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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-03-ATM-STM-min March 18, 2013 Annual Town Meeting The first session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting was called to order by Moderator Deborah Brown at 7:30 p.m., Margery M. Baffin Hall, Cary Memorial Building. A quorum of 181 members present. The Lexington Minute Men Company, accompanied by the William Diamond Fife and Drum Corp,posted the colors. Town Clerk Donna M. Hooper read the warrant until waived. The Town Clerk then read the Constable's Return. 7:38 p.m. The meeting was adjourned until completion of the March 18, 2013 Special Town Meeting. March 18, 2013 Special Town Meeting The March 18, 2013 Special Town Meeting was called to order by Moderator Deborah Brown at 7:39 p.m., Margery M. Baffin Hall, Cary Memorial Building. A quorum of 181 members present. Town Clerk Donna M. Hooper read the warrant until waived. The Town Clerk read the Constable's Return. 7:53 p.m. Following a brief recess, the Moderator declared Article 1 now before the meeting. ARTICLE 1: REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS, COMMITTEES Marilyn Fenollosa,pct. 1, moved the Report of the Community Preservation Committee be received and placed on file. Adopted Unanimously. Charles Lamb,pr.4, moved the report of the Capital Expenditures Committee be received &placed on file. Adopted Unanimously. Glenn Parker,pr.4, moved the report of the Appropriation Committee be received & placed on file. Adopted Unanimously. 7:56 p.m. Presented by Selectman Peter Kelley. ARTICLE 2: LAND PURCHASE OFF MARRETT ROAD MOTION: That(a) the Selectmen be authorized to purchase, take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire for preservation of historic resources purposes any fee, easement or other interest in all or any part of land shown as lots 63A and 63B on Assessors' Property Map 31, now or formerly of Trustees of the Supreme Council of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry on such terms and conditions as the Selectmen may determine; that the sum of$10,950,000 be appropriated for such land acquisition, and that to raise such amount, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $7,390,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(3), as amended, or under M.G.L. Chapter 44B, as amended, or any other enabling authority, and $3,560,000 be raised in the tax levy; (b) that $115,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund for debt service and related borrowing costs of the Community Preservation Fund for fiscal year 2014; and (c) $147,500 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund for site surveys, legal expenses and other related acquisition costs. 7:58 p.m. Selectman Deborah Manger outlined requested action and reported the support of the Selectmen. 8:17 p.m. Marilyn Fenollosa, Community Preservation Committee Chair, reported unanimous support of the Committee. 8:22 p.m. Charles Lamb, Capital Expenditures Committee Chair, reported unanimous support of the Committee. 8:26 p.m. Glenn Parker, Appropriation Committee Chair, reported unanimous support of the Committee. 8:29 p.m. Bonnie Brodner reported unanimous support of the School Committee 8:29 p.m. Richard Canale,pr.9, Planning Board Chair, reported support of the Board on a vote of 4 in favor and 1 opposed. 8:33 p.m. Members spoke in support and opposition. 8:37 p.m. Adam Hoffman, 4 Rangeway, spoke in support. March 18, 2013 Session of the 2013 Special Town Meeting, cont.... 8:39 p.m. Selectman Deborah Manger responded to questions from members regarding provisions of the purchase, status of the museum, and transportation needs. 8:45 p.m. Human Services Director Charlotte Rodgers responded further on transportation services. 8:48 p.m. Leslie Zales, 7 Page Road, spoke in support. 8:50 p.m. Lisah Rhodes,pr.9, reported the strong support of the Recreation Committee. 8:55 p.m. Selectman Deborah Manger responded to questions on funding models, and historic preservation property use restrictions. 8:56 p.m. Paula Rizzo, 10 Webster Road, commented on populations to be included in community center services. 8:57 p.m. Selectman Deborah Manger and Community Preservation Committee Chair Marilyn Fenollosa responded to historic preservation restrictions on the property. 9:00 P.M. David Kanter,pr.7, called the question. Motion Adopted. 9:00 P.M. Selectman Peter Kelley summarized the motion as requested and sought support of the members. Janet Perry,pr.9, moved a call of the roll be taken at the time of voting. With more than 50 people rising in support, Moderator Brown ruled for a call of the roll, taken as follows: Last'Narne First Larne Middle Pct Mote Barrett Michael J. Absent Brown Deborah J. Abstain Cohen Norman P. Yes Hooper Donna M. Abstain Kaufman Jay R. Absent Kelley Peter C. J. Yes Manz Hank Yes Mau er Deborah N. Yes Palo Joseph N. Yes Adler Joel A. 1 Yes Adler Nancy M. 1 Yes Bartenstein John C. 1 Yes Cole Jean W. 1 Yes Cole Jonathan G. 1 Yes Cunha Robert W. 1 Yes Eid-Reiner Eric 1 Yes Hamilton Colin R. 1 Yes Heffernan Brian E. 1 Yes Jeon lang 1 Absent Kern Janet M. 1 Yes Luo Hon bin 1 Yes Michelson Eric J. 1 Yes Rancatore Joseph S. 1 Yes Randazzo Marc Joseph 1 Yes Rossi John F. 1 Yes Sampson Carol J. 1 Yes Sampson Barry E. 1 Yes Stewart Mar Ann 1 Yes Zabin Judith L. 1 Yes Zabin Albert P. 1 Yes Afshartous S. Bi'an 2 Yes Bressner Jason E. 2 Yes Carpenter Laurel 2 Yes Cohen Marian A. 0. 2 Yes Fields Kathryn Mayes 2 Yes Goldberg Rita B. 2 Absent Kreutzi er Kenneth M. 2 Yes March 18, 2013 Session of the 2013 Special Town Meeting, cont.... Lapointe Paul H. 2 Yes Lee Peter B. 2 Yes London Susan Leigh 2 Yes Longeteig Karen R 2 Absent McAleer Andrew 2 Yes McGuirk Michael 2 Yes Neumeier Richard L. 2 Yes Orenstein Barry E. 2 Yes O'Sullivan Michael J. 2 Yes Pappo Ricki 2 Yes Shaw James M. 2 Yes Vogelzang Jennifer M. 2 Yes Weiss Betsey 2 Yes Wilson James S. 2 Yes Berman Samuel 3 Yes Bliss Michael D. 3 Yes Brodner Bonnie E. 3 Yes Cohen Benjamin J. 3 Yes Fenn, Jr. Dan H. 3 Yes Frawley Shirley Rauson 3 Yes Goddard Michelle 3 Yes Heinrich Steven P. 3 Yes Hubert Nancy L. 3 Yes Johnson Kevin 3 Yes Katz Arthur 3 Yes Krieger Jeanne K. 3 Yes Levy Rosemary Donnis 3 Yes Masterman Beth J. 3 Yes Mehr Patrick R. 3 Yes Pappo Judith L. 3 Yes Parker Glenn P. 3 Yes Piltch Cynthia 3 Yes Rotberg Robert 3 Yes Smith Franklin E. 3 Yes Storch Margaret B. 3 Yes Alessandrini Alessandro A. 4 Yes Baci Lisa A. 4 Absent Barnert N les Nathan 4 Yes Bloom Gloria J. 4 Yes Burson Scott F. 4 Yes Cohen Robert N. 4 Absent Diaz Thomas R. 4 Yes Enrich Peter David 4 Yes Hai Jill I. 4 Yes Hussong Laura J. 4 Yes Kelley Beverly 4 Yes Lamb Charles W. 4 Yes McDonald Ellen Jo 4 Yes McLeish Susan A. 4 Yes Miniutti Paul 4 Yes Nye Molly Harding 4 Yes Patrick John M. 4 Absent Paul Gerald 4 Yes Pise na Vincent J. 4 Abstain Shaw Sandra J. 4 Absent Thomas Ruth S. 4 Yes Ahluwalia Saatvik 5 Yes Burns David E. 5 Absent March 18, 2013 Session of the 2013 Special Town Meeting, cont.... Corcoran-Ronchetti Nancy 5 Yes Crampton Jeffrey J. 5 Absent Dondley Irene M. 5 Yes Dratch Elaine 5 Yes Fenollosa Marilyn M. 5 Yes Friedlich Andrew J. 5 Yes Galaitsis Anthony G. 5 Yes Hayward John 5 Yes Johnson Ginna 5 Yes Lahiff Taylor M 5 Yes Lowry James R. 5 Yes McDonough Richard F. 5 Yes Michelson Jerold S. 5 Yes Saint Louis Marc A. 5 Yes Silverman Sam 5 Yes Smith Lisa L. 5 Yes Traber M. Masha 5 Yes Weiss Ephraim 5 1 Yes Williams David G. 5 Yes Abair Suzanne D. 6 Yes Babson Osman 6 Yes Cataldo Todd J. 6 Yes Chernick Paul 6 Yes Counts-Klebe Margaret L. 6 Yes Fallick Bebe H. 6 Yes Grant Edmund C. 6 Absent Himmel Jonathan A. 6 Yes Johnson Frederic S. 6 Yes Kahan Morton G. 6 Yes Kaufman David L. 6 Yes Kelley Brian P. 6 Yes Kelly Ann M. 6 Yes Kennealy Trisha P. 6 Yes McKenna Dawn E. 6 Yes Pa ett Jane 6 Yes Redmon Ann S. 6 Yes Sandy Frank 6 Yes Sandy Edith 6 Yes Segal Michael P. 6 Yes Strod Deborah 6 Absent Baker Marsha E. 7 Yes Barnett Elizabeth DeMille 7 Yes Benson Donald O. 7 Yes Burnell George A. 7 1 Yes Burnell Mary 7 Yes Costello Patricia Elen 7 Yes Courtemanche James W. 7 Yes Gill Catherine Woodward 7 Yes Goell James E. 7 Absent Griffiths Thomas V. 7 Yes Hamilton Mary C. 7 Yes Hoffman Pam 7 Yes Kanter David G. 7 Yes Marques-Pascual Raul 7 Yes Martin Fred H. 7 Yes Miller Joyce A. 7 Yes Moroze Benjamin L. 7 Yes Pompeo John D. 7 Yes Sarles Elizabeth Anne 7 Yes March 18, 2013 Session of the 2013 Special Town Meeting, cont.... Wanderer Thomas J. 7 1 Yes Yesiao Geoffrey G. 7 Yes Avallone Robert M. 8 Yes Belvin Larry N. 8 Yes Bi low Diane M. 8 Yes Bradley Margaret 8 Yes Dunn Timothy Y. 8 Yes Enders Margaret S. 8 Yes Hornig Charles 8 1 No Horton David C. 8 Yes Hosmer Mary U. 8 Absent Kaufman Noah J. 8 Yes Kennedy Stewart G. 8 Yes Klimoff Ingrid H. 8 Abstain Levine Alan Mayer 8 Yes Michelson Richard A. 8 Abstain Osten James A. 8 Yes Radulescu-Bann Andre 8 Yes Ribich William A. 8 Yes Stei erwald Jessie 8 Yes Stolz Shirley H. 8 Yes Walker Melinda M. 8 Yes Wang Weidong 8 Yes Adler Alice J. 9 Yes Bhatia Narain D. 9 Abstain Blier Victoria Lawrence 9 Yes Canale Richard L. 9 Yes Canale Jeanne P. 9 Yes Cohen Helen L. 9 Yes Cole Rodney 9 Absent Coppe Margaret E. 9 Yes Fenn Thomas O. 9 Yes Garberg Mollie K. 9 Yes Kennedy Janice A 9 Yes Kennedy William P. 9 Yes Maguire Mark P. 9 Yes Manz Wendy 9 No Mazerall Lisa J. 9 Yes Mazerall John 9 Yes McSweeney Leo P. 9 Yes Murray Christina M. 9 Yes Perry Janet A. 9 Yes Rhodes Lisah S. 9 Yes Wirtanen Justine A. 9 Absent Precinct/Vote Yes No Abstain Absent Total 1 20 0 0 1 21 2 19 0 0 2 21 3 21 0 0 0 21 4 16 0 1 4 21 5 19 0 0 2 21 6 19 0 0 2 21 7 20 0 0 1 21 8 17 1 2 1 21 9 17 1 1 2 21 AL 5 0 2 2 9 173 2 6 17 198 Declared adopted by more than the necessary two-thirds vote. 9:24 p.m. Deborah Mauger moved the March 18,2013 Special Town Meeting be dissolved. Adopted Unanimously. A true copy, Attest: Donna M. Hooper March 18, 2013 Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont.... Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting of March 18, 2013 The March 18, 2013 session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting was called back to order by Moderator Deborah Brown at 9:25 p.m. ARTICLE 2: ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES 9:25 p.m. MOTION: That Rod Cole be approved as Deputy Moderator. Adopted Unanimously. 9:25 p.m. Selectman Deborah Mauger moved articles 21, 27,28, and 30 be taken up in that order. Adopted. 9:26 p.m. Presented by Selectman Hank Manz. ARTICLE 21: APPROPRIATE TO STABILIZATION FUND MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed. Following discussion on placing articles in the warrant motion Adopted Unanimously. 9:32 p.m. Presented by Selectman Hank Manz. ARTICLE 27: APPROVE TOWN SEAL MOTION: That the Town reaffirm the 1934 vote to approve the town seal as established at that time. 9:37 p.m. Members questioned the vote of 1934,need for reaffirmation, and design of seal. 9:45 p.m. Tom Griffiths,pr.7, called the question. Adopted. Article 27 Adopted. 9:46 p.m. Presented by Selectman Norman Cohen. ARTICLE 28: AMEND GENERAL BYLAWS—TOWN MEETING WARRANT MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed. 9:46 p.m. David Kanter, Capital Expenditures Committee,reported support for indefinite postponement. Adopted Unanimously. 9:47 p.m. Presented by Selectman Deborah Mauger. ARTICLE 30: AMEND GENERAL BYLAWS—TREES MOTION: That Chapter 120 of the Code of the Town of Lexington be amended as set forth in the Article, and further that non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in compliance with the numbering format of the Code of Lexington. Approved by Atty General m. Gerald Paul r.4 resented requested action. Martha Coakley 9:47 p• �p �p q Aug. 16,2013; 9:55 p.m. Selectman Deborah Mauger reported support of Selectmen, vote of 4-1 in favor. Posted 9:56 p.m. Richard Canale reported unanimous support of the Planning Board. Aug 21,2013 9:56 p.m. Selectman Peter Kelley summarized his opposition. 9:59 p.m. Members spoke in support and opposition, questioning tree cutting permits, clear cutting, and payment processed. 10:01 P.M. Joyce Miller,pr.7, Chair of Conservation Commission, spoke in support. 10:23 p.m. Following members speaking in support and opposition, Gerald Paul summarized requested action. Motion Adopted. 