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6,266.00
3,393.00
Salary Adjustment
195.00
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Salary-New Clerk Salary Adjustment Veterans' Benefits Expenses 53rd Pay Day
$ 2,470.00 45.50 120,000.00
1,750.00 189.50
$ 134,309.00
SCHOOLS (Item 33)
(33. Administration to be considered later.)
LIBRARY (Item 34)
(34. Thayer Public Library to be considered later.)
CEMETERIES (Items 35-35A)
35. Cemeteries
Salary-Superintendent
1,300.00
Grave Openings Labor
1,100.00
700.00
Materials and Expenses That of the sum of $700 for
expenses for Cemeteries $450.
be raised from transfer from
the receipts from the sale of
cemetery lots, and the balance of $250.00 be raised in the tax levy. Clerical
First Parish Cemetery
300.00 460.00
4,510.00
35A. Dyer Hill Cemetery
100.00
100.00
That the sum of $100.00 appropri- ated for the Dyer Hill Cemetery be expended under the direction of the Town Treasurer and Mr. Richard A. Hunt, and be raised by transfer from the income of the Charles Thayer Trust Fund.
36. Conservation Commission Expenses 130.00
130.00
RECREATION (Items 37-38)
(37. Parks and Playgrounds to be considered later.)
38. Town Forest Labor and Supplies
600.00
600.00
PENSIONS (Items 39-40)
86,589.21
86,589.21
39. Non-contributory Pensions That the sum of $86,589.21 be raised and appropriated for Non- Contributory Pensions; $2,888.70
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650.00
to be taken from the revenue of the Water Department for the year 1964; $5,138.95 to be taken from the revenue of the Electric Light De- partment for the year 1964; and the balance of $78,561.56 be raised from the tax levy.
40. Contributory Retirement
Salary-Chairman of the Board Extra Clerical Pension Fund
$ 500.00
425.00
112,782.79
210.58
Workmen's Compensation Expenses
695.00
$ 114,613.37
Of the sum of $160,679.58 re- quired for the Contributory Re- tirement Pension System;
$9,530.94 be taken from the revenue of the Water Depart- ment for the year 1964; $36,535.27 to be taken from the revenue of the Electric Light Department for the year 1964; and the balance of $114,613.37 be raised and
appropriated from the tax levy.
INSURANCE (Items 41-41A)
41. Insurance Premiums
Employees Compensation
29,600.00
Fire, Extended Coverage Building and Contents
21,495.00
Automobile Liability
8,900.00
Boiler Insurance
2,350.00
62,345.00
41A. Group Insurance
64,894.88
64,894.88
DEBT AND INTEREST (Items 42-43)
42. Maturing Debt
Sewer 2.10 1964
5,000.00
Sewer 2 1/2s 1973
20,000.00
Sewer 3.70 1974
15,000.00
Sewer 3 1/2s 1970
10,000.00
Sewer 3.25 1981
15,000.00
Sewer 2.70 1972
45,000.00
Sewer 3.00 1983
55,000.00
Sewer 2.80 1968
40,000.00
Water Standpipe 2.10 1969
3,000.00
Water Filter, Additional 3.20 1977
10,000.00
Water Mains and Standpipes 2 1/2s 1973
20,000.00
Water 2.80 1968
10,000.00
Electric Light 1.75 1972
70,000.00
Electric Light 2.80 1978
75,000.00
Electric Light 3.10 1979
125,000.00
Library 2.10 1972
10,000.00
Old Liberty Street School
25,000.00
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Watson School Addition 3.20 1967 High School Addition 2 1/4s 1968 Grade School 1.75 1970 Grade School 1.90 1972 Hollis School 2.10 1974 Perkins School Annex 2.10 1974 South Junion High School 2.10 1975 High School Addition 3.30 1970 Junior High School 3 1/2s 1980 Monatiquot School School 2.80 1973
$ 15,000.00
40,000.00 35,000.00
65,000.00
35,000.00
8,000.00
60,000.00
15,000.00
115,000.00
35,000.00
55,000.00
$1,031,000.00
That the sum of $1,031,000.00 raised and appropriated for Maturing Debt, $43,000.00 to be taken from revenue of the Water Department for the year 1964, $270,000.00 to be taken from the 1964 revenue or other available funds of the Electric Light De- partment, $6,612.65 to be taken from Premiums on Sale of Bonds Account, $125,000.00 from available funds in the treasury and the balance of $586,387.35 be raised from the tax levy.
