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i ARD OF SELECTDkEN Page MINUTES MONDAY 9 MARCH 4t 1991 i Article 2 : It was suggested by Selectman Jacobson to leave this article in and let the people decade. In the long run, it ill save the Town,moneyi Re u a tly, the Finance Committee Feels ' it is not the time to sponsor this article. Article 27: It is recommended to continue to set aside funds to purchase the bog irrigation system. Kevin Harrington has asked to set aside 25% from the yield of the crop this year. There are three more growing sea.sor until. the lease is up and the appropriation could purchase the system, It is recommended by the Board to hold this article for discussion, Article 28 : The motion was made by Selectman Jacobson t support article 2 . Selectman Carter seconded the motion, The vote of the Board is unanimous Article31: Article 31 and the other petition articles will be on hold until. Further budget discussions, It was suggested by Selectman Jacobson for the Board to save the warrant articles for discussion at the next scheduled meeting on March 18, 1991. It is hot necessary to make extra paperwork for the office with re-cop" ing. Wa.terwa s Commission Update: ��i19 I --i -■ i�i�9�1 il�Yr+lil� At the last scheduled meeting,.ng, the Board voted not to appoint anyone to the Commission, Kevin Harrington informed the Board that letters went out to interested applicants and only one letter of response was recieved by Mr. Grotzke. This will be placed on the agenda of larch 1 , 1991. New Revenues: Kevin Harrington has recievd inquiries of whether or not there will be overrides to supliment the budget of FY 92. If theme will be no additional resources, he has proposed to reduce expenses this fiscal year rather than wait until next. Selectman Carter has asked to place this on the agenda of the 18th of March. Selectman Danson does not want a two week delay o the actions to be rade by Mr. Harrington. He would like the Board to make the decision of an override or not Selectman Lawrence has no intention of voting for an override r a debt excl sion. Selectman Gottlieb has recommended that the Executive Secretary proceed with his plan and projected revenues and create a budget based on it' s means. Why create a budget scenario that assumes new revenue is coming in Selectman Jacobson feels the Board is obligated to let the people decide via Town Meeting, The motion was rade by Selectman Gottlieb to have Kevin Harrington outline a series of potential reductions for this fiscal year for the hoard to review with no override in FY 92. The motion was seconded by Selectman Lawrence. The vote is unanimous with the Board. Jinn vac.ca.ro is also opposed' to:+z-an override. We are not in the position this year and an override prolongs the agony.