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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1945-02-19-AC-MIN.pdf MTNUTFS OF THF MEETIWT OF THE APPROPRIATT!)N CJMMTTTFE HELD AT TETE TOrff OF'^ICF BTTILDIN , MONDAY FVF1 TNG, February 19, 1945. The meeting was opened in the office of the Town Accountant at 7:40 P.M. , by Chairman Lewis L. Hoyt, with. the following members in attendance : Lewis L. Hoyt, Chairman Thacher Jenney Ronald D. Brown Raymond Bond J. Milton Brown George 7. Hynes Harvey Winlock Fred C. Newhall Carl F. Bryant Raymond L. white - Town Accountant Minutes of the Meeting Feld February 12, 1945. It was regularly moved and voted to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting held February 12, 1945. Messrs. Donald Nickerson and George Emery, members of the Committee appointed for the New Fire Stations were admitted to this meeting. Mr. Nickerson stated that the $3,000.00 - a part of the money ap- propriated for the main fire station - and 11,200.00 for the Fast Lexington Fire Station would go to respective architects ; *250.00 to the Estate of Yr. Robinson, and '''50O.00 to Andrews, Jones, Plscoe Rr roodell. Yr. Nickerson stated that they intended to have nrospecti ve drawings of both stations to bring to the coming Torn Meeting. Mr. Lewis L. Tioyt asked .Mr. Nickerson whether their Committee intende' to make any recommendation on -2- - the fire station at the Town Meeting. Mr. Nickerson said that it was not a function of his Committee, and he believed such recommendations should be made by the Selectmen or the Board of Fire Engineers. - Yr. Nickerson left this meeting at 8,05 P.7. Mr. Finery, representing the Board of Fire Engineers, remained at this meeting. 7r. Emery said that there seemed to be some question with regards to the amount requested for Privates in the Budget. He stated that his Board had submitted the new salary schedule to the Board of Selectmen which he understood had been approved. The old rates were ";4. 50 the first year, 55.00 for the second year, and 15.50 for the third year, and ' 6.00 for the fourth year. Pis Board feels that two years is long enough for a Private to reach the maximum, so the new salary schedule submitted is 15.50 for the first year, 16.25 for the second, and : 7.00 for the beginning of the third year. Also the differential between the Officers and the Privates is to be increased. Mr. Emery stated. the, entire Fire Department Personal Services Budget, except the amount for the Privates, was correct. The amount requested for Privates would amount to 122,997.25 which would. make a net difference in the Budget as approved of 1698.78. Mr. uoyt suggested that Mr. Emery see the Board of Selectmen and find out whether they understood this change, and if they approved the Budget as revised to notify this Committee tonight. The following Budgets were reconsidered: Selectmen' s T)epartment - Personal Services - Total Approved 13,529.04. This Budget was approved on January 26, 1945 for 13,489.87. A motion was made, seconded and voted to rescind the 7evi.ous vote and reconsider this Budget. The salary of the Assistant Clerk was changed from X1,316.08 to x;1,355.25. This gives her an increase of 12.00 per week instead of =01.00. The revised Budget is `'A3,529.04. A motion was made, seconded and voted to approve this Budget in the amount of 13,529.04. -3- � : Account' ng Department - Personal Services - Total Approved b,:a05.4'b. This Budget Was approved on January 12, 1945 for 45,866.08. A motion was made, seconded and voted to rescind the Previous vote and reconsider this Budget. The salary of the Senior Cler?r was ch^nged from 11,316.08 to 41,355.25. This gives her an increase of 42.00 per reek instead of p1.00. A motion was made, seconded and voted to approve this Budget in the amount of 15,905.25. School Department - Personal Services - Total Approved 1231, 878.'82. This Budget was approved on January 8, 1945 for 4236,378.82. A motion was made, seconded and voted to rescind the previous vote and reconsider this Budget. The amount asked for Teachers returning from TT. S. Armed Forces was reduced, from 110,600.00 to 76, 100.00 as suggested by Mr. orindle. A motion was made, seconded and voted to approve this Budget in the amount of 4231,878.82. Fire Department - Personal Services - Total Approved M,995.36. .