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APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE MEETING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2002
Present: D Brown S Spector, R Pawliczek, A Levine, R Eurich, K Dooks, E
Michelson,
P Hamburger, J Ryan
* Discussion of the projected budget gap for FY 2004,
estimated to be $9.8 million
* School estimates for FY 2004 were discussed. The estimated
increase in wages is partially due to new initiatives such as all day
kindergarten and class size. The SC appears to believe that all day
kindergarten will be mandated and they want to be prepared for its
implementation. The superintendent as of this date has presented none of
these issues to the SC. The School Department has indicated that they have
lost some grants, which will affect the FY 2004 request.
* The "SpEd' circuit breaker may require the School Department
to expend funds upfront with a delay in reimbursement from the Commonwealth.
* The cash capital requests and discussion will begin when
information becomes available. J Ryan will prepare a listing of recent
authorizations.
* General discussion of the Early Retirement Incentive
legislation. Item will be further discussed at the October 10, 2002 meeting.
AC wishes to know what are the current unemployment benefits.
* Gang of 8 update. Town and Schools will each compile a list
of "at risk" items totaling $4 million each
* Discussion of the use of C 90 funds. E Michelson will
contact B Hadley
* D Brown met with school personnel regarding a "budget
model". More discussion on the issue will follow.
* S Spector discussed the Recreation Dept. capital needs,
$50,000 for Pine Meadows equipment and $50,000 for the Res parking lot on
Marrett Road as well as $30,000 for playground equipment. Not all will be
requested in FY 2004
* Task list addition: Override
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