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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCentral America Sister City Committee charge, 1987 (Adjourned Session - Annual Town Meeting - May 11, 1987, cont.) There was lengthy discussion as to how playground equipment is provided for and maintained, and differing opinions voiced as to responsibility and degrees thereof, and philosophical issues associated. 10:30 p.m. Richard Schaye, Pr. 9, moved the question. Following a voice vote the Moderator put the question. Following a voice vote the Moderator declared that the motion made by Mrs. Grodzins did not carry. 10:32 p.m. Ira Richer, Pr. 3, moved that Article 47 (Zoning By-law, Traffic Analysis) be taken off the table. Following a voice vote the Moderator stated that Article 47 was off the table. 10:32 p.m. Mr. Richer moved that Article 47 be Indefinitely Postponed. Following a voice vote the Moderator declared that Article 47 was Indefinitely Postponed. 10:33 p.m. ARTICLE 55. ESTABLISH COMMITTEE FOR PEACE IN CENTRAL AMERICA John Sackton, Pr. 2, made the following motion: MOTION: I move that the Selectmen be and they are hereby authorized to appoint a committee consisting of seven residents to explore how the Town of Lexington, in light of U. S. involvement in Central (passed- America, can contribute to peace, social justice and see Page 161) self-determination in the region, can promote people to people contact, at no cost to the town, and thereby link Lexington residents and institutions with the people of Central America through establishing a sister city relationship with a town in Central America and to make the final report of its activities to the 1988 Annual Town Meeting. 10:35 p.m. A number 0E Town Meeting Member and residents rose to speak for and against the motion. Sam Silverman, Pr. 5, presented his point of view and made the following motion: MOTION: I do hereby move that the motion under Article 55 be amended adding the following at the (not passed- end: No consideration, however, shall be given to see below) the establishment of a sister city relationship or to travel by Lexington residents to any country where there is armed conflict, insurrection, violence aimed at Americans, or the possibility of such violence. 11:09 p.m. Webb Sussman, Pr. 2, moved the question. Following a voice vote the Moderator declared Mr. Sussman's motion to have carried. 11:12 p.m. There was further discussion for and against. Following a voice vote the Moderator declared the motion offered by Mr. Silverman not to have carried. 11:16 p.m. Following a voice vote the Moderator declared the motion offered by Mr. Sackton not to have carried. Town Meeting rose to request a Standing Vote which was tallied as follows: (Adjourned Session - Annual Town Meeting - May 11, 1987, cont.) Karen Dooks, Pr. 2, made the following motion: MOTION: That the motion under Article 51 be amended by adding at the end thereof, the following, provided that any portion not so conveyed to the (passed- Housing Authority shall be transferred to the care see below) and custody of the Conservation Commission. 9:57 p.m. Mr. Marshall stated that the lot is 69,000 sq.ft. The housing will take about 1/3 of the lot and only what is needed will be conveyed to the Housing Authority. The Selectmen have no other purpose in mind. There was a series of questions and answers, and speakers for and against. Following a voice vote the Moderator declared the amendment proposed by Mrs. Dooks to have passed. 10:05 p.m. Following a voice vote the Moderator declared a unanimous passage of Mr. Marshall's motion as amended. 10:08 p.m. Elaine Dratch, Pr. 5, served Notice of Reconsideration on Article 51. 10:09 p.m. ARTICLE 52. ACCEPT ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION MOTION: That the town accept Clause 41C of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the General Laws. (passed) 10:10 p.m. Mr. Marshall presented the information and urged adoption. Following a voice vote the Moderator declared unanimous passage. 10:12 p.m. ARTICLE 53. ACCEPT ELDERLY/SURVIVING SPOUSE/MINOR EXEMPTION MOTION: That the Town accept Clause 17D of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the General Laws. (passed) Mr. Marshall presented the information and urged adoption. Following a voice vote the Moderator declared unanimous passage. 10:15 p.m. Francis Smith, Conservation Commission, moved that Article 36 (Conservation Purchase - Upper Vinebrook) be taken off the table. Following a voice vote the Moderator declared that Article 36 was off the table. Mr. Smith moved Indefinite Postponement. Following a voice vote the Moderator declared unanimous Indefinite Postponement. 10:16 p.m. (indefinitely postponed) ARTICLE 54. SCHOOL PLAYGROUNDS Carol Grodains, Pr. 3, made the following motion: MOTION: That the School Committee be directed to include in their future budgets funds for the (not passed- replavemoQL of playground structures on school see Page 160) property, as needed. 10:16 p.m.