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Financial Forum <br /> may+ Reading, Massachusetts - °gib''j <br /> KEppRK <br /> Regular Session Noeemberl�' 206155. <br /> 2002 JAN -q A q-' 53 <br /> Call to Order <br /> Chair MacDonald called the Finance Committee to order at 7:35 p.m. in the Parker <br /> Middle School Multi-Purpose Room. Chair Twomey called the School Committee to <br /> order and Vice-Chair Anthony called the Board of Selectmen to order. The list of those <br /> in attendance is attached. <br /> Chair MacDonald stated that this was an informational meeting for the three board and no <br /> action items were on the agenda. <br /> The Finance Committee presented former Finance Committee Member Carol Grimm <br /> with a gift to thank her for her years of service. <br /> Richard Foley updated the Forum on the revenue forecast. <br /> Town Manager Peter Heehenbleikner reviewed the list of unknown expenses such its <br /> fuel. special education. health insurance, unemployment litigation and the landfill <br /> Closure. <br /> Chair MacDonald asked about the possibility of employees paying a larger share ofthe <br /> health insurance costs. <br /> The Town Manager advised that percentage that the Town pays for health insurance is <br /> low when compared to surrounding communities. He also stated that the percentage is it <br /> negotiated item. <br /> Vice Chair Anthony asked about revenue Flom special education programs. <br /> Di. I larutuntan advised that tuition of approximately $100,000 was generated this vear. <br /> He stated that he could not expand the programs due to a lack of space. <br /> The Town Manager updated the Forum on the landfill. <br /> Superintendent Flartaunian updated the Forum on the elementary school litigation. <br />