10:25 p.m. The Moderator reported articles to be brought before the meeting of March 20t" include articles 33, 29, 34 and 32. 10:27 p.m. Selectman Deborah Mauger moved adjournment until 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 20t" ,Margery M. Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building. Motion Adopted. A true copy, Attest: Donna M. Hooper,Town Clerk March 20,2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting The second session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting was called to order by Moderator Deborah Brown at 7:30 p.m., Margery M. Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building. A quorum of 166 members present. ARTICLE 2: ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES 7:38 p.m. Selectman Deborah Mauger moved the report of the Town Manager be received and placed on file. Adopted Unanimously. 7:39 p.m. Town Manager Carl F. Valente recognized newly hired staff and reported the recognition of Public Works Director William Hadley by the American Public Works Administration as one of the top ten Directors of the Year. 7:51 p.m. Selectman Deborah Mauger moved Articles 33, 29, and 34 be brought in that order. Adopted Unanimously. 7:55 p.m. Presented by Selectman Joseph Pato. ARTICLE 33: CLIMATE CHANGE RESOLUTION MOTION: Resolved: That the Town(a) consider climate change in all appropriate decisions and planning processes; (b)take action to prepare for the impacts of a changing climate; (c)reduce greenhouse gas emissions; (d) develop and implement a comprehensive climate action plan; all with the goal of making Lexington a truly sustainable community. 7:55 p.m. Joseph Pato reported unanimous support of the Selectmen. 7:56 p.m. Mark Sandeen presented on behalf of Sustainable Lexington. 8:04 p.m. Richard Canale,pr.9,reported unanimous support of the Planning Board. 8:04 p.m. Ricki Pappo,pr.2,reported support of the GWAC. 8:11 P.M. Keith Ohmart, 114 East St., Citizens for Lexington Conservation,reported unanimous support. 8:13 p.m. Members spoke in support. 8:15 p.m. Ken Karnofsky, 78 Bertwell Rd,reported support of LexFarm. 8:17 p.m. Margaret Bradley,pr.8,reported support of the League of Women Voters. 8:18 P.M. Motion Adopted. 8:19 P.M. Presented by Selectman Deborah Mauger. ARTICLE 29: AMEND GENERAL BYLAWS—CONTRACTS AND DEEDS (Solar Energy Purchasing) MOTION: That Section 32-4 of Chapter 32 of the Code of the Town of Lexington be amended by adding after the words "Community television services 10"the words Arty Ge eal "Leases, licenses,power purchase agreements, agreements for payments in lieu of taxes Martha Coakley (PILOTs), and/or other agreements for the purpose of installing solar energy facilities and Aug_ 16,2013° Posted purchasing solar electricity 20"; and further that non-substantive changes to the Aug 21,2013 numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in compliance with the numbering format of the Code of Lexington. 8:19 P.M. Dan Voss, Solar Energy Task Force,presented and reported full support of the Solar Energy Task Force. 8:26 p.m. Selectman Deborah Mauger reported full support of the Selectmen. 8:27 p.m. Alan Levine,pr.8,reported unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee. 8:28 p.m. David Kanter,pr.7,reported unanimous support of Capital Expenditures Committee. Paul Chernick,pr.6,reported unanimous support of Energy Conservation Committee. 8:30 p.m. Ricki Pappo,pr.2,reported support of the GWAC. 8:32 p.m. Third grade students of the Estabrook School, Alice Van Evera, Mari McBride & Lily Georgopolous, spoke in support and of the need to save for tomorrow. 8:36 p.m. Margaret Bradley,pr.8,reported the support of the League of Women Voters. 8:39 p.m. Members spoke in support, questioning 20-year leases; Selectman Mauger and Capital Expenditures Committee member David Kanter responded. 8:46 p.m Margaret Coppe,pr.9,reported support of the School Committee. 8:49 p.m. Members spoke in support, efficiencies, solar panels, and wind energies. 9:00 P.M. Elaine Dratch,pr.5, called the question. Adopted. 9:01 P.M. Motion Adopted Unanimously. March 20, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont.... ARTICLE 2: ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES 9:01 P.M. Richard Canale,pr.9,moved the Report of the Planning Board be received and placed on file. Adopted Unanimously. Mr. Canale reported. 9:06 p.m. Presented by Planning Board Chair Richard Canale. ARTICLE 34: AMEND ZONING BYLAW MOTION: That the Zoning By-Laws of the Town be amended as set forth in the motion attached to the report of the Planning Board on this article, a copy of which is on file with the Town Clerk and the Planning Board, and further that non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in compliance with the numbering format of the Code of Lexington. Motion from Planning Board Report Move that the Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 135 of the Code of the Town of Lexington,be amended as follows: Approved by 1. Delete in their entireties the following provisions of the existing Zoning By-law: Atty General Article I Purpose, Districts and Authority Martha Coakley Article II Definitions Aug_ 16,2013; Posted Article III Administration and Enforcement Aug 21,2013 Article IV Permitted Uses and Development Standards (includes Table 1) Article V Supplementary Use Regulations, Residential Uses Article VI Nonconforming Situations Article VII Dimensional Controls Article VIII Special Zoning Districts Article IX Special Permit Residential Developments Article X Landscaping,Transition and Screening Article XI Off-Street Parking and Loading Article XII Traffic Article XIII Signs Article XIV Outdoor Lighting Article XV Wireless Communication Facilities Article XVI Dead End Streets and Drives Table 2 Schedule of Dimensional Controls 2. Substitute the following provisions in the attached document entitled"Chapter 135 Zoning" and dated March 20, 2013: Section 135-1.0 Purpose and Authority Section 135-2.0 Districts Section 135-3.0 Use Regulations Section 135-4.0 Dimensional Controls Section 135-5.0 General Regulations Section 135-6.0 Special Regulations Section 135-7.0 Special District Regulations Section 135-8.0 Nonconforming Uses and Structures Section 135-9.0 Administration and Procedures Section 135-10.0 Definitions 3. Modify the 2012 Zoning Map (incorporating amendments through Town Meeting 2012)with its existing district boundaries as follows: a. Remove the RM Districts and rezone them as follows: RM-1 Massachusetts Avenue and Woburn Street to RS RM-2 Waltham Street&Worthen Road to RS RM-3 Emerson Garden Road and Maple Street to RO RM-4 Worthen Road,near Bedford Street to RS RM-5 Shirley Street, at end to RS RM-6 Concord Avenue,near intersection of Waltham Street to RO RM-7 Waltham Street,Vynebrooke Village to RS RM-8 Woburn Street,near intersection of Lowell Street to RO b. Remove the following overlay districts: Wetland Protection District at Maple Street,the Great Meadows Wetland Protection District at Concord Avenue, Radio Towers Wetland Protection District at Hobbs Brook Basin 4. And further that non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in compliance with the numbering format of the Code of Lexington. [Note the only change between the March 13, 2013 document and the March 20, 2013 document is on page 36 in§5.2.6.8 where the reference to§5.2.8 is corrected to§5.2.6.] March 20, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont. 9:06 p.m. Richard Canale, Charles Hornig and consultant Mr. Brubrowski presented. 9:24 p.m. Selectman Norman Cohen reported unanimous support of the Selectmen. 9:25 p.m. Members questioned changes in the zoning map, appendix `c', and practical consequences on developments, special permits, wetland districts and change notification to property owners. 9:37 p.m. Motion Declared Adopted by more than the necessary two-thirds vote. 9:39 p.m. Selectman Deborah Mauger moved article 32 be taken up. Adopted. 9:39 p.m. Presented by Selectman Joseph Pato. ARTICLE 32: AMEND GENERAL BYLAWS-ELECTRONIC VOTING Approved by MOTION: That Chapter 118 of the Code of the Town of Lexington be amended as set Atty General forth below, and further that non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be Martha Coakley Aug. 16,2013; permitted in order that it be in compliance with the numbering format of the Code of the Posted Town of Lexington: Aug 21,2013 Delete Section 118-17 in its entirety and replace it with the following: Section 118-17. Voting. A. Voting in Town Meeting shall be by: (1) voices of the members, or (2) a counted vote by: (a) an electronic tally and display system used: i. By itself to reflect the vote, or ii. In conjunction with a voice vote, as authorized herein("the electronic system"), or (b) members standing, or (c) writing, or (d) roll-call poll. B. Vote taken by voices of the members: (1) Whenever only a majority vote is required, the Moderator shall first announce the vote as it appears to him/her by the sound. If the Moderator is unable to decide by the sound of the voices, or if the announcement is thereupon doubted by 20 or more members rising in their places for that purpose, the Moderator shall, without debate, order a counted vote. (2) Whenever a two-thirds vote is required by statute, anything in the By-Laws, or other authority, such vote may be declared as such by the Moderator as it appears to him/her by the sound and be recorded as such by the Town Clerk upon such declaration,provided, however, that if the announcement is thereupon doubted by seven or more members rising in their places for that purpose, a counted vote shall be taken. C. Electronic system: (1) After a public hearing, the Moderator, in consultation with the Board of Selectmen, and the Town Clerk, is authorized to define operating rules governing the use of the electronic system. Beyond addressing the general procedures for operating the electronic system, these rules shall include,but not be limited to,procedures for: (a) Challenging a vote, (b) Enhancing the security and integrity of the voting process, (c) Testing of the electronic system every time it is started, and (d) A physical record of the results of each electronic vote being provided to the Town Clerk immediately following each electronic vote. (2) Use of the electronic system and its corresponding operating rules must be authorized by a two-thirds majority vote of Town Meeting. (a) Such authorization may occur at a session of any Town Meeting,but must occur before the electronic system is used. (b) Such authorization shall remain in effect unless challenged by 40 or more members rising in their places for that purpose or substantive change(s) of the rules are defined by the Moderator following the process of C(1). In either event, authorization for use of the electronic system must again be put to a two-thirds majority vote of Town Meeting. (3) At the Moderator's discretion or at the request of 20 or more members rising in their places for that purpose, the vote on any motion shall be taken by use of the electronic system. (4) Votes taken using the electronic system shall be displayed to Town Meeting Members in their places and the public before the Moderator announces the vote.The display shall minimally show: (a) A short form with the final tally of"yes", "no", "abstain", and missing votes when the electronic vote is accompanied by a voice vote, or March 20, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont. (b) A long-form listing each Town Meeting Member's naive, or an abbreviation that is unique among members of that Town Meeting,his/her precinct,his/her"yes", no' ' "abstain", or lack of vote and the final tally of the votes by those same categories. At the Moderator's discretion or at the request of 20 or more members rising in their places for that purpose, the long-form listing of subsection C(4)(b) shall be used even if the electronic vote is accompanied by a voice vote. (5) Votes taken using the electronic system in conjunction with a voice vote shall be determined by the results reported by the electronic system. D. Standing Vote (1) At the Moderator's discretion or at the request of 40 or more members rising in their places for that purpose, the vote on any motion shall be taken by use of a standing vote. (2) The Moderator may at any time during Town Meeting before the first standing vote appoint tellers to make and return the count of any standing vote during that Town Meeting. E. Vote taken in writing or by poll. At the Moderator's discretion or at the request of 50 or more members rising in their places for that purpose, the vote on any motion shall be taken: (1) In writing on a list by precinct, and for members-at-large on a list of such members,upon which each member shall record his/her vote and affix his/her signature; or (2) By a roll-call poll of the meeting by the Town Clerk. F. Record of votes: (1) If Subsection E(I) above is used, the signed lists shall constitute the official vote of the meeting, a permanent public record of which shall be maintained by the Town Clerk. (2) A record of the vote taken by the electronic system or in the manner specified in Subsection E(I) or E(2) above shall be made available electronically to the public within 24 hours of the vote. The record shall disclose how each Town Meeting member voted. G. When a motion is readily divisible, it shall be divided and the vote upon each part taken separately, provided the Moderator deems the division beneficial or at the request of 25 or more members rising in their places for that purpose. ------------------- 9:39 p.m. Selectman Joseph Pato reviewed requested changes and electronic voting system implementation. 