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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1943-01-30166 SELECTMEN'S MEETING January 30, 1943 A special meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Saturday afternoon, January 30, 1943, at 2:30 P.M. Chairman Giroux, Messrs. Potter, Rowse, Locke, and Sarano were present. The Clerk was also present. The following members on the Appropriation Committee appeared before the Board at 2:40: Chairman Sheldon, Messrs. Bond, Hoyt, Maynard, Brown, Bryant, and Hynes. The members of the Board were notified of this meeting by telephone on Friday, January 29, 1943. Mr. Sheldon said that this year the Town Accountant was asking for $2950.00, which is at the rate of $3100.00, this being the salary received by Mr. Russell. He was asking Salary of $450.00 for Secretary to the Appropriation Committee. Town Mr. Sheldon said that the Town Accountant had some recol- Accountant lection that he was promised to be paid at the rate of $3100.00. The Selectmen were of the opinion that the rate was $2900.00. The Appropriation Committee decided to leave the amount at $300.00 for his services as Secretary to that Committee. The Accounting Department -Personal Services budget was approved in the amount of $4556.85, which includes the Accountant at $2725.00. Budgets were acted upon as follows: Appropriation Coumiittee-Personal Services The Board reconsidered this account and voted to res- cind its vote of last week approving this budget in the amount of $600.00. It was then voted to approve the sum of $400.00. The item for Secretary was reduced from 450.00 to $300.00. The item for Stenographic service in the amount of $100.00 was omitted. Selectmen's Department -Expenses The Board reconsidered this account and voted to res- cind its vote of last week approving this budget in the amount of $1650.00. It was then voted to approve the sum of $1600.00. Selectmen's Department -Personal Services Clerk: The sum of $1069.17 was approved. This rep- resenting an increase from $20.00 to $28.00, as of January 25, 1943. This position of Clerk was filled by the Assist- ant Clerk on that date. Budgets 1 1 167 A6eounting Department -Personal Services This budget was approved in the amount of $4556.85. Accountant: The sum of $2725.00 was approved. The sum of $962.53 was approved for the salary of Miss Charbonneau; this representing an increase from $17.00 to $19.00. The sum of $819.32 was approved for Gertrude Clifford; this representing an increase from $15.00 to $16.00. The sum of $50.00 was approved for extra services. (Mr. Abel) Public Works -Superintendent's Office -Personal Services The budget was approved in the sum of $5139.00. Superintendent: The sum of $3900.00 was approved. The sum of $1239.00 was approved for the salary of Miss Corcoran; this representing an increase from $23.00 to $24.00. Town Office & Cary Memorial Building -Expenses The Board reconsidered this account and voted to rescind its vote of last week approving this budget in the amount of $7200.00. It was then voted to approve the sum of $7000.00. Engineering Division -Personal Services Engineer: The sum of $3,000.00 was approved. Assistant Engineer: The sum of $2470.44 was ap- proved. Transitman: The sum of $1930.73 was approved. Draftsman: The sum of 1565.45 was approved. Health Department -Expenses The Board reconsidered this account and voted to rescind its vote of last week approving this budget in the amount of $5152.00. It was then voted to approve the sum of $5000.00. 168 Sewer Maintenance -Personal Services The sum of $309.76 was approved for the salary of Miss Harvey. Sewer Maintenance -Wages & Expenses The sum of $2900.00 was approved. Highway Maintenance -Personal Services The sum of $410.82 was approved for Clerk. Highway Maintenance -Wages & Expenses The sum of $30,000.00 was approved. This amount includes the salary of Mr. OtConnor. Snow Removal The sum of $12,500.00 was approved, subject to revision. Public Welfare -Commodity Distribution This budget was approved in the amount of $500.00. Public Welfare -Aid & Expenses The Board reconsidered this account and voted to rescind its vote of last week approving this budget in the amount of $30,000.00. It was then voted to approve the sum of $31,000.00. Old Age Assistance -Aid & Expenses The Board reconsidered this account and voted to rescind its vote of last week approving this budget in the amount of $37,000.00. It was then voted to approve the sum of $37,500.00. Military Aid The Board reconsidered this account and voted to rescind its vote of last week approving this budget in the amount of $500.00. It was then voted to approve the sum of $800.00, as requested. Parks & Playgrounds -Personal Services This budget was approved in the amount of $4276.28. obj 1 Superintendent: The sum of $1900 was approved. Clerk: The sum of $926.28 was approved; this rep- resenting an increase from $17.00 to 418.00. Playground Instructors: The sum of $1450.00 was approved. Parks & Playgrounds -Wages & Expenses The sum of $8900.00 was approved; $250.00 of which is to be transferred from the Tower Fund, leaving a net sum approved of $8650.00. Contributory Retirement System -Pension Accumulation Fund This budget was approved in the amount of 13,467.00. Contributory Retirement System -Interest Deficiency on Funds This budget was approved in the amount of $601.93. Public Works Building -Wages & Expenses This budget was approved in the amount of $8800.00. Insurance The Board reconsidered this account and voted to rescind its vote of last week approving this budget in the amount of $7825.00. It was then voted to approve the sum of $6325.00. The item of $1500.00 for War Damage is to be considered separately. (Article in Warrant) Unclassified The Board reconsidered this account and voted to res- cind its vote of last week approving this budget in the amount of $2000.00. It was then voted to approve the sum of $1900.00. Water Maintenance -Personal Services This budget was approved in the amount of $1340.10. Senior Clerk: The sum of $929.28 was approved for Miss Harvey. Junior Clerk: The sum of $410.82 was approved. 169 170 Water Maintenance -Wages & Expenses The sum of $17,000.00 was approved. Water Services This budget was approved in the amount of $3000.00. Maturing Debt This budget was approved in the amount of $65,301.00. The meeting adjourned at 5:20 P.M. A true record, Attest: 1 1