43. Interest
Sewer Bonds
54,532.50
Water Notes and Bonds
10,431.50
Short Term Notes
12,000.00
Electric Light Bonds
100,925.00
Library Bonds
1,890.00
High School Bonds
4,500.00
Grade School Bonds
23,729.00
South Junion High School Bonds
13,440.00
Old Liberty Street School Bonds
7,320.00
Watson School Addition Bonds
1,920.00
High School Addition Bonds
3,217.50
Junior High School Bonds Monatiquot School Bonds School Additions
68,425.00
7,493.75
12,600.00
322,424.25
That the sum of $322,424.25 be
raised and appropriated for
interest; $2,382.67 be taken from Accrued Interest account; $10,300.83 be taken from the
revenue of the Water Depart- ment for the year 1964; $100,925.00 be taken from the
1964 revenue or other available
funds of the Electric Light
Department; and the balance of $208,815.75 to be raised from the tax levy.
44. Electric Light
That the sum of $300.00 appropri- ated for the salaries of the Electric Light Commissioners be raised by
300.00 300.00
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transfer from the revenue of the Electric Light Department for 1964.
WATER DEPARTMENT (Items 45-46)
$ 300.00 $ 300.00
45. Commissioners
That the sum of $300.00 appropri- ated for the salary of the Water Commissioners be raised by trans- fer from the Water Department revenue for 1964.
46. Maintenance and Operation
That there be appropriated for maintenance, operation and de- velopment of the Water Supply System, including the purchase of new equipment, laying and re- laying of Water Mains and neces- sary land takings the sum of $474,564.33 to be expended as follows:
Salary Superintendent
8,400.00
Salary Executive Secretary
4,875.00
Salary Clerks
14,563.00
Salary Adjustments
546.80
Debt and Interest
53,300.83
Out of State travel
200.00
Other expenses including new equipment and wages
392,678.70
474,564.33
and to meet said appropriation, the sum of $57,735.84 shall be trans- ferred from the Water Department Reserve at the end of 1963 and the balance of $416,828.49 shall be taken from the revenue of the Water Department for the year 1964.
47. Industrial Development Commission
Expenses
3,200.00
Out of State Travel
1.00.00
3,300.00
48. Personnel Board
Clerical
50.00
Expenses
1,150.00
1,200.00
49. Civil Defense
Administrative Expenses
1,200.00
Auxiliary Fire Department (Equipment)
100.00
Auxiliary Police Department (Equipment)
300.00
Communications
200.00
Radiological Service
175.00
Warning System Line Rental
576.00
2,551.00
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UNCLASSIFIED (Items 50-59)
50. Reserve Fund
That of the sum of $30,000.00 for a Reserve Fund $22,678.65 be raised by transfer from the Overlay Sur- plus Reserve; and $7,321.35 be raised from the tax levy.
$ 30,000.00 $ 30,000.00
51. Memorial Day (Legion $250, V.F. W. $250, Daughters $125, D.A.V. $125)
750.00
750.00
52. Town Reports
1,736.36
1,736.36
53. Maintenance of Legion Hall
1,200.00
1,200.00
54. Veterans of Foreign Wars (Rent)
960.00
960.00
55. Hydrant Service
27,965.00
27,965.00
(56. Chlorination of Sunset Lake to be considered later.)
57. Graves Registration Officer Expenses
100.00
100.00
58. South Shore Mosquito Control Project
5,600.00
5,600.00
59. Braintree Chapter D.A.V. (Rent)
850.00
850.00
ARTICLE 8, ITEM 7. Assessors
MOVED by Mr. Smith
That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $24,348.10 as follows:
Salaries-Board
$ 3,900.00
Salary-Principal Clerk
4,602.00
Salary-Clerks (3)
11,284.00
Salary Adjustments
31.25
Salary-Field Engineer
830.00
Abstract of Deeds
500.00
Expenses
2,388.60
Mileage
300.00
Out of State Travel
200.00
53rd Pay Day
312.25
$ 24,348.10
MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Cuff:
That the sum of $4,575.00 be raised and appropriated for the salaries of the Board of Assessors.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Cuff, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Young.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Cuff.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the amendment by Mr. Cuff LOST.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Smith.
