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Article 9 To see if the Town will vote appropriate and transfer from available funds $16,000 to the Building & Grounds Expense Account, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Board of Selectmen Explanation: This article would allow for funding of custodial supplies such as cleaning products, paper towels, etc. that have previously been funded through the Cleaning Services Contract. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval,by a vote of�4-0. The Finance Committee recommends approval. Motion made by Selectman John Cahalane. Motion-, I move the Town vote to appropriate and, transfer from Revenue Available for Appropriation $16,000 to the Buildings & Grounds Expense Account. Motion passes unanimously at 9:18PM, Article 10 To see if the Town, will vote to change the Children"s Librarian position from part-time (19 hours) to full-time (37.5 hours/week) effective July 1, 2006, and further appropriate and transfer from available funds $38,293 with said funds to be distributed as follows: $23,170 to the Library Salary/ Wage Account, $14,751 to the Medical Insurance Account, $36 to the Group Insurance Account, and $336 to the Medicare Account', or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Board of Library Trustees Explanation: The library is seeking to increase the hours of coverage for children's services at the library. Services for preschool children and early reading programs have been excellent, but 19 hours per week are insufficient to also offer the depth of services that older children need. By making this a full-time position, the library can offer more coverage after school for older children looking for assistance with homework assignments, as well as offering library programs developed especially for this older age group. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval by a vote of 4�-0. The Finance Committee does not recommend approval. Motion made by Selectman Theresa Cook. Motion-. I move the Town vote to change the Children's Librarian position from part-time (19 hours) to full-time (37.5 hours) and for such purpose the Town vote to appropriate and transfer from Revenue Available for Appropriation $38,293 to be distributed as follows: $23,170 to the 19