3/13/1997 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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x Page Board of Selectmen Minutes March 13, 1997 FY98 BUDGET WORKSHO Town Clerk-Salarvilec ed: The Board will hold this item for further review. The MNM and Cape vide studies of comparable positions will e analyzed for consideration. Tax—Collector Slrleted: This utter wih also be held by the Board for additional analysis. .. Toter ClerksalarvLEe agi It was noted that the increase reflects contractual obligations. Planning Deart ent Expense; Furnishing items requested by the Planning Board were removed from the budget line item. Town_Hall Expense: The Board reviewed the Town lull Expense account. It was noted that the line item;vehicular supplies has mncreased by$1,000. L "sure�er `ice �alarv�ae and It was noted that contractual obligations present an increase in the salary/wage line item. The expense budget is level funded. Hi5toric@1 Cgmmi5sign: Discussion followed with regards to the request of the Historical Commission for funding in the amount of$6,000 to increase operations and programs. Motion made by Selectman Frye to increase the budget of the Historical Commission expense account to $6,0004 Motion seconded by Selectman 1larstrs. VQTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Medical In u?c :, It was noted that the increase in medical insurance reflects the number of employee's enrolled,at the same premium levels. IP• Total: $835,459. Scho 1• Discussion followed with respect to the proposed School budget. The Finance Committee is tentatively scheduled to meet with the School Committee to discuss the budget on March 20, 1997 at :30 p.m. at the high school building. selectman Dini io requested the supefintendent provide a breakdown of expenditures for the high school,and middle and elementary facilities. It was noted that the School Department is planning an extensive modern- ization odern- I tion program for the middle and elementary schools.