3/18/1997 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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S Discussion was brought up regarding an extra week being paid to the Town Employees every fourth year. Mr. Goggin stated that the Executive Secretary approved this. Mr. Golub stated that he will talk to the Executive Secretary regarding this issue. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: There was discussion on the Capital Improvement Program and whether the Finance Committee is in favor of the C.I.P.for one year. Mr. Golub stated that the C.I.P. does not have the Fire Station incorporated into it. The Fire Station renovation is Article 6 in the Annual Town Meeting. The Fire Station is in the amount of$1.65 million. TOWN OF MASHPEE,SPECIAL TOWN MEETING ARTICLES: Article 1: School Budget Reimbursement of$65,000 Mr. Golub stated that he is opposed to this Article. It was decided that the Finance Committee will put this Article on hold and will wait until they meet with the School Committee next week. Article 3: Police Officers Contract in the amount of$129,000. It was noted that other Town Departments have held their increases to 11-12%. Motion to Disapprove Article 3 for Police Contract: A motion was made by Mr. Watt to disapprove Special Town Meeting Article 3 for the Police Contract. Motion made by Mr. Watt Motion seconded by Mr. Golub Approved: Mr. Gallo,Mr. Cleary Opposed: Mr. Goggin,Mrs. Goulart Abstain: Mr.Kumin Article 4: Fire Department Contract in the amount of$150,000. Motion to Approve the Fire Department Contract: A motion was made by Mr. Goggin to approve Special Town Meeting Article 4 for the Fire Department Contract. Motion made by Mr. Goggin Motion seconded by Mrs. Goulart. Opposed: Mr. Golub,Mr. Watt,Mr. Cleary Abstain: Mr. Gallo,Mr.Kumin Article was not approved and it will stay on HOLD until the Finance Committee can review the contract. Article 5: Dispatcher Salary and Wage. Still need dollar amount. Remain on HOLD.