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Minutes of Annual Town Meeting, April 29, 1998
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ADJOURNED SESSION — 1998 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING <br /> APRIL 29, 1998 <br /> The April 29, 1998 Adjourned Session of the 1998 Annual Town Meeting was called to order <br /> by Moderator Margery M. Battin, at 8:09 p.m., in Cary Memorial Hall. A quorum of 170 <br /> members was present. <br /> 8:09 P.M. The Moderator explained that this evening's session would <br /> take up Articles 54 & 55, then 28, 31, 42, 44 and reconsideration of <br /> articles and finally Article 61. A critique of the 1998 Annual Town <br /> Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. in <br /> the Selectmen's Meeting Room. <br /> 8:12 p.m. Selectman Elizabeth Eddison announced the Clean Up the <br /> Bikeway to be held on May 16, 1998 from 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 noon. <br /> ARTICLE 2: REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS, COMMITTEES <br /> 8:13 p.m. Reverend Peter Meek, Chairman of the Cary Library Trustees, <br /> provided an update on the Cary Library Renovation Plans. <br /> 8:15 p.m. David Rudner, pr.2, questioned Cary Library's consultation <br /> with committees, boards, neighbors, abutters, etc. when planning <br /> library changes. <br /> 8:17 p.m. Eric Michelson, pr. 1, questioned the Trustees' "read" on <br /> achievability of the fundraising study; the fundraising to date, and the <br /> participation of the Stop & Shop Co. in funding for the library. <br /> Reverend Meek responded that the process has only just begun and <br /> that there has been a single significant donation to date. <br /> Town Manager Richard White reported on his discussion with Stop & <br /> Shop and the enthusiastic support. Stop & Shop has pledged help <br /> with food for fundraising and a willingness to send -up the request for <br /> financial support up the corporate ladder. <br /> 8:21 p.m. Audrey Friend, pr.7, reported that at the recent Mass. Library <br /> Association annual conference two of the four Hall of Fame awards <br /> were awarded to Lexington citizens. Ms. Friend urged town meeting <br /> to express its continued support to Cary Library. <br /> 8:22 p.m. Selectman Daniel P. Busa, Jr. reported on the status of the <br /> school renovation building project. <br /> 8:26 p.m. Ephraim Weiss, pr.5, requested a point of personal privilege <br /> and apologized to Town Manager Richard White and staff on the <br /> comments he made at the meeting on Monday, April 27 <br /> 8:27 p.m. Robert Cunha, pr.2, moved that Articles 54 and 55 be taken <br /> up. <br /> 8:27 p.m. Following a voice vote, the Moderator declared the motion <br /> adopted and Article 54 before the meeting. <br /> ARTICLE 54: ACCEPT SEC.103 OF CH.32 OF THE M.G.L. <br /> 8:28 p.m. Presented by Robert Cunha, Retirement Board Chairman. <br /> ---------------------------- <br /> MOTION: That the Town accept Section 103 of Chapter 32 of the <br /> Massachusetts General Laws. <br /> ------------------------------ <br /> 8:28 p.m. Mr. Cunha requested the Moderator recognize John Ryan, <br /> Finance Director and Ex. Officio to the Retirement Board to make the <br /> presentation. <br />
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