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r Selectmen's Meeting -3- February 8, 1988 WAS_, SEWER DEMAND CHARGE _ABATEMENTS, Upon motion duly rude and seconded, it was voted to approve abatement of $1,395.18 in Water charges; abatement of $1,851.02 in Sewer charges; and $1.00 in Demand charges. PROCLAMATION. NATIONAL PATRIOTS WEED � �IIIIAII IAIIAIIr�A A111111�1 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to proclaim February 15 through February 21, 1888, and National Patriotism Week, urging all citizens to ex press gratitude for the privilege of American Citizenship with appropriate celebrations and observances. PROCLAMATI ON BOY SCOUTS OF AMER I rA 7 8TH AN N T VERSARY WEEK - , ... Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to proclaim the week of February 7 through February 13, 1988, as Soy Scouts of American 78th Anniversary Week, urging all citizens to extend congratulations to the Boy Scouts of America on its service to the community. CONSERVATION COMMISSION BUDGET REVIEW Mr= White referred to an increase in the Personal Services request of the Conservation Commission, to meet competitive pay for seasonal workers. A request had been made to fund rental of a pick --up truck, but, as recommended by the Town Manager, the Department will have the use of a Town truck and the item will be dropped. .Charles Wyman, Director, and Joyce Miller, Chairman of the Conservation Commission, were present for the discussion. It was noted that $15,000 will be needed to supplement the Conservation Fund, replacing last year's expenses. Mr. Whi referred the possible effect on the Fund if the Railroad spur is to be acquired. 90% of the Commission's requested expense budget of $10 would be used for public access to and management of conservation land, with other expenses remaining basically level.. Mrs. Miller reported that the Commission is still in negotiation for a significant but not large parcel. Purchase of the land may be proposed at Town Meeting and would be discussed beforehand with the Selectmen in Executive Session. LIBRARY BUDGET REVIEW Mr. White outlined the Budget Request of the Cary Library, covering Expense items in the total amount of $217,150 and Personal Services requests at $750,884, or a total of $967,814.00. Persona+ services would increase by 1% and Expenses by 4.8%. A breakdown of funds spent for various programs was given. $:.50,000, under Capital requests, will be proposed for reroofing a portion of the Library and for expanding shelving capacity. An overview of these proposed projects will be given at a later date when more information is available. PROSPECT HILL ROAD EASEMENT'S Upon notion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve and execute Orders of Taking for temporary and permanent easements on Prospect Hill Road relative to construction of sidewalk at the following properties: