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RECEIVED MINUTES
TOWN CLERK
R E A D IN G. I' f'' S o- FINANCE COMMITTEE
&E:I [%J m'JJr. 25., 1991 TIME: 7:45 pm
Present: Pete Dahl
Nate White
Bill Burditt
Fred VanMagness
Dick Coco
Liz Greene
Gerry MacDonald
Absent: Nick Agneta
Marty McWilliams
Guests: Tim Toomey
Matt Cummings
Barbara Philbrick
Bob Munnelly
Town Manager: PH
Meeting called to order by Chairman at 7:45 pm. Chairman distributed
copies of amendments to teachers deferral made by.legislature.
Barbara Philbrick presented the School Committee budget reductions
of $291,401. These were developed by the ad-hoc committee (Don Allen,
Molly Zigler, Matt Cummings, George Shannon).
Fred VanMagness questioned the revolving cafeteria account as regards
to the impact this would have on the lunch program with the dollars
removed. School Committee stated sufficient funds would be available
for start up in September.
Pete Dahl suggested privitization of cafeteria program.
Fred VanMagness requested he be provided with copies of all the con-
tracts in the school system in order that he might review and evaluate
prior to budget hearings for FY 93. Bob Munnelly stated there are 6
major contracts.
Peter (TM) will provide Fred with copies of contracts as requested.
Gerry MacDonald raised general question as to rationale of elimination
of School Business Manager position where fiscal issues over the next
2-3 years would be critical. Bob Munnelly stated that the Asst Supt
of Curriculum and Personnel would pick up portion of those duties as
would he and her position was more vital.
Members of Fin Comm complemented the sub-committee of an excellent
job in review of budget and proposed cuts to meet the target.
Bill Burditt looks to excellent dialogue for FY 93 and cooperative
efforts of School Committee and Fin Comm.
General discussion of time table by all present regarding budget pre-
paration for various school and town departments.
Bill Burditt stated there will only be the 212% on tax levy, no sale
of real estate projected and we need to determine what items are
above the line in terms of fixed costs both for town side and school
side. ? use of 60/40 numbers.
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Pete Dahl suggested we need to scrutinize the snow and ice program.
Labor contracts to be analyzed by Fred VanMagness.
Gerry MacDonald requested a list of vehicles by department, mileage,
year and model and who takes vehicles home.
Next meetings will be 10-1, 10-7, lG-15, 10721.
Pete Dahl motioned for adjournment and Rich Coco seconded.
Respectfully submitted:
Gerry MacDonald
Acting Secretary
MINUTES RECEIVED MYN, CLERK
READIi";C, [[ASS.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
DATE: Septembek 25., 1991 TIME: 7:45 ~H 42 11 ~ ~
Present: Pete Dahl Absent: Nick Agneta Town Manager: PH
Nate White Marty McWilliams
Bill Burditt
Fred VanMagness Guests: Tim Toomey
Dick Coco Matt Cummings
Liz Greene Barbara Philbrick
Gerry MacDonald Bob Munnelly
Meeting called to order by Chairman at 7:45 pm. Chairman distributed
copies of amendments to teachers deferral made by legislature.
Barbara Philbrick presented the School Committee budget reductions
of $291,401. These were developed by the ad-hoc committee (Don Allen,
Molly Zigler, Matt Cummings, George Shannon).
Fred VanMagness questioned the revolving cafeteria account as regards
to the impact this would have on the lunch program with the dollars
removed. School Committee stated sufficient funds would be available
for start up in September.
Pete Dahl suggested privitization of cafeteria program.
Fred VanMa.gness requested he be provided with copies of all the con-
tracts in the school system in order that he might review and evaluate
prior to budget hearings for FY 93. Bob Munnelly stated there are 6
major contracts.
Peter (TM) will provide Fred with copies of contracts as requested.
Gerry MacDonald raised general question as to rationale of elimination
of School Business Manager position where fiscal issues over the next
2-3 years would be critical. Bob Munnelly stated that the Asst Supt
of Curriculum and Personnel would pick up portion of those duties as
would he and her position was more vital.
Members of Fin Comm complemented the sub-committee of an excellent
job in review of budget and proposed cuts to meet the target.
Bill Burditt looks to excellent dialogue for FY 93 and cooperative
efforts of School Committee and Fin Comm.
General discussion of time table by all present regarding budget pre-
paration for various school and town departments.
Bill Burditt stated there will only be the 21~% on tax levy, no sale
of real estate projected and we need to determine what items, are
above the line in terms of fixed costs both for town side and school
side. ? use.of 60/40 numbers.
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Pete Dahl suggested we need to scrutinize the snow and ice program.
Labor contracts to be analyzed by Fred VanMagness.
Gerry-MacDonald requested a list of vehicles by department, mileage,
year and model and who takes vehicles home.
Next meetings will be 10-1, 10-7, 10-15, 10-21.
Pete Dahl motioned for.adjournment and Rich Coco seconded.
Respectfully submitted:
Gerry MacDonald
Acting Secretary