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. 2 6 6 ADJOURNED SESSION OF THE 1983 ANNUAL TOW MEETING MAY 16, 1983 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. at 8 P.M. in Cary Memorial Hall and immediately recessed, subject to the call of the Chair. The meeting was reconvened at 8:08 P.M. There were 179 Town Meeting Members present. Invocation was offered by Rev. Brian S. Dixon, Pastor of the First Baptist Church. 8:10 P.M. Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, James F. Crain read Selectmen'.s Proclama- tions for Michael M. Fiveash and Maureen T. Sullivan who were both named by the Battle Green Chapter, Order of DeMolay as recipients of its 1983 Exemplary Teacher Awards and they both received standing ovations. 8:1.3 P.M. Mr. Crain then read the names of the following members and novices of the Lexington High School Debating Team and asked them to come to the front of the hall: David Adler, Adrienne Della Penna, John Harkrider, Mark Friedman, Aaron Pressman, Mark Prutsalis, Mark Passamonti, Laura Dietz, Gary Stone, Sam Thernstrom, Jon Putnam, Jessica Wang, Matt Jensen and Mat Palmer. Novices: Ilona Fried, Suzie Delbanco, Eric Rheinstein, Geoff Dapice, Mark Soukup, Sven Olsen, Joseph Choo, Janet Wong and Chris Velis. Mr. Crain .read a Selectmen's Proclamation honoring the Lexington High School Debating Team who has won the New England District championship and further received State and National recognition by winning or placing in top spots in said tournaments. The team received an ovation from the meeting. 8:15 P.M. Stephen W. Doran read an official citation from the House of Representatives. Article 47. LEXPRESS MINI -BUS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM Presented by James F. Crain. (See MOTION: That the sum of $220,000 be appropriated for a local Page 267 transportation system, that such amount be raised in the tax levy, for motion and that the Selectmen be authorized to apply for, accept and as adopted) expend funds from the M.B.T.A. or any other governmental agency in connection with such local transportation system, and to contract with a private transit company to provide transportation services. 8:18 P.M. Sally T. Castleman, Chairman of the Transportation Advisory Committee, gave a review of the past and future of LEXPRESS. LEXPRESS Ridership 1982 -83 17 .riders per vehicle hour. 110 6 or over 33% over 18 47% shop in Lexington more often 27% could not make trip otherwise 42 have no need of all day parking 52 fewer cars in Lexington 194 auto trips eliminated daily. PROJECTED BUDGET 1982 -83 Costs: Buses $220,700 Administration 10,600 Chair Car 5,000 Total $236,300 PROPOSED BUDGET 1983 -84 Costs: Buses $257,000 Administration 13,000 Chair Car 5,0 00 Total $275,000