HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-05-06-AC-MIN.pdf APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 6, 1996
DIRECTOR'S ROOM, CARY HALL, 7:30 PM
* Present: P Lapointe, M Miley, M Mairson, J Pagett, L Peck, R Colwell, J Ryan
* Absent: R Borghesani, R Leone
* Joyce Miller explained the Art. 24 request. The Augusta property request is for $ 150,000.
The property is currently in bankruptcy court. The Town will purchase the Augusta
property for $ 150,000 and Lexhab will purchase land on Spencer Street for $ 125,000.
The Augusta property could possibly be developed with eight to ten building lots.
* MOTION: Recommend approval of Art 25 for $ 150,000. UNANIMOUS
* Memo from Leo McSweeney dated May 6th reflecting that the BOS are in favor
( 3 to 2)
of increasing Parking Meter Revenue fees
* P Lapointe stated his opposition and will oppose the amendment reducing the DPW
by $ 117,000 and would therefore follow through with reductions in the Police request
amounting to $ 75,000 with an additional $ 50,000 cut in the Fire request
* MOTION: To reverse earlier recommendation to cut Police Expenses and Fire Expenses.
and recommend a cut in Street Lights. UNANIMOUS
* MOTION: To oppose amendment to increase the Sewer appropriation by $ 100,000 for
an In Lieu of Tax Payment. MAJORITY APPROVED
* MOTION: To oppose amendment to increase the Recreation appropriation by $ 50,000
for an In Lieu of Tax Payment. MAJORITY APPROVED
* MOTION TO ADJOURN
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