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APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE March 8, 1993 Present: G. Burnell, S. Nablo, R. Borghesani, M. O'Sullivan, R. Souza, C. Abbott, J. Pagett, M. Mairson, C. Coughlin, P. Lapointe, J. Ryan; also present Mr. Bob Pressman (Locust Ave) Minutes of March 1, 1993 accepted with the addition of the motion by M. Mairson regarding the $428,000 cut made by the Board of Selectmen which did not appear on their meeting agenda. C. Coughlin distributed a letter from J. Kaufman, Lexington Coalition G. Burnell distributed letter he wrote in response to motion made by M. Mairson at March 1, 1993 meeting. Discussion as to whether letter would be disruptive and or counter productive. A.C. felt that the letter should be delivered. General discussion on health insurance issue. Motion by P. Lapointe to amend Art. 4 by reducing the Insurance Account by $400,000 and increasing the Reserve Fund Account by $400,000.Discussion on the motion centered around the need to get some movement. Motion passed unanimously. General discussion by P.Lapointe regarding "in lieu of tax " payments. Paul indicated that is an acceptable practice but it should be consistent within all the enterprise funds. Discussed the potential impact such a payment would have on the rate payer particularly the sewer rate. Motion made by P. Lapointe to send a separate report to the Town Manager and Comptroller dealing with the " in lieu of tax " and indirect expenses. General discussion followed by a withdrawal of the motion pending discussion at a later date. A.C. attended the Board of Selectmen meeting. Board of Selectmen voted to reduce School appropriation request as submitted by the Town Manager in the amount of $428,000.Reallocation of $428,000 was 1) $341,000 for Fire Department ambulance service, 2) $4,000 to REPLACE, 3) $8,000 COA 4) 10,000 Town Manager Professional Services for the GEI (Art. 23),5) DPW Equipment. A.C. reconvened regular meeting at 10:45. J.Pagett discussed School issues including METCO. Concern expressed over content of report as it relates to METCO. General discussion of the topic with agreement that the report should only include factual information as to number of students and some of the costs associated with the program. General discussion of Art.4. Adjustment made on health insurance and the Reserve Fund. Motion to increase the Legal request from $185,000 to $250,000,in line with recent actual expenditures. Motion passed 8 to 1 P.Lapointe voting against. Motion to adjourn.