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Page 3 Ms. Sullivan mentioned that she disagreed with the Finance Committee regarding their decision for new personnel. Mr. Gallo also mentioned that he believed there should be no new personnel. Ms. Sullivan felt that police and fire personnel could be justified, but the other departments could not. She wished to reconsider all of the requests. Ms. Sullivan MOTIONED to reconsider Article 4. There was no second. Mr. Golub suggested that it would not be fair to reconsider all of the personnel items. They had been voted on by the Finance Committee. Ms. Sullivan was absent, but the Committee voted in favor of certain Articles and opposed certain Articles. There had been a quorum and the votes were taken and recorded. Ms. King stated that she would be willing to discuss Article 9 regarding a circulation assistant for the library at Town Meeting. Mr. Bacigalupi will discuss Article 10 regarding a heavy equipment operator for the DPW. The Committee had voted previously to oppose Article 15 regarding Town Hall renovations. Mr. Golub stated that the Capital Committee's budget includes the renovations and there will not be a payment until 1997. He stated that Jim Vaccaro, Selectman, had made a presentation without too much substance. Mr. Goggin mentioned that it will cost the Town $1.5 million for the ground floor and basement. This is phase one. Mr. Goggin stated that if this has been approved by the Capital Committee to bond then maybe the Finance Committee should also approve. Mr. Golub suggested holding this for Town Meeting so that they can be provided with a final spreadsheet and a final dollar amount. Article 19 was discussed and the Committee agreed to place whatever is left from article 3 into the Capital Replacement Account. Mr. Goggin stated that he would speak to the Executive Secretary regarding Stabilization. Mr. Golub stated that he would offer an amendment to petition Article 31 on Town Meeting floor. He will ask that this Article be amended to conform to the Massachusetts Municipal Association's guidelines. Mr. Goggin stated that he would discuss petition Articles 33 and 34. Other Business The Committee agreed to advertise the open seat on the Finance Committee. Ms. Sullivan suggested that the position should be advertised though the Executive Secretary. There was also a suggestion that the newest member of the Capital Committee be asked, if interested, to interview. The next regularly scheduled meeting is on Tuesday, May 9 , 1995 at 7:OOPM. The Committee also agreed to meet at 7:OOPM prior to the start of the Town Meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8: 30PM. Minutes respectfully submitted by Jean M. Mooney, Board Secretary.