9:53 p.m. Beth Masterman reported unanimous support of Capital Expenditures Committee. 9:53 p.m. Members spoke in support and opposition, questioned impact on the upcoming budget discussion, impact on operations of the Town Clerk, and operating rules and procedures. Motion Declared Adopted. 10:14 P.M. Moderator Deborah Brown reviewed Article order for the meeting of March 27t', including reporting of the Minuteman Regional High School Principal, Superintendent of Schools Paul Ash,Article 31, Report of Appropriation Committee, and Article 26. 10:15 p.m. Selectman Deborah Mauger moved adjournment until 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 27t', Margery M. Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building. Adopted Unanimously. A true copy, Attest: Donna M. Hooper,Town Clerk March 27,2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting The third session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting was called to order by Moderator Deborah Brown at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2013. A quorum of 166 members present. 7:41 p.m. Following a brief recess to recognize the 90t'birthday of Precinct 3 Town Meeting Member Dan Fenn, the Moderator called the meeting back to order. ARTICLE 2: ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES David Horton,pr.8,moved the Report of the Principal of the Minuteman Technical High School be received and placed on File. Adopted. March 27, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont... 7:43 p.m. Principal Ernie Houle, Minuteman Career&Technical High School reported. 7:57 p.m. Members questioned non-member community costs, agreement of member communities, building renovation plans,feasibility study, and capital expenses. Additional questions on per-pupil expenditures and enrollment sustainability ensued. 8:16 p.m. Margaret Coppe,pr.9,moved the Report of Superintendent Paul Ash be received and placed on file. Adopted Unanimously. Superintendent Paul Ash reported. 8:40 p.m. Selectman Joseph Pato moved Article 31 be taken up. Adopted Unanimously. ARTICLE 31: AMEND GENERAL BYLAWS—DEMOLITION DELAY BYLAW MOTION: That Chapter 19 (Buildings, Demolition of) of the Code of the Town of Lexington be amended by adding a new section as follows: §19-8 Notice of Proposed Inclusion of Building in Cultural Resources Inventory. Approved by Arty General A. Prior to inclusion of a building or portion thereof in the Cultural Resources Inventory, the Martha Coakley Commission shall provide advance written notice of no less than 21 (twenty-one) days, sent Aug. 16,2013; Posted to the address of the owner of record of said property, as maintained in the Assessor's Office. Aug 21,2013 Said notice shall include the date of the meeting at which the Commission will deliberate on inclusion of said building in the Cultural Resources Inventory. and further that non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in compliance with the numbering format of the Code of Lexington. 8:45 p.m. David Kelland, Chair,Lexington Historical Commission, spoke on the efforts of the Commission and to the bylaw proposed under Article 31 and indefinite postponement. 8:49 p.m. Selectman Deborah Mauger responded to questions from members on the specifics of the motion and how the initiative was brought to Town Meeting. Historical Commission Chair David Kelland responded. Members continued to inquire about events leading up to this proposed bylaw being brought to Town Meeting, speaking in support and opposition, identifying notification policies and policies vs.bylaw stipulations. Members continued to speak in support and opposition, concentrating on notification requirements. 9:36 p.m. John Hayward,pr.5, called the question. Adopted. 9:37 p.m. Selectman Joseph Pato summarized the request. 9:39 p.m. Motion Adopted. ARTICLE 2: ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES 9:39 p.m. Glenn Parker,pr.4, moved the Report of the Appropriation Committee be received and placed on file. Adopted Unanimously. Mr. Parker reported. 9:43 p.m. Presented by Selectman Norman Cohen. ARTICLE 26: ESTABLISH QUALIFICATIONS FOR TAX DEFERRALS MOTION: That the maximum qualifying gross receipts amount for property tax deferrals under Clause 41A of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws and Chapter 190 of the Acts of 2008 be raised to $65,000. 9:44 p.m. Norman Cohen reported the unanimous support of the board of Selectmen. Patricia Costello reported for the Tax Deferral and Exemption Study Committee. 9:49 p.m. John Bartenstein reported unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee. 9:50 p.m. Patricia Costello responded to member questioning on Lexington's application procedures and mandated information vs. information requested by Lexington, deferrals, qualifications,re-qualifications and certification requirements. 10:02 p.m. Patrick Mehr,pr.3,moved the following amendment: AMENDMENT: The words `$65,000' in the main motion be replaced with `$75,000'. 10:05 p.m. Selectman Norman Cohen reported the unanimous opposition of the Selectmen. 10:05 p.m. John Bartenstein reported unanimous opposition of the Appropriation Committee. 10:08 P.M. Amendment Not Adopted. 10:09 P.M. Motion for Article 26 Declared Adopted Unanimously. March 27, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont.... 10:10 P.M. Selectman Deborah Mauger moved the meeting be adjourned until 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 1, 2013, Margery M. Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building. Adopted Unanimously. A true copy, Attest: Donna M. Hooper,Town Clerk April 1,2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting The fourth session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting was called to order by Moderator Deborah Brown at 7:30 p.m., Monday,April 1, 2013. A quorum of 174 present. 7:45 p.m. Following a brief recess for awarding of the Sharyn Wong Chan&Sara Harrington Diversity Awards for cultural diversity in Lexington Public Schools the meeting was called back to session. 7:48 p.m. Presented by Rita Goldberg,pr. 2. ARTICLE 2: ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES Ms. Goldberg moved the Report of the Cary Lecture Series Committee be received and placed on file. Adopted. Ms. Goldberg reported orally. 7:50 p.m. Presented by Rita Goldberg,pr.2. ARTICLE 3: APPOINTMENTS TO CARY LECTURE SERIES MOTION: That a committee of three be appointed by the Moderator to have the charge of the lectures under the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Suzanna E. Cary for the current year. Adopted Unanimously. 7:50 p.m. Presented by Selectman Deborah Manger. ARTICLE 4: APPROPRIATE FY2014 OPERATING BUDGET MOTION: That the following amounts be appropriated for the ensuing fiscal year and be raised in the tax levy or from general revenues of the Town, except where a transfer or other source is indicated they shall be provided by such transfer or other source. Program 1000: Education 1100 Lexington Public Schools Personal Services $ 68,649,329 Expenses $ 12,664,634 Total Line Item 1100, Lexington Public Schools $ 81,313,963 1200 Regional Schools $ 1,474,266 Program 2000: Shared Expenses 2110 Contributory Retirement $ 4,805,537 2120 Non-Contributory Retirement $ 12,907 2130 Employee Benefits $ 23,182,159 2140 Unemployment $ 200,000 2150 Workers Compensation`(MGL Ch 40,Sec. 13A& 13C) $ 610,915 2160 Property&Liability Insurance $ 726,620 2170 Uninsured Losses`(MGL Ch 40, Sec. 13) $ 150,000 2200 Debt Service 2210 Principal on Funded Debt $ 4,585,443 2220 Interest on Funded Debt $ 681,560 2230 Temporary Borrowing $ 267,820 2300 Reserve Fund $ 900,000 2400 Public Facilities $ 9,760,460 Program 3000: Public Works 3100-3500 DPW Personal Services $ 3,406,288 3100-3500 DPW Expenses $ 4,914,629 Program 4000: Public Safety 4100 Law Enforcement Personal Services $ 5,452,542 4100 Law Enforcement Expenses $ 680,954 4200 Fire Personal Services $ 5,065,365 4200 Fire Expenses $ 548,500 Program 5000: Culture&Recreation 5100 Library Personal Services $ 1,830,037 5100 Library Expenses $ 257,677 Program 6000: Human Services 6000 Human Services Personal Services $ 509,969 6000 Human Services Expenses $ 686,867 April 1, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont.... ARTICLE 4, cont.... Program 7000: Community Development 7100 Comm. Devel. Personal Services $ 1,099,724 7100 Comm. Devel. Expenses $ 181,953 7200 Planning Personal Services $ 266,876 7200 Planning Expenses $ 49,700 7300 Economic Devel. Personal Services $ 91,199 7300 Economic Devel. Expenses $ 33,550 Program 8000: General Government 8110 Selectmen Personal Services $ 127,853 8110 Selectmen Expenses $ 92,325 8120 Legal $ 410,000 8130 Town Report $ 7,500 8210-8220 Town Manager Personal Services $ 613,183 8210-8220 Town Manager Expenses $ 218,150 8230 Salary Transfer Account` $ 801,988 8310 Financial Committees $ 7,500 8320 Misc. Boards and Committees $ 4,500 8330 Public Celebrations Committee $ 35,000 8400 Finance Personal Services $ 1,263,064 8400 Finance Expenses $ 438,945 8500 Town Clerk Personal Services $ 310,955 8500 Town Clerk Expenses $ 128,775 8600 Information Technology Personal Services $ 336,510 8600 Information Technology Expenses $ 654,394 $ 335,000 from the Parking Meter Fund for line-items 3100-3500 and 4100; $ 105,000 from the Cemetery Trust Fund for line item 3100-3500 $ 90,000 from the Transportation Demand Management/Public Transportation Stabilization Fund for Appropriations for line items 6000; from the Avalon Bay School Enrollment Mitigation Stabilization Fund $ 250,000 for line items 1100; from Unreserved Fund Balance/Free $4,201,709 Cash; $ 818,689 from the Water Enterprise Fund; $ 450,116 from the Sewer Enterprise Fund;and $ 228,600 from the Recreation Enterprise fund. Items marked with an(`)are Continuing Balance Accounts. The Moderator read each line item, and members questioned specific lines, spoke of concerns for the adequate support of the public schools, importance of elementary foreign language, enrollment projections, growth of ethnic populations,per pupil spending computations, and increased staffing. Superintendent Paul Ash responded. 8:29 p.m. Members questioned regional school's impact of out of district students versus expanding community memberships, review of current regional vocational school agreement, full-time equivalent positions and benefits eligibility. Superintendent Ash and Assistant Superintendent Mary Ellen Dunn responded to questions 8:41 p.m. Town Manager Carl Valente and Selectman Deborah Manger responded to questions on revenue projections. 8:56 p.m. Paul Minutti,pr. 4, moved the following Amendment. AMENDMENT: To amend line 8500 Town Clerk Personal Services and Line 8500 Town Clerk Expenses as follows: 8500 Town Clerk Personal Services—replace `$310,955'with `$305,955'and 8500 Town Clerk Expenses—replace `$128,775'with '$93,775'. 