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The Appropriations Committee held a meeting at 7:45 P.M. , on Monday,
December P, 1969, in the Co:'i.ntroller' s Office, Town Office Building,
Lexington. Members present were Robert M. Gary, Chairman, Edward E .
Furash, Vice Chairman, Elizabeth M. Flynn, Secretary, Jack L. Mitchell,
Richard M. Perry, Comptroller, H. Bigelow Moore, Donald B. White and
Louis A. Zehner.
The Personnel Board did not appear since there was some question as to
what we could discuss with them, since their responsibility is
directly to the Board of Selectmen.
The Fire Department budget was discussed in anticipation of a meeting
with the Fire Commissioners on December 15th. The Recreation Depart-
ment budget was also studied in preparation for a meeting with their
�---+ Board also on December 15th.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth M. Flynny Secretary
The Appropriations Committee held a meeting at 7:45 P.M. , on Monday,
December 15, 1969, in the Comptroller' s Office, Town Office Building,
Lexington. Members present were Robert M. Gary, Chairman, Edward E .
Furash, Vice Chairman, John Blaisdell, Levi G. Burnell, Jack L. Hit-
chel1, H. Bigelow Moore, Richard M. Perry, Comptroller, Donald B.
White and Louis A. Zehner.
Meeting was held with Fire Commissioners William Fitzgerald, George
Sheldon and Alden Stucke and Fire Chief Walter Spellman. Chairman
Fitzgerald opened the meeting by inquiring if salary guide recommen-
dations for fire-fighters had been made to this committee . George
Sheldon opened discussion on parity with police pay, by stating that
if parity is broken, men will definitely go for a shorter work week,
from 50,4 hours to 42 hours, in their collective bargaining. Facts
were presented to show that 'disparity" has brought on shorter work
weeks in many surrounding cities and towns .
Commissioners have requested the Salary Review Board to reduce to 4
the number of steps it takes a man to reach his maximum, rather
than 6.
Mr. Fitzgerald stated that in 1964 they submitted a personnel plan.
It provided that a town comparable to Lexington should have 2 men
on the fire department for each 1,000 of population. They now have
55 men including the chief, whereas under the plan submitted 5 years
ago, they should have 65 men based on our 32,000 plus population and
70 men by 1970.
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Mr. Fitzgerald added that they need 10 additional men at this
time . A full complement at this time comprises, 3 men at the E.
Lexington station, and 12 men at headquarters . It takes 3' men per
2)4 hour shift to man each position. Vacations are beginning to
"do a job" on them because, with more seniority men are now en-
titled to more vacation, and it is impossible to cover all position.
An increase in extra duty is necessary ($8,000. ) for time and a half
that must now be paid by law. Expense budget was reviewed. Safety
shoes to be purchased for eachman for one year will cost (. $18.
per pair. An Article is to be submitted for addition to the Fire
headquarters that would add two bays . Cost for approximately 3,2 .0 sq .
ft . would be $51,000. The Fire Commissioners withdrew at 9:30 P.M.
Recreation Committee : Meeting was held with Robert Bond, Chairman,
Charles Gallagher, Jr. , Gary Margolius and Director of Recreation,
Ben Bertini0at approximately 9:x-5 P.M.
The Personal Services budget was discussed. They want to add 3 new
people for new programs in the amount of x$''1600. The cost of manning
the "Old Res.", if it opens, will be ; 7,100. Plans are, now, to open
with temporary toilet facilities . Due to the size of the beach area,
a limit of 300 persons at one time will be necessary.
The Recreation Committee is reviewing user' s fee problems and they
hope to come up with recommendations to the Selectmen in January.
If the Rec . Comm. had to assign priorities to capital projects, it
would cut in the area of playground equipment for neighborhood areas . —
They -will request lighting for tennis courts in the amount of approxi-
mately $8,000. The Recreation Committee withdrew at 11:00 P.M.
Executive session was held et this time to discuss the Director' s
salary.
Reserve Fund Transfer:
Town Report Committee $250. to provide start
on 1970 report
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED to approve the
requested transfer.
Reserve Fund Balance : $67,963 .50 as of 12/15/69
The next meeting is scheduled at 8:00 P.M. , on Monday, December 22,
1969, in the office of the Comptroller.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard M. Perry, Comptroller