2/15/1984 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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i i l i aqfR owe Wait INANCE COMMITTEE FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES February 1 ', 1984 All members of the committee were present at the meeting. The committee ret to discuss FY 85 budget requests. All budgets were approved unanimously unless otherwise noted, School Department - A letter was received from Dr. Nicholson stating the school budget has been completed. The school Committee and the Finance Committee will meet on Wednesday, February 29 to go over their budget. The date for the meeting has been rescheduled for Monday,- March at p.m. because Dr. Nicholson has another meeting scheduled for 2/29/84. Elections and Registration - salaries $1256 requested and approved, Wages $2950 requested and approved, Expenses - - (to be included in Central Purchasing or Town Clerk's budget) , Clerical wages --$5710 requested anad $6544 approved which will include a step and increase. Tax Collector/Treasurer - Salary Treasurer $10,331.10, Salary Tax Colector $10,331.10 approved; salary ssistant , 1. , 1 .8 (included longevity pay of $225) approved; 4 Clerical gages requested $2 ,72.80 plus $lo longevity pay, correct wages of $22,910.50 plus $150 longevity pad' approved; Wages $2000 requested, $1055 approved; Expenses $10,100 requested, $9800 considered. The expense portion requested $7800 for bill printing, which previously had been included in the Assessors budget. The Assessors budget was not reduced by, the sane amount. The Tax Collector will be invited to a meeting to discuss her budget. No vote was taken on the Unclassified section of the budget as the rates for Blue Cross are not available. Fred Blythe- felt the premium should be lower than FY 84, probably $180,000 to $190,000. Harbor Master - Approved as requested - Salary $1700, Expense $3525 Park and Recreation - Director's Salary $19,157.66 requested, $19,157.84 approved Wages $4912.80, Lifeguard Wages $17,759.40, Expense $15,800 requested, no vote taken.. The cornmittee felt that, because the Lifeguards and Parking Lot Attendents are temporary employees, they should not be entitled to stew increases or retroactive cost of living increases. A letter will be sent to the Personnel Board, with a copy to the Board of Selectmen and Wendy Rubin, asking ing their thoughts on the matter. Board of Appeals - Approved as requested - Expense $ 0, Wages $2900. Accounting - Tern Polka, tern accountant, requested $22r218-56 as her salary. She felt she should be on the same level as the assistant assessor. Mrs. Polka is waiting for the Board of Selectmen to make thein r000mm dation. No vote was taken on the budget.