9:00 P.M. Selectman Joseph Pato reported 4-0 opposition of the Board of Selectmen. 9:00 P.M. Glenn Parker reported 9-0 opposition of the Appropriation Committee. Beth Masterman reported unanimous opposition of the Capital Expenditures Committee. 9:01 P.M. Members spoke in favor and opposition to the amendment and questioned proposed town meeting electronic voting system for which funding is included in the Town Clerk's requested budget. 9:38 p.m. Following a voice vote the moderator called for a standing vote on the Minutti amendment, tallied as follows: Vote/Pct 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AL Total Yes 6 3 2 4 7 4 4 7 7 0 44 No 11 12 13 9 11 15 12 9 9 20 121 Abstain 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 On a vote of 44 in favor and 121 opposed, the Amendment was declared Not Adopted. April 1, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont.... 9:36 p.m. Selectman Deborah Manger reported unanimous support of the Board of Selectmen for Article 4. Alan Levine reported unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee, Margaret Coppe reported unanimous support of the School Committee. 9:37 p.m. Article 4 Declared Adopted by more than two-thirds vote. 9:38 p.m. Selectman Hank Manz moved Article 13 be taken up. Adopted Unanimously. 9:39 p.m. Presented by MaryAnn Stewart, pr.1. ARTICLE 13: APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL CAPITAL PROJECTS AND EQUIPMENT MOTION: That the following amounts be appropriated for the following school capital improvements and that each amount be raised as indicated: a) School Technology-$1,213,000 for maintaining and upgrading the Lexington Public Schools' technology systems, including new equipment in connection therewith and that to meet this appropriation $39,435 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance, $445,565 be raised in the tax levy and the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow$728,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(28) and Section 7(29) or any other enabling authority; b) School Classroom Furniture -$281,031 for the purchase of classroom furniture, and that to meet this appropriation$37,065 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance, $832 be transferred from the unexpended proceeds voted under Article 18b of the warrant for the 2009 Annual Town Meeting, $11,469 be transferred from the unexpended proceeds voted under Article 15b of the 2010 Annual Town Meeting, $7,182 be transferred from the unexpended proceeds voted under Article 15d of the 2010 Annual Town Meeting, $14,927 be transferred from the unexpended proceeds voted under Article 12c of the 2011 Annual Town Meeting, $8,169 be transferred from the unexpended proceeds voted under Article 12b of the 2011 Annual Town Meeting, and the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow$201,387 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7, or any other enabling authority; c) Time Clock/Time Reporting System-$30,000 for implementing a time clock system for the School Department, and that to meet this appropriation $30,000 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance. Ms. Stewart reported unanimous support of the School Committee. Selectman Hank Manz reported unanimous support of the Selectmen. William Hurley reported unanimous support of the Capital Expenditures Committee Mollie Garber reported unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee. 9:40 p.m. Motion declared adopted by more than the necessary two-thirds vote. 9:41 p.m. Presented by Selectman Hank Manz. ARTICLE 5: APPROPRIATE FY2014 ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGETS MOTION: a) That the Town appropriate the following sums of money to operate the Water Division of the Department of Public Works during fiscal year 2014 under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53F�/z: Salaries $ 667,183 Expenses $ 395,200 Debt Service(non-exempt) $1,260,655 MWRA Assessment $5,565,492 Total $7,888,530 Said sum to be funded from water receipts and $300,000 from retained earnings. b) That the Town appropriate the following sums of money to operate the Wastewater (Sewer) Division of the Department of Public Works during fiscal year 2014 under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53F�/z: Salaries $ 292,711 Expenses $337,100 Debt Service(non-exempt) $1,131,673 MWRA Assessment $_7,039,266 Total $8,800,755 Said sum to be funded from wastewater receipts and $100,000 from retained earnings. April 1, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont.... c) That the Town appropriate the following sums of money to operate the Recreation Department during fiscal year 2014 under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53F�/z: Salaries $ 677,799 Expenses $1,008,041 Debt Service (non-exempt) $ 100,000 Total $1,785,840 Said sum to be funded from recreation receipts and $375,000 from retained earnings. 9:41 p.m. Selectman Hank Manz reported the support of the Selectmen 9:43 p.m. John Bartenstein reported unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee. 9:44 p.m. Adopted Unanimously. 9:44 p.m. Presented by Selectman Hank Manz. ARTICLE 6: APPROPRIATE FOR SENIOR SERVICE PROGRAM MOTION: That the Town appropriate $20,000 for the purpose of conducting a Senior Service Program, to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager; that to meet this appropriation $20,000 be raised in the tax levy; and that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to establish rules and regulations for the conduct of the program. Hank Manz reported support of the Board of Selectmen John Bartenstein reported unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee 9:47 p.m. Adopted Unanimously. 9:47 p.m. Presented by Selectman Joseph Pato. ARTICLE 7: CONTINUE AND APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL REVOLVING FUNDS MOTION: That the Town authorize the following revolving funds for certain Town departments pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 530/2 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013, as follows: Revolving Authorized Departmental FY2014 Fund Representative or Receipts Use of Fund Authorization Board to Spend Building Rental Public Facilities Building Rental Fees Personnel and Expenses $405,000 Revolving Fund Director Related to the Rental of Facilities DPW Burial Public Works Sale of Grave Boxes Program Expenses $40,000 Containers Director and Burial Vaults DPW Compost Public Works Sale of Compost and Personnel,Benefits,Program $465,000 Operations Director Loam,Yard Waste Expenses and Capital Permits PEG Access Board of License Fees from CATV contract,equipment and $450,000 Selectmen and Cable TV Providers related expenses Town Manager Lexington Tree Board of Gifts,Fees and Fines Program Expenses $25,000 Fund Selectmen Minuteman Public Works Fees Paid by Program Expenses $175,000 Household Director Consortium Towns Hazardous Waste Program Health Programs Health Director Medicare Program Expenses $10,000 Reimbursements Council on Aging Human Services Program Fees and Program Expenses $100,000 Programs Director Gifts Tourism/Liberty Town Manager Liberty Ride Program Expenses $290,000 Ride and Tourism Receipts,including Committee ticket sales, advertising revenue and charter sales School Bus School Committee School Bus Fees Bus Transportation Expenses $830,000 Transportation Regional Cache— Public Works User Fees from Program Expenses $20,000 Hartwell Avenue Director Participating Munici alities Joseph Pato reported support of the Board of Selectmen. Eric Michelson reported unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee. 9:49 p.m. Town Manager Carl Valente responded to appropriation and revenue questions. 9:50 p.m. Adopted Unanimously. 9:50 p.m. Selectman Norman Cohen moved articles 11 and 12 be brought forth. Adopted unanimously. April 1, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont.... 9:51 p.m. Presented by Selectman Norman Cohen. ARTICLE 11: APPROPRIATE FOR WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS MOTION: That the Selectmen are hereby authorized to install new water mains and replace or clean and line existing water mains and all incidental costs related thereto in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine, subject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; to appropriate $900,000 for such installation and lining and land acquisition; and to meet this appropriation $700,000 be appropriated from Water Retained Earnings and the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow $200,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 8(5) or any other enabling authority; and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow all or a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority and in connection therewith to enter into a loan agreement and/or security agreement. Selectman Norman Cohen reported unanimous support of the Selectmen. Jill Hai reported unanimous support of the Capital Expenditures Committee John Bartenstein reported unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee. 9:53 p.m. Public Works Director William Hadley responded to questions regarding pipe re- lining and repairs. 9:55 p.m. Adopted Unanimously. 9:56 p.m. Presented by Selectman Norman Cohen. ARTICLE 12: APPROPRIATE FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS MOTION: That: (a) the Selectmen are hereby authorized to install sewer mains and sewerage systems and replacements thereof, and all incidental costs related thereto in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine, subject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897, and acts in addition thereto and amendment thereof, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; to appropriate for such installation and land acquisition the sum of$1,200,000, and to raise such amount $200,000 be appropriated from Wastewater Retained Earnings, and the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow $1,000,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(1) or any other enabling authority; and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow all or a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority and in connection therewith to enter into a loan agreement and/or security agreement; and (b) $100,000 be appropriated for pump station upgrades and all incidental costs related thereto, and to raise such amount the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $100,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(1) or any other enabling authority. Selectman Norman Cohen reported unanimous support of the Selectmen Jill Hai reported unanimous support of the Capital Expenditures Committee. John Bartenstein reported unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee. 9:57 p.m. Public Works Director William Hadley responded to questions regarding illegal connections to municipal wastewater systems. 9:59 p.m. Adopted Unanimously. 10:04 p.m. Selectman Deborah Manger moved adjournment until 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 3rd , Margery M. Baffin Hall, Cary Memorial Building. Adopted Unanimously. A true copy, Attest: Donna M. Hooper, Town Clerk April 3, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting The fifth session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting was called to order by Moderator Deborah Brown at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2013 Margery M. Baffin Hall, Cary Memorial Building. A quorum of 168 present. 7:35 p.m. The Moderator called a brief recess for the Town Meeting Members Association to recognize long-serving members. 7:42 p.m. The Moderator called the meeting to order. ARTICLE 2: ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES Charles Lamb moved the report of the Capital Expenditures Committee be received and placed on file. Adopted Unanimously. Mr. Lamb reported. 7:48 p.m. Marilyn Fenollosa moved the report of the Community Preservation Committee be received and placed on file. Adopted Unanimously. Ms. Fenollosa reported,provided an overview of FY2014 projects brought forth for funding by Community Preservation Committee. 