HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-10-25-AC-MIN.pdf APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2001 7:45 PM
Present: P Hamburger, R Pawliczek, A Levine, E Michelson, S Spector, D Brown, R
Eurich, K Dooks
Also present: G Burnell, T Griffiths
* ATFC Meeting coming up November 3.
* Discussion and re-working of memo to school committee—D Brown to make changes
and circulate to App. Comm., Sch. Comm., Capital.
VOTE: Unanimous approval of memo to Sch. Comm.,with changes discussed.
* Discussion of whether Committee should take up, make recommendation on all issues
related to question of 1 swing space vs. 2: financial, equity, educational, etc.
DECISION: P Hamburger wig work with G Burnell on financial impacts of 1
swing space vs. report back to Sch. Comm. on financial issues ONLY. P
Hamburger wil Wch. Comm. to provide rationale on other issues (equity,
educational goals).
* Discussion of Depot Square, question of mechanism by which Town money was
appropriated. E Michelson reported that estimated $189,000 of Chapt. 90 money will be
spent on Depot Sq. by end of project. Total project will be$850,000 -$950,000(not
including train station—separate project). E Michelson to do further research re
appropriation at prior TMs and f cavi t back to Committee.
* P Hamburger reported on Medical Insurance. Actual expenses over ls`4 mos. Iess than
corresponding period last year,but Kevin's projections are still higher. P Hamburger to
follow up.
* P. Hamburger reported on Planning Board Comp. Plan.
* P. Hrger reported on Gang of 8 budgeting. He presented 2003 projections at
today' meeting.
* Next meeting November 8, 2001.