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255 <br /> ADJOURNED SESSION - 1996 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING <br /> MAY 13, 1996 <br /> The meeting was called to order by Moderator Margery M. <br /> Battin, at 7:30 p.m. , in Cary Memorial Hall. <br /> A quorum was present. <br /> The Moderator outlined the procedures for the evening. <br /> ARTICLE 14 LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION <br /> MOTION: That the sum of $7,850,0O0 be appropriated to <br /> construct, originally equip and furnish an <br /> addition to and remodel, reconstruct and make <br /> extraordinary ' repairs to Cary Memorial <br /> Library, and to purchase additional library <br /> _ equipment including computer . hardware and <br /> software; that to meet this appropriation the Passed <br /> Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, Seep. 256 <br /> is authorized to borrow $7,850,000 under <br /> G.L.c.44,§7; that the Board, of Library <br /> Trustees with the approval of the Selectmen <br /> are authorized to apply for, accept and expend <br /> any federal or other grants or donations that <br /> may be available for this project provided <br /> that the amount of the authorized borrowing <br /> shall be reduced by the amount of such aid <br /> received prior to the issuance of bonds or <br /> notes under this vote; and that the Permanent <br /> Building Committee is authorized to take all <br /> action necessary to carry out this project. <br /> 7:40 p.m. Presented by Selectman Fenn who indicated <br /> unanimous Board support. <br /> Rev. Dr. Peter Meek, Chairman of the Board of Library <br /> Trustees, and Carol Mahoney, Director, outlined the <br /> proposal. <br /> 8:06 p.m. Ronald Grammont, Capital Expenditures <br /> Committee, stated unanimous support. <br /> 8:07 p.m. Roger Borghesani, Appropriation Committee, <br /> stated unanimous support. <br /> There was further discussion. The Town is being asked to <br /> fund 1/3, with grants and donations being the remainder <br /> of the amount. No bonds will be signed unless the <br /> remainder of the money is received. <br /> 8:46 p.m. Jeanette Webb, P4, Amoved the question. <br /> Following a voice vote as to whether the question should <br /> be put, the Moderator declared the main question to be <br /> before the Meeting. <br /> Following a voice vote at 8:46 p.m. which was not <br /> unanimous, the Moderator called for a standing vote which <br /> was tallied as follows: <br /> Precinct Yes No Abstain <br /> 1 15 0 <br /> 2 14 0 <br /> 3 10 3 <br /> 4 15 0 <br /> 5 17 0 <br /> 6 17 0 <br /> 7 14 2 <br /> 8 14 1 <br /> 9 17 1 <br />