HomeMy WebLinkAbout1927-02-01 Finance Committee Minutes Meeting February 1, 1927. _
�' The meeting was called to order at 8:05 P.M.
Mr. J. Warren Killam, Jr. was welcomed as a new member
of the committee, having been appointed to fill the unexpired
term of Mr. James P. Carleton, resigned.
Mr. D. W9 Creelman of the State Tax Office was present '..
on the invitation of the Chairman and was called upon to speak
regarding compensation of the Collector of Taxes and of the
duties of the Collector.
The Budget of the Assessor 's Department was presented
by- the Chairman, Mr. Horrocks.
No other -Departments being represented, a general dis-
cussion was held on various matters concerning the finances of '
the Town.
The Clerk was instructed to bring information regarding
the salaries paid the clerks in the various offices and the
work required of them.,
It was voted that the Public Meeting of the Committee
be held on TuesdAy evening, February 15, 1927.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. -
Members pres^nt at this meeting: Chairman, Otis B. Ruggles,
James W. Fairchild, - John H. Farnum, Howard P. Knox, T. Homer
Morrison, Logan R. Dickie, Mrs . Margaret R. Ellison, Harry G. Porch,
William A. Haley, Orlando C. Moyer, Edward J. Scott, Mrs. Mollie
A. Sweetser, and J. warren Killam.
L. G. Bent
Clerk.
Meeting February 8, 1927.
' The meeting was called to order at 8:10 P.M.
A request was received from Mr. Joseph D. Knight, Chair-
man of School House Building Commission for a hearing before
r L the Finance Committee on Friday, evening, February 11. It was
�r voted to meet on that date. �,ef ore the Committee for
The Board of Selectmen appeared
the second time with revised estimates, especially as to the
Fire Department salaries .
Various matters underthe jurisdiction of the Selectmen
were discussed, including the matter of larger fire apparatus
on the West Side.