7:58 p.m. Presented by Marilyn Fenollosa,pr.5, Community Preservation Committee Chair. ARTICLE 8: APPROPRIATE THE FY 2014 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE OPERATING BUDGET AND CPA PROJECTS MOTION: That the Town hear and act on the report of the Community Preservation Committee on the FY2014 Community Preservation budget and,pursuant to the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee, take the following actions: That the Town reserve for appropriation the following amounts from estimated FY2014 receipts as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee: 1. $466,996 for the acquisition, creation and preservation of open space excluding land for recreational use; 2. $466,996 for the acquisition,preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of historic resources; 3. $466,996 for the creation,preservation and support of community housing; and 4. $3,268,970 to the Unbudgeted Reserve. And further, that the Town make appropriations from the Community Preservation Fund and other sources as follows: a) That$20,000 be appropriated for Archives and Records Management and Conservation and to meet this appropriation$20,000 be appropriated from the Historic Resources Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund. b) That$25,000 be appropriated for CPA Conservation Restriction Enforcement Funds and to meet this appropriation$25,000 be appropriated from the Open Space Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund. C) That$550,000 be appropriated for Cary Memorial Building Updates and to meet this appropriation$314,523 be appropriated from the Historic Resources Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund and$235,477 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund. d) That this item be indefinitely postponed. e) That this item be indefinitely postponed. 0 That 5147,500 be appropriated for Park and Playground improvements and that to meet this appropriation$147,500 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund. g) That$65,000 be appropriated for Park Improvements—Athletic Fields and that to meet this appropriation$65,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund. h) That$565,000 be appropriated for Lincoln Park Field Improvements and that to meet this appropriation 5150,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund, $186,750 be appropriated from the Recreation Fund Retained Earnings, and the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,is authorized to borrow$228,250 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(25) or any other enabling authority. i) That$21,500 be appropriated for feasibility and design costs for the Lexington Center Pocket Park and to meet this appropriation$21,500 be appropriated from the Open Space Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund. j) That$3,000 be appropriated for the Merriam Hill Preservation Project and to meet this appropriation$3,000 be appropriated from the Historic Resources Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund. k) That$6,000 be appropriated for the Moon Hill National Register Nomination Project and to meet this appropriation$6,000 be appropriated from the Historic Resources Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund. 1) That$172,734 be appropriated for Greeley Village Front Doors and to meet this appropriation $172,734 be appropriated from the Community Housing Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund. April 3, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont.... M) That$450,000 be appropriated as LexHAB Set-Aside Funds for the Creation of Community Housing at the Town-owned Leary and/or Busa farm properties and to comply with the applicable "Guidelines for the Use of CPA Funding by LexHAB" as amended February 20,2013, and to meet this appropriation$306,058 be appropriated from the Community Housing Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund and$143,942 from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund.. n) That$5,875 be appropriated for ACROSS Lexington Pedestrian/Bicycle Route System and to meet this appropriation$5,000 be appropriated from the Open Space Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund, and$875 is raised in the tax levy. o) That$650,000 be appropriated for the Buckman Tavern Restoration and Renovation and that to meet this appropriation$250,000 be appropriated from the Historic Resources Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund and$400,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund. P) That$36,875 be appropriated for Wright Farm Debt Service and to meet this appropriation $36,875 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund. q) That$150,000 be appropriated for the Administrative Expenses and all other necessary and proper expenses of the Community Preservation Committee for FY2014 and to meet this appropriation $150,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund. 7:58 p.m. ARTICLE 8, PARTS 1-4 -David Kanter reported unanimous support of Capital Expenditures Committee; Glenn Parker reported no objection of the Appropriation Committee; Selectman Deborah Manger reported support of the Selectmen. 8:01 p.m. Following Finance Director Robert Addelson's explanation of projected amounts found in parts 1-4, Motion to Adopt parts 1-4 Adopted. 8:09 p.m. Article 8,part A —Town Clerk Donna Hooper provided a brief explanation of proposed work and funding requested. David Kanter reported unanimous support of the Capital Expenditures Committee on all elements of Article 8. Jonina Schonfeld reported the unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee on Article 8,part A. Selectman Deborah Manger reported the unanimous support of the Board of Selectmen on Article 8,part A. Richard Canale reported the Planning Board follows the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee on all parts except part(e), with the Planning Board supports. Members commented on electronic records, support of the 300th Anniversary celebrations; proposed senior center at 33 Marrett Rd property. David Kanter, Capital Expenditures Committee, responded to previous years' CPC funding for Senior Center work at the Muzzey building and funding availability if needed. Article 8,part A, Declared Adopted Unanimously. 8:26 p.m. Article 8,part B—Conservation Director Karen Mullins reviewed requested funding for conservation restriction. Jonina Schonfeld reported unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee. Selectman Deborah Manger reported unanimous support of the Board of Selectmen. 8:27 p.m. Karen Mullins and Town Counsel Kevin Batt explained the operation and enforcement of the fund. Members spoke in support and opposition. Marilyn Fenollosa further clarified the purpose of conservation restriction. Members continued to speak in support and opposition. 8:47 p.m. John Hayward,pr.5, called the question. Adopted. Article 8,part B, Declared Adopted. 8:48 p.m. Article 8,part C, Fred Johnson, Lexington Center Committee,presented. 8:58 p.m. Jonina Schonfeld reported support of the Appropriation Committee. Selectman Deborah Manger commented on the value of the Cary Memorial Building and on concern for needs of all municipal buildings. Ms. Manger reported the majority of the Board of Selectmen seeks the work of the Town wide Master Planning Committee. 9:03 p.m. Ms. Manger, on a vote of 3 in favor and 2 opposed, brought forth a substitute motion— SUBSTITUTE MOTION: That this item be indefinitely postponed. 9:03 p.m. Marilyn Fenollosa reaffirmed the position of the Community Preservation Committee to move ahead with Cary Hall. 9:05 p.m. William Kennedy, Chairman, Town wide Facilities Master Planning Committee, reported the Committee's 4-1 opposition to Indefinite Postponement, 2 abstaining. April 3, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont.... 9:06 p.m. David Kanter reported the Capital Expenditure Committee's opposition, Jonina Schonfeld reported the Appropriation Committee's opposition, to indefinite postponement. 9:09 P.M. Deborah Manger responded to questions from members regarding indefinite postponement and future year's projects. Members continued to speak in support and opposition to indefinite postponement, questioning municipal building renovation priorities, cost for proposed Cary Memorial Building renovations,planning process, funding availability, and scope of modifications. 9:34 p.m. Substitute Motion under Article 8,part c, Not Adopted. 9:35 p.m. Article 8,part C, discussion continued. Jerry Michelson,pr.5, reported support of the Lexington Center Committee. Members continued to speak in support and opposition, question design & engineering costs, planned renovations, and cost. 9:49 p.m. Selectman Deborah Manger reported 3-2 support of the Board of Selectmen, with Mr. Kelley and Ms. Manger opposed. 9:51 p.m. Article 8,part C, Declared Adopted. 9:52 p.m. Article 8,part(h) voted to be brought before the meeting. Motion Adopted. Article 8,part h— Recreation Committee Vice-Chair Howard Vogel presented. Jonina Schonfeld reported unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee. Deborah Manger reported unanimous support of the Board of Selectmen. Recreation Director Karen Simmons responded to questions on drainage and retention. 10:01 P.M. Article 8,part h, Declared Adopted by more than the necessaa two-thirds vote. 10:02 p.m. Article 8,party voted to be brought before the meeting. Motion Adopted. Article 8,party presented by Sally Zimmerman, Lexington Historical Commission. Jonina Schonfeld reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee. Selectman Deborah Manger reported support [4-1] of Selectmen, Selectman Peter Kelley reported his opposition. 10:09 P.M. Members and citizens spoke in support. 10:16 p.m. Michael McGuirk called the question. Adopted. 10:16 p.m. Article 8,part i. Declared Adopted. 10:16 p.m. Article 8,part f, voted to be brought before the meeting. Adopted. Howard Vogel, Recreation Committee Vice-Chair, reviewed requested action. Jonina Schonfeld reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee. Deborah Manger reported unanimous support of Board of Selectmen. Jessie Steigerwald reported unanimous support of School Committee on parts (f), (g) and (n). 10:21 p.m. Mr. Vogel and Recreation Director Karen Simmons responded to member questions on equipment rehabilitation and replacement, duration of project, and Lincoln Park improvements. 10:26 p.m. Article 8,part f. Declared Adopted Unanimously. 10:26 p.m. Article 8,part g, voted to be brought before the meeting. Adopted. Howard Vogel, Recreation Committee Vice-Chair, reviewed request and planned work. Jonina Schonfeld reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee. Deborah Manger reported unanimous support of Board of Selectmen. Support of the School Committee previously reported. 10:27 p.m. Article 8,part g, Declared Adopted Unanimously. 10:28 p.m. Article 8,part k, brought before the meeting. Sally Zimmerman presented on behalf of Lexington Historical Commission. Jonina Schonfeld reported unanimous support of Appropriaton Committee. Deborah Manger reported [4-1] support of Board of Selectmen. Ms. Zimmerman responded to questions on role of the Historical Commission in protecting buildings, structures, and archaeological items. 10:35 p.m. Article 8,part k, Declared Adopted. 10:36 p.m. Selectman Deborah Manger moved adjournment until 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 8th Margery M. Baffin Hall, Cary Memorial Building. Motion Adopted. A true copy, Attest: Donna M. Hooper, Town Clerk April 8, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting The 6th session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting was called to order by Moderator Deborah Brown, 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 8, 2013, Margery M. Baffin Hall, Cary Memorial Building. A quorum of 166 present. The Moderator recognized the passing of former Town Meeting Members James Reilly, Iris Wheaton, Francis W.K. Smith and Otis Brown, Jr. who had passed away over the past year. 7:42 p.m. The Moderator called a recess for recognition of Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School and Lexington High School students, and for the Town Meeting Member Association recognitions of Town Meeting Members having achieved 50 years of service. 