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mew In response to the question of duplication of services with reference to counseling services at the High School, the Director of Re- -Place pointed out that servi provided by his agency are needed because of increased destructive behavior of adolescents and other new population demands. The Human Services Committee and all agencies represented at the meeting were thanked for their presentations. LEXP EAc.33 Sara Arnold, LEXPRESS coordinator, and Sally Castleman, Chairman of the .. Transportation Advisory Committee, were present for review of a requested appropriation of $236,300. Mrs. Castleman reported�that bids on a new three -year contract are now being sought, with no firm amounts ready f presentation that evening. She projected that, based upon the experience of other communities, the new hourly price would be between $22 -$25 /hour, as opposed to the current $13.50. The proposed budget is based on $25 /hour. The Committee is considering, with sensitivity t the Town's Transportation needs, reduction of service to cut overall costs. She suggested a subsequent meeting with the Board after bids have been received. A rundown on fare collections, ridership and cost to the Town per ride will he updated for submission to the Board. w The Board agreed that an additional meeting will be scheduled for further discussion and thanked Mrs. Castleman and Mrs. Arnold for the evening's presentations Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10:10 p A true record, Attest: 4 --4 t.. arion H. now Executive Clerk � 7 .. r.f