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Q -8- U Sharing has been reenacted by the Congress and he assumed $460,000 for that purpose. Regarding the new sewer use charge, he projected revenue of over $200,000, with the first payment scheduled for 1985. Mr. Hutchinson outlined options for the Board's - consideration during the detailed review of the proposed budget during the coming month. He concluded that the picture continues to be more complicated as the Town approaches the outlying years under Propostion 2 1 /2. He felt the budget provides for an increased commitment to productivity improvements and maintenance of the infrastructure as well as of day to day ser- vices. He noted that priority setting will continue to have to be the order of the day as well as looking at alternative revenue sources such as those indicated in the Alternative Revenue Committee Report. Mr. Dailey, Chairman of the Appropriations Committee expressed con- cern regarding the implementation of the user charge fee and urged a close look at collective bargaining procededures, so as to more effec- tively hand negatiations. He urged increased dialogue between the School Department.and the Town. Mr. McCabe, Chairman of the Capital Expenditures Committee, shared concerns expressed with regard to streets being proposed for acceptance. He looks forward to renewed cooperation among the Board of Selectmen, Appropriation and Capital Expenditures Committees . Mr. Clough, Chairman of the School Committee, expressed the appreciation of his committee for the strong fiscal position of the Town, noting that in other communities school systems are suffering. Meeting Mr. Hutchinson proposed a meeting schedule to accommodate further Schedule review and discussion of the budget; January 11, January 17, January 19, January 23, January 25, January 28, and January 30. He suggested that the meeting on Saturday, January 28, be scheduled for 9 a.m. The Board con- curred with the Manager's suggestion. Traffic The Board reviewed the report of the Traffic Safety Advisory item Committee on the request by Mrs. Danielle Stewart for installation of Stewart "negative speed bumps" on Revere Street as a deterrent to speeding. Revere St. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the re- commendation of the Traff is Safety Advisory Committe to deny Mrs. Stewart's request for installation of negative speed bumps on Revere Street, based on the ramifications of placing such obstructions or depressions on public ways. The Police Department will be asked to increase enforcement on Revere Street, as manpower permits. Traffic The Board reviewed the report of the Traffic Safety Committee on the item request of Robert ossman, Wachusett'Drive Association, for installation of ossman, a barrier I as a safety measure at the end of Wachusett Drive and of a Wachusett sign warning that Wachusett Drive is not a through street. Drive The report pointed out that Wachusett Drive is an unaccepted street and, as such the Town is not in a position to provide barricades or warning signs as requested. The committee pointed out that residents could under- take such installations they feel are warranted.