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November 9,2009 Special Town Meeting,cont... 10:02 p.m. Planning Board Chairman Gregory Zurlo requested opinion of Town Counsel on amending rezoning. Ryan Pace,Town Counsel,stated the resolution is non-binding. 10:04 p.m. Alan Levine reported the Appropriation Committee would defer decision until hearing the position of the Selectmen. 10:04 p.m. Jeanne Krieger,Board of Selectmen,spoke against the amendment 10:08 p.m. Charles Hornig,pr.8,reported the opposition of the Planning Board. 10:09 p.m. Elaine Dratch,pr.5,Transportation Advisory Committee,spoke in support. 10:10 p.m. Appropriation Committee Chairman Alan Levine reported 6 members in opposition and 3 in favor of the amendment. 10:10 p.m. Edith Sandy,pr.6,spoke in favor of the amendment. 10:10 p.m. David Kanter,pr.7,questioned funds into the revenue stream and requiring a two-thirds majority vote by future Town Meetings and his intent to vote against the amendment. 10:13 p.m. Loren Wood,pr.3,spoke in support of the amendment. 10:14 p.m. Following a voice vote the Moderator declared the Amendment Not Adopted. 10:16 p.m. David Kanter,pr.7,questioned the impact of proposed construction on current operations while under construction. Mr.Booney reported operations would continue during construction. 10:17 p.m. Frank Sandy,pr.6,questioned stabilization funds into which contributions to be made. Town Manager Carl Valente explained funds to be the traffic and transportation demand management. 10:17 p.m. Following a voice vote on Article 3 the Moderator declared the motion adopted by more than the required two-thirds vote. 10:18 p.m. Selectman Norman Cohen moved Article 8 be taken up. Motion Adopted. 10:18 p.m. Presented by Selectman George Burnell. ARTICLE 8: CONTRACTS FOR SOLAR ENERGY MOTION: That the Town Manager, subject to the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to enter into contracts for the period of FY2010 and Fy2011 for the purchase of electricity generated by solar power for a term not to exceed twenty years, notwithstanding any contrary provision in Section 32-4 of the Code of the Town of Lexington. 10:21 p.m. George Burnell reported support of the Board of Selectmen. 10:21 p.m. Pam Hoffman,pr.7,reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee. 10:22 p.m. David Kanter,pr.7,reported unanimous support of the Capital Expenditures Committee. 10:24 p.m. Ephraim Weiss,pr.5,questioned requested action and contracts currently allowed. Town Counsel Ryan Pace responded and explained Town Meeting authority. 10:26 p.m. Patrick Mehr,pr.3,reported support. Town Manager Carl Valente responded. 10:27 p.m. Joel Adler,pr.1,questioned costs. Facilities Director Patrick Goddard explained incentives available,options,and potential costs. 10:30 p.m. David Kaufman,pr.6,questioned possible magnitude of proposed contracts. Facilities Director Patrick Goddard reviewed possibilities. 10:32 p.m. Steve Kropper,pr.2, spoke for Energy Conservation Committee. 10:32 p.m. Following a voice vote,motion Declared Adopted. 10:33 p.m. Selectman Norman Cohen moved the meeting be adjourned to7:30 p.m., Monday,November 16,2009,Cary Memorial Hall. Motion Adopted. A true copy. Attest: Donna M.Hooper,Town Clerk