2003-07-28-STM-min - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

2003 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING July 28, 2003 (See Warrant File for Warrant) The first session of the Special Town Meeting of July 28, 2003 was called to order by Moderator Margery M. Battin, at 8:12 p.m., at the Clarke Middle School, 17 Stedman Road. A quorum of 175 members was present. Town Clerk Donna M. Hooper read the Warrant for the Meeting until waived. The Town Clerk read the Constable's Return of the Warrant. The Moderator reviewed procedural matters and explained anticipated Article order and reports to be made to the meeting. Fire Chief Peter Torode reviewed procedures for emergency exit from the auditorium The Moderator declared the meeting open under Article 1 and would be so during the duration of the meeting. ARTICLE 1: REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS, COMMITTEES 8:26 p.m. Marshall Derby reported the upcoming Open House on July 29t1 sponsored by LexHab at their newly constructed house at 3 Edna Street. 8:27 p.m. Richard Canale moved a report of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)be Accepted and Placed on File. Mr. Canale presented a brief report. Vote: UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED. 8:33 p.m. Anthony Close, School Committee Chairman, moved the report of Superintendent Joanne Benton be Accepted and Placed on File. Mr. Close requested the Moderator recognize Superintendent Benton for her oral presentation. Vote: UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED. 8:41 p.m. Deborah Brown, Appropriation Committee Chairperson, moved the Report of the Appropriation Committee be Accepted and Placed on File. Ms. Brown explained the report. 9:04 p.m. Samuel Silverman, pr.5, questioned the Appropriation Committee on consequences of voting the articles tonight, possible restoration of services, and possible fall special town meeting required to revisit budget issues. Discussion ensued on possible action this evening, impact of adjourning, budget projections, and possible deficit. 9:22 p.m. Vote on Motion to Accept and Place on File Report of Appropriation Committee. UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED. 9:23 p.m. Thaddeus Kochanski, 11 Aerial Street, questioned reporting of enterprise expenses and revenue. Appropriation Committee member Paul Hamburger responded. 9:25 p.m. Leo McSweeney, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, moved the Report of the Town Manager be Accepted and Placed on File. 9:26 p.m. Town Manager Richard J. White reported on the budget situation. 9:40 p.m. Vote on Motion to Accept and Place on File Report of Town Manager. UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED. 9:44 p.m. Fred Rosenberg, pr.9, moved to take up Article 4 at this time. Discussion followed on the order of taking up articles, citizenry present interested in Lexpress operations, intent of a minority of the Board of Selectmen to address Lexpress and other budget issues under Article 2, and members commenting in favor and against taking up Article 4 out of order. 9:53 p.m. Vote on motion to take up Article 4 at this time. ADOPTED.