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Finance Committee
Minutes of November 22, 2022
Present:
Chair Denevan O’Connell, Vice Chair Christine Allen, Keith Cheney, Ken Gray, Regina Kean, Dustin Silk and Finance
Director Lyne Savage
Not Present:
Nancy Sarro, Brianna Stetson, Eva Pastor
Mr. O’Connell called the meeting to order at 7:00PM. The open session meeting was recorded in person in the Select
Board Room at North Andover Town Hall 120 Main Street North Andover.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
DISCUSSION ON ARPA FUNDS WITH ANDREW SHAPIRO
Andrew Shapiro was present at the meeting and gave a presentation on the update of the use of ARPA funds. Mr.
O'Connell asked Mr. Shapiro if the items voted on prior to receiving instructions would still fit in to the regulations that
were created. Mr. Shapiro went over and explained each expense and the category. Ms. Kean asked if the Sewer
Enterprise Fund would normally fund the sewer pump improvements so why are the ARPA funds being used instead of
using funds from the Sewer Enterprise Fund. Mr. Shapiro stated that possibly using ARPA funds could have helped to not
raise additional taxes and use ARPA to supplement needed the funds. Ms. Savage stated using ARPA funds will
supplement for this project to be done in a more timely manner. Ms. Allen asked if a contractor has been hired yet. Ms.
Savage stated no. Ms. Kean asked if the hiring of additional Youth and Recreation staff will be able to fit in the
operational budget after the use of ARPA funds. Mr. Shapiro stated, if necessary, this would be a continued position. Ms.
Kean mentioned to have this position be added to Deanna Lima's team to focus on the youth. Mr. Gray asked if ARPA
funds are allowed to be used for administrative costs. Mr. Shapiro stated yes. Mr. Cheney mentioned looking into
sponsorship for the library van.
Mr. Shapiro went over the internal process for consideration of the ARPA funding. Ms. Kean asked if there was a place to
fill out a short answer form for ideas from residents. Ms. Allen suggested a portal for residents to go to for making
suggestions for funding. Mr. Cheney asked if the conversation is brought up at the cabinet level. Mr. Shapiro stated it is
not an internal process as of now. Mr. Cheney asked if they are discussed with departments when a project request is
received. Mr. Shapiro stated yes. Mr. Gray asked about a timeline. Mr. Shapiro stated projects will be prioritized based on
need. Mr. Gray asked what the deadline is. Mr. Shapiro stated everything needs to be expended by the end of 2026 and
obligated by end of 2024. Ms. Kean asked if applications would be collected and reviewed before handing out funds. Mr.
Shapiro stated yes. Ms. Allen asked if there is an overlap with the CPC funds. Mr. Shapiro stated yes, but not in all
categories. Mr. Gray asked what the backlog of the infrastructure. Mr. Shapiro stated that DPW Director Jim Stanford
would know what the backlog will be. Mr. O'Connell stated that Jim Stanford will be invited to a future meeting.
APPROVAL OF OPEN SESSION MINUTES FROM APRIL 6, 2022, APRIL 13, 2022 AND JULY 25, 2022
MOTION: Ms. Kean made a MOTION, seconded by Ms. Allen, to approve the Finance Committee minutes of April 6,
2022, April 13, 2022 and July 25, 2022. Motion approved 4-0-2.
APPROVAL OF OPEN SESSION MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
MOTION: Ms. Kean made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Gray, to approve the Finance Committee minutes of September
26, 2022. Motion approved 6-0.
REVIEW OF FINANCE COMMITTEE POLICIES AND RULES OF PROCEDURES
MOTION: Ms. Allen made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Silk to approve the Finance Committee Policies and Rules of
Procedures. Motion approved 6-0.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Ms. Kean made a MOTION, seconded by Ms. Allen, to adjourn the Finance Committee meeting at 8:12 PM.
Motion approved 6-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Jillian A. Brothers
Executive Assistant