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APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2002 Present: D Brown S Spector, R Pawliczek, A Levine, R Eurich, K Dooks, E Michelson, P Hamburger, J Ryan * Discussion of the projected budget gap for FY 2004, estimated to be $9.8 million * School estimates for FY 2004 were discussed. The estimated increase in wages is partially due to new initiatives such as all day kindergarten and class size. The SC appears to believe that all day kindergarten will be mandated and they want to be prepared for its implementation. The superintendent as of this date has presented none of these issues to the SC. The School Department has indicated that they have lost some grants, which will affect the FY 2004 request. * The "SpEd' circuit breaker may require the School Department to expend funds upfront with a delay in reimbursement from the Commonwealth. * The cash capital requests and discussion will begin when information becomes available. J Ryan will prepare a listing of recent authorizations. * General discussion of the Early Retirement Incentive legislation. Item will be further discussed at the October 10, 2002 meeting. AC wishes to know what are the current unemployment benefits. * Gang of 8 update. Town and Schools will each compile a list of "at risk" items totaling $4 million each * Discussion of the use of C 90 funds. E Michelson will contact B Hadley * D Brown met with school personnel regarding a "budget model". More discussion on the issue will follow. * S Spector discussed the Recreation Dept. capital needs, $50,000 for Pine Meadows equipment and $50,000 for the Res parking lot on Marrett Road as well as $30,000 for playground equipment. Not all will be requested in FY 2004 * Task list addition: Override Ac.09.26.2002