HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCMeetingMinutes_12.18.03 FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
DECEMBER 18,2003
ATTENDANCE.
Jack Watkins, Chairman,Keith Mitchell,Vice Chairman,Paula Porten, Bernice Fink,Paul Stewart,
Melinda Coppa, Steve Dawe, Mark Nichols,Mark Rees and Chief Dolan.
CALL TO ORDER:
Jack called the meeting at 6:37pm.
OLD BUSINESS:
Keith MOVED to transfer$30,040.33 from Fincom reserves to the Fire Department Salary Budget pursuant
to the Chief's request. Mark Nicols seconded and the group then discussed the request with Chief Dolan.
Mark Rees also spoke in favor of the transfer.. The vote was unanimous.
Fincom Member Responsibilities. Paul provided an updated handout showing that most questions on the
list have been answered. With respect to SPED,Melinda stated that Harry would be providing the SPED
info needed and the group briefly discussed the SPED budget. Paula provided Paul with an update
regarding item#28,that Joyce said in a previous meeting that the tax title information could not be
budgeted pursuant to MGL. Paula is attempting to find the specific statute.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mark Rees handed out the Town Manager's Recommended CIP budget for FY05-FY09. He then discussed
the 18 CIP projects recommended for FY05. The list includes items such as: Construction of a Police
Facility, Sidewalk Construction, Pick-up Trucks with Plows for the School Department and DPW
equipment. It was agreed that each department head would meet with Fincom to discuss his/her items.
PARENTS GROUP MEETING:
Steve,Paul and Melinda attended the meeting organized and conducted by Harry. Parents from each
school also attended and issues,ideas and training were discussed.
FINANCIAL BUDGET FORUM:
It was agreed that the forum would be held on January 20`h or 21"and would include the BOS and the
School Committee to discuss the FY05 budget.
NEXT MEETING:
January 8,2004 at 6:30pm at the temporary town hall.
ADJOURNMENT:
Paul MOVED to adjourn at 8:45pm.Melinda seconded and the vote was unanimous.