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The Appropriations Committee held a meeting at 7:30 P.M., on Monday,
February 2, 1970, in the Comptroller's Office, Town Office Building,
Lexington. Members present were Edward E. Furash, Vice Chairman, who
chaired the meeting, Elizabeth M. Flynn, Secretary, Richard M. Perry,
Comptroller, J. H. Blaisdell, Jack L. Mitchell, H. Bigelow Moore and
Donald B. White .
Meeting was held at 8:00 P.M. with Robert C . Hilton, Director of Cary
Library and Elizabeth Clarke, Chairman of the Library Board of Trustees .
Discussion was held on Personal Services and Expense budgets and pro-
posed Articles to be submitted to Town Meeting by the Library.
Acct. #7500 - Library P.S.
The rationale for an estimated overall increase of
LeIN, 9% in the proposed wage structure is to help in
ging experienced personnel. At present, the
starting pay for professionals and the pay for
U clerical help is hindering hiring and also contri-
buting to the loss of personnel to better paying
jobs . They propose to raise the Librarian 9.2% and
all others 91. Appropriations pointed out that with
2I22.221.222, most are up to a 12% increase. With
respect to custodians, it was stated that wages are
in line with the Town. A question with reference to
an excessive amount of over-time for one custodian,
was answered that the man is invaluable in repair
and maintenance of library equipment and that he does
work the amount of over-time requested.
Acct. #7550 - Library - Expense $79,745 requested
The budget was cut $5000. last year and the loss was
reflected in the purchase of new books. This year
the cost of books is up about 9% and the cost of
periodicals has soared. New equipment requested is
essential they stated. A new roof will be delayed
with the prospect of an addition to the Library.
ARTICLES - Library
$4825 for painting the trim and installing carpeting
for the East Lex. Branch Library
ARTICLES - Library
11 00`0. will be requested for preliminary plans and.
specifications for an addition to the Library.
Appropriations thought that this figure was high.
A meeting will be held later to discuss this.
Both Mr. Hilton and Mrs. Clarke stated that the recataloguin that was
terminated in 1965, for financial reasons, will be completed definitely
in 1970. State Aid could provide the financial assistance .
The meeting with the Library representatives was ended at 9:45 P.M.
Meeting was held at 10:00 P.M. with members of the Conservation Comm.
Present were S . Brown, Chairman, W. Smith, A. Frick, F. H. Totman, Jr.,
Jules Sussman, Advisor and Paul Mazarell, Supt. of the Park Dept.
The following Articles for Town Meeting were discussed:
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Minutes of meeting held on February 2, 1970 - page 2
SIMONDS AND NO. LEXINGTON BROOKS WATERSHED
(Drummer Boy land) They have an option to purchase 2 acres for
$1,000. 50 acres is in the parcel. To take by eminent domain
or purchase would be approximately X100,000. This Article has
the Conservation Commission' s priority.
MUNROE, FESSENDEN AND MILL BROOKS WATERSHED
250 acres is in the parcel. They would like @ 45 acres. For
easements they estimate @$32,000. - to purchase @ $90,000.
VINE BROOK WATERSHED
13 acres in the parcel - in negotiation - $26,000. is the price
HARDYY'S POND AND HOBBS BROOK WATERSHED
( Juniper Hill) - in negotiation - @520,000.
CLEMATIS BROOK
(Ricci Farm) are seeking an easement near the brook - if land
is rezoned for apartments at TM project will probably be out
Conservation Articles are requesting approximately $200,000.
The meeting with Conservations ended at 10:25 P.M.
At this time Selectmen Chairman Cataldo and Town Manager O'Connell
joined the meeting. The following budgets were discussed:
Acct. #7350 - Cemetery - P.S .
Requested laborer denied
Acct. #7400 - Cemetery - Exp.
Selectm. say requested $7,785.
for supplies and equip. is necessary
Acct. #3750 - Police - P.S. APPROVED
Acct. #3800 - Police - Exp. Selectmen remain with $73,400.
over-all budget - Approps. open
Acct. #4100 - Fire - P.S. APPROVED
Peet. #4150 - Fire - Exp. Selectmen approve $47,400.
Approps, open
Member White suggested that possibly Appropriations could attempt to
get Town Meeting to return the proposed School Budget for study and
reduction.
The next meeting night is scheduled at 7:30 P.M., on Thursday, Feb-
ruary 5, 1970, in the Comptroller's office to take final action on
Article #4.
The following meeting night will be held at 7:30 P.M., on Monday, Feb-
ruary 9, 1970, in the Comptroller's Office . Meetings will be held
at 8:00 P.M. with Dr. Cosgrove of the Health Department and at 8:30 P.M.
with the Capital Expenditures Committee.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted
Elisabeth M. Flynn, Secretary