2016-12-08 Special Town Meeting - Litigation Minutes

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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING LITIGATION Reading Memorial High School Preforming Arts Center December 8, 2016 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Alan E. Foulds, at 7:35 PM, there being a quorum present. ARTICLE 1: Motion made by John Halsey, Board of Selectmen and Article 1 was tabled Motion Carried ARTICLE 2: Motion made by John Halsey, Board of Selectmen and Article 2 was tabled Motion Carried ARTICLE 3: Motion made by the Board of Selectmen - Whereas, The deferred operation of this vote would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to amend forthwith the FY 2017-27 Capital Improvements Program in order to allow for necessary funding for the Reading Memorial High School project, I move that it be declared to be an emergency measure, necessary for the immediate preservation of the peace, health, safety or convenience of the Town; and I further move that the Town vote to amend the FY 2017-27 Capital Improvements Program, as provided for in Section 7.7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter, and as previously amended, by making this change: rPnPral Fund FY17: +$6 million + $6 million added to RMHS construction project Background: This Article is included in every Town Meeting Warrant. The Reading General Bylaw (section 6.1.3) states "... No funds may be appropriated for any capital item unless such item is included in the Capital Improvements Program (CIP), and is scheduled for funding in the Fiscal Year in which the appropriation is to be made." Bond ratings agencies also want to ensure that changes to a long-term CIP are adequately described. Presentation given by: • Bob LeLacheur - See Attached Finance Committee Report: Bylaw Committee Report: Motion Carried No Report No report 2/3rds Vote Required 103 Voted in the affirmative 3 Voted in the negative 122 Town Meeting Members in Attendance