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5 <br /> Finance Committee <br /> Minutes <br /> December 15, 2016 <br /> COMMUNICATION& CORRESPONDENCE <br /> Discussion reggrdin,g,Grant Writer: <br /> To offset budgetary constraints,the Finance Committee discussed the benefits of employing a <br /> grant writer to assist the town in securing grants. In response to this discussion,Town Manager <br /> Rodney C. Collins commended several Department Heads including Police, Fire,DPW and <br /> Conservation who have individually pursued and secured grant funding over the years. <br /> It was noted that a full or part-time grant writer adds to the payroll,which can significantly <br /> impact the budget. It was agreed that grant writing is a good example of privatization. The <br /> position could be similar to a subcontractor without benefits. Some towns share this role, and <br /> other communities use an intern for this function. It was agreed that grant writing is an <br /> important component. In further determining methods to increase revenue in the town without <br /> raising property takes, the use of an experienced person in economic development and business <br /> would be effective and advantageous in supporting the town's endeavor to increase revenue <br /> initiatives. <br /> UPCOMING FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS <br /> Thursday,January 19, 2017 -tentative <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Motion made by Mr. Pettengill to adjourn at 7:09 p.m. <br /> Motion seconded by Mr.DelPonte. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Mr. Avis,yes Mt. Pettengill,yes Mr. DelPonte,yes <br /> Mr. Klenert,yes Mr. Ryan,yes Opposed, none <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Kathleen M. Soares <br /> Finance Committee Secretary <br />