8:12 p.m. The meeting was called back to order. 8:13 p.m. Deborah Manger moved the report of the Town Celebrations Committee be received and placed on file. Town Celebrations Committee Chairman Suzanne Barry and Susan Rockwell, Chair of the Town Celebrations Committee Subcommittee established for the Lexington 300th Anniversary Celebration summarized ongoing celebrations during Lexington's 300th year of incorporation. [See records of'the 300`"Anniversary Celebration Committee] The following text of the Proclamation from the Massachusetts Legislature is recorded: WHEREAS,IN OR AROUND 1642 THE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL COURT GRANTED THE TOWN OF CAMBRIDGE A LARGE AREA TO ITS NORTH CALLED SHAWSHINE;AND WHEREAS,A PORTION OF SHAWSHINE WAS ATTRACTIVE TO CAMBRIDGE FARMERS,IN THAT IT HAD AREAS OF OPEN MEADOWLAND EASILY CONVERTED TO HAYING AND CATTLE-GRAZING;AND WHEREAS,IN 1691 RESIDENTS OF SHAWSHINE,BY THEN KNOWN AS CAMBRIDGE FARMS,SUCCESSFULLY PETITIONED THE GENERAL COURT FOR FORMAL INCORPORATION AS CAMBRIDGE NORTH PRECINCT,WHICH ACTION KEPT THEM PART OF THE LARGER COMMUNITY BUT GAVE THEM STATUS AS A SEPARATE PARISH;AND WHEREAS,THIS NEW STATUS TURNED THE THOUGHTS OF PARISHIONERS TO CIVIC MATTERS,AMONG THEM THE NEED FOR A SCHOOL AND FOR A LOCAL STORE OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION,SINCE,IN THE ACCOUNT OF 19TH-CENTURY HISTORIAN CHARLES HUDSON,THEY FELT THEY WERE"IN DANGER FROM SUDDEN INCURSIONS OF THE INDIANS;'AND WHEREAS,IN 1711 PARISHIONERS PURCHASED LAND AROUND THE LOCAL MEETINGHOUSE,WHICH,THOUGH PAID FOR BY MEMBERS OF A RELIGIOUS ENTITY,WAS DEDICATED TO GENERAL USE,THUS LAYING THE BASIS FOR THE PUBLIC COMMONS KNOWN TODAY AS LEXINGTON GREEN;AND WHEREAS,IN 1712,AS THE TOWNSPEOPLE FELT DESIROUS OF COMPLETE AUTONOMY FROM CAMBRIDGE AND WHOLLY CAPABLE OF HANDLING THEIR LOCAL AFFAIRS,THEY PETITIONED THE GENERAL COURT FOR RECOGNITION AS AN INDEPENDENT TOWN;AND WHEREAS,UPON RECEIPT OF THE PETITION AND AFTER RESIDENTS NEGOTIATED WITH THE TOWN OF CAMBRIDGE TO CONTINUE A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS ERECTION OF A BRIDGE OVER THE CHARLES RIVER,THE GENERAL COURT,AS OF MARCH, 1713,ADOPTED AN ORDER PROVIDING"THAT THE AFORESAID TRACT OF LAND,KNOWN BY THE NAME OF THE NORTH PRECINCT,IN CAMBRIDGE,BE HENCEFORTH MADE A SEPARATE AND DISTINCT TOWN,BY THE NAME OF LEXINGTON....";AND WHEREAS,IN 1868 HISTORIAN CHARLES HUDSON,REFLECTING ON THE TOWN'S ORIGINS BUT ALSO REFLECTING THE PREJUDICES OF HIS OWN TIMES,REMINDED HIS READERS,"LIVING,AS WE DO,IN THESE DAYS OF PROSPERITY,WE CAN HARDLY REALIZE THE TRIALS AND PRIVATIONS OF THE FIRST SETTLERS. ... THIS SECTION WAS ONCE NEW,ONCE THE ABODE OF SAVAGES AND WILD BEASTS,AND OUR FATHERS WHO FIRST EXPLORED THESE HILLS AND DALES,CLEARED DENSE FORESTS AND SUBDUED A RUGGED SOIL,HAD TO ENCOUNTER THE SAME TOILS AND DANGERS,AND SUBMIT TO THE[SAME]TRIALS AND PRIVATIONS,WHICH FALL TO THE LOT OF THOSE WHO NOW PENETRATE THE WILDS OF NEBRASKA AND OREGON";NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,THAT THE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL COURT HEREBY EXTENDS ITS HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON ON THE OCCASION OF THE THREE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR COMMUNITY'S INCORPORATION;AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,THAT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION BE TRANSMITTED FORTHWITH BY THE CLERK OF THE SENATE TO DONNA HOOPER,CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON. SENATE,ADOPTED MARCH 14,2013. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,ADOPTED IN CONCURRENCE MARCH 14,2013. OFFERED BY: SENATOR MICHAEL J BARRETT REPRESENTATIVE JAY R KAUFMAN SENATOR KENNETH J DONNELLY April 8, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont.... 8:15 p.m. ARTICLE 2: ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES Trisha Kennealy,pr.16, moved the report of the Tourism Committee be received and placed on file. Adopted. Ms. Kennealy reported. 8:21 p.m. ARTICLE 8: APPROPRIATE THE FY 2014 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE OPERATING BUDGET AND CPA PROJECTS [see text of motion from meeting of April 3'd] 8:22 p.m. Article 8,part O, presented by Susan Bennett, Executive Director, Lexington Historical Society. Ms. Bennett reviewed proposed restoration of the Buckman Tavern. Architect Lynn Spencer, Menders, Torrey& Spencer, reviewed further. 8:37 p.m. Glenn Parker reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee. Deborah Manger reported unanimous support of Board of Selectmen. Support of the Capital Expenditures Committee and Planning Board had been previously stated. 8:38 p.m. Members questioned work proposed for the town-owned building leased by the Historical Society. 8:39 p.m. Article 8,part O, Declared Adopted Unanimously 8:40 p.m. Article 8,part d,presented by Marilvn Fenollosa. Glenn Parker reported the Appropriation Committee's support for Indefinite Postponement. Deborah Manger reported unanimous support for Indefinite Postponement by the Board of Selectmen. Article 8,part d, Declared Adopted. 8:43 p.m. Article 8,part e,presented by Marilvn Fenollosa. Glenn Parker reported the Appropriation Committee's support for Indefinite Postponement. Deborah Manger reported the unanimous support for Indefinite Postponement by the Board of Selectmen. Dawn McKenna, Tourism Committee Chair, reported support for Indefinite Postponement. Article 8,part e, Declared Adopted. 8:45 p.m. Article 8,part i, presented by Marilyn Fenollosa. Melisa Tintokalis, Economic Development Director, reviewed requested funding. Glenn Parker reported support of Appropriation Committee. Deborah Manger reported unanimous support of the Board of Selectmen. Dawn McKenna, Tourism Committee Chair, reported unanimous support of the Tourism Committee. Melisa Tintocalis and Town Counsel Kevin Batt responded to questioning on lot ownership,property abutter rights, and funding eligibility. 8:55 p.m. Jerry Michelson,pr.5, reported support of the Lexington Center Committee. Members spoke in support and opposition, questioned estimated cost and possible use. 9:13 p.m. John Hayward,pr.5, called the question. Adopted. 9:13 p.m. Article 8,part i, Declared Adopted. 9:15 p.m. Article 8,part 1, presented by Marilyn Fenollosa. Housing Authority Executive Director Steve Keane requested funding. 9:16 p.m. Glenn Parker reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee. Deborah Manger reported unanimous support of Board of Selectmen. Mr. Keane responded to questions regarding proposed renovations, costs and building ownership. 9:23 p.m. Article 8,part 1, Declared Adopted. 9:24 p.m. Article 8,part m,presented by Marilyn Fenollosa. Lexington Housing Assistance Board (LexHAB) Vice Chair Bill Hays reviewed requested funding, along with Board members Lester Savage and Robert Burbidge. 9:25 p.m. Glenn Parker reported support of Appropriation Committee [7-2]; John Bartenstein presented minority report in opposition. Deborah Manger reported unanimous support of the Board of Selectmen. Board members responded to questions regarding planned development, design status, and costs. Bill Hays addressed funding availability and development. April 8, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont.... Members and residents from the audience spoke in support and opposition, questioning affordable housing/community housing and any future opportunity for town meeting to authorize proposed construction. Selectman Deborah Manger explained authority of LexHAB expenditures with approval of the Selectmen. 10:13 p.m. Richard McDonough,pr.5, called the question. Adopted 10:14 p.m. Marilyn Fenollosa summarized funding mechanism, role of the Community Preservation Committee, and design review by the Selectmen. Bill Hays explained LexHAB needs approval of the Selectmen for the project. 10:38 p.m. Following a standing vote tallied as follows,Article 8,part m, Declared Not Adopted: Vote/Pct 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AL Total Yes 8 4 11 6 3 6 4 12 7 13 74 No 6 10 5 9 10 12 11 5 3 7 78 Abstain 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10:29 p.m. Article 8,part p, presented by Marilyn Fenollosa. Glenn Parker reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee. Deborah Manger reported unanimous support of Board of Selectmen. Charles Lamb reported support of Capital Expenditures Committee. Article 8,part p, Declared Adopted Unanimously. 10:29 p.m. Article 8,part y,presented by Marilyn Fenollosa. Glenn Parker reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee. Charles Lamb reported support of Capital Expenditures Committee. 10:30 p.m. Article 8,part y, Declared Adopted Unanimously. 10:30 p.m. Selectman Deborah Manger moved adjournment until 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2013, Margery M. Baffin Hall, Cary Memorial Building. Adopted Unanimously. A true copy, Attest: Donna M. Hooper, Town Clerk ------------------------------------ April 10, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting The seventh session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting was called to order by Moderator Deborah Brown, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2013, Margery M. Baffin Hall, Cary Memorial Building. A quorum of 166 present. 7:30 p.m. Presented by Selectman Hank Manz. ARTICLE 9: APPROPRIATE FOR RECREATION CAPITAL PROJECTS MOTION: That $75,000 be appropriated for dredging the lower irrigation pond at the Pine Meadows Golf Course, and that to meet this appropriation $75,000 be appropriated from Recreation Fund Retained Earnings. 7:35 p.m. Hank Manz reported unanimous support of the Board of Selectmen. 7:36 p.m. Lisah Rhodes,pr.9,presented requested action on behalf of the Recreation Committee. Jill Hai reported unanimous support of Capital Expenditures Committee. Susan McLeish reported support of Appropriation Committee. Recreation Director Karen Simmons responded to questions regarding silt testing. 7:40 p.m. Motion Adopted Unanimously. 7:40 p.m. Presented by Selectman Joseph Pato. ARTICLE 10: APPROPRIATE FOR MUNICIPAL CAPITAL PROJECTS AND EQUIPMENT MOTION: That the following amounts be appropriated for the following capital improvements and that each amount be raised as indicated: a) Fire Pumper Replacement- $485,000 for the purchase of a fire pumper and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $485,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(9) or any other enabling authority; April 10, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont.... b) Cary Memorial Library RFID Conversion Project-$124,000 for converting the Library's materials and equipment to a Radio Frequency ID system, and that to meet this appropriation $124,000 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance; c) Head End Equipment Replacement-Phase IV-$60,000 for replacing equipment at the Head End of the Town/School Wide Area Network, and that to meet this appropriation$60,000 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance; d) MIS Technology Improvement Program-$160,000 for storage area network,blade server technology and virtualization software, and that to meet this appropriation $160,000 be raised in the tax levy; e) Network Redundancy and Improvement Plan-$36,000 to install redundant network paths to selected town buildings via additional fiber runs and wireless links, and that to meet this appropriation $36,000 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance; f) Replace Townwide Telephone Systems-Phase 11- $146,000 for new telephone systems in town and school buildings, and that to meet this appropriation $146,000 be raised in the tax levy; g) Townwide Electronic Document Management System-Phase III-$60,000 for continued upgrading of the Document Management System, and that to meet this appropriation$60,000 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance; h) Hastings Park Gazebo Rehabilitation/Design and Engineering-$15,000 for funding the design and engineering needed to renovate the Gazebo, and that to meet this appropriation $15,000 be raised in the tax levy. i) Street Improvements and Easements -$1,890,074 for road reconstruction,repairs and resurfacing by the Department of Public Works and all