2000-12-14-AC-MIN.pdf - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE MEETING DECEMBER 14, 2000, ROOM 105, 7:45 P.M. Present: P Hamburger, R Pawliczek, R Eurich, S Spector, D Brown, and E Michelson. K Dooks, A Levine, J Ryan • MOTION: Approve minutes of November 21, 2000 and December 6, 2000. Unanimous • MOTION: Approve the Town report as ammended. Unanimous • General discussion of health insurance. Sub committee of R Eurich, A Levine, P Hamburger will set up a meeting with R Ducharme and K Walsh • General discussion of the Blue Ribbon Committee on capital requirements. What is the role of the AC? AC will analyze the report, which seems to need content. Is 5% increase in taxes concave or convex? Question and comments by T Griffiths (CEC). The BRC was instructed to only look at certain projects with other obvious needs not being addresses in the report. Is the BRC Report to be considered as Town policy? Are there alternatives?If so, have they been identified? What does the Town Manager think the policy and objectives are? A Levine and P Hamburger will attempt to draft responses to some of these questions. • Free cash needs more explanation as to how we arrive and replenish the balance. • BOS budget meeting will be held on December 11, 2000 • BOS capital meeting will be held on December 18, 2000 • Senior Center Committee looking at 201 Bedford Street (DPW Barn) and Walgreen's as well as Monroe School in combination with the Monroe Arts Assoc. • Fire Department wishes to install a vertical exhaust system at headquarters • Cary Library cost estimates is due in January 2001. Expect to bid job in April 2001. Funding is still an issue with Trustees being asked to raise substantial amount. • CEC may request an article at 2001 ATM for roads. • General discussion of PAYT • SC may wish to purchase 4 used portables to be used at the Hastings School • Meeting Schedule:1/4, 1/11(Summit), 1/18, 1/25, 2/1,2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8 Ac12.14.00