HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-06-15-AC-MIN.pdf APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1995
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE 7:30 PM
Present: P Lapointe, C Coughlin, M Mairson, J Pagett, L Peck, M Miley,
R Leone, R Borghesani, J Ryan
Absent: R Neumeier
* Minutes approved subject to review by AC
* Appointments: R Neumeier will not be re-appointed, R Borghesani will accept a re-
appointment and C Coughlin stated that she will not accept a re-appointment as she is
contemplating seeking a seat on the Board of Selectmen in March, 1996.
* Possible appointments are C Abbott and S Doran
* Reserve Fund Transfer Requests: General discussion of the following requests. AC
expressed concern over the budgeting procedures. The requests appear to be re-occurring
year after year and could perhaps be budgeted rather than seeking a reserve fund
transfer. AC members expressed concern over the lack of supporting documentation for
the requests, however felt that the school request was supported by documentation. After
a lengthy debate the following actions were taken:
Fire Personal Services $ 80,000. MOTION to approve, UNANIMOUS
Fire Expenses $ 36,000. MOTION to request more information from the Town
Manager and Fire Chief regarding the request. PASSED 7 Yes, 1 No (PL)
Police Personal Services (Dispatch) $ 25,000.MOTION to approve UNANIMOUS
School Expenses $ 100,000.MOTION to approve, UNANIMOUS
* AC will request that the Town Manager appear before the AC early during fiscal 1996
to discuss the reserve fund transfers as well as other budget related issues.
* General discussion followed on the charge of the Steering Committee ( see CHARGE
dated May, 1995). Concern expressed over the role the AC should play and what the AC
should supply the Steering Committee. General discussion of the "core values" and
the goals expected to be accomplished by the Steering Committee. P Lapointe will
continue to attend the meetings until a successor is found.
* P Lapointe expressed his thanks and gratitude to the AC members for their time and
effort during the past year and particularly C Coughlin for her efforts.
* Next meetings scheduled for Wednesday, June 21st and Wednesday, July 5th at 7:30 pm.
* MOTION to adjourn
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June 16, 1995
Bernice Fallick, Town Clerk
Town of Lexington
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, Ma. 02173
Dear Ms. Fallick:
The Appropriation Committee has scheduled meetings for Wednesday, June 21, 1995 and
Wednesday, July 5, 1995 at 7:30 pm in the Comptroller's Office.
Sincerely,
. _ •
John J. Ryan, Secretar
Appropriation Committee
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