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2003 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING November 17, 2003 (See Warrant File for Warrant) The Special Town Meeting of November 17, 2003 was called to order by Moderator Margery M. Battin, at 8:05 p.m., at the Clarke Middle School, 17 Stedman Road. A quorum of 172 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. 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 8:14 p.m. Diane Pursley, pr.1, MOTION: That the report of the Transportation Advisory Committee be accepted and placed on file. Ms. Pursley presented an update on Lexpress. 8:18 p.m. The Moderator declared the motion Unanimously Adopted. 8:19 p.m. Richard Canale, pr.9, MOTION: That the report of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council be accepted and placed on file. Mr. Canale presented an update on activities of the MAPC. 9:21 p.m. The Moderator declared the motion Unanimously Adopted. 8:22 p.m. Deborah Brown, pr.7. MOTION: That the report of the Appropriations Committee be accepted and placed on file. Ms. Brown provided an overview of the report, explaining the Committee's positions on Article 2, parts "A" and "B". 8:35 p.m. The Moderator declared the motion Unanimously Adopted. 8:46 p.m. Marshall Derby, pr.6. MOTION: That Article 3 be taken up at this time. The Moderator declared the motion Unanimously Adopted. 8:46 p.m. Marshall Derby, pr.6. ARTICLE 3: ZONING BYLAW, CD-6 to CRO: RANGEWAY— Lot 64 of Assessors Map 90 MOTION: That Article 3 be Indefinitely Postponed. Mr. Derby explained the request for Indefinite Postponement. 8:47 p.m. The Moderator declared the motion Unanimously Adopted. 8:47 p.m. Selectman Leo McSweeney. ARTICLE 2: OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET DIVIDED MOTION: (A) That, in addition to the amounts appropriated therefor at the 2003 Annual Town Meeting, the following supplemental appropriation in the amount of$61,000 is hereby made for the following purpose for Fiscal Year 2004: Line 2003 ATM FY04 Supplemental Amended FY04 Item Appropriation Appropriation Appropriation 1200 Regional Schools $840,431 $61,000 $901,431 and that to meet such supplemental appropriation and to provide for unexpected revenue shortfalls in Fiscal Year 2004,the following appropriations made at the 2003 Annual Town Meeting for the following budget line items are hereby reduced as indicated below: