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2001 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING March 26, 2001 The first session of the 2001 Annual Town Meeting was called to order by Moderator Margery M. Battin, at 8:05 p.m., in the Museum of Our National Heritage Auditorium, 33 Marrett Road. A quorum of 176 members was present. 8:05 p.m. The invocation was offered by Reverend Gay Godfrey, Hancock Church. The Moderator honored the passing of Fire Chief John F. "Jack" Quinlan,and deceased Town Meeting, Board, or Committee members Carol Batstone, Raymond Culler, Nancy Gordon and Austin Fisher for their dedicated service to the Town of Lexington. 8:10 p.m. The Moderator extended thanks to the Museum of Our National Heritage for generously offering the facility for the Annual Town Meeting, and introduced John H. Ott, Executive Director, for welcoming comments. 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. 8:15 p.m. The Moderator reviewed procedural matters and explained anticipated Article order, with Article 15 to be postponed until May 14, and the scheduling of Article 26 to a time certain, for the Retirement Board to schedule attendance by the Actuary. Standing votes are to be tallied by precinct clerks, with Mr. Pawliczek reporting votes for At-Large members. 8:27 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 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 programs presented, extending appreciation to the Museum of Our National Heritage and Hancock Church for hosting programs over the past year. 8:29 p.m. Following a unanimous voice vote, the Moderator declared the report Accepted and Placed on File and the Committee Discharged. 8:30 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. 8:31 p.m. Mr. White presented a FY2002 budget summary and information on the Pay As You Throw (PAYT) trash disposal program. 8:49 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, pr.5, moved that the Report of the Appropriation Committee be Accepted and Placed on File. Mr. Hamburger presented the Appropriation Committee's Majority Report. 9:07 p.m. Alan Levine, pr.8, presented the Appropriation Committee's Minority Report opposing the Committee's revenue neutral position. 9:10 p.m. Following a unanimous voice vote, the Moderator declared the Report of the Appropriation Committee Accepted and Placed on File.