SO VOTED.
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ARTICLE 8, ITEM 8. Treasurer
MOVED by Mr. Smith:
That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $22,259.25 as follows:
Salary-Treasurer
$ 7,800.00
Salary-Clerks (2)
7,527.00
Salary Adjustments
42.25
Extra Clerical
1,200.00
Custodial Service
750.00
Parking Meter Office Expenses
60.00
Expenses
3,520.00
Bond Issue Expense
1,212.00
53rd Pay Day
148.00
$ 22,259.25
MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Smith:
That the salary of Town Treasurer, Article 8, Item 8, be established at an annual rate of $8,200.00, for which purpose $8,100.00 be raised and appropri- ated for the year 1964.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Smith.
Vote was taken and the Moderator being in doubt a teller count was ordered. Vote and count were taken and the tellers reported 83 votes in the affirmative and 94 votes in the negative. The Moderator then declared the amendment by Mr. Smith LOST.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Smith.
SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 8, ITEM 9. Tax Collector
MOVED by Mr. Smith:
That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $17,856.25 as follows:
Salary-Tax Collector
$ 7,800.00
Salary-Principal Clerk
4,225.00
Extra Clerical
650.00
Recording and Taking
4,527.00
New Equipment:
Shelving
17.00
File Cabinets
56.00
53rd Pay Day
81.25 $ 17,856.25
MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Cassidy:
That the Salary of the Tax Collector, Article 8, Item 9, be established at the annual rate of $8,190, for which purpose $8,092.50 be raised and appropri- ated for the year of 1964 to cover 39 weeks.
Mr. Smith spoke on the amendment.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Cassidy.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the amendment by Mr. Cassidy LOST.
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Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Smith.
SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 8, ITEM 17. Fire Department
MOVED by Mr. Smith:
That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $381,150.97 as follows:
Salary-Chief
..
$ 8,400.00
Salary-Assistant Chief
7,050.00
Salary-Deputies (3)
20,250.00
Salary-Captains (3)
19,344.00
Salary-Lieutenants (7)
42,354.00
Salary-Privates (39)
207,106.00
Salary-Mechanic
5,837.00
Salary-Fire Alarm Repair Man
5,590.00
Salary-Adjustments
916.00
Salary-Vacations
18,431.62
Salary-Sickness
2,000.00
Salary-Overtime
8,500.00
Salary-Call Men
1,500.00
Holiday Pay
11,497.10
Uniforms
2,950.00
Out of State Travel
150.00
New Equipment
3,300.00
Chief's Car
1,400.00
That the sum of $1,400.00 be raised
and appropriated together with the
proceeds of the turn in sale of 1
1962 Plymouth 4 Door Sedan, which
sale is hereby authorized, for the
purchase of one new 1964 4 Door Sedan.
Car Radio
600.00
Combination Kitchen Unit
330.00
Utilities-East Braintree Station
1,300.00
Expenses-General
6,800.00
Painting:
East Braintree Station
100.00
53rd Pay Day
5,445.25
$ 381,150.97
MOVED the following amendment by Fire Chief Hennessey:
That the sum of $17,463.82 be raised and appropriated for 4 new men as follows; Salaries, $15,360., Salary adjustment $208., Vacations, $453., Uni- forms and new equipment, $800., Holiday pay, $642.82.
Discussion ensued involving Fire Chief Hennessey, and Mr. Smith.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Fire Chief Hennessey.
Vote was taken and the Moderator being in doubt a teller count was ordered. Vote and count were taken and the tellers reported 92 votes in the affirmative and 93 votes in the negative. The Moderator then declared the amendment by Mr. Hennessey LOST.
MOVED the following amendment by Fire Chief Hennessey:
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That the sum of $47,000 be raised and appropriated for the purchase of a New Aerial Ladder truck, and equipment.
Discussion ensued involving Fire Chief Hennessey, and Mr. Smith.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Fire Chief Hennessey.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the amendment by Fire Chief Hennessey LOST.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Smith.
SO VOTED
Upon motion duly made by Mr. Delory, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the Annual Town Meeting be adjourned until 7:45 P.M., Tuesday, March 17, 1964.
