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2007 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING October 10, 2007 (See Warrant File for Warrant) The Special Town Meeting of October 10, 2007 was called to order by Moderator Margery M. Battin, at 7:30 p.m. at the Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue. A quorum of 157 members was present. A moment of silence was held in honor of former Town Meeting Member Marshall Derby. 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. 7:38 p.m. 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 7:38 p.m. Selectman Jeanne Krieger moved the report of the Board of Selectmen on the schedule for the evening be Accepted & Placed on File. Mrs. Krieger explained plans for postponement of Article 2 until October 17, 2007. Motion Adopted. 7:40 p.m. Chairman Alan Levine moved the Report of the Appropriation Committee be Accepted & Placed on File. Motion Unanimously Adopted. ARTICLE 2: APPROVE TIF AGREEMENT(S) Selectman Jeanne Krieger moved Article 2 be taken up at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 17, 2007. Motion Unanimously Adopted. Town Manager Carl Valente Explained the additional time needed before discussion of the Shire TIF Agreement. 7:43 p.m. Presented by Selectman Norman Cohen. ARTICLE 3: AMEND FY2008 OPERATING BUDGET MOTION: (a) That the appropriations authorized under Article 21 of the 2007 Annual Town Meeting be amended as follows: Line Program From To Item 2310 Reserve Fund $450,000 $468,898 8500 Town Clerk Personal Services $246,101 $271,101 8500 Town Clerk Expenses $90,759 $115,759 And to meet this appropriation $69,898 be raised in the tax levy. (b)Further, that $100,000 be appropriated to reduce the tax levy for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007, and that such amount be transferred from Overlay Surplus. Selectman Norman Cohen explained requested action in parts a& b. 7:46 p.m. Richard Eurich reported the unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee. *Motion Amended—see 8:19m. reconsideration motion. Motion Unanimously Adopted.* p' 7:46 p.m. Presented by Selectman Norman Cohen. ARTICLE 4: AMEND FY2008 ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGETS MOTION: That the following appropriations authorized under Article 22 of the 2007 Annual Town Meeting be amended as follows: (a) That the appropriation to operate the Water Division of the Department of Public Works during fiscal year 2008 under the provisions of M.G.L. chapter 44, section 53F1/2 be changed from $4,435,739 to $4,117,775 by amending the following line item(s): From To MWRA Assessment $4,435,739 $4,117,775