4/2/1996 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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Page 2 presenting the Department of Public Works Correspondence V There was a memo from Jim Vaccaro, Chairman, regarding the F 97 budget.. The letter dontained certain budget reductions for certain departments. M `. Vaccaro states in his letter that these L- reductions will not effect the services currently provided by these departments. Ms. King also mentioned that the Selectmen have eked that the Finance Committee revisit the Joyce Mason issue and the Chamber of Commerce issue. They group discussed the proposed budget reductions.. The first issue was Legal and Engineering. Mr. Golub Motioned to leave their recommendation at $126,500 for the Legal and Engineering Account, Mr, Bacigalupi seconded the Motion and, members voted unanimously -0. The Committee agreed t decrease In-State travel, as suggested. Mr. Bacigalupi Motioned to decrease the Selectmen's Expense Account by $550, Mr, Golub seconded the Motion and members approved -0. Mr. Kumin Motioned to add back the $4,,000 to the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Golub seconded the Motion. Mr. Bacigalupi ar ended the Motion- by adding back $2 ,000 to the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Kumin seconded the amendment. Mr. Watt was opposed to spending anything this particular year. Ms. King agreed. The Grote was 3 approving, Mr, 'Watt and 14s. King opposing. Mr.. Bacigalupi Motioned to decrease the Finance Committee's Expense Account by $200 as suggested by the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Kumin seconded the Motion to reduce the Account to $1,000* Members approved 6-0, Ms. King explained that the Finance Committee is a,t a $4,000 difference with the Town Hall Maintenance Account. She asked if they wotild like to meet the Selectmen half way,, They are recommending $130,000., 'there was no motion heard, Ms. Kiang asked the Committee if they would like to put back $5,591 for Joyce Mason into Salaries Mr. Bacigalupi Motioned to put back $5,,591 into Salaries. Mr. Golub seconded the Motion. Ms. King mentioned that she had a letter from Town Counsel stating that it should be recommended, The Finance Committee approved -0 increasing the Salary line item t $123 , 336. Juan. Bacigalupi Motioned ed to decrease the Town Museum budget from $12,350 to $5,350 as requested. Mr. Kumin seconded the Motion and members approved -0. The Finance Committee were all in agreement to reduce the Cultural Council and Sewer Commissioft a8 recommended by the Selectmen, Mr. Bacigalupi Motioned to do so. - Mr. Kumin seconded and members s app o red 6-0. Mr. Bacigalupi Motioned to reduco Unemployment from $25,,000 to $5,000- as recommended by the Selectmen. Mr. Kumin seconded and members voted 6-0. The Committee agreed to leave in the Assistant Building Inspector. The Committee was okay with Articles 23 and 24 relating to Medical Insurance.