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2003 Annual Town Meeting,Adjourned Session ofMarch 31, 2003 cont... (f) Storm Sewer Improvements - $150,000 and that $150,000 be transferred from the Sewer Enterprise Fund; (g) Sidewalk Improvements—0-; (h) Sanitary Sewer Improvements - $75,000 and that $75,000 be transferred from the Sewer Enterprise Fund; (i) Landfill Closure - $450,000 and that the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow $450,000 under G.L.c.44, §8(24) or any other enabling authority; (j) Skate Park Improvements—0-; (k) Fire Equipment - $327,390 and that $327,390 be raised in the tax levy (Provided, however, that $216,248 of the appropriation is contingent upon the approval of an override question appearing on the ballot for the Spring 2003 special election.) (And further, that $111,142 of the appropriation be placed in the Stabilization Fund should the override fail.) (1) Town Building Envelope Program - $260,180 and to raise such amount $60,180 be raised in the tax levy and that the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow $200,000 under G.L.c.44, §7(3A) or any other enabling authority. The Moderator read line items 8 a through 8 k, with the following discussion: 8 a.) William Kennedy reported the support of the Board of Selectmen. Narain Bhatia reported the unanimous support of the Capital Expenditures Committee. Sheldon Spector reported the support of the Appropriation Committee. 8 b.) Recreation Committee Chairman Sandra Shaw and member Rick DeAngelis spoke on requested funding from the Recreation Enterprise Fund. Charles Hornig reported the unanimous support of the Capital Expenditures Committee. Sheldon Spector reported the support of the Appropriation Committee. Discussion on public works and golf course equipment replacement, maintenance, and safety issues followed. 8 c.) requests—0- funding. 8:57 p.m. 8 d.) Public Works Director William Hadley explained the street resurfacing program. William Kennedy reported the unanimous support of the Board of Selectmen. Narain Bhatia reported the unanimous support of the Capital Expenditures Committee. Sheldon Spector reported the support of the Appropriation Committee. 8 e.) requests—0- funding. 8 f.) William Kennedy reported the unanimous support of the Board of Selectmen Narain Bhatia reported the support of the Capital Expenditures Committee. Sheldon Spector reported the support of the Appropriation Committee. 8 g.) requests—0- funding. Discussion followed on upkeep and funding of playground equipment. 8 h.) William Kennedy reported support of the Board of Selectmen. Narain Bhatia reported the unanimous support of the Capital Expenditures Committee. Sheldon Spector reported the unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee. Questions were raised on responded to on the status of the center traffic light replacement and sidewalk plowing. 9:15 p.m. 8 i.) William Kennedy reported unanimous support of the Board of Selectmen. Bruce Haskell of Camp, Dresser, McKee presented information on the closure of the Hartwell Avenue landfill site. Narain Bhatia reported the unanimous support of the Capital Expenditures Committee. Sheldon Spector reported the support of the Appropriation Committee. Questions followed regarding sampling techniques, future use options, timelines and anticipated costs for closure.