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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-02-05-AC-MIN.pdf APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE MEETING FEBRUARY 05,1990 Present: 11.0'Sullivan L.Gilson J.Pagett M.Mai rson R.Sousa ou1a J.Ryan * discussed LiA."%l opinion in past week's Minuteman * J.Pagett has asked P.Geiger for a summary of the Fiscal 1991 School budget expessinq difficulty in assessing existing docuement *general discusssion on the upcoming meeting between all the Town boards * feeling expressed that P.Geiger thinks that the Town is "hiding" funds * R.White & P. Geiger are to prepare "6" budgets *Joint Meeting of Fill the Boards on February 17. 1990 at the High School *J.Rya€i discussed the need for an enterprise ise fund for all recreation activities,includi€tg the golf course *discussion on the To i n Manager's revenue projections for motor vehicle excise tax * G. Burnell suggested that the Recreation Committee simply raise fees to offset costs rather than go to a full enterprise *A.C. has been criticized for general support of the Town budget due primarily to the School's autonomy • A.C. should be considered the financial arm of the Town Meeting, not of the Town Manager * attempt to act as an arbitor between the Manager and the Superintendent * A.C. to set independent revenue estimates *L.Gilson agreed with G.Burnell that the A.C. must make recommendations to Town Meeting * J.Pagett supports Town Manager and feels that the A.C. should try to bring the Town & School together * L.Gilson reiiterated the fact that we must make strong recommendations * G.Gurnell suggested that the A.C. notify the Town Meeting how much is available for the School & Town *A.C. members should report back to the full committee on the various components of the budget meeting adjourned