March 11, 2010
Special Town Meeting
The Special Town Meeting was called to order by Selectman Susan Chapman at 9:14 p.m., following a Public Hearing. After the Pledge of Allegiance was recited, the call of the meeting was read by Janice Zackeo, Town Clerk. Janice Zackeo stated that the change of venue from the Community Room to the High School Library was properly noticed. John Morelli made a motion to accept the call as read, seconded by Diana Peck. Call passed by voice vote.
Selectman Susan Chapman called for nominations for moderator. Diana Peck made a motion to nominate Ronald Oliveri, seconded by Ralph Langham. Earle Novak made a motion to close nominations, seconded by Ronald Kern, approved by voice vote. Ronald Oliveri was approved as moderator.
Before reading the Resolutions, Moderator Oliveri asked the Town Clerk when the legal notice was posted for this meeting. She stated the legal notice ran on March 3, 2010.
Moderator Oliveri read Resolution #1:
Be It Resolved that the proposed resolution to approve and expand the agreement with the Hahlawah Rifle & Pistol Club, Inc. from five (5) to ten (10) years be approved.
Frank Fehling made a motion to move Resolution #1 to the floor, seconded by Leo Montuoro, approved by voice vote. Moderator Oliveri opened Resolution #1 for discussion. Being there was no discussion; Wesley Marsh made a motion to call the question, seconded by Gregory Porpora. After a hand and voice vote, Moderator Oliveri declared Resolution #1 approved.
Being that Resolution #1 had passed by such a wide majority, Moderator Oliveri asked if anyone wanted Resolution #2 to still be brought to the floor. Being there was no motion to do so, Kenneth Chapman made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Wesley Marsh, approved by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
181 registered voters, 0 property owners and 4 visitors in attendance
Hand and Voice Votes
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Respectfully Submitted,
Janice D. Zackeo
Town Clerk |