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Finance Committee April 25, 1990 Page 2. Tom stated that the the position was supposed to provide on-going administrative support and he didn't feel contractual services was the route to take. He also stressed that the could not cut the secretarial position citing that it was a union position and a cut would cause great personal hardship to the person in the position. Fudala asked the Committee to consider restoring $1,900 to his budget to make the Asst. Planner a 20-hour position with benefits or $5,000 to make it a 25-hour a week position giving benefits and retirement. Jim noted that it would really cost more because of the benefits package. Jim stressed the need to wait and see what happens with the debt exclusion; perhaps he could come before the Committee again on the 14th of May prior to consideration of the omnibus. Jim said at this time the Committee was not in a position to commit to anything. Tom was agreeable with this suggestion. Carole noted that a letter had been received from Senator Golden regarding the effects of cuts in local aid and a survey form needed to be completed. The survey requested specific information on the school budget. Tony agreed to address the survey and the impact of local aid cuts with Dr. Demoura. The Finance Committee at their meeting of April 10th had refained from recommendations on several articles on the Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants till cost had been determined. The Executive Secretary provided the Committee with updated warrants which included dollar amounts. Kevin requested the _Committee advise him by the 26th of April if there were any errors in the Recommendations noted on the Warrants or changes in recommendations. Member Vaccaro stated he would contact the Executive Secretary. The Committee reviewed the Special Warrant and agreed to make recommendations on the following articles . SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT Article 15 - Vern motioned that the Committee recommend, seconded by John Ferriday, there was unanimous approval Article 16 - Vern motioned that the Committee recommend, seconded by Jim Vaccaro, there was unanimous approval Article 17 - Carl Heller motioned that the Committee recommend, seconded by John Ferriday, there was unanimous approval Article 19 - Vern Polka motioned that the Committee recommend the $650, seconded by John Ferriday, motion carried with one opposing vote by Vaccaro Article 20 - Vern motioned that the Committee recommend the $1,050, seconded by Jim Vaccaro. there was unanimous approval I