incidental costs related thereto, and to take by eminent domain,purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and that to meet this appropriation$1,890,074 be raised in the tax levy, and authorize the Town to accept and expand any additional funds provided or to be provided by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the Massachusetts Highway Department; j) Townwide Culvert Replacement-$390,000 for the repair and replacement of culverts and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation$390,000 be raised in the tax levy; k) Storm Drainage Improvements and NPDES Compliance -$340,000 for construction and reconstructing storm drains and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $155,155 be raised in the tax levy, and the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow$184,845 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(1) or any other enabling authority; 1) DPW Equipment Replacement-$640,000 for the cost of departmental equipment for the Department of Public Works and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow$640,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(9) or any other enabling authority; in) Hastings Park Irrigation-$73,000 for the installation of an automated in-ground irrigation system at Hastings Park, and that to meet this appropriation$73,000 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance; n) Hydrant Replacement Program-$100,000 for the replacement of fire hydrants and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation$50,000 be appropriated from Water Retained Earnings and$50,000 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance; o) Comprehensive Watershed Stonnwater Management Study and Implementation-$390,000 to fund watershed storm management projects and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow$390,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(1) or any other enabling authority; p) Townwide Signalization Improvements -$125,000 for traffic and pedestrian signals, and that to meet this appropriation$125,000 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance; q) Hartwell Avenue Infrastructure -$600,000 for planning and design of roads, sidewalks, mixed use pathways, and/or bridge repair in the Hartwell Avenue corridor, and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow$600,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(22) or any other enabling authority; r) Sidewalk Improvements and Easements -$600,000, including$200,000 for the Hartwell Avenue Corridor and$400,000 for other town locations, for rebuilding and repaving existing sidewalks and constructing new sidewalks and all incidental costs related thereto, and to take by eminent domain,purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow$600,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(6) or any other enabling authority; and April 10, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont.... s) Concord Avenue Sidewalk Construction and Easements -$3,000,000 for constructing sidewalks along Concord Avenue from Spring Street to Waltham Street and all incidental costs related thereto, and to take by eminent domain,purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and that to meet this appropriation $96,000 be appropriated from the Traffic Mitigation Stabilization Fund and the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $2,904,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(6) or any other enabling authority. Joseph Pato moved part (S) of Article 10 now before the meeting and reported the unanimous support of the Board of Selectmen on all parts of Article 10. Article 10 (S) - Concord Avenue Sidewalk Construction and Easements - 7:40 p.m. Jill Hai reported unanimous support of Capital Expenditures Committee on part (S) and on all parts of Article 10 except part (h). Susan McLeish reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee on all parts except 10(h)where 1 member abstained from voting. Richard Canale reported Planning Board support for Article 10,parts a-p. 7:45 p.m. Alessandro Alessandrini reported unanimous support of the School Committee for Article 10,parts (S) and (R). 7:48 p.m. Members and citizens from the balcony spoke in support; Town Engineer John Livsey responded to questions on life expectancy of sidewalks, tree removal needs, and completion timelines. 8:03 p.m. Article 10,part(S)Adopted Unanimously. 8:05 p.m. Discussion on Article 10, parts a-r ensued. 8:05 p.m. Article 10 (a)—Fire Pumper—Support of Appropriation and Capital Expenditures Committees reported. Article 10(a)Adopted Unanimously. 8:05 p.m. Article 10 (b)—Cary Library RFID System—Support of Appropriation and Capital Expenditures Committees reported. Article 10(b)Adopted Unanimously. 8:06 p.m. Article 10 (c)—Head End Equipment—Support of Appropriation Committee reported. Article 10 (c) Adopted Unanimously. 8:07 p.m. Article 10 (d)—MIS Technology—Article 10 (d)Adopted Unanimously. 8:08 p.m. Article 10 (e)—Network Redundancy—Adopted Unanimously. 8:09 p.m. Article 10 (f)—Telephone System—Adopted Unanimously. 8:10 p.m. Article 10 (g)—Electronic Document Management System—Adopted Unanimously. 8:10 p.m. Article 10 (h)—Hastings Park Gazebo—Support of 4-1 of Capital Expenditures Committee reported, with opposition concerning required repairs and ADA compliance. 8:12 p.m. Article 10 (h)Adopted 8:15 p.m. Article 10 (i)—Street Improvements—Town Engineer John Livsey reported proposed 2013 and possible 2014 street work. Article 10 (i)Adopted Unanimously. 8:18 p.m. Article 10 0)—Townwide Culvert Replacement—Adopted Unanimously. Article 10 (k)—Storm Drainage Improvements—Adopted Unanimously. Article 10 (1)—DPW Equipment Replacement—DPW Director William Hadley responded to questions on equipment costs. Article 10 (1)Adopted Unanimously. 8:20 p.m. Article 10 (m)—Hastings Park Irrigation—DPW Director William Hadley responded to questions regarding use of Hastings Park and irrigation system impact. Article 10 (m)Adopted Unanimously. Article 10 (n)—Hydrant Replacement Program—DPW Director William Hadley responded to questions regarding sidewalk repairs and hydrant replacements. Article 10 (n) Adopted Unanimously. 8:24 p.m. Article 10 (o) - Comprehensive Watershed Stormwater Management Study and Implementation—Adopted Unanimously. Article 10 (p) - Townwide Signalization Improvements—Adopted Unanimously. Article 10 (q)—Hartwell Avenue Infrastructure—Planning Board Chairman Richard Canale addressed the plan for Hartwell Avenue and reported the Board's support for Article 10 (q); Town Engineer John Livsey explained project components areas in which the Commonwealth is to be involved. Richard Canale further explained the MPAC process. Mr. Livsey commented further on design and construction funds sought. Discussion on zoning, coordination with Hanscom Air Force Base, and economic development ensued. 8:46 p.m. Article 10 (q)Adopted by more than the two-thirds vote. April 10, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont.... 8:47 p.m. Article 10 (r) - Sidewalk Improvements and Easements-Planning Board Chairman Richard Canale reported support of the Board. DPW Director William Hadley reported on sequences for sidewalk and roadway work, to which Town Engineer John Livsey commented further. Article 10 (r) Adopted Unanimously. 8:53 p.m. Presented by Selectman Hank Manz. ARTICLE 14: APPROPRIATE FOR PUBLIC FACILITES CAPITAL PROJECTS MOTION: That the following amounts be appropriated for the following capital improvements to public facilities and that each amount be raised as indicated: a) Municipal Building Envelope and Systems -$173,954 for design, construction,repair and replacement projects for the maintenance and upgrades of municipal buildings and systems, and that to meet this appropriation $173,954 be raised in the tax levy; b) School Building Flooring Program-$125,000 for replacing carpet,vinyl the and ceramic the flooring systems and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $125,000 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance; C) School Interior Painting Program-$150,000 for a school building interior painting program, and that to meet this appropriation$150,000 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance; d) School Window Treatments Extraordinary Repair-$50,000 for replacing window treatments with low maintenance solar shades, and that to meet this appropriation $50,000 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance; e) School Paving Program-$150,000 for designing, constructing and maintaining school parking and paved pedestrian surfaces, and that to meet this appropriation$150,000 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance; f) Lexington High School Overcrowding-Phase 3 Engineering and Improvements - $362,000 for engineering,remodeling and reconstructing rooms at Lexington High School and all incidental costs related thereto to alleviate overcrowding, and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow$362,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(3A) or any other enabling authority; g) School Security Standardization-$370,000 to standardize the elementary and middle schools for access control and video security, and that to meet this appropriation $370,000 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance; h) Installed Wall Units-Air Conditioner-$56,000 for installation of four air conditioning wall units in the School Central Administration lower level professional development/conference rooms, and that to meet this appropriation $56,000 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance; i) School Building Envelop and Systems Program-$235,000 for design,repairs and modifications to prevent deterioration of school building exterior and building systems, and that to meet this appropriation $235,000 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance; j) Clarke Middle School Bus Loop-$35,000 for a study of bus loop construction on the Stedman Road side and to identify solutions to address the long-term need to separate car and bus traffic at the Clarke Middle School, and that to meet this appropriation$35,000 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance; k) Hastings School Kitchen Renovation-$90,000 for necessary upgrades to the kitchen at the Hastings School, and that to meet this appropriation $90,000 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance; 1) Print Shop Renovation-$312,000 for engineering,remodeling,reconstructing and making extraordinary repairs to the Public Schools Print Shop and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $312,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(3A) or any other enabling authority; in) Public Facilities Vehicle Replacement-$80,000 for a replacement vehicle for the Department of Public Facilities and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow$80,000 under M.G.L, Chapter 44, Section 7(9) or any other enabling authority; n) Public Facilities Bid Documents -$175,000 for professional services to produce design development, construction documents, and bid administration services for capital projects, and that to meet this appropriation $75,000 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance and$100,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund; and o) Human Resources Office Renovation-$29,500 for redesigning and renovating the School Human Resources Office and the Office of the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, and that to meet this appropriation$29,500 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance. April 10, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont.... Selectman Manz reported unanimous support of the Selectman on all parts of Article 14 except part (h)where support of the Board is 4-1 in favor. William Hurley reported unanimous support of the Capital Expenditures Committee for all parts of Article 14 except 14 (c)which it supports 4-1. Robert Cohen reported unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee for all parts of Article 14 except 14 (g), 8 supporting, 1 abstaining. Margaret Coppe reported unanimous support of the School Committee for Article 14 parts (b-1). 