HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-09-16-AC-MIN.pdf APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE MEETING
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, SEPTEMBER 16, 1999, 7:45 P.M.
Present: P Hamburger, R Pawliczek, D Brown, D Kessler, A Levine, E Michelson,
A Nedzel, S Spector, J Ryan
Absent: C Welch
• Reviewed and amended July 22, 1999 meeting minutes
• MOTION: Approve minutes of July 22, 1999 as amended. Unanimous
• Discussed AFTC Annual Meeting to be held on October 23, 1999. Those wishing to
attend must notify John Ryan by October 1st for registration.
• AC will attempt to gather comparative information on similar communitie . Brown
will lead this task.
• Capital Expenditures Committee needs to fill one space. If anyone knows of someone
who would like to serve they can contact M Battin.
• P Hamburger explained how the BOS and SC have arrived at the estimated amount
they would seek as a general operating override. Town and School will cut$1 million
from their requests ($650/350k split).
• R Pawliczek raised the question as to how much the BOS will seek for legal fees
regarding Hanscom Field.
• Next meeting of BOS, SC and Finance Committees has not yet been scheduled
• General discussion of"Three Year Forecast"as prepared by Town Manager
(8/27/99). P Hamburger took committee through the forecast. AC wishes to have back
up or detail as what constitutes the data. School projected increase in 2001 need to be
clarified and create a model as to assumptions they are making. Some issues raised by
P Hamburger to the Town Manager have been addressed and are reflected or will be
reflected in an updated version of this forecast. There is a need to have one format of
presenting information and the AC and Town Manager should continue their attempt
to agree on the assumptions used.
• Discussed the Cash Capital Policy recently adopted by the BOS. General consensus
was that it was a good idea and a step in the right direction with some long range
planning. Some concern over the policy requiring debt exclusions.
• P Hamburger distributed a package of information he had prepared regarding
operating and debt issues. General discussion followed. Per his assumptions the
operating overrides far outstrip the costs associated with debt exclusions (see
enclosed).
• Brief discussion to be followed up at a later meeting re: a by-law change, which
would more clearly articulate the responsibilities of the Appropriation Committee.
• MOTION: Adjourn