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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-11-24-AC-MIN.pdf 174 APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE DATE: November 24, 1975 TIME: 7 : 30 P.M. PLACE: Town Office Bldg. Room 111 PRESENT: Edward E. Furash, Chairman, Donald B. White, Vice Chairman- Schools, Harry Hall, Martin A. Gilman, Maxine Kutchin, John Blaisdell, Arthur T. Bernier, Richard M. Perry, Secretary I. SELECTMEN The following points will be brought up with the Selectmen: a) Road Machinery b) Fire Department Pumper c) Buildings d) Technical Services II. MYSTIC VALLEY We will not hear from them until the Board of Health recommendations come in. III. BOARD OF ASSESSORS Richard M. Perry, Secretary, is to advise Town Manager O'Connell that J. H. Blaisdell will attend meetings for the Appropriation Committee. IV. PERSONNEL BOARD Chairman Furash made the following comments re the above Board: a) Centralization of personnel methods . b) Grant application. c) The following names were submitted by the Committee to serve on the Personnel Board: Joanne Small - General Radio Harold Page - Polaroid Edward Brograd - Attorney Upon motions duly made and seconded the above names were VOTED to be sent to the Board of Selectmen. V. JULY 4th CELEBRATION Being considered - low cost estimated. VI. PURCHASING Mr. Blaisdell gave a brief report on his meeting with Town Manager O'Connell: 17 5 a) Department heads have to give proof of what is purchased. b) There is a close check made at garage - re small tools - not as close a watch here. c) Latest prices - almost self controlled here. d) Mr. Blaisdell feels that Mr. O'Connell has a pretty good handle on things. Perhaps some savings could be made in some areas. e) A. Bernier stated he would like to see a central receiving department set up. V. GENERAL DISCUSSION ra 1. Peter Hall reported that the inventory list does not match up with new equipment list. Chairman Furash stated he wanted Mr. Hall to bring this up at the meeting with the Selectmen. 2. Mr. Perry is to make a graph showing the increase in trucks vs people during the past 10 years or so. 3. A brief discussion was made re Mr. McSweeney using town car to drive to and from work. Approximately 60 miles round trip. Meeting adjourned at 9 : 30 P.M. Next meeting is scheduled for Monday December 1, 1975 at 7 : 30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Richard M. Perry/mc3b Secretary