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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE HELD ON
March 17, 1951
A meeting of the Appropriation Committee was held in
the office of the Town Accountant Saturday morning, March
17, 1951, with the following members in attendance:
Howard A. Patterson, Chairman
Raymond W. James Clarence E. Smith
Ralph H. Tucker Leon W. Bateman
John J. Sullivan
The meeting was called to order at 10:30 by Chairman
Howard A. Patterson. The minutes of the meeting held on
March 12, 1951 were presented and approved.
A discussion was held with reference to bids received
for the new ambulance. It was voted to increase the amount
previously recommended and to appropriate the sum of 16,000.
for the purchase of a new ambulance. The Board of Selectmen
were so notified.
It was also voted to appropriate $"50)0. for the Capital
Expenditure Committee and to raise this amount in the tax-
levy for. 1951, contingent on the vote of the Town to reappoint
this Committee. The Board of Selectmen were so notified.
The question of increase in the amount recommended for
Patriotts Day - expenses was discussed. It was voted that
no further recommendations be made. This matter to be taken
up and considered at Town Meeting.
Chairman Patterson then read a letter received from
Prank D. Walker, who has served the Appropriation Committee as
Consultant since his induction into the Army September 1 , 1950.
A copy of the letter reads :
Mr. Howard A. Patterson March 13, 1951
Chairman Appropriation Committee
123 Blake Road
Lexington, Massachusetts
Dear Howard:
After careful consideration it is with
regret that I must advise you that I am hereupon tendering
myresignation as consultant effective after present
Town Meeting.
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This action comes because the Appropriation
Committee needs someone who is present during the daytime
to obtain much needed information and also to be on call
for conferences with the Chairman and other members of
the Committee, especially during the writing of the report.
I appreciate all the things you and your Committee
have done for me and sincerely hope you will visit me upon
my return to the Town Office Building as Toln Accountant
some time in the future.
Sincerely yours,
FRANK D. WALKER /S
Consultant"
It was voted to appoint a Committee of three to talk with
Mr. Walker before accepting his resignation. The following were
appointed:
Raymond W. James
Ralph H. Tucker
Leon W. Bateman
The meeting adjourned at 12:15 noon.
Respectfully submitted
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el U. Rich`-/ s
Acting Secretary