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2000 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING March 27, 2000 The first session of the 2000 Annual Town Meeting was called to order by Moderator Margery M. Battin, at 8:00 p.m.,in the Clarke Middle School Auditorium. A quorum of 176 members was present. 8:00 p.m. The invocation was offered by Reverend Jed Snyder, Countryside Bible Chapel. The Moderator honored the passing of former Moderator and State Representative Lincoln P. Cole for his career of dedicated service to the Town of Lexington at both State and local capacities. Also recognized were Ed Lieberman and Richard Koplow for their dedicated service to the Town. The Town Clerk, Donna M. Hooper, read the Warrant for the Meeting until waived. The Town Clerk read the Constable's Return of the Warrant. 8:05 p.m. The Moderator reviewed procedural matters and explained it is expected articles 6 and 18 would be indefinitely postponed. The Moderator also reminded members of the 1998 vote of Town Meeting authorizing the Moderator to declare a 2/3 vote as having passed. Standing votes are to be tallied by precinct clerks, with Mr. Pawliczek reporting votes for At-Large members. 8:21 p.m. The Moderator declared the meeting open under Article 2 and reminded members that the Article would remain open throughout the meeting ARTICLE 2: REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 8:21 p.m. Selectman Jeanne Krieger moved that the Report of the Cary Lecture Series be accepted and placed on file and that the committee be discharged. Cary Lecture Series member Arthur Katz presented a brief overview of past activities, the Committee's scientific, cultural, historical and political programs presented, and expectations that the programs will be hosted by the Museum of Our National Heritage and Hancock Church as Cary Hall and the school buildings will be unavailable during renovations. 8:25 p.m. Following a unanimous voice vote, the Moderator declared the report accepted and placed on file and the Committee discharged. 8:25 p.m. Selectman Jeanne Krieger moved that the report of the Town Manager be accepted and placed on file and requested the Moderator recognize Town Manager Richard White. 8:26 p.m. Mr. White presented a FY2001 budget summary and information on a potential override of Proposition 2 1/2 to fund operational expenses. Selectman Krieger reported on the Selectmen's Capital Policy. 8:50 p.m. Following a unanimous voice vote, the Moderator declared the Report of the Town Manager accepted and placed on file. 8:50 p.m. Paul Hamburger moved that the Report of the Appropriation Committee be accepted and placed on file. Mr. Hamburger reviewed funding strategies for upcoming deficits. 9:04 p.m. Following a unanimous voice vote, the Moderator declared the report accepted and placed on file. 9:04 p.m. The Moderator declared the meeting open under Article 3.