HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-01-25-AC-MIN.pdf APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE MEETING
JANUARY 25, 1993
Members Present:
G. Burnell, S. Nablo, P. Lapointe, M. O'Sullivan, M. Mairson, J. Pagett,
C. Coughlin, C. Abbott, R. Borghesani, R. Souza, J. Ryan
Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M.
Motion to accept minutes of November 23, 1992 and January 4, 1993 approved with
the word "town" being inserted into the first sentence of the third last
paragraph( on any other town committee).
M.O'Sullivan discussed the "education reform" bill currently before the
legislature.Poorer communities will receive more. Not much change expected due
to pressure of the unions. "Earmarking" will continue to erode local aid.
G. Burnell discussed the proposed financial articles to appear on the 1993
warrant.
J. Pagett discussed the school budgetary process. Meeting with Rep. Doran and
Sen. Havern was somewhat depressing.Appears that the debate will center more
around funding than actual education reform. Senate will probably attach a school
choice amendment which will not pass due to lack of funding. Tenure proposal will
make it more difficult to dismiss teacher with proposed legislation according to
Sen. Havern. School Committee will present budget to the public on Feb. 9th. No
real sense as to where the committee is headed but will probably be presented as
is.
S. Nablo reported on the Town budget. Concern over lack of capital expenditure
for infrastructure. D.P.W. barn is need of major work. D.P.W. and Fire hit
exceptionally hard. Ambulance privatization will cause a great deal of debate.
General discussion of consolidation of building maintenance, street repairs
(currently 9 miles behind master plan) , overall management of the D.P.W. too top
heavy.
General discussion that Replace will be seeking additional funding(5 to 10K)
P. Lapointe wishes to spend more time understanding the " in lieu of tax" payment
in the Water Fund along with the indirect charges. General discussion of
depreciation allowance to be set up for the Recreation Fund.
Capital Expenditure Committee has not yet made any recommendations.
Next Meeting February 22, 1993
Motion to adjourn
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