06/15/2020 Annual Town Meeting (2)

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Motion made by Selectman Weeden Motion: I move that the Town vote to approve Articles 4, 5, 6, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 25, 26, & 27 as printed Motion passes unanimously at 8:04 PM Article 19 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the total expenditures for the following revolving funds pursuant to G.L. Ch. 44 Section 53E ½ for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 to be expended in accordance with the Bylaw establishing said revolving funds, heretofore approved, or take any other action relating thereto. FUND FY 2021 AUTHORIZATION $580,000 RECREATION $20,000 LIBRARY $15,000 SENIOR CENTER $2,500 HISTORICAL COMMISSION Submitted by the Finance Director Explanation: This article establishes the FY 2021 expenditure limits for departmental revolving funds. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval of Article 19 by a vote of 5-0 The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 19 by a vote of 6-0 Motion made by Selectman Weeden Motion: I move that the Town vote to approve Articles 4, 5, 6, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 25, 26, & 27 as printed in the Warrant and with the exception of Motion passes unanimously at 8:04 PM Stand Alone Article as per advice of Town Counsel Article 20 identifies borrowing as a potential source of funding, which would require a 2/3 vote, rather than the simple majority vote required for the other Articles in this group. Further, the Motion under this Article must identify the specific source of funding to be authorized. Accordingly, consider whether this Article may be best left as a stand-alone Article.