TOWN OF BRAINTREE
ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1964
The Adjourned Annual Town Meeting was called to order at 7:50 o'clock in the evening of Tuesday, March 17, 1964, by the Moderator, Mr. John J. Canavan.
There were 199 Town Meeting Members present.
The Moderator declared a quorum present.
Prayer for Divine Guidance was offered by Rev. Max M. Munro, Pastor of the First Methodist Church in Braintree.
The meeting remained standing for a moment of silent prayer in memory of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy.
In further observance of the 25th anniversary of the limited form of Town Meeting in Braintree the Moderator recognized the presence of the following guests who served the Town as Town Meeting Members in 1939:
Mrs. Louise Alexander Shelley A. Neal
Joseph Haley John J. Canavan
The following Tellers were appointed by the Moderator to serve during the course of the evening:
Herbert B. Hollis Paul B. O'Keefe Roger J. Leonard Joseph C. Kazanowski
Stewart A. Stevenson George A. Davidson Lloyd C. Buker James P. McCue
We now continue with consideration of the Articles in the Warrant.
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ARTICLE 2.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED:
Resolved, that the Town establish a Committee of five to be known as the "World War II and Korean Conflict Memorial Committee", one member to be the Commander of the American Legion, one member to be the Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, one member to be the Commander of the Disabled American Veterans and two members to be appointed by the Moder- ator; for the purpose of studying a suitable and fitting Memorial to commem- morate the services and sacrifices of the men and women of Braintree who served in World War II and the Korean Conflict, or take any other action thereto.
ARTICLE 2.
MOVED by Mr. Smiley:
Resolved, that the Personnel Board be requested to submit to the Towns- people at all precincts on annual Town election day their recommendations of any and all changes.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Laing, Mr. Foley and Mr. Smiley.
Upon motion duly made by Mr. Smiley, it was
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SO VOTED: That the resolution be laid on the table.
ARTICLE 8, ITEM 8. Treasurer.
MOVED by Mr. Smith in compliance with Article II, Section 7:
Reconsideration of action taken under Article 8, Item 8, Treasurer, for the purpose of including a subsidiary motion on Parking Meter Office Expense.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Russo, Mr. Smith, Mr. Laing, and Town Counsel Hunt.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Smith.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the motion by Mr. Smith LOST.
ARTICLE 2.
MOVED by Mr. Smith:
That a committee of five be named by the moderator to study the duties and salaries of all elective positions, both part and full time, and to report their recommendations to the Town no later than the next Annual Town Meeting, and that said committee shall include one member of the Personnel Board and one member of the Finance Committee, and that the sum of $300.00 be appropriated to accomplish said study.
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Discussion ensued involving Mr. Withington and Mr. Smith.
Mr. Smith deleted the phrase "and that the sum of $300.00 be appropriated to accomplish said study."
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Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Smith as thus amended. SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 8, ITEM 19. Police Department.
MOVED by Mr. Smith:
That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $414,773.59 as follows:
Salary-Chief
$ 8,000.00
Salary-Deputy
7,050.00
Salary-Lieutenants (5)
31,350.00
Salary-Sergeants (6)
35,862.00
Salary-Patrolmen (40)
210,636.40
That of the sum to be raised and appro-
priated for salaries of patrolmen, the
sum of $4,776.00 be raised by transfer
from the Parking Meter Reserve Ac-
count and the remainder to be raised in the tax levy.
Salary-Clerk
3,939.00
Salary-Vacations
12,375.00
Salary-Sickness and Injury
6,500.00
Salary-Court Time and Overtime
2,000.00
Salary-Extra Men
1,497.00
Salary-Men at Sunset Lake
2,000.00
Salary-Men Election Duty
1,518.00
Salary-Janitor Handyman
3,265.60
Salary-Patrolman Tarantine Replacement
4,628.00
Salary Adjustments
2,190.94
Holiday Pay
10,443.00
Salary and Expense-Dog Officer (Salary $390)
515.00
Uniforms for Men
4,050.00
Radio Maintenance and Installation
400.00
Out of State Travel
150.00
Expenses-General
14,806.00
That of the sum to be raised and appro-
priated for expenses, the sum of $75.00
for Parking Meter Maintenance & Re-
pairs be raised by transfer from the
Parking Meter Reserve account and the remainder be raised in the tax levy.
