12/15/2016 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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3 Finance Committee Minutes December 15,2016 In response to the comments made by Mr. Klenert who was absent for the last meeting, Chairman Avis indicated the purpose of the financial document was to review and consider the long term financial plan for the Town of Mashpee. There is concern to not over-burden the taxpayer while maintaining affordability in terms of living,working and enjoying the Town of Mashpee. Mr. Avis noted the Town Manager also resides in Mashpee, and stated the due diligence is in this room with the Town Manager and his Financial Team. It was explained the financial issue is deemed problematic in fiscal year 2022, and there is a need to plan today to ensure the town does not run into the cliff." And fiu-ther,Mr. Avis stated it would be fiscally irresponsible if the town was to rubber stamp all expenditures. In considering additional growth revenues Mir.Klenert added there is a lot of restrictive conservation land in the Town of Mashpee. The town is dependent on growth and build-out is forthcoming. There is also a governmental division between the Town and Tribe. How the two entities will work together is everyone's guess,but remains a concern. Liaison Assignments: The Liaison Assignment List for the remainder of 2016 through 2017 was read aloud into the record. It was agreed the new Finance Committee appointee would be assigned to the Town Clerk and Human Resources. When the appointment is made,the list will be reconsidered. Chris Avis David DelPonte 0pen Waterways Building Town Clerk Planning CPC Human Resources Selectmen Schools Oskar Klenert Sylvester Ryan Mike Richardson DPW Accounting Planning Board of Health Assessing Library Sewer Recreation Conservation Police Fire Jeffrey Pettengill Human Services CIP Treasurer/Tax Collector Council on Aging Cemetery Information Technology