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337 APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE DATE: March 6 , 1978 TIME: 7 :30 P.M. PLACE: Town Office Bldg. Room 111 PRESENT : Donald White , Chairman, Richard M. Perry, Secretary, John Blaisdell, Peter Hall, Edward Furash, William Dailey, Martin Gilman, Mitzi Kutchin I . REPLACE 1. Personnel presently employed do not have proper training was the opinion of several members of the Appropriation Committee . 2. John Blaisdell recommended $7,850 only. This is something the Town should not be involved in. I do not see support- ing a private organization that is not supporting them- selves. II . D.P.W. 1. Mr. Blaisdell reported the following information re "valves" : a. $15.00 per valve . b. $30.00 thermostat and control. c . Total cost including labor $117 .00. d. 15% cost savings on fuel due. 2. Town Manager is to report back to the Committee on exactly what cost savings will be re request from Mr. Blaisdell. III . RECREATION - POOL 1. Renovation plan for Pool Complex was presented by the Recreation Committee . 2. Approximately $1,000 will be necessary to finance new person which will be needed to man pool during peak hrs. If necessary, this could involve 2 new people: 3. Donald White stated to the Board of Selectmen that the Appropriation Committee would probably favor the new plan however, the vote would be close . 4. Selectman Busa stated that he felt the cost was too much for a 10 week activity. 5. Selectmen' s vote was 4 yes - 1 obstained. 6. Mr. Silverman stated he felt that the Committee should support the Recreation Committee and the Selectmen. 7. Mr. Gilman made a motion that the Appropriation Committee approve the Planning money for the $685, 000 pool. Upon motions duly made and seconded, the Appropriation Committee voted 4 in favor and 3 against. SO VOTED