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Finance Committee Minutes
September 23, 2004
ATTENDANCE:
Finance Committee: Jack Watkins, Chair; Keith Mitchell, Vice Chair; Mike Batsimm;
Steve Dawe; B Fink; Mark Nichols; and Paula Porten.
CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
MINUTES:
August 19, 2004: There was a discussion about the minutes of August 19. Keith
MOVED to accept the minutes as amended. Mark SECONDED
the motion. The vote was 6-0-1, with Melinda abstaining.
NEW BUSINESS:
David Eisenthal: Jack noted that David Eisenthal has to cancel, and would try to
make the next meeting.
Police Station
Bldg. Committee: Jack reported that the Police Station Building Committee is
working to coalesce as a group. There is just one scaled-down
plan. The Committee is waiting on alternate plans from the
r- Architect. Town Manager Rees explained that the contract is in
three phases, and that he would get himself involved in an effort to
try to move the process forward. Jack would like to see
documentation of what is needed, and what is the norm for other
Police Stations. The Committee reviewed the handout prepared by
Selectman Xenakis, outlining his proposed Police Station plan.
Jack applauded Mr. Xenakis for getting involved in the matter, but
noted that the Finance Committee should have some input.
Financial Forum: The Financial Forum is tentatively scheduled to be held on
Thursday, November 4 at 7:00, upstairs at Town Hall. The
objective will be to get all town committees together to solicit
ideas from all parties. The Selectmen, School Committee, Finance
Committee, Manager Rees, and Superintendent Harutunian will be
invited, with others to be added as appropriate. Jack asked that any
suggestions as to content be sent to him.
Subcommittee
Update: Keith distributed a revised FinCom Policies & Rules of Procedure
document. After a brief discussion, Melinda MOVED to accept
the rules as written, and Mike SECONDED the motion. The vote
was unanimous.
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Steve reported on the new school enrollment numbers. The total
elementary school enrollment is 1706.
New Finance
Director: The town has advertised for a new Finance Director. Manager
Rees said there are currently 18-20 applicants. Jack is on the
screening committee.
NEXT MEETING: The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 10' at 6:30
p.m. in the Town Hall.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Keith MOVED to adjourn the
meeting. Paula SECONDED the motion. The vote was
unanimous.
Michael Batsimm, Secretary
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