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PWA �5 Select Meeting January 27, 1985 -8- MWRA SLUDGE RETENTION SITE Mr. Hutchinson nbted� -Maas. Water Resources Authority special meetings 4n Phase + of yts ton term RESIDUALS MANAGEMENT FACILITIES plan. He, Mr. Fields and Mr. Wyman will attend a Jan. 29th meeting and present the Town's pos ition in opposition 'to the selection of Lexington as a possible site by MWRA. He noted that notifi of this meeting and request for comments on the ENF had been received on January 21st, leaving inadequate time for proper review and preparation of comments. He will explore MWRA notification procedures and request that all municipalities involved be notified in a timely manner. STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY Mrs Dailey reported that a schedule is now being formed at the High School for preparation for Student Government Day. In addition to the ,February 12th meeting at the High School, the Board will be asked to ,schedule meetings with the students chosen as Selectmen to provide !"Nift opportunities for conversation and discussion of current issues. FY87 BUDGET PRESENTATIONS LIBRARY Robert Hilton, Library Director, attended for presentation of the Library's FY87 Budget proposal. Mr. Hutchinson reported that, under Acct. 7544, Personal Services, the Library's request is for $842,741. In the light of the large increase last year, the Manager is recommending level funding for FY87 of $825,154. There are 25 !Pull-time and 15 part -time employees. Funding for expanded paging program is being saught. Mr. Hilton reported on the impact on pages'salaries to be expected because of increased minimum wage legislation. Various personnel issues and Library salaries vs. Town salaries were discussed regarding appropriateness of pay scales. Mr. Hilton noted the benefits of the computer program now in effect, and explained the procedures accomplished with the system. He noted that the library has a circulation of 588,848 +, in addition to books used in the library for ref erence . Mr. Hilton was thanked for the presentation of his proposed budget and for his work as Director of the Library. Members of the Capital Expenditures Committee jo ined the meeting at this time. CONSERVATION COMMITTEE Joyce Miller, Chairman, and Charles Wyman Conservation Administrator, were present for submission of the Commission's FY87 budget proposal.