F.B.I. School Expenses (Out of State)
1,200.00
State Police School Expenses (4)
900.00
Salary-Replacements for Men
Attending State Police School (4) School Traffic
2,520.00
Salary-Safety Officer
5,860.00
Salary-Supervisors (17)
20,622.50
Salary Adjustments
320.50
Salary-Supervisor Sickness
265.00
Supervisors Equipment
400.25
School Traffic Auto Expense
175.00
Salary-New Supervisor
721.00
Salary-Sickness-New Supervisor
15.00
Equipment-New Supervisor
204.90
New Equipment:
Police Cars (3 Requested-2 Recom- mended)
5,800.00
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That the sum of $5,800.00 be raised and appropriated, with the proceeds of the turn in sale of one 1963 Station Wagon and one 1960 Sedan, the sale of which is hereby authorized, to be used for the purchase of one 1964 Station Wagon and one 1964 Sedan.
Radios
$ 911.00
Portable Communications Units (6 Re- quested-4 Recommended) 1,800.00
Typewriters and Stands (2 Requested-
1 Recommended)
229.00
Revolvers (21)
724.80
That the sum of $724.80 be raised and
appropriated, together with the pro-
ceeds of the turn in sale of 20 old re-
volvers, sale of which is hereby
authorized, for the purchase of 21 new revolvers.
53rd Pay Day
5,041.35
File Cabinets
194.00
Card file
12.00
Law books and supplements
32.00
Parking Meter contract
3,103.00
Repairs to vehicles
546.35
$ 414,773.59
MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Proctor:
That the sum of $13,884.00 be raised and appropriated for the addition of four patrolmen to the Police Department.
Discussion ensued involving Police Chief Polio, and Mr. Smith.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Proctor.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the amendment by Mr. Proctor lost. More than seven doubting the vote the Moderator ordered a teller count. Vote and count were taken and the tellers reported 68 votes in the affirmative and 108 votes in the negative. The Moderator then declared the amendment by Mr. Proctor LOST.
MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Proctor:
That the sum of $6,942.00 be raised and appropriated for the addition of two patrolmen to the Police Department.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Proctor.
Vote was taken and the Moderator being in doubt a teller count was ordered. Vote and count were taken and the tellers reported 86 votes in the affirmative and 87 votes in the negative. The Moderator then declared the amendment by Mr. Proctor LOST.
MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Proctor:
That the sum of $900.00 be raised and appropriated for uniforms for men who will replace three men leaving the Police Department for various reasons.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Smith, Police Chief Polio and Mr. Proctor.
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Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Proctor.
SO VOTED.
MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Proctor:
That the sum of $5,800.00 be amended to read $10,000.00, with the pro- ceeds of the turn in sale of one 1952 sedan deliver, one 1951 motorcycle and one 1952 motorcycle, to be used for the purchase of two 1964 station wagons and one 1964 sedan.
Mr. Smith spoke on the amendment.
MOVED by Mr. Littlejohn:
That the amendment be laid on the table.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Littlejohn.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared that the motion by Mr. Little- john was LOST.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Proctor.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the amendment by Mr. Proctor LOST.
MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Proctor:
That the sum of $911.00 be amended to read $2,468.00 for the purchase of radios.
Discussion ensued involving Police Chief Polio and Mr. Smith.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Proctor. SO VOTED.
MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Proctor:
That the sum of $1,800.00 be amended to read $3,774.00 for purchase of portable communications units.
Discussion ensued involving Police Chief Polio, Mr. Smith and Mr. Hayden.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Proctor.
SO VOTED.
MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Proctor:
That the sum of $238.00 - file cabinets, $194.00; card file, $12.00; law books and supplements, $32.00 - be amended to read $1,114.00 to include the purchase of camera, used, $60.00; mimeo printer and supplies, $375.00, file cabinets, $441.00.
Police Chief Polio spoke on the amendment.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Proctor. SO VOTED.
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Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Smith as thus amended. SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 8, ITEM 25. Board of Health.
