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A -2- _ x . . .. be the case, transfers could be requested. The Manager noted that the Board is in agreement with his recommendation against the increase in staffing requested. Mr. McLaughlin saw need for a prioritized list of requested recre- ation programs. The list will be provided by the Committee. Suggestion was made that the appropriation as recommended . by the Mana- ger, be increased by $2,500 to fund the requested extension of hours at the "old Res". Upon motion duly and seconded, it was voted to support an appropri- ation of $113,145 for Recreation Department Personal Services Acct . #2470, to allow for funding of additional hours of operation, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the "old Res". Expenses Expenses Regarding Expense Account #1775 Legal Fees and Account #1800, Legal Expenses, the Town Manager informed the Board that reports will be provided by Town Counsel -on January 3 Under Expense Account #2925, off ice Machine Capital Outlay, the Manager noted that the request of the Comptroller's Department for $1,500 for a paper shredder 'is being deleted . The recommendation of the Human Services Committee for funding under Account #7410 for Mystic Valley Mental Health was reviewed. Mr .Hutchinson recommended an appropriation of $10,000, rather than the $15, requested. Mrs. Ba ttin and Mr. Polit i expressed support for the $15, appropri- ation and noted the increased responsiveness and improved spirit of coopera- tion demonstrated by Mystic Valley in communicating with the Town through the Human Services Committee its goals, programs and services to residents. Now Mr. McLaughlin said he would support the $15, request but felt un- comfortable with the ' lack of rationale or information on what is actually being provided by Mystic Valley. Mr. Sacco was opposed to supporting the $15,000 appropriation. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3 to 1, with Mr. Sacco voting in the negative, to support the request of the Human Services Commit- tee for funding of $15, for programs at the Mystic Valley Mental Health facility. Capital Capital Mr. Hutchinson noted that decision were still to be made on Ellis, Emerald and Norton Streets and gave his recommendation for support of Sunny Knoll Avenue acceptance, based on corridor access. An itemization of each construction street, applying the proposed new street acceptance criteria, was noted and aspects of the policy discussed. In consideration of Emeral Street, a compromise plan proposing 1 - 2 way consideration and cul-de-sac was noted. It was decided to defer decision pending receipt of further information on up to 4 vacant � tots , some Town owned and some privately owned which could be opened up, and after more final grasp on budget figures andwhat moneys are left, Sunny Knoll Avenue, which was rated AA under the proposed criteria was discussed regarding corridor access and safety issues . Sunny Knoll will also be retained on the list of possible street acceptances for the time being and, in the Selectmen's message it will be indicated that it is being kept under review. Consensus was reached to recommend unfavorable action on both Ellis and