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pursuant to G.L. Ch 44 Section 53E'h for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 to be expended in accordance with the Bylaw establishing said revolving funds, heretofore approved, or take any other action relating thereto. FUND FY 2020 AUTHORIZATION RECREATION $580,000 LIBRARY $ 20,000 SENIOR CENTER $ 15,000 HISTORICAL COMMISSION $ 2,500 Submitted by the Finance Director Explanation: This article establishes the FY 2020 expenditure limits for departmental revolving funds. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval of Article 14 by a vote of 4-0. The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 14 by a vote of 6-0. Motion made by Selectman John Cotton. Motion: I move that the Town vote to authorize the total expenditures for the respective revolving funds identified in the chart set forth in Article 14 at the limits noted therein pursuant to G.L. Ch 44 Section 53E %z for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019; said sums to be expended in accordance with the Bylaw establishing said revolving funds. Motion passes unanimously at 9:15 PM. Article 15 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate $498,098 to establish a budget for the PEG Access and Cable Related fund for fiscal year 2020, with said appropriation to be funded through the current balance of the fund, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Finance Director Explanation: The Department of Revenue now requires the Town to vote a yearly budget based on estimated expenditures from the fund for the next fiscal year. The total budget voted may not exceed the current balance within the fund. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval of Article 15 by a vote of 4-0. The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 15 by a vote of 6-0. Motion made by Selectman Thomas O'Hara. Motion: I move the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $498,098 to establish a budget for the PEG Access and Cable Related fund for fiscal year 2020, with said appropriation to be funded through the current balance of the fund. Motion passes unanimously at 9:16 PM. Article 16 To see if the Town will vote to accept the last paragraph of G.L. c.41, § 11 I F to authorize the Town to create a special fund to be known as a special injury leave indemnity fund to be expended by the Board of Selectmen without further appropriation for payment of injury leave compensation or medical bills incurred under G.L. c.41, § I I I F or 100, to which appropriations may be made, and amounts received from insurance proceeds or restitution for injuries to firefighters or police officers shall be credited, provided further that said board may, if the amounts therein are not immediately necessary or required in the foreseeable future, release specific amounts to the General Fund, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Finance Director Explanation: This article seeks to accept the last paragraph of G.L. c.41, §111F which authorizes the Town to create a fund for unanticipated medical costs associated with the police and fire departments for which the Town would be liable. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval of Article 16 by a vote of 4-0. The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 16 by a vote of 6-0. Motion made by Selectman Carol Sherman. Motion: I move the Town vote to accept the last paragraph of G.L. c.41, §IIIF to authorize the Town to create a special fund to be known as a special injury leave indemnity fund to be expended by the Board of Selectmen without further appropriation for payment of injury leave compensation or medical bills incurred under G.L. c.41, § I I IF or 100, to which appropriations may be made, and amounts received from insurance 65