MOVED by Mr. Smith:
That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $115,637.25 as follows:
Salaries-Board
$ 300.00
Salary-Agent
5,304.00
Salary-Principal Clerk
4,225.00
Expenses
1,850.00
Contagious Diseases
18,500.00
Diptheria Clinic
300.00
Inspection of Plumbing
4,700.00
Gas Appliance Inspection
2,075.00
Inspection of Animals and Meats (Salary)
550.00
Testing of Milk and Water
600.00
Dental Clinic (Including Salaries $9,654.40)
10,830.00
Tuberculosis Prevention
480.00
Communicable Diseases
1,500.00
Rabies Control
50.00
Collection of Garbage
56,000.00
Inspection of Public Eating Places
1,150.00
Prematurely Born Infant Care
1,100.00
Disposal of Dead Animals (Including $500.00 Salary)
600.00
Health Education
2,000.00
Polio Clinic
500.00
Pest Control
2,840.00
53rd Pay Day
183.25
$ 115,637.25
MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Juster:
That the salary of a member of the Board of Health be established at an annual rate of $300.00, for which purpose the sum of $900.00 be raised and appropriated for salaries for the Board of Health for the year 1964.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Juster and Mr. Smith.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Juster.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the amendment by Mr. Juster LOST.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Smith.
SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 8, ITEM 26. Sewer Department.
Upon motion duly made by Mr. Smith in compliance with Article II, Section 7 of the By-Laws, it was
SO VOTED: Reconsideration of action taken under Article 8, Item 26, Sewer Department.
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Upon motion duly made by Mr. Smith, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: The following amendment to the original motion by Mr. Smith:
That the sum of $4,500.00 be raised and appropriated for one 2 Ton Dump Truck together with the proceeds of the turn-in sale of one 1958 2 Ton Ford Dump Truck, the sale of which is hereby authorized, be used for the purchase of one 1964 2 Ton Dump Truck.
Comes now the question on the original motion by Mr. Smith as thus amended.
SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 8, ITEM 27. Highway Department.
That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $405,905.95 as follows:
Salary-Superintendent
$ 8,400.00
Other Salaries (Including Labor Dump)
212,000.00 885.60
Salary Adjustments
56,310.82
Materials, Supplies and Repairs Chapter 90 Construction
56,000.00
That the sum of $56,000.00 be raised and appropriated for Chapter 90 construction to be used in conjunction with any money which may be allotted by the State or County or both for this purpose.
Chapter 90 Maintenance 6,000.00
That the sum of $6,000.00 be raised and appropriated for Chapter 90 maintenance, to be used in conjunction with any money which may be allotted by the State or County or both for this purpose.
New Equipment:
Sign Face Applicator 937.50
16 Yard Packer Body 5,588.00
That the sum of $5,588.00 be raised and appropriated, together with the proceeds of the turn in sale of one 1958 16 Yard Gar Wood Packer Body, the sale of which is hereby authorized, for the purchase of one new 16 Yard Rubbish Packer Body. 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck 2,500.00
That the sum of $2,500.00 be raised and appropriated, together with the proceeds of the turn in sale of one Willys Jeep Model CJ3B, 1953, sale of which is here- by authorized, for the purchase of one new 1964 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck. Streets to be Resurfaced Moth Expense (Salary $550.00)
That the sum of $1,125.00 be raised and appropriated for Gypsy Moth Control; $550.00 to be for the salary of the Moth Superintendent and $575.00 to be ex- pended under the direction of said
4,595.03
1,125.00
73
Superintendent in conjunction with the Highway Department. Prevention Dutch Elm Disease Snow Removal New Construction Dump Fill Aerial Spraying
$ 2,000.00
29,000.00
5,700.00
10,000.00
$ 405,905.95 4,500.00
Mr. Young spoke on the motion.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Smith.
SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 8, ITEM 33. Schools, Administration.
MOVED by Mr. Smith:
That it is the sense of this Town Meeting that the Braintree School Com- mittee be requested to study ways and means to eliminate the Dependency Allowance from the School Salary Schedule so that a reduction in dollar amount will reflect in their 1965 budget and that this amount be reduced to zero in the Budget for 1967 and further that the School Committee report their actions to implement this resolution at next year's regular Town Meeting.
Discussions ensued involving Mr. Smith, Mrs. Shuster, Dr. Frogel, Mr. Fournier, Mr. Malcolm, Mr. Chiesa, Mr. Smart, and Town Counsel Hunt.
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