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APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE
DATE: January 24, 1977
TIME: 7 :30 P.M.
PLACE: Town Office Building-Room G-15
PRESENT: Donald White , Vice Chairman-Schools, J. H. Blaisdell,
r-, Secretary, Peter Hall, Vice Chairman-Gen. Gov't. ,
c:. Mitzi Kutchin, Patricia Hagedorn, Howard L. Levingston,
Richard M. Perry, Comptroller, Ex-Officio
I . RECREATION
Mr. Busa, Chairman of the Committee made the following points:
a. It was so stated by Mr. Busa that the Committee did not
have their full report to present to the Appropriation
Committee and Capital Expenditures Committee.
b. We merely want a sense of feeling given to us from the
Appropriation Committee as to how far we can go with our
Articles, Mr. Busa stated.
c. A copy of the proposed Articles was presented to the Committee.
(attached)
d. Pool is main priority.
e. Permanent Building Committee appropriated $7 ,000 to under-
take feasibility study to see whether or not this complex
can be situated on present site.
f. $60,000 requested for architectural designs for the site -
Phase I to be ready by March 1, 1977.
g. There will be a 2nd Article for a smaller amount if this
site is not suitable.
h. Mr. Busa stated he would like support from the Appropriation
Committee and Capital Expenditures Committee on the floor
of Town Meeting.
i. Mr. White stated that the Appropriation Committee could not
at this meeting give a definite number.
j . Mr. Silverman stated that in the past recreation has had
the support of both Committees:
k. Mr. White stated that "yes" , we must support recreation and
the study, however it all depends on the financial status
of the town and what it can afford. "I do not think you
should pull out all the Articles" Mr. White stated.
II . TOWN REPORT
Mr. Perry reported two bids so far re the above subject:
1. $48.00 - Lexington Press (per page)
2. $49.10 - Spaulding
Mr. Blaisdell suggested that we look into an 8-x11 size page.
Mr. Perry will report back on this.
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III . SCHOOL CLOSINGS
a. Starting '77 & '78 closing Hancock at a savings of $130,000.
b. In '78 will be Parker - savings of $160,000
In '?9 will be Monroe - " $121,000
In '80 will be Muzzey - " $260,000
c. $835,000 over 5 year period.
d. These closings will keep school budget at a minimum.
e. Hancock will be returned to the town.
IV . MINUTEMAN VOCATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL
a. Budget was approved - $4,623,987.
b. Up 45% from last year.
c. Adding 45 people to school teaching staff.
V . EXPENSE BUDGETS
The Appropriation Committee reviewed expense budgets with
Board of Selectmen.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 31, 1977.
Respectfully submitted,
John H. Blaisdell/moil)
Secretary
RECREATION CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FOR 1978
Warrant Articles
1. 4 tennis courts $50,000
2. Trails for hiking & cross country skiing on
Conservation land and town owned land
5,000
3. Improvement of Playfields 15,000
4. Bike paths 15,000
5. Soccer Goal Posts
1,500
$86,500
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TENTATIVE BUDGET CALENDAR (Revised 1/20/77)
January 21 , Friday Expense Budget deadline for TownanaCer
January 24, '':onday Expense Budget Accounts. Joint Aeeti ng of
(Approx. 10:00 p.m. ) Bd. Selectmen and Appropriation Com.
January 2.5, Tuesday Police & Fire expenses. Joint Meeting of Bd. Selectmen
and Appropriation Com.
January 31 , Monday Library and Recreation Capital requests and expense
budgets. Joint meeting of Bd. Selectmen, App. Com. ,
Capital Expenditures Committee. Completion of Capital
Budget.
February 1 , Tuesday Completion of Expense Budget. Joint Meeting of Bd.
Selectmen and App. Com.
February 4, Friday Capital Budget deadline for To,in Manager
February 7, Monday Conservation Commission article presentation, Joint
Meeting Bd. Selectmen, APP. Com. and C.E.C.
February 3, Tuesday Personal Services Budget review with Bd. Selectmen
February 14, Monday Article 4 and 5. Joint Meeting Bd. Selectmen and
App. Com.
February 15, Tuesday Total budget presentation including revenue picture.
Joint Meeting Bd. Selectmen and App. Com.
February 18, Friday Town Manager and Comptroller review of figures for
Appropriation Committee report to Town Meeting.
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