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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, TOWN OF ACWORTH
DRAFT MINUTES OF 2008 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

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ARTICLE THIRTEEN: To see if the Town will vote to endorse the restoration of the Acworth Meetinghouse. By citizen petition.

Article Thirteen moved by John Putnam. Seconded by Jim Jennison.
After some discussion, Jim Jennison motioned to move the question. Seconded by Ralph Balla.
Moving the question passed by voice vote.
Article was moved to vote by voice vote.

ARTICLE THIRTEEN PASSED UNANIMOUSLY

ARTICLE FOURTEEN: To see if the Town will vote to approve the following resolution to be forwarded to our State Representatives, our State Senator and our Governor:
Resolved: We the citizens of Acworth, NH believe in a New Hampshire that is just and fair. The property tax has become unjust and unfair. State leaders who take a pledge for no new taxes perpetuate higher and higher property taxes. We call on our State Representatives, our State Senator and our Governor to reject the "Pledge", have an open discussion covering all options, and adopt a revenue system that lowers property taxes. By citizen petition.

Article Fourteen moved by Alice Brown. Seconded by Nellie Bernsten.
Jay Phinizy addressed this article. After a lengthy discussion, Deanne Sanville motioned to amend this article. Seconded by Jim Elsesser.
Deanne proposed to amend the article as follows:

To see if the Town will vote to approve the following resolution to be forwarded to our State Representatives, our State Senator and our Governor:
Resolved: We the citizens of Acworth, NH believe in a New Hampshire that is just and free. Any tax that funds an unwieldy government system is unjust and oppressive. State leaders who make laws that increase the size, scope, and programs of government perpetuate higher and higher taxes. We call on our State Representatives, our State Senator, our Governor, and our town government to reject the philosophy of Big Government and the burdensome taxes it requires, to look for ways to drastically reduce the size and expenditures of our governments, to reject all unjust taxes, and to once again embrace the dream and goal of our forefathers to live free in New Hampshire.

After further discussion Ruth Balla moved the question on the amendment. Seconded by Jim Genovese.
Moving the question passed by voice vote.
Amendment moved to vote by voice vote.

AMENDMENT FAILED

After further discussions on article fourteen, Linda Christie motioned to move the question. Seconded by Rob Devalk.
Moving the question passed by voice vote.
Article fourteen moved to vote by voice vote. Manifestly in the affirmative.

ARTICLE FOURTEEN PASSED


ARTICLE FIFTEEN: To transact any other business that may legally be brought before this Town Meeting.

Claude Bassine motioned to discuss schools. Seconded by Ralph Balla
Claude Bassine wanted everyone to be aware of the meeting at Villas School and the importance of attending on March 25 th . There will be discussion of the future of the Acworth School.

Lorraine Dion asked if the town had a PA system that could be used at town meeting. She indicated that she would like to have it used as it is hard to hear some people.

With no other business at hand, Ralph Balla moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Jim Genovese.
Voice vote to adjourn the meeting at 10:05. Passed Unanimously.

Moderator announced at 10:05 p.m. that the business portion of meeting is adjourned and that anyone that wishes to vote may do so.

Polls closed at 10:10 p.m.
Meeting recessed at 10:15 p.m. to count ballots
Meeting was adjourned at 12:05 a.m.

Respectfully submitted by,

Charlotte Comeau
Acworth Town Clerk