� - -4- Miss Crosby. ue stated that the Board of Public relfare did not want to accept the new salary schedule of the civil Service as it would bring the salaries of the Velfere Agent, Social Worker, and Clerk and Stenographer to a very high level. Mr. Tyons went on to say that he had suggested that Miss Crosby's title be changed from Junior Clerk and Stenographer to e temporary Senior Clear, whereby an increase could be given. Mr. Hoyt stated that where Miss Crosby was a Junior Clerk, this Committee could not do anything about it, but if her position was changed to Senior Clerk, then that would involve a different situation. M,ir. Lyons stated that the Selectmen had ap- nroved the U.00 increase and changed her position to a temporary Senior Clerk. At 9 :30 f'.M. , Mr. Lyons left this meeting. Tmmediately following; Mr. T:yon' s departure, Mr. Emery was again admitted to this meeting. "r. 'fiery stated that the Board of Selectmen had approved the revised Budget, accepting the new salary schedule. Ue left this meeting at once. The Secretary suggested that the Aparopriation Committee go over items in Article 4 as it was necessary that the Report be typed i.-mediately as the time was getting short. TTnd.er Highway Road Machinery Account, it was decided that the entire amount requested in the 1945 Budget be transferred from Fi ghway Road Machinery Fund. under the School Budget, this Committee suggested that a notation be written under the Personal Services section as follows : "The major increases are accounted for as follows :" - and list the different items. At 1f':40 P.M. , Mr. Errol "-T. Locke, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, was admitted to this r 2ti_n . He spoke about John T,yons appearing before them about Miss Crosby, and that his Committee had approved the change from Junior Clerk and Stenor,rapher to temporary Senior Clerk, and their approval was given on the '',2.00 increase . Mr. Locke also spoke about Article 41 in the warrant which s mosau .to control. He stated it was hard for his Board at this time to submit an amount for the year 1945. He also said that this project was not a one year project, but would be continued, and as near as they can determine, it would cost the Torn of T,exi n` ton at least ;$3,000.00 a year. After this, TFr. Locke retired from this meeting. -5- The follIwing Budget wa' reconsidered: Public Welfare - Personal Services - Total Approved `fi , • This Budget was approved on February 5, 1945 for $1,018.04. A motion was mare, seconded and voted to rescind the previous vote and reconsider this Budget. The increase in this Bud^"et is due to change in salary of Miss Crosby. A motion was made, secone i and voted to approve this Budget in the amount of ?$1,033.71. Dependent Children - Personal_ Services - Total Approved $316.85. This Budget was approved on February 5, 1945 for $309.02. A motion was made, seconded and voted to rescind the previous vote and reconsider this Budget. The increase In this Budget is due to change In salary of Miss Crosby. A motion was made, seconded and voted to approve this Budget in the amount of $316.85. Old Age Assistance - Personal Services - Total Approved : 2,3b9.bb. This Budget was approved on February 5, 1945 for $2,308.64. A motion was made, seconded and voted to rescind the previous vote and reconsider this Budget. The increase In this Budget is due to change in salary of i\ i_ss Crosby. A motion was made, seconded and voted to approve this Budget in the amount of $2,359.55. Soldiers ' Relief - Personal Services - Total Approved . This Bu?get was approved on February 5, 1945 for $254.51. A motion was made, seconded and voted to rescind the previous vote and reconsider this Budget. The increase In this Budget Is due to change n salary of Miss Crosby. A motion was made, seconded and voted to approve this Budget in the amount of $258.43. -s- x / 1 / <4S The remainder of the e ni ng was spent on the different items in Article 4, and also on a portion of the Preamble. The meting adjourned at 11:00 7.M. Respectfully submitted, cm Zre tar Y