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Page 3 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> February 26, 1996 <br /> NEW BUSINESS: <br /> Warrant forS=ial.Town Meeti= <br /> The Board reviewed Draft#1 of the Special Town Meeting Warrant. <br /> It was noted that the Warrant will be finalized by the Board <br /> on Monday, April 1, 1996. <br /> ftsenjatigngf Ex c tiv cr t Budget: <br /> Mr.Whritenour discussed his budget recommendations for fiscal year <br /> . y <br /> 1997 with members of the Board of Selectmen. Key general government <br /> initiatives include;increasing funding for the maintenance of Town <br /> buildings,creating the position of Network Administrator, strengthening <br /> the Town's Economic Development function to begin carrying out the <br /> strategic plan,adding(3)additional Police Officer through 75% grant <br /> funding,providing additional full-time public safety dispatchers,increasing <br /> Harbormaster and Shellfish patrolling during the summer months,and <br /> re-instating the hours of the Assistant Building Inspector. <br /> Mr.Whritenour indicated that the Town's general departments have been <br /> cooperative in recognizing this years budget limitations. The budget has <br /> increased by 2.25% to maintain the most important crucial items noted <br /> Mr.Whritenour. <br /> In addition,Mr.Whritenour presented an estimated analysis of School <br /> Department funding needs and available revenues based upon state aid, <br /> local receipts,property taxes,and general debt service. <br /> The Board reviewed each line item of the FY97 Budget Report. The <br /> following Department Heads are requested to meet with the Selectmen <br /> to discuss their budget requests in detail; <br /> The Planning Department,Police Department,and School Department. <br /> It was noted that the Board will meet jointly with the Finance Committee <br /> to review the budget by line item. <br />