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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1945-12-03-AC-MIN.pdf Mfl1UTES OF THE '.iEFTING OF THE APPROPRIATION COMMIT"'.EE HELD AT THE TOWN OFFICE B' ILDING, MONDAY EITR Ii`TG, 'December 3, 1045. 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 Fred C . Newhall Harvey F. Winlock Ronald D. Brown George M. Hynes Thacher Janney Michael J. Hopkins J. Milton Brown Jasper A. Lane Raymond L. White, Town Accountant. Minutes of the Meeting of November 26, 1945. The minutes of the meeting of November 26, 1945 - having been mailed to each member - were approved by the Committee . Chairman Lewis L. Hoyt said that he had been giving a little thou-ht to salaries since the last meeting, and had prepared a letter vrhich he thought vnuld be good to send to the Board of Selectmen at this time. The letter is as follows : 'The following is an informative statement, and is not a recommendation of the Appropriation Committee : Schools : - Have their Twn salary schedule which is largely governed by the program submitted and approved by Town Meeting. T_ibraries : - Have a new salary schedule which was incorporated in their budget last year, and approved by Torn Meeting. Fire and Police: - They obtained a new schedule last year and there are no increases in either except in the case of a Military Substitute. "Department Heads : - There are no Department Heads that rate or are scheduled for increases. Public works Department : - The present hourly rates seem sufficient, together with the amount of overtime they can put in. Senior Clerks : - There are three Senior Clerks not getting present top of 331.05. They ret 327.00. We think a $2.00 increase for these three would be well. Junior Clerks : - There are fii-e Junior Clerks not getting; the $25.30 top. For these re think a -31.00 increase is proper. All '_gull Time employees are now paid in excess of the previous salary schedule." The Appropriation Committee, while waiting for Colonel Barry, started to go ever some of the Budgets. The first budget considered was the Fire Department Personal Services - total amount of $49,163.50. A motion was made, seconded and voted that this budget be approved in the sum of $49,163.50. The Committee then started on the Fire Department - Expenses Account, but no action was taken as Colonel Barry arrived at this meeting at 8:30 P.M. The first budget d!scussed by Colonel Barry was Highway Road Machinery Account - Capital Outlay. This budget includes all new equipment; power shovel to be 1/2 cubic yard capacity; trailer - this is requested to use for loading the shovel, tractor and so forth from one place to another; the two 3 1/2 ton trucks which the Selectmen have requested are to be added to this budget. They are of the "Internationale' make. Colonel Barry stated that only one passenger car is available now for the Department of Public Works. The present snow storm has cost, up to 5 :00 P.M. this evening, 33,490.50. The new snow loader Purchased by the Town loads a ten cubic yard body truck in three-quarters of a minute. Colonel Barry said that during snow storms the Torn is divided into twelve districts, and in each district two trucks are needed which means 24 trucks are needed to take care of each snow storm. - - . The new tractor asked for in this budget is to replace the present sidewalk tractor now in use. Public works - Superintendent ' s Ofcice - Personal Services. Colonel Bary suggests that this budget be taken up with the Board of Selectmen. The Assistant Superintendent Is a youngster rho rill go out on the job and finally be able to take over the iob of Superintendent of Public Works. There is a need for a Chief Clerk in the Superintendent's office besides the three girls . Colonel Barry said they need someone rho has had administration experience. He states that the filing of the present girls is atrocious . He intends to take one of the present clerks and divide her time up between the Water and Serer Department. Public works - Superintendent 's Office - Expenses. Included in the item of Office Equipment and Repair is J225.00 for a new Adding Machine. Town Offices and Cary Memorial IPuilding - Personal Services. This Is the same as last year. Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building - Expenses. Colonel Barry stated that a great deal of painting is needed in the Cary Memorial Hall. The amount asked for in Sundry Items is to take care of the fireproofing of the curtains. The 300.00 in the budget for curtains is for the Selectmen' s Room and was requested by the Board of Selectmen. Serer Maintenance - Personal Services. The clerk figured in this budget is the present clerk, Alice Corbett. Sewer Maintenance - —ages and Expenses. The amount asked for under Equipment and Repair is to repair the present sewer machine. Equipment Rental - for the use of Town trucks on sewer jobs. Pumping' Station - 500.00 requested is to provide for a new floor, as the present floor is completely gone. Colonel Barry stated that the auxiliary gas motor in the Pumping Station should be gone over. Pipe and Fittings - at present the Town is running out of materials needed for repairs, and this ammnt is to replenish same. Sewer Maintenance - Services - amount requested - ft3,500.00. Colonel Barry st-ted that the Town gets this money back as the owners pay all the charges. If the Town builds the Manor serer, there will probably be 244 house connections at an estimated cost of M.00 each. Serer Construction - Sundry Streets. This is the Manor sewer system figured by the Town Vnoineer r. year ago. 11 \� • The price figured then for- this wprk was $139,000.00; and there is a possible 20% increase, which would mean that this fugure should be increased by $17,800.00 800.00 making a total of $166,800.00. 