HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-03-08-AC-MIN.pdf APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE
March 8, 1993
Present: G. Burnell, S. Nablo, R. Borghesani, M. O'Sullivan, R. Souza,
C. Abbott, J. Pagett, M. Mairson, C. Coughlin, P. Lapointe,
J. Ryan; also present Mr. Bob Pressman (Locust Ave)
Minutes of March 1, 1993 accepted with the addition of the motion by
M. Mairson regarding the $428,000 cut made by the Board of Selectmen
which did not appear on their meeting agenda.
C. Coughlin distributed a letter from J. Kaufman, Lexington Coalition
G. Burnell distributed letter he wrote in response to motion made by M. Mairson
at March 1, 1993 meeting. Discussion as to whether letter would be disruptive
and or counter productive. A.C. felt that the letter should be delivered.
General discussion on health insurance issue. Motion by P. Lapointe to amend
Art. 4 by reducing the Insurance Account by $400,000 and increasing the
Reserve Fund Account by $400,000.Discussion on the motion centered around
the need to get some movement. Motion passed unanimously.
General discussion by P.Lapointe regarding "in lieu of tax " payments.
Paul indicated that is an acceptable practice but it should be consistent
within all the enterprise funds. Discussed the potential impact such a
payment would have on the rate payer particularly the sewer rate. Motion made by P.
Lapointe to send a separate report to the Town Manager and Comptroller
dealing with the " in lieu of tax " and indirect expenses. General discussion
followed by a withdrawal of the motion pending discussion at a later date.
A.C. attended the Board of Selectmen meeting. Board of Selectmen voted to
reduce School appropriation request as submitted by the Town Manager in the
amount of $428,000.Reallocation of $428,000 was 1) $341,000 for Fire
Department ambulance service, 2) $4,000 to REPLACE, 3) $8,000 COA
4) 10,000 Town Manager Professional Services for the GEI (Art. 23),5)
DPW Equipment.
A.C. reconvened regular meeting at 10:45.
J.Pagett discussed School issues including METCO. Concern expressed over
content of report as it relates to METCO. General discussion of the topic
with agreement that the report should only include factual information as
to number of students and some of the costs associated with the program.
General discussion of Art.4. Adjustment made on health insurance and the
Reserve Fund. Motion to increase the Legal request from $185,000 to
$250,000,in line with recent actual expenditures. Motion passed 8 to 1
P.Lapointe voting against.
Motion to adjourn.