Speci n. �._t .,, e t. 27 1989. 11:13 p.m M r. Oberteuffer moored the following amendment to his motion That the vote passed. under Article 38 of the Warrant for the 1989 Annul.. Town Meeting be amended by stri part b and, substituting therefor the following: Did not pass - " b That the sum of $408,000 be see below appropriated for the purchase and installation of computer hardware and that to meet this appropriation $238,035 be transferred from the Stabilization Fund and $169,9 be transferred from the U nreser v ed Fund. Balance Following a v oice vote at 11:20 p.m., the Moderator ruled the s main motion as amended to be before the meeting. 11: i.a Welch noted his intent to abstain, 11-024 p.m. Sheldon Spector made the following motion: MOTION: that the motion made under Article passed- 2 be amended so - that the $408,004 be see below otal.l. y transferred from the unreserved Fund Balance. 11:26 p. Michael O 'Sullivan, Appropriations Committee, recommended unfavorable action. 11:28 p. k aren Dooms, Capital Expenditures Committee, stated support by 4 members, with 1 abstention. 11. .*3 p.m. Albert Zabin stated that the School Committee o the amendment 11:31. p. m. A majority of the Board of Selectmen -indicated support. Following a voice vote at 11:34 p.m., the Moderator declared the amendment offered. by Mr. Spector to have carried.. Discussion continued, 11:39 p.m. Mar Ra 'r. 4, moved the question. Follo a. v vote, the Mode rator dec lared that the main mot ion would be put F ollowing a, voice vote at 11:40 p.m. the Moderator declared passage, MOTION AS PASSED, That the vote passed under Article 38 of - the Warrant for the 1989 Annual. Town Meeting M eet*Lpg be amended by striking part b and substituting t herefor the following: "(b)That the sum of $408,000 be appropriated for the purchase and installation of computer hardware and that to meet this appropriation $448,444 be totally transferred from the Unreserved 'und. Balance, j A d j ixd. Sessionj Sp--t-dal Tn, ARTICLE 7. USE OF FUNDS TO REDUCE TAXES MOTION.: That the vote passed under Article 60 of the Warrant for the 1989 Annual Town Meeting be amended by deleting sassed the fi "$4,444,227" and subs-titutIng see below therefor the fi "$4,702,262." 11*-41 p.m. Presented b Selectman Smitho Followin a voice vote at 11:41 p.m., the Moderator declared unanimous passage4 11a41 p.m. Selectman Smith moved that the meeting be dissolved. Following a voice vote, the Moderator declared dissolution* A true copy. Attest: Bernice H. Fallick, Town Clerk . ........ . . > >.., .. ....- :...:. a > a.ar : s,. ., n.1s.:e:: ry rs: •,:.w: ... ,:: -. t sr j i March 4, 1990 -- resignation far. 8 of Benjamin H. Golin.i, 35 Balfour Street (WARRANT F TOWN ELECTION - SEE ARRAN`S YI LE TOWN ELECTION - MARCH R 1990 In pursuance of the foregoing warrant the legal voters of the Town of Lexington met In their respective voting places in said TowD of Lexington on Monday, march 5, 1990, at 7 a.m. The follow-Ing palaces were designated as the voting places for the various precincts: precinct One, Harrington Schools precinct Two, Bowman Schools Precinct Three, Jonas Clarke Middle Schools Precinct Four, Lexington Senior High School; Precinct Five, Gary Memorial Building; Precinct Sig, William Diamond Middle Schools Precinct Seven, Joseph Estahroo School; Precinct Eight, Central Fire Station; Precinct Nine, Maria, Hastings School The election Officers of the various precincts were assigned for duty as follows® Precinct One Warden Eileen Fradette Clerk Grace Campbell Inspector William Simmons Inspector Virginia. Warner Inspector George Kalafatis Inspector Viola Pike Inspector E a_ 1 een Carpenter Inspector Olive Samuel i Precinct Two Warden Elizabeth Clarke Clerk Donna, Aleson Inspector Owen: La.f ley Inspector Robert Blou.in Inspector Margaret Blouin Inspector Ruth La.fley Inspector Anna Alexson Precinct Three Warden Marjorie Modoono Clerk Mildred. Cronin Inspector Alice Hopkins Inspector Lillian Drury Inspector Gwendolyn Gram Inspector Seymour Mandel Precinct Four Warden Ruth Hamlin Clerk Richard Crawford 1 Inspector Raymond Flynn Inspector M. Loretto Tucker Inspector Alfred Mattes Inspector Eleanor Mattes Inspector M.arlis Schratter