2/27/1997 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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5 r rt Board of Selectmen Minutes February 27, 1997 Present; Selectman Frye, Selectn=Marsters,Selectman Ca fyn, Selectr=Dinizio Executive Secretary Robert Whritenour A Absent: Selectman Costa Meeting Called tod r by Vice-Chairman Frye at 2:40 p.m. Town Hall Meeting Room#1 COMMUNICAEQNS AND CORRESPONDENCE., Mr. whrftenour presented Draft#1 of the Annual and Special Town Meeting warrants to the Board for review dated February 2 , 1997. (enclosed) It is the consensus of the Board to obtain a complete copy of the petition articles on the Annual Town fleeting warrant to include a list of all petitioners. FY98 BUDGET WORKSHOP: Mr. whritenour submitted his budget recommendations for FY98 to the Beard of Selectmen for review. Included, was an analysis of available revenues and a breakdown of revenue budgets for the three previous fiscal years. (enclosed) The 1998 fiscal year recommended budget reflects an increase of + $2,642,605 which is an increase of 10.94% over last year informed Mr. whritenour. The budget will provide level services for all departments and provide for the second year of the four year school transition program to maint * the full operation of the new high school. Ar.Write our recommended the Board provide the School Department with an increase of$1,000,000 or 12 from the previous year. It was noted that the School budget is not fret determined. At this time, the School-Department has requested$10,947,710. Last years fiscal budget was $8,400,000. The Board requested further details With regards to School expenditures and potential impacts if positions and pros are postponed. It was noted that the Board will meet jointly with the School Department and Finance Committee to discuss the F98 School budget in complete detail. Selectman Dini