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APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 14, 1992 Members Present: G. Burnell, S. Nablo, J. Pagett, R. Souza, J. Curry, C. Abbott, C. Coughlin, R. Borghasani, M. O'Sullivan, J. Ryan Members Absent: M. Mairson Annual Organizational Meeting: Nomination for Chairman made and seconded : George Burnell, unanimous Nomination for Vice-Chairman made and seconded : Sam Nablo, unanimous Nomination for Secretary made and seconded: John Ryan, unanimous * G. Burnell extended deepest thanks to J. Pagett for her efforts over the past two years * General discussion of how the committee has operated over the past few years with efforts of the committee split between the Town and School issues with a sense that the committee needs to get into the process early * Discussed frustrations experienced last year; ie: Budget Committee created by the School Committee to identify long term objectives which never got off the ground. Committee made recommendation to the School Committee regarding possible savings in the area of health insurance which were appeared to be ignored by the School Committee in their settling a long term contract with the teachers. * Discussed sense of accomplishment in the area of the Superintendent selection process in that the Town Manager was a part of the selection committee. The A.C. was also able to relate to the user departments the concept that some of their actions or inactions result in legal expenses which ultimately result in a reserve fund transfer. * Suggested that G. Burnell contact Jeff Young in order to have some input if possible in the replacement of Frank DiGiamarrino * M. O'Sullivan discussed some of the State issues; educational reform and the "maintenance of effort" which will be required, the foundation budget and the ramifications over which town meeting will have little control if they wish to continue receiving school aid. Other areas discussed were additional funding from lottery revenues, local aid being level funded, Chapter 90 funding, earmarking * G. Burnell sought a sense of direction from the committee as to how to proceed with the results of the symposium held last fall. Committee felt that there should be some priority seting of results with further pursuit of those recommendations * Discussion of the success of the Selectmen and School Committee "getting together" and agreeing on issues needing attention and solving problems. General sense that a lot can be accomplished with the Town Manager and Superintendent. ASSIGNMENTS FISCAL 1993 Schools: J. Pagett, R. Borghasani, C. Abbott Town: J. Curry, C. Coughlin Enterprise: J. Curry Capital: R. Souza * Next Meeting: Monday, September 14, 1992 at 7:30 P.M. in Comptroller's Office * J. Ryan distributed and discussed recent bond issue, official statement, and