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Adjourned Session of the November 18,2009 Special Town Meeting,cont.... 8:53 p.m. Members spoke in support and opposition to the motion as amended,questioned revenue generated by hotels and hotel operations. 9:02 p.m. David Kanter,pr.7,moved the question. Motion Adopted. 9:03 p.m. Following a voice vote on the Article 7 as amended, Motion Adopted. 9:04 p.m. Presented by Selectman Norman Cohen. ARTICLE 9: APPROPRIATE FOR SISTER CITY PROGRAM MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed. 9:04 p.m. John Patrick,pr.4,provided an overview of the Antony,France sister city program and plans for Antony representatives to visit Lexington in April 2010,presenting opportunities for member participation and support. 9:12 p.m. Town Manager Carl Valente reviewed the visit with Antony officials during a recent visit of Lexington representatives to Antony,France,as a follow-up to the 1999 visit. 9:15 p.m. Mollie Garberg reported the support of the Appropriation Committee. 9:15 p.m. Adopted Unanimously. 9:16 p.m. Presented by Selectman George Burnell. ARTICLE 10: APPROPRIATE TO TRAFFIC MITIGATION STABILIZATION FUND MOTION: That$35,000 be appropriated to the Traffic Mitigation Stabilization Fund and to meet this appropriation $35,000 be transferred from the Traffic Mitigation special revenue account. 9:16 p.m. Mr.Burnell reviewed requested and reported support of Board of Selectmen. 9:17 p.m. Glenn Parker,pr.3,r reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee. 9:18 p.m. Richard Canale,pr.9,reported unanimous support of the Planning Board. 9:18 p.m. The Moderator declared the motion Adopted Unanimously by voice vote. 9:18 p.m. Alan Levine,pr.8,served notice of reconsideration on Article 7 and Article 10. 9:19 p.m. Presented by Selectman Peter Kelley. ARTICLE 11: APPROPRIATE TO STABILIZATION FUND MOTION: That$669,843 be appropriated to the Stabilization Fund, and that to meet this appropriation$669,843 be raised in the tax levy. 9:19 p.m. Mr.Kelley reported support of the Board of Selectmen 9:20 p.m. Pam Hoffman,pr.7,reported unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee. 9:21 p.m. The Moderator declared the motioned Adopted Unanimously. 9:21 p.m. Presented by Selectman Jeanne Krieger ARTICLE 12: APPROPRIATE FOR WALTHAM STREET PEDESTRIAN CROSSING MOTION: That the Town appropriate$25,000 for the study and construction of a pedestrian crossing in the vicinity of 1010 Waltham Street, and to meet this appropriation $25,000 be appropriated from the Traffic Mitigation Stabilization Fund. 9:21 p.m. Mrs.Krieger reported unanimous support of the Board of Selectmen. 9:23 p.m. Glenn Parker,pr.3,reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee. 9:23 p.m. David Kanter,pr.7,reported unanimous support of Capital Expenditures Committee. 9:24 p.m. Richard Canale,pr.9,reported unanimous support of Planning Board. 9:24 p.m. The Moderator declared the motion Adopted Unanimously. 9:25 p.m. Presented by Selectman Hank Manz. ARTICLE 13: AMEND FY2010 OPERATING BUDGET MOTION: That the appropriations authorized under Article 4 of the 2009 Annual Town Meeting be amended as follows: LINE ITEM PROGRAM FROM TO 8500 Town Clerk Personal Services $269,513 $291,413 8500 Town Clerk Expenses $84,000 $112,100 6100-6200 Social Services Personal Services $409,285 $294,840 6100-6200 Social Services Expenses $171,578 $121,749 3100-3500 DPW Expenses $4,732,743 $4,747,743 8400 Finance Expenses $301,328 $342,328 2150 Workers'Compensation $351,625 $401,625 9:26 p.m. Alan Levine,pr.7,served notice of reconsideration on Article 11 and Article 12. 9:26 p.m. The Moderator recognized Town Manager Carl Valente for an explanation. 9:33 p.m. Pam Hoffman,pr.7,reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee. 9:33 p.m. David Kanter,pr.7,questioned reserve fund balances. Mr. Valente responded.