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NOVEMBER 17,2003
ATTENDANCE: This meeting was held prior to the Special Town Meeting. The following
members were present: Jack Watkins,Chairman,Keith Mitchell,Vice Chairman,Bernice Fink,Melinda
Coppa, Steve Dawe,Paul Stewart,Paula Porten,Mike Batsimm and Joyce Hanlon.
CALL TO ORDER:
Jack called the meeting at 6:03pm
OLD BUSINESS:
Article 7. Appropriation of funds for new fire engine.Melinda MOVED to reconsider Article 7 and Mike
seconded. The vote was 7-0-1 to reconsider Article 7 with Steve abstaining. Mike then MOVED to
recommend Article 7 and Melinda seconded. The vote was 6-0-2 in favor of Article 7 with"B"and Steve
abstaining.
Article 13. Transfer of unexpended funds. Steve MOVED to vote unfavorable action on Article 13 and
"B"seconded. The vote was 3-5 with Steve,Keith and Melinda voting unfavorable. Mike then MOVED
to vote favorable action on Article 13 with Paul seconding. The vote passed 5-3 with Steve,Keith and
Melinda voting no.
Article 21. Authorization to lease Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill.Melinda MOVED to reconsider Article
21 with Paul seconding. The vote was 7-1 with Mike voting no. Melinda then MOVED unfavorable
action on Article 21,but the Fincom supports the issue and asks the DOS to put out an RFP and
collect bids,but at this time this Article lacks the financial details. Paul seconded and the vote was 5-3
with Mike, Steve and Keith opposing the motion.
Completeness Letter. Paul MOVED to reconsider the favorable vote on completeness letter with Keith
seconding. The vote was unanimous to reconsider the vote. Keith then MOVED to have Jack,Joyce and
Mark discuss the issues raised in the 1 st completeness letter with Paula seconding. The vote was
unanimous.
NEXT MEETING:
December 11,2003 at 6:30pm at the temporary town hall,
ADJOURNMENT:
Melinda MOVED to adj ourn the Special Town Meeting at 11:1 Opm with Paul seconding. The vote was
unanimous.