HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-09-14-AC-MIN.pdf The Appropriations Committee held a meeting at 7:30 P.M., on Monday,
September 14, 1970, in the office of the Comptroller, Estabrook Hall,
Lexington. Present were Edward E. Furash, Chairman, Jack L. Mitchell,
Vice Chairman, Elizabeth M. Flynn, Secretary, Arthur T . Bernier, J. H.
Blaisdell, Levi G. Burnell, Howard L. Levingston, Richard M. Perry,
Comptroller and Donald B. White.
RESERVE FUND TRANSFERS:
Acct. #2470 Rec. Dept.-P. S. $1,000. "Old Rest`-extra help
Acct. #1075 Selectm.-Cler. Pool 1,000. Resigna.-part time help
�...� Acct. #4050 Dog Offer.-Exp. 600. Fencing for dog pound
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Art. 59-'67 Street Construe . J00. Damages-Blossomcrest Rd.
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Upon motions duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to
transfer the above requested amounts.
RESERVE FUND BALANCE: as of Sept. 14, 1970, $122,900.
Discussion was held on the request of Mr. Vernon PaEe of the School Com-
mittee and Town representative to the Regional High School Board for
X1,000. for Lexington' s proportional share in the expense of publishing
a brochure about the school. Should this come out of E & D or should it
be submitted to the Special Town Meeting in November? The Town Meeting
has not been definitely set. It was decided to hold a decision until
a later time to secure more information on the project.
Discussion was held on the Road Machinery Fund. Chairman Furash would
like a report on last year' s amounts, the amount expected next year, and
the amount expected to be requested for new machinery. What is the best
way at this time to pay this Fund in order to level off the tax rate?
Discussion was held on school vandalism. Chairman Furash will send a
letter to Mr. MacInnes requesting dollar amounts, and a decision will be
made as to the best way to publicize this and the proper way to bring
this to the attention of parents.
Mr. Walter O'Connell, Town Manager, joined the meeting at 9:10 P.M.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED to go into Executive
Session. Mr. O'Connell stated that the Conservation Commission's re-
quest for $5,000. at a Special TM would not be acted upon until March.
Discussion was held on the 42 hour work week for firefighters and on
possible areas of over-staffing and expenses in the School Department.
The next meeting night is scheduled for Monday, September 28, 1970
The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth M. Flynn
Secretary