4/22/2003 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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4 Board of Selectmen Minutes April 22, 2003 APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: Town Counsel—Retirees' Benefits Discussion: (continued) Finance Committee member,dim Morgan indicated that an overpayment has been identified that has not been authorized by the Town. He stated that under the rules of municipal finance and taxation, it is the obligation of the Finance Committee to cease payment immediately. The Finance Committee cannot authorize the overpayment from 50%to 5%. In response, the Town Admu'u"strator agreed to consult the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group regarding this matter and the potential for a postponement of full payment. It was noted that the bill is paid by the Town on a monthly basis. Sixty-five retirees are affected. of the sixty- five, there are six newly retired employees. The figure includes spouses of deceased employees. It was recommended that the Finance Committee Chairman would participate in the process with the Board of Selectmen. Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to schedule a Special Town Aleeting on Monday,June 2,2003. Town Counsel is authorized to assist in the preparation of articles for the Special Town Meetig that will be approved and executed by the full Board of Selectmen on _ Monday April 28, 003. Motion seconded by Selectman Green. VOTE: Unanimous. -o# Motion made by Selectman Cahalane request the State Representative appeal for a [governor's Bill for a special act of legislation on the Town's behalf to ratify and validate all retiree health benefit payments made by the Town to date. Motion seconded by Selectman Green. VOTE; Unanimous. 3-0.