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
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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