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Page <br /> labor negotiations, Mr, Golub explained to the Executive Secretary <br /> that he has made this recommendation to all department heads that <br /> had come before the Finance Committee that they plan only for <br /> reasonable amount of expenditure and if the budget falls short then <br /> come before the Finance Committee and request a Reserve Fund <br /> Transfer Request, in order to keep the tax rate from increasing too <br /> much., Extra money should not be added, just because there is a bad <br /> feeling, according to Mr. Golub. <br /> The Committee also questioned Ms. Mason and Mr. Whritenour about <br /> such line items a $15,000 for engineering, $4,000 for the Chamber <br /> of Commerce mailing. The Executive Secretary explained that this <br /> is not for a mailing, but that the Chamber wants to share in the <br /> local tax receipts. Ms. King asked why this would be approved. <br /> Mr. Whritenour answered that it is the premise that the Chamber has <br /> tourism related activities and that the Chamber helps enhance the <br /> revenues, The Committee asked about the line items for train .n9 <br /> expenses. Mr. Whritenour explained that his office would <br /> definitely be using these monies. <br /> Mr. Cobb mentioned that the Board of Selectmen and the Finance <br /> Committee need to sit down and discuss notification of Town <br /> Meeting. The Executive Secretary stated that he would try to f ind <br /> some funding from the existing Town Budget. Currently he can <br /> absorb the cost from the Town Hall Expense Account. Ms. King <br /> agreed that the taxpayer needs to be notified ahead of time. Ms. <br /> King was thrilled that the Selectmen were interested. Mr. <br /> Bacigalupi explained to the Executive Secretary his suggestion of <br /> using the Pennysaver to help keep costs down. Mr. Bacigalupi also <br /> felt that there needed to be a joint editorial board. <br /> IP <br /> Mr, Goggin asked about the increase for the Economic Development <br /> Committee. Mr. Whritenour strongly urged that the Finance <br /> Committee meet with this Committee. There are increased hours for <br /> the Economic Development Coordinator, It is moving from an <br /> independent contractor stage to a Town employee stage. Mr. Golub <br /> mentioned that consultants are usually paid a higher hourly rate, <br /> does the Town have an opportunity to hire someone at a lower rate? <br /> Mr, Whritenour stated that the gentleman they have now is doing <br /> great job and is only being paid a Moderate ' hourly rate, Mr, <br /> Whritenour also explained that the Economic Development Committee <br /> has a very detailed program. Mr. Bacigalupi mentioned that the <br /> group was solely responsible for getting C-Map to Mashpee and are <br /> working on the Augat issue, The group talked about the Data <br /> Processing lime item and the necessity of a consultant. M . King <br /> strongly urged that the Town hire someone who is Novel.1 certified, <br /> Mr. Bacigalupi also asked about the sharing of this person with the <br /> school system, Mr. Whritenour stated that the Town does meed some <br /> technical assistance and if it can be shared with the school then <br /> h 'is delighted. <br /> Mr. Goggin asked about vehicle supplies. Mr. Golub also questioned <br />