8:58 p.m. Town Manager Carl Valente responded to questions regarding funding sources, to which Capital Expenditures Committee member Charles Lamb further responded. Director of Facilities Patrick Goddard responded to questions concerning window replacements 14(d). 9:06 p.m. Selectman Peter Kelley outlined his opposition to Article 14(h). Facilities Director Patrick Goddard responded to air conditioning needs and security camera questions, to which an additional response was provided by Superintendent Paul Ash. 9:29 p.m. Article 14 (h)Adopted. 9:30 p.m. Discussion ensued on other parts of Article 14. 9:44 p.m. Article 14 parts (a-o) except part (h) Declared Adopted by more than the necessary two-thirds vote. 9:46 p.m. Presented by Selectman Norman Cohen. ARTICLE 15: APPROPRIATE BONDS AND NOTES PREMIUMS MOTION: That the Town appropriate $1,831,481 from the premium paid to the Town upon the sale of bonds issued for the Bridge and Bowman School Reconstruction as authorized under Article 2 of the November 14, 2011 Special Town Meeting and $2,291,846 from the premium paid to the Town upon the sale of bonds issued for the New Estabrook School as authorized under Article 2 of the April 2, 2012 Special Town Meeting, which are the subject of Proposition 2�/z debt exclusions, to pay costs of the projects being financed by such bonds and to reduce the amounts authorized to be borrowed for such projects, but not yet issued by the Town, by the same amounts. 9:46 p.m. Charles Lamb reported unanimous support of Capital Expenditures Committee. Richard Neumeier reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee. 9:52 p.m. Adopted Unanimously. 9:53 p.m. Presented by Selectman Norman Cohen. ARTICLE 16: ACCEPT MGL CHAPTER 32, SECTION 101 MOTION: That the Town hereby accepts Section 101 of Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Mr. Cohen reported unanimous support of the Selectmen. Retirement Board Chairman Robert Cunha, pr.1, reviewed the proposed request and the statute's relief to surviving spouses. 9:56 p.m. Richard Neumeier reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee. 9:56 p.m. Adopted Unanimously. 9:57 p.m. Presented by Selectman Norman Cohen. ARTICLE 17: ACCEPT MGL CHAPTER 32, SECTION 12(2)(D PARAGRAPH 11) MOTION: That the Town hereby accepts Section 12(2)(d paragraphl l) of the Massachusetts General Laws. Mr. Cohen reported unanimous support of the Selectmen. Retirement Board Chairman Robert Cunha further explained request. 9:57 p.m. Richard Neumeier reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee. 9:58 p.m. Adopted Unanimously. 9:59 p.m. Presented by Selectman Deborah Manger. ARTICLE 18: APPROPRIATE TO POST EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE LIABILITY FUND MOTION: That $775,000 be appropriated to the Town of Lexington Post Retirement Insurance Liability Fund, as established by Chapter 317 of the Acts of 2002, and that to meet this appropriation $525,000 be raised from the general fund unreserved fund balance and $250,000 be raised in the tax levy. April 10, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont.... Ms. Manger reported unanimous support of the Selectmen. Alan Levine reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee. 10:03 p.m. Thomas Diaz,pr.3, moved the following amendment: AMENDMENT: The main motion be amended by deleting the amount of$775,000 in the first line and deleting the amount of$525,000 in the third line and replacing each of these amounts with the amount of$465,000; and further by deleting the words "and $250,000 from the tax levy" in the third line. Members spoke in support and opposition to the amendment. Deborah Manger reported the unanimous opposition of the Selectmen; Glenn Parker reported the opposition [7-1] of the Appropriation Committee. Town Manager Carl Valente responded to questions on funding liability. Selectman Deborah Manger explained the need for an actuarial study. Discussion ensued. 10:24 p.m. Dawn McKenna,pr.6, called the question. Motion Adopted. 10:24 p.m. Thomas Diaz summarized his position. 10:25 p.m. Standing vote taken on Diaz Amendment tallied as follows: Vote/Precinct 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AL Total Yes 4 2 10 8 6 6 6 2 7 4 55 No 10 7 6 3 6 10 9 13 5 14 83 Abstain 1 1 On a vote of 55 in favor and 83 opposed, with 1 abstention, Amendment Not Adopted. 10:29 p.m. Discussion on Article 18 ensued, with members speaking in support and opposition, questioning fund balances and availability. Town Manager Carl Valente responded. 10:38 p.m. John Hayward,pr.5, called the question. Not Adopted. Discussion continued, speaking in support and opposition. 10:56 p.m. Robert Rotberg,pr.3, moved Article 18 be tabled to April 22nd. Not Adopted. 10:58 p.m. Marsha Baker,pr.7, called the question. Adopted. 10:58 p.m. Standing vote taken on Article 18 tallied as follows: Vote/Precinct 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AL Total Yes 8 7 7 4 9 13 10 14 8 14 94 No 4 2 8 7 4 4 5 1 4 3 42 Abstain 1 1 On a vote of 94 in favor and 42 in opposition, with 1 abstention, Article 18 Adopted. 10:58 p.m. Frank Sandy,pr.6, served Notice of Reconsideration on Article 18. 10:59 p.m. Selectman Deborah Manger moved adjournment to 7:30 p.m., April 22, 2013, Baffin Hall, Cary Memorial Building. Adopted A true copy. Attest: Donna M. Hooper, Town Clerk April 22, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting The eighth session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting was called to order by Moderator Deborah Brown at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2013, Margery M. Baffin Hall, Cary Memorial building. A quorum of 157 members present. Moderator Brown called for a moment of silence in memory of those who have served and those perished as a result of the bombings at the April 15, 2015 Boston Marathon. Selectman Deborah Manger recognized the efforts of the Lexington Police over the past week, their support in the efforts of the Marathon bomber capture and safety for Lexington. April 22, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont.... 7:37 p.m. presented by Selectman Joseph Pato. ARTICLE 19: RESCIND PRIOR BORROWING AUTHORIZATION MOTION: That the unused borrowing authority as set forth below be and is hereby rescinded: Article# Town Meeting Project Description Project Manager Amount to be Rescinded 19c 2009 ATM Lexington High School Heating System Upgrade Pat Goddard $33,000 8L 2010 ATM Remodeling,reconstructing and making Pat Goddard $60,580 extraordinary repairs to the Town Office Building 13(b)(ii) 2011 ATM Estabrook School Related Street Access Bill Hadley $120,100 Improvements 13k 2011 ATM Repair of Fire Station Floor Pat Goddard $232,397 16j 2012 ATM Grounds Vehicle Replacement Pat Goddard $9,490 Mr. Pato reported support of the Selectmen. Charles Lamb reported unanimous support of Capital Expenditures Committee; Glenn Parker reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee. 7:39 p.m. Adopted Unanimously. 7:40 p.m. Presented by Selectman Deborah Manger. ARTICLE 20: ESTABLISH AND APPROPRIATE TO AND FROM SPECIFIED STABILIZATION FUNDS MOTION: (a) That $1,600,000 be appropriated from the Capital Projects/Debt Service/Building Renewal Fund to offset debt service for projects excluded from the limits of Proposition 2 1/2 ; and (b) That $2,184,000 be appropriated to the Capital Projects/Debt Service/Building Renewal Fund, and to meet this appropriation $950,000 be appropriated from the general unreserved fund balance, and $1,234,000 be raised in the tax levy. (c) That $67,760 be appropriated to the Transportation Demand Management/Public Transportation Stabilization Fund, and to meet this appropriation $67,760 be transferred from the TDM special revenue account. Ms. Manger reported unanimous support of the Selectmen; Charles Lamb reported unanimous support of Capital Expenditures Committee for part (b); Glenn Parker reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee. 7:42 p.m. Patrick Mehr,pr.3, moved the following Amendment: AMENDMENT: In Part (b) of the main motion under Article 20 dated 4/1/13, $2,184,000 be replaced with$2,934,000 and $950,000 be replaced with $1,700,000. 7:47 p.m. Selectman Deborah Manger reported unanimous opposition of the Selectmen. Charles Lamb reported opposition [4-0] of Capital Expenditures Committee; Glenn Parker reported opposition [8-0] of Appropriation Committee. Members spoke in support and opposition. Town Manager Carl Valente responded to question on tax revenue growth. Selectman Deborah Manger and Appropriation Committee member Alan Levine, further explained projecting tax revenue. Selectman Norman Cohen explained the bonding process in response to questions of the members. 8:16 p.m. Mehr Amendment Not Adopted. 8:17 p.m. Article 20,parts a, b, c, Adopted Unanimously. 8:18 p.m. Presented by Selectman Norman Cohen. ARTICLE 22: APPROPRIATE FROM DEBT SERVICE STABILIZATION FUND MOTION: That $124,057 be appropriated from the Debt Service Stabilization Fund to offset the FY2014 debt service of the bond dated February 1, 2003 issued for funding additions and renovations to the Lexington High School, Clarke Middle School and Diamond Middle School as refunded with bonds dated December 8, 2011. Mr. Cohen reported unanimous support of the Selectmen. Charles Lamb reported unanimous support of Capital Expenditures Committee; Glenn Parker reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee. 8:19 p.m. Norman Cohen responded to questions on the fund and reviewed availability of funds and use. Town Manager Carl Valente explained strict regulation of investments. 8:24 p.m. Declared Adopted by more than the two-thirds vote. April 22, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont.... 8:25 p.m. Presented by Selectman Norman Cohen. ARTICLE 23: APPROPRIATE FOR PRIOR YEARS UNPAID BILLS MOTION: That $24,450 be appropriated to pay unpaid bills for goods and services rendered to the Department of Public Works for fiscal years 2010, 2011 and 2012 and that said bills be paid from funds appropriated for FYI from line item 3100-3500 DPW Expenses as approved under Article 4 of the 2012 annual town meeting. Mr. Cohen reported unanimous support of the Selectmen. Glenn Parker reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee. Adopted Unanimously. 8:27 p.m. Presented by Selectman Joseph Pato. ARTICLE 24: AMEND FY2013 OPERATING BUDGET MOTION: That the following amounts be appropriated to the following line items for the FY2013 budget as approved under Article 4 of the 2012 Annual Town Meeting, and subsequently amended under Article 2 of the November 19, 2012 Special Town Meeting, and that said amounts be transferred from the following sources: ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ LINE ITEM PROGRAM FROM TO 7100 Community De\telopment Personal Services $ 1,032,112 $1,018,112 7100 Community De\telopment Expenses $ 175,708 $ 189,708 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8330 Public Celebrations Committee $ 34,000 $ 54,000 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8400 Finance Personal Services $ 1,181,922 $1,166,922 8400 Finance Expenses $ 400,145 $ 415,145 .....................................................Town..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8500 Town Clerk Personal Services $ 323,030 $ 351,930 8500 Town Clerk Expenses $ 111,525 $ 137,125 8600 MIS Personal Services $ 342,855 $ 320,855 8600 MIS Expenses $ 565,425 $ 587,425 and further that $74,500 be appropriated from the General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance to finance said amendments. 8:28 p.m. Finance Director Robert Addelson explained requested funding. Glenn Parker reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee. Town Manager Carl Valente responded to question on Public Celebrations Committee request. 8:31 p.m. Adopted Unanimously. 8:31 p.m. Presented by Selectman Deborah Manger. ARTICLE 25: APPROPRIATE FOR AUTHORIZED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed. Charles Lamb reported unanimous support of Capital Expenditures Committee. Glenn Parker reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee. 8:32 p.m. Adopted Unanimously. 8:32 p.m. Selectman Deborah Manger moved dissolution of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting. Adopted. A true copy, Attest: Donna M. Hooper, Town Clerk