6t This budget will have to be changed to this amount. Also an Ititem of $6,000.00 is to be included to take care of the sewer extensions in the Town. On these new serer mains, the abutters pay one-half the cost. Colonel Barry stated that already- he has had a meeting of the members in the Manor section, and a committee has been formed of the Manor people. After January 1, 1946, petitions are 7oing to be taken out and the Committee is to get the signatures of the abutters. T rai_n Construction. Colonel Barry said - that the informaton sheet said drainage should be changed. He has figured the budget for doing same, but as he said, "Let ypur conscience be your guide, Gentlemen." • Garbage Collection. Colonel Barry has nothing to say on this budget as it is under contract. Care of Dumps and Removal of Ashes. - This budget includes the salary of the man at the Dump now, and the cost jjojajjiTMIIijjll Highway Maintenance - Personal Services. The amount asked for for a clerk in this budget is to take care of the girl at the switchboard in the Selectmen's Office to April 1, 1946. This is as per request of the Board of Selectmen. Highway Maintenance - Wages and Expenses. The amount asked for' labor is divided up as follows: cleaning roads, 77,000.00, ' repairs to' pavements, 1500.00, repairs to road shoulders, $2,500.00,500.00, cutting rush-along side of roads,' �1,500.00, - patch_ing roads, 16,000.00; cleaning catch basins; .d!i1- 500.00; cleaning drains, 4500.00, cleaning out brooks, - >;p1,000.00, and miscellaneous work under draf_nage, 300.00. Rental of private equipment. This ; 300.00 is for the rental of a trailer to carry equipment around to dif- ferent locations. Sundry Items - includes kerosene and oil to be used around brooks at an estimate of 75.00, and repairing guard rt' is and fence maintenance at an estimated cost of 350.00, loaning and seeding, $500.00. Highway Construction - Chapter 90. Amount requested is to take care of Grove Street. If this- is approved at the Town Meeting, the State will pay one-half, County one-quarter and the Town one-quarter. Highway Maintenance - Chapter 90. The usual ;'1,000.00 is requested to do maintenance work on Chapter 90 roads. Highway Department - Road Machinery Account. Parts and repairs _ 3, 100.00. Colonel Barry stated that if we do not get new equipment asked for in the Capital Outlay Budget, this figure should be increased to over `,5,000.00. Snow Removal. This storm has cost us $3,490.50. Traffic Regulation and Control. No discussion on this budget. Street s.i_ghts. This budget was changed this evening by Colonel Barry as he stated that the Board of Select- men asked to include in this budget Sufficient money for all night lighting. Colonel Barry stated that the cost has been increased somewhat due to several new Tights being installed. Street Signs. Colonel Barry said that a number of the signs are missing. The old wooden signs have faded 7,t t and need to be replaced. t,47 Insurance : Fire insurance on buildings of $2,900 .00. Colonel Barry said that this iterris to be changed. There Is to be an Increase of $3,50C.00, making a total of $6,400.00 for fire insurance on buildings. This is due to the appraisal of present buildings at the present inflated costs. water maintenance - Personal Services. The amount requested for a Tunior Clerk in this budget is for Ruth Vauhn, and the Senor Clerk is Alice Corbett. Three-quarters of her time is charged to f'is budget. Water Maintenance - Wages and Expenses. There is a difference over last year in the labor item; a meter repair man has been added in this year' s budget. Water Maintenance - Capital Outlay. There is an amount In here to take care of the water standpipe which was erected in the year 1934. This tank should be either painted, or through the process of electricity, the rust and sediment should be removed. Colonel Barry stated that a number of towns have had this installation in the tanks against corrosion, and it has proved very satisfact-)ry. The last pito- meter survey had by the Town was in 1932, and Colonel Barry thinks that another one should be had now. This survey includes the chartin- of different sections of the town, and with this pitometer leaks in the water system will be discovered. Colonel Barry stated that no doubt there is tremendous leakage in the rater system. The meeting adjourned at 11 :25 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ecretary.