HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-03-27-AC-MIN.pdf APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 27, 1995
DIRECTOR'S ROOM, CARY HALL, 7:00 PM
* Present: P Lapointe, C Coughlin, L Peck, R Borghesani, J Pagett, M Miley,
R Leone, R Neumeier, J Ryan
* Absent: M Mairson
* General discussion surrounding the use of $ 150,000 yet to be transferred to the School
Department as the figure appropriated to the School Department for Fy 95
* R Borghesani stated that he had discussed the AC vote for the School Department as a
6 to 3 vote favoring a 6.5% increase.
* P Lapointe had a discussion with J Dini concerning the long term ramifications of the
school increase. The special education increase of $ 1,000,000 should be a one time
increase or adjustment. There is a need to contain compensation and restructure
programs.
* General discussion of the 6.5% increase.
* P Lapointe discussed the Technology Article being approximately $ 1,000,000 with an
additional $ 370,000 being requested for the Harrington School as well as an additional
$ 653,000 for wiring and network costs.
* R Borghesani indicated that J Young has a good grasp of the technology issues but not
how to deal with the future funding issues.
* J Pagett and P Lapointe had a general discussion on debt service.
* General discussion on long term planning and then determine how to fund.
* Motion to adjourn
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