(a) that the purpose for which such meeting is sought to be called is not within the power of the voters of the district, or
(b) that such purpose is illegal, or
(c) that a bond or note resolution has been adopted and such petition is not filed within twenty days after publication of notice of such resolution pursuant to section 81.00 of the local finance law, or
(d) that other valid reason exists for refusing to call such meeting which reason when appealed to the commissioner of education shall be deemed by him to be sufficient cause for such refusal. 3. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, any proposition submitted by the voters that requires the expenditure of money shall be subject to the requirements set forth in subdivision nine of section two thousand twenty-three-a of this part.