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APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE
DATE: December 10, 1973
TIME: 7:30 P.M.
PLACE: Town Office . Building
PRESENT: Edward E. Furash, Chairman, Elizabeth M. Flynn, Secretary
Donald B. White, Vice Chairman, Arthur T. Bernier, J. H.
Blaisdell, Levi G. Burnell, Patricia K. Hagedorn, Howard L.
Levingston, Richard M. Perry, Comptroller
OBSERVER: Mrs . Daggett-League of Women Voters
I . MINUTEMAN VOCATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL BUDGET
The following points were made regarding the above :
a. It will cost $3800 per student reduced $500 by reimbursement.
b. 450 students first year.
c. Four towns have formed an advisory committee to see if some-
thing can be taken out of present budget.
d. There has been a staff of 9 professional people set up to get
things going.
e. Computer still under discussion.
f. Chairman Furash emphasized that the price per pupil will
have to be clarified.
g. Advised by Superintendent that it is impossible to set up an
1800 per pupil school with only four classes.
h. Vice Chairman White stated that the Committee would like to
see the 4 years condensed into something less than that and
whether this is advisable or not is still under question.
i. Chairman Furash stated that it is a possibility that the School
could be overstaffed judging from the number of students it
may have and is it also possible to start leaner than is planned
at this time?
j . The explicit cost of operating this system must be known the
Chairman pointed out -- it sounds like more than we can now
afford.
k. School will be on a 12 month period -- 1975 will start summer
courses.
1. Exportable Education Programs are being looked into. Chairman
Furash feels that these programs do not have to be done in order
to achieve a good program.
m. Phamplets going out week of December 17th to all 8th grade students.
March 1, 1974 is cut-off date for applications. 20% of quota will
be filled by recommendations from school systems and the other
80% by lottery.
II . CORRESPONDENCE
a. Memo received from Mystic Valley Mental Health Center Assn. , Inc. --
stating a 50 increase -- $26,730 to $28,200.
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b. Letter from Selectmen to Ron McKenzie.
c. Board of Selectmen notification of election on
March 4, 1974 and the Town Meeting on April 1, 1974.
III . PERSONNEL BOARD
A report was made by Vice Chairman Mitchell regarding a
meeting held at his home on Thuursday, December 13, 1973.
Messrs. Burnell, Blaisdell and Perry were present:
a. This must be acted upon this year.
b. Get an Article in the Warrant. This was discussed
with N. Cohen. Should get to Selectmen next week.
�-- c. 5 man Board.
d. A big sales pitch will be necessary to get through
==� Town Meeting so it was decided to
immediately get the TMA to study
e . N. Cohen advised Committee that Town Manager's Act would
have to be amended.
f. Chairman Furash pointed out that what the Town is missing
is a job description plan and a system of evaluating hires.
g. Should definitely be a Moderator appointed Board in order
to get the right neutrality.
IV. ASSOCIATION OF TOWN FINANCE COMMITTEES
Richard M. Perry and J. H. Blaisdell attended the dinner on
December 4, 1973 and reported the followings
a. There will be a discussion of the Cherry Sheet in January
and Richard Perry will attend the meeting.
b. Different Finance Committees of the various towns will
get together and vote to cut budgets if necessary.
c. 76 cities and towns have voted police incentive pay.
Upon motions duly made and Seconded, EXECUTIVE SESSION was voted
at 9:05 P.M.
Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 17, 1973 at 7:30 P.M.
Meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Eliza eth M. Flynn/mo'b
Secretary