HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCMeetingMinutes_09.04.03 —� FINANCE COMMITTEE MdNUTES
SEPTEMBER 4, 2003
ATTENDANCE: The following members were present: Jack Watkins, Chairman,Keith Mitchell,
Vice Chairman, Bernice Fink, Melinda Coppa, Steve Dawe,Mark Nichols, Paul Stewart,Michael Batsim,,
Paula Porten and Joyce Hanlon,North Andover's new Director of Finance and Administration.
CALL TO ORDER:
Jack called the meeting at 6:30 pm
NEW BUSINESS:
The group was introduced to Joyce Hanlon,North Andover's new Director of Finance and Administration
Joyce gave a history of her background and discussed items which she wants to look at, such as a lock bq
system for tax bill collection,tax title properties and working with Community Development on auctionirl�
foreclosed properties. Joyce also handed out the Budget& Special&Annual Town Meeting Calendars for
2003-2004. Joyce also discussed items#2, #7, #27, #28 and#34 of the "FinCom Member
Responsibilities"list. This included discussions of the Health Department revolving fund, free cash,
streamlining the budget and distributing indirect costs. She answered question#9.
Jack then discussed communications with the Board of Selectmen and School Committee. Jack
recommended that to assist in the development of the school budget, encourage future communications aril
to keep the FinCom better informed, a liaison committee be formed. Keith then MOTIONED to
recommend Paul Stewart,Melinda Coppa and Steve Dawe as liaisons to the school committee. Mike
seconded and the vote was unanimous.
The group also agreed that all communications with all municipal employees go through Jack. Exceptions
would be where there is an established relationship or where a FinCom member is a liaison to that
department.
The group also asked Joyce to provide financial data regarding the strip club and the trash transfer station
OLD BUSINESS:
The group then discussed Initiatives of Commercial Development,Employee Contracts and Trash/Recycle,
programs. Keith stated that he would have information at the next meeting regarding commercial
development . Jack provided a handout regarding employee contracts, and Paul stated that the recycling
group would be meeting in a couple of weeks.
NEXT MEETING AND TOUR OF NEW HIGH SCHOOL
On October 2,2003,the FinCom will meet at the new high school at 4:30 pm for a tour followed by a
meeting at 5:30 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Keith MOVED to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 pm. Melinda seconded and the vote passed unanimously.