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Finance Committee June 19, 1990 Page 3. meet with the Superintendent about this situation and the possibility of projecting layoff costs. Vern motioned that the Finance Committee approve the $2,000 for unemployment. This motion was seconded by Carole and there was a unanimous vote of approval. Anne's second Request was for $7,000 for Employee Medical Insurance to pay for the June Blue Cross. This is the result of new people who joined the plan. She noted that it takes some time to get them on the plan and then the bills are retroactive. Carl Heller motioned that the Finance Committee approve the $7,000 and John Ferriday seconded the motion. There was a unanimous vote of approval. The Town Accountant also addressed two Requests for Transfer with the Committee. The first Request if for $28.83 to be transferred to the Town Planner Management Salary Account as a result in a one—week miscalculation in a step increase. Carl motioned the Committee approve the $28.83. This motion was seconded by Vern and there was unanimous approval. The Town Accountant's second Request was in the amount of $20.14 to be transferred to the Animal Control Salary. This Request was also the result of a one—week miscalculation in a step increase. Carl motioned for approval and it was seconded by Deirdre. The motion carried unanimously. The Committee discussed a Request for $8,053.58 from Veteran's Services. This Request is the result of medical bills incurred by eligible veterans and or dependents. Vern motioned that this Request for Transfer be disallowed and go as an unpaid bill for next year on Town Meeting Floor. Jim noted that he would second this motion for the purpose of discussion. Vaccaro noted that Veterans Services had expressed their concern that if the bill wasn't paid they may have trouble getting vendors who currently agree to take the Medicare rates. Jim noted that 75% of the medical bills will be reimbursed and of the funeral bill. Deirdre expressed her belief that these people had incurred the debt in good faith and the Town should pay. Carole was concerned that vendors may refuese to serve veterans in the future. Chairman Vaccaro called for a vote of Vern's motion. The motion did not carry, only Vern voted in favor. Carole motioned that the Finance Committee approve $8,053.58 for Veterans Services. This motion was seconded by John Ferriday and there was a unanimous vote of agreement. Ernie Virgilio, DPW Director, addressed the Committee regarding his $3,000 Request for Transfer. Ile is asking that the $3,000 be transferred to the DPW Expense Account. Ernie noted that the present balance in the Expense Account is $370. The amount requested will be used for last month's uniform, Mike's Service Station, ComElectric, AT&T, NET, Poland Springs, BFI, and various repair and supply bills. Ernie noted that it is hard to calculate what will break down and he must maintain his equipment. Carl motioned that the Finance Committee approve the $3,000 and Carole seconded the motion. The Finance Committee unanimously approved. Jamie Reagan and Al Polsi asked to address the Finance Committee regarding alternative suggestions for a new Town Hall. Both stressed that they are in favor of a new Town Hall, however in view of the Town's fiscal crisis alternatives should be considered. They are proposing the purchase of Pine Tree Place as a temporary solution to the Town's needs. A new Town Hall would cost between 4 — 44' million dollars: and U.S. Trust the current owner of Pine Tree Place would consider offers in the 1.2 million dollar range. $400,000 has already