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