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205 <br /> APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE <br /> DATE: February 15, 1976 <br /> TIME: 9:00 A.M. <br /> PLACE: Town Office Bldg. - Board of Selectmen's Room <br /> PRESENT: Edward E. Furash, Chairman, Peter Hall, J. H. Blaisdell, <br /> John Campbell, Howard L. Levingston, Richard M. Perry, <br /> Secretary <br /> '-" I . COUNCIL ON AGING <br /> a) request for part-time coordinator to give services to the <br /> elderly. <br /> b) use of visitors center - this now seems to be a question. <br /> c ) bus trips - can this be put under recreation? <br /> d) if the coordinator is possible under present budget than <br /> we will do without something else , Mrs. Stump stated -- <br /> perhaps cut down on the number of newsletters. <br /> e ) Chairman Furash stated that only one group should be <br /> responsible for the affairs of the elderly in Lexington. <br /> f) Dr. Kassler suggested that we should get citizens to <br /> volunteer their services here . <br /> g) Chairman Furash stated that he felt they needed help in <br /> getting "off the ground" . We definitely see the need for <br /> the program. When a new program begins there are always <br /> problems we have found. We want you to get more volunteers <br /> into the Council. <br /> h) Town Manager O'Connell stated that if it can be proved to <br /> him that the present funds are not enough he will be glad <br /> to come before both Boards to get more funds. <br /> i) Chairman Furash stated that he was very sympathetic in what <br /> they were saying, i.e . , desk, phone etc. , and he was sure <br /> that the Council would get the necessary support from the <br /> Selectmen. <br /> j ) Mrs. Stump stated she didn't feel that the Towncf Lexington <br /> was supporting the Council. <br /> k) Mr. Busa stated that whatever they need, they would get. <br /> 1) Dr. Kassler said he would like the Selectmen to help in <br /> finding someone . <br /> m) Chairman Bailey stated that the Council still reports to the <br /> Town Manager. Total dollars should not be a problem - the <br /> hang-up seems to be starting things up. <br /> n) Town Manager O'Connell stated that Mr. Shaw has been spending <br /> a great deal of time on this. As of now, there has not been <br /> a definition of the job or the work to be done . This is the <br /> problem -- not the money. <br /> II . RECREATION <br /> a) Volleyball - $800.00 custodial fee. <br /> b) Swimming - increased programs <br /> c) Tennis - withdrawn? <br /> d) Old Res - asking for $921.00 to open 3 Saturdays in June. <br /> e ) Chairman Furash stated that new programs should be funded by users. <br />