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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-07-09-AC-MIN.pdf APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE JULY 9, 1990 Present: M. O'Sullivan L. Gilson J. Ryan G. Burnell J. Pagett J. Curry R. Souza A. Lazarus M. Mairson *Meeting called to order at 7:30PM *A. Lazarus discussed the pending reorganization of the School Dept. and J. Ryan explained the joint effort between the Town and School *Reorganization Meeting called to order by M. O'Sullivan Nomination placed for Chairman-L. Gilson, no other names placed in nomination, on the vote -Unanimous Nomination placed for Vice Chairman-J. Pagett and G. Burnell, general discussion on both nominees followed, L. Gilson stated he will not vote, on a secret ballot-J. Pagett 4, G. Burnell 3, Abstain 1. Nomination for Secretary, J. Ryan, vote Unanimous * L. Gilson made the following resolution "That the Appropriation Comm- ittee express its profound appreciation to Michael J. O'Sullivan for the years of service he has given to the Committee and will continue to contribute." The resolution was unanimously accepted. *L. Gilson discussed the committee assignments and the fact that the Chairman has taken on too much in the past with members having con- tributed less, a system which must change. Individual members should make presentation before Town Meeting regarding their particular assignments. *Committee Assignments: School-J. Pagett, A. Lazarus Minuteman Regional Vocational High School- R. Souza Town Government- R. Perry Department of Public Works- G. Burnell Library-M. Mairson Fire & Police-R. Perry Recreation, Conservation & State Issues- N. O'Sullivan Health & Human Services- J. Curry Capital Expenditures Li asi on- L. Gilson *General discussion on the proposed Appropriation Committee Agenda feeling quite prepared for Town Meeting, more accountability, an attempt to do things in a better fashion, with a great deal of frustration aimed at the School process. * L. Gilson felt that State finances or lack therof will define problems while presenting no solutions *General discussion of the pending School contract and our relationship with the School Committee. *General discussion over the role of the Appropriation Committee. *General discussion over the charge of the Committee with proposed changes to be incorporated and revised version to be resubmitted. *Discussion of revenue projections *L. Gilson suggested that the Appropriation Committee "adopt an island" on the motion , Failed 6 to 2. *Next Meeting scheduled for September 17, at 7:30PM in the Comptroller's -- Office *Motion to adjourn.