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y -- P. 0. Box 1108 lAg E�0- MASHPEE. MA 02649 FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Town Hall February 24, 1988 Present: Edward Dolan, Carl Heller, William Towner The Finance Committee commenced at 7 p.m. There were only three members present, and there was not a quorum. Chairman Heller noted that the meeting would proceed as scheduled without making any decisions until a quorum was present. The Conservation Commission represented by Louise Berman and Lisa Hanson met with Finance Committee members to discuss their FY89 budget. The budget is as follows: Conservation Agent Salary $23,639.70 Expenses $6,459.44 The Finance Committee questioned the Conservation Commission as to how much money they thought they could recover from fees to support their budget. Louise noted that revised fees are being planned, however, they must wait to see if a new by-law is passed to see if they can raise the fees . Carl noted that it was his opinion. that fees should be tailored to the application and services required. Louise noted again that this was pending by-law approval. Carl asked the Conservation Commission to submit a revised budget by March 10th, showing approximately how much the Commission could recover if the by-law is passed. Carl noted that he did not want to under-fund the Commission, but would like a better idea of fees . The Conservation Commission has an Article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant X667. This article seeks Town approval to create the position of Administrative Secretary, 30 hours weekly at Grade 8, Step 1. Louise and Lisa explained that they presently have a Board Secretary, 14 hours a week. This is not adequate, as this fourteen hours includes covering a weekly meeting and typing the minutes. Carl inquired as to whether there couldn' t be another part time secretary, rather than one Administrative Secretary. The Commission noted that to have two part time people would be of no help and perhaps a hinderance as. there would be no continuity. It was noted that - if the Article should pass there would be extra funds in the Board Secretary Account. The approximate cost of the Administrative Secretary proposed by the Commission would be $16,558 to $18,515 . $7,590 has been allocated to the Conservation Commission in the Board Secretary account. Carl noted that there