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APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE
DATE: February 15, 1976
TIME: 9:00 A.M.
PLACE: Town Office Bldg. - Board of Selectmen's Room
PRESENT: Edward E. Furash, Chairman, Peter Hall, J. H. Blaisdell,
John Campbell, Howard L. Levingston, Richard M. Perry,
Secretary
'-" I . COUNCIL ON AGING
a) request for part-time coordinator to give services to the
elderly.
b) use of visitors center - this now seems to be a question.
c ) bus trips - can this be put under recreation?
d) if the coordinator is possible under present budget than
we will do without something else , Mrs. Stump stated --
perhaps cut down on the number of newsletters.
e ) Chairman Furash stated that only one group should be
responsible for the affairs of the elderly in Lexington.
f) Dr. Kassler suggested that we should get citizens to
volunteer their services here .
g) Chairman Furash stated that he felt they needed help in
getting "off the ground" . We definitely see the need for
the program. When a new program begins there are always
problems we have found. We want you to get more volunteers
into the Council.
h) Town Manager O'Connell stated that if it can be proved to
him that the present funds are not enough he will be glad
to come before both Boards to get more funds.
i) Chairman Furash stated that he was very sympathetic in what
they were saying, i.e . , desk, phone etc. , and he was sure
that the Council would get the necessary support from the
Selectmen.
j ) Mrs. Stump stated she didn't feel that the Towncf Lexington
was supporting the Council.
k) Mr. Busa stated that whatever they need, they would get.
1) Dr. Kassler said he would like the Selectmen to help in
finding someone .
m) Chairman Bailey stated that the Council still reports to the
Town Manager. Total dollars should not be a problem - the
hang-up seems to be starting things up.
n) Town Manager O'Connell stated that Mr. Shaw has been spending
a great deal of time on this. As of now, there has not been
a definition of the job or the work to be done . This is the
problem -- not the money.
II . RECREATION
a) Volleyball - $800.00 custodial fee.
b) Swimming - increased programs
c) Tennis - withdrawn?
d) Old Res - asking for $921.00 to open 3 Saturdays in June.
e ) Chairman Furash stated that new programs should be funded by users.
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III . LIBRARY
a) page increase - will not show up each year.
b) data on traffic flow forthcoming.
c) single elevator contract to be looked into.
IV. PERSONAL SERVICES REVIEW
a) data and graphs on M-scale in file .
b) M 1-8--6%
M 10-M11--L0
c) J. Butler stated he would like to work with Town Manager
O'Connell and Mr. Cooke and further define these ratings.
d) Chairman Furash suggested that this information be discussed
at the TMMA information meeting. It will generate a great
deal of confidence. You don't have to give them all the
numbers.
e ) Prospects for CETA funding is improving.
f) No proof yet that Inspection department is badly managed.
Can he be engaged on a part-time basis? Town Manager stated
that this can be done . It is not a unique situation. Chairman
Furash asked for a productivity plan here.
f) Treasurer's and Collector' s office needs more help - I think
you have a good case here Mr. Furash said.
g) Assistant Dog Officer - needs help as present officer works
7 days a week - very expensive to bring him in for over-time.
h) Custodians - must look into this situation of overtime .
This was brought up 3 years ago. An audit is being taken
to see what action is to be made . _—
i ) Ballfield Lighting - around $55,000.
j ) Planning Board - 7,500 transferred to Town Manager
k) Total drainage - $150,000 - 6 years - will be less if done
in-house .
1) Inflow-Infiltration - $5,000 - 1st phase.
j ) All contracts over $2,000 will be posted.
Meeting adjourned at 2:00 P.M.
Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 16, 1976.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard N. Perry/mo'b
Secretary