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for a full time clerk, and the need for a Deputy Fire Chief. Fire fighters suggesting that the Asst Fire Chief not be replaced when the incumbent retires. Part time employment should be pursued vs full time with benefits. Town should charge for "white goods" pickup * A Lazarus spoke highly of J Bergeron through his association with him on committees * R Grammont expressed concern that part time employee feel entitled to benefits normally associated with full time employment * K Dooks stated that she felt that the $ 5.6 million in programs identified by the Town Manager as programs already discussed should be looked at again * C Coughlin discussed the BOS meeting on Monday and there discussions to how to package the override question(s) * P Lapointe indicated that the AC had not yet voted a position on the override * R Borghesani feels that the AC should be a participant in the BOS and SC negotiations. The AC has not been invited as of today nor has the CEC * M Battin suggested that the AC either be a participant or prepare its own budget recommendations for the town meeting * S Elberger indicated that part time positions are appropriate in some areas but not in others. Supervision requires management. Comparison of tax burden should be made with other parts of the country as well as surrounding communities. The town needs to express its concerns with the state legislature over funding * David Kauffmam stated that property taxes in New jersey are substantially higher than here. Is there still room for an increase in taxes?? Need to have issues put into a priority listing in order for the citizens of the community to make good decisions. * A Lazarus feels that the town needs a funding level greater than the 2.5% currently authorized without having an override * R Leone stated that service priorities are not articulated very well by managers Innovations have not been discussed There is no long range planning, only in the negative Uncontrollable costs do not exist AC function is not to second guess the managers or elected officials * R borghesani solicited specific areas that the public feels the AC should look at * General discussion continued * P Lapointe closed the public hearing and reminded all parties that the AC and CEC will conduct another public hearing on March 1st at 7:30 pm in Estabrook Hall acfbl5..