HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-09-13-AC-MIN.pdf APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 13, 1993
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE
Present:
G. Burnell, C. Coughlin, J. Pagett, M. O'Sullivan, P. Lapointe, M. Mairson, S. Nablo,
R. Souza, J. Ryan
Absent: C. Abbott
Motion to approved minutes of June 14th and June 30th meetings, unanimous.
Assignments:
Schools: C. Abbott, C. Coughlin, R. Borghesani, M. Mairson
Enterprise Funds, Revenue Projections, Health Insurance, DPW: P. Lapointe
Recreation Fund, Privatization, Regionalization: S. Nablo
Public Safety: J. Paggett
Infrastructure, Capital: R. Souza
Library, Conservation: M. Mairson
General discussion on "core values" and what they mean.
Strategic Planning: a) fiscal 1995 budget preparation, b) long term strategic planning
Schedule enclosed for ten scheduled meeting to solicit input from the general populace from
September 28 through October 30th. Appropriation to be requested at the 1994 ATM to
fund this process (cost estimates range from $30-150,000) in order to solidify the
communities commitment to the process.
How will data be used? Who will ask the questions? Who will frame the questions?
Discussed preliminary revenue projections for fy 1995.
M. O'Sullivan discussed State issues, Highway Fund, gas tax, lottery
Suggested that as an alternative to opening the Hastings School with all the
overhead costs associated with another school that an addition be made to one
of the existing schools.
Discussed the ATFC annual conference. If members wish to attend please contact
J. Ryan as soon as possible, August 18, newsletter distributed.
Discussion of Ed Reform and the "Memorandum of Agreement" which must be entered
into in order for the fiscal 1994 tax rate to be approved.
Distributed the fiscal 1994 " cherry sheet".
Distributed a letter from the Commissioner of Education, dated September 7th,
re: Ed Reform.
Fiscal 1994 Committee objectives:
- teacher contract
- health care
Discussion of the need to have both the Town Manager and the Superintendent appear
before the committee as early as possible in order to get a clear indication as to where
they see their respective areas headed. S. Nablo would also like to have Chairman
Oberteuffer attend.
P. Lapointe discussed the need to have a clearer idea as to the funding source for all the
articles being requested at the 1994 ATM.
Next meeting scheduled for October 18 with an invitation going to the school department
with another meeting scheduled for October 25th at which the Town Manager will be
asked to attend.
Motion to adjourn.
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