HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-07-11-AC-MIN.pdf APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 11, 1994
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE 7:30 PM
Present: P Lapointe, J Pagett, C Coughlin, R Borghesani, R Leone,
L S Peck, M Miley, J Ryan
Absent: R Neumeier, M Mairson
Also present were M Battin, Town Moderator and G Burnell
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
* J Pagett nominated P Lapointe as Chairman for Fiscal 1995.
* R Borghesani seconded the nomination.
* UNANIMOUS approval of P Lapointe as Chairman
* J Pagett nominated C Coughlin as Vice Chairman for Fiscal 1995
* R Borghesani seconded the nomination
* UNANIMOUS approval of C Coughlin as Vice Chairman
* J Pagett nominated J Ryan as Secretary for Fiscal 1995
* R Borghesani seconded the nomination
* UNANIMOUS approval of J Ryan as Secretary
*M Battin made a presentation on procedural issues and discussed the procedures followed
in other communities. It was recommended that suggestions be made early in order to
allow for time to discuss and become a part of the budgetary process. AC should make
sure they receive agendas of both the BOS and SC in order to keep abreast of issues to
be discussed. AC should also request an that an Article be reserved in order to provide
more time for debate over any issue AC feels needs to be discussed.
* Town Meeting wishes to have the AC comment on the revenue projections being made
by the Town Manager in his budget preparation. AC should perhaps do its own projections
and report to the Town Meeting.
* General discussion as to how the AC can serve as a broker in attempting to resolve the
issues of both the BOS and SC.
* TMMA should provide the AC with a more formal request as to exactly what they are
looking for.
* General discussion of the Open Meeting Law and the need for timely posting as well as
adjourning to a time specific.
* P Lapointe distributed his suggested agenda.
* Minutes of June 13, 1994 to be approved at the next AC meeting. Attempt to have
minutes sent with meeting notice in order to expedite approval process.
* Agenda Section IV: Old Business
A: Moderator critique, see above
* B: Privatization of School Custodians
Quality and quantity must be taken into account. Identify specific areas for improvement
* C: General discussion of Personnel Advisory Board and the salary study to be completed
by them
* D: Reserve Fund Transfers general discussion on the process.
* Agenda Section V: Role of the Appropriation Committee
General discussion centering on being proactive, establishing working relationships with
other Town boards and committees as well attempting to adhere to the intent of Article
31.
* Agenda Section VI: Potential 1994-95 Agenda
A: "Free Cash"
B: Alternative Service Delivery Methods:
1. Consolidation
2. Privatization
3. Cost allocations
C: Enterprise Funds:
1. Payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT)
2. Water & sewer billing process
3. Cost allocations
D: Waste management
E: State aid
F: Revenue projections
G: Sources for additional revenue
H: Capital budget financing
* General discussion of having 2 or 3 AC members, as sub committees, focus on specific
issues and report to the AC
* Next meeting scheduled for August 25, 1994
* Motion to adjourn
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