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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCMeetingMinutes_11.06.03 FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING NOVEMBER 6,2003 ATTENDANCE: Jack Watkins,Chairman,Keith Mitchell,Vice Chairman,Bernice Fink,Paula Porten,Mike Batsimm,Mark Nichols,Paul Stewart,Melinda Coppa, Steve Dawe,Joyce Hanlon,Mark Rees and Harry Harutunian. CALL TO ORDER: Jack called the meeting to order at 6:30pm NEW BUSINESS: Mark Rees provided the group with a revenue update stating that the town anticipates building inspection fees will generate$100,000.00 more than originally budgeted for in FY04. Mark further discussed Article 1 of the Town Warrant and how that I00 factors into the Article along with a breakdown of a Revised FY04 Budget. The group then discussed all of the warrant articles for the November 170'Special Town Meeting and agreed to vote on them at the next meeting. OLD BUSINESS: Paul then discussed his draft of the Budget Completeness Letter and he MOVED to approve the letter and direct the Chairman,Jack Watkins, to deliver his letter to Mark Rees.Mike seconded. Keith then MOVED to amend Paul's motion and have the letter sent to Mark Rees after the Special Town Meeting.Mark Nichols seconded. The vote was unanimous on the amendment. The group then voted on Paul's motion to approve the letter and the vote passed 5-4 with Keith Mitchell,Paula Porten,Paul Stewart,Bernice Fink and Mike Batsimm voting to approve and Mark Nichols,Jack Watkins, Steve Dawe and Melinda Coppa opposing. The group then discussed the Mission Statement with Melinda MOVING to approve Paul's Mission Statement and Mike seconded. Paul's Mission Statement is"The North Andover Finance Committee, constituted as required by Massachusetts law and the North Andover Home Rule Charter,consists of a diverse group of citizens appointed by the Town Moderator to learn about,explain,and make recommendations on all aspects of municipal finance on behalf of the Town's residents." The motion passed 6-3 with Jack Watkins,Bernice Fink and Steve Dawe opposing. For the record,Keith.Mitchell stated that he does not believe the Fincom needs a mission statement. NEXT MEETING: November 13,2003 at 6:30pm at the temporary town hall. ADJOURNMENT: Melinda MOVED the adjourn at 8.55.Mark Nichols seconded and the vote was unanimous.