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The Appropriations Committee held a meeting at 8:00 P.M., on Wednesday, March 11, 1970, in the office of the Comptroller, Town Office Building, Lexington. Members present were Chairman Robert M. Gary, Elizabeth M. _ Flynn, Secretary, Richard M. Perry, Comptroller, J. H. Blaisdell, Levi G. Burnell, Jack L. Mitchell and Donald B. White. EXECUTIVE SESSION: was held at this time with Charles F. Gallagher, Jr. , a mem er of the Recreation Committee. Discussion was held with respect to the P.S . Budget. The part-time status, salary and res- ponsibilities of the Director were discussed at length. Chairman Gary expressed the intention of informing the Selectmen that the Ap- propriations Committee was not happy with the continued yearly in- crease in the salary of the Director and that it agreed with the Rec- --1 reation Committee that a salary study should be made. With the activa- tion of the position of Town Manager, this would be within his juris- diction. t..� SUPPLEMENTARY AMENDMENTS: A2214_11512 - Library Exp. - An error by the County Treasurerts Office reduces by $700. the funds available from County Dog License fees. Appropriations, therefore recommends $701700. for this Acct., to which will be added $2,798.09 ( rev. ) from the Cty. Dog Fund. Acct. #7500 - Library P.S.- the Library Trustees will accept Appropriations denial of their request for an additional Library Techician, but they now request $1600. to hire a part-time employee. This seemed a reasonable request. Acct . #1700 - Insurance - It was agreed to return to the original request for $135,000. An increase was denied by Town vote. Chairman Gary read to the members a letter of resignation from Louis A. Zehner. He will be appointed as new Town Treasurer. The meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, 7z� f' Elizabeth M. Flynn j Secretary