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APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1996 7:30 PM, COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE * Present: P Lapointe, M Miley, M Mairson, R Borghesani, M Hastings, R Colwell, J Pagett, J Ryan * Absent: R Leone, L Peck * Also Present: C Mahoney and J Triesi (Cary Library) * C Mahoney distributed information regarding the grant application for the library expansion and renovation. PBC has selected an architect, S Hale & Assoc. The estimated cost at this time is $ 6 million. Floor area will increase from 38 to 50,000 sq ft. An announcement on funding is due in September. * C Mahoney also discussed appropriation request from Minuteman Network and reasons for wishing to leave the Metro Boston Library Network at a cost of$68,000.Annual costs are estimated to be approx. $ 40,000 * M Miley completed and submitted Town Report * Town Manager will submit preliminary budget on January 16th in accordance with Town By-Law * General discussion of MMRVHS and information received from R Fitzgerald * P Lapointe will set up joint meeting with Capital Expenditures Committee * J Pagett reported that the School Department has voted a capital budget request * Reserve Fund transfer request from the Retirement Board. * MOTION: Approve transfer of $ 5,050.02 to the Contributory Retirement System for a military service buy back in accordance with existing statutes. UNANIMOUS * MOTION: Refuse transfer request made by the Public Celebrations Committee in the amount of $ 11,500.MAJORITY(6 Y, 1 N(RC)) * General discussion on the Ad-Hoc Building Committee * MOTION: Approve minutes of November 21 and December 12, UNANIMOUS * MOTION TO ADJOURN acjanl1