HomeMy WebLinkAboutBudget Comm. 01/27/2016Minutes from the Budget Subcommittee r" € E i V E D
Meeting of ;. ,5 OFFICE
January 27, 2016
2016 FEB ?_b A 8: 59
Chairman Aptowitz called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. i ?7 rj
Present at the meeting were:
Members:
Selectmen Frank DelVecchio
Selectmen Jess Aptowitz
School Committee Member Lynn Cavicchi
Finance Committee Member Walter Wilk
Others present:
Town Manager William Ross
Town Finance Director John Stanbrook
Superintendent of Schools Zeff Gianetti
School Department Business Manager Ed Vozzella
Finance Committee Member Yogen Chemburkar
Motion (Cavicchi/Wilk) to approve the minutes of the November 2, 2015 meeting after
correction of the spelling of Lynn Cavicchi's name. PASSES 4-0.
A discussion ensued concerning the 2017 draft budget, and it was suggested that a running total
of cuts be kept. Mr. Wilk indicated that the state is usually more generous and the subcommittee
discussed whether to accept the Governor's numbers.
Superintendent Gianetti informed the Subcommittee that special education costs are up by
$335,000 in new out of district placements.
Mr. Stanbrook informed the Subcommittee that changes were made to the budget resulting in a
reduction of $177,000, Excise tax receipts are up as shown by the first commitment.
With respect to health insurance, Mr. Ross informed the Subcommittee that Easton is leaving the
group. The anticipated buyout is approximately $1.4M.
The Subcommittee asked that the School Department prioritize their requests.
The next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion (Cavicchi/Wilk) to adjourn. PASSES 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes approved: