1/13/1998 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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4 feels with the way the Federal Goverment works, he feels that we would have to have the paperwork in at least 30 days or more prior to the award end date. Mr.Kurmin questioned Chief Przybylek on the$39,000 requested and how munch is the actual amount that the government wants. Chief Przybylek noted that the original letter from the Federal Government states that they are providing$97,199 and the mirli num local share is for$32 400,for a total of$129,599. The total project is now at$136,333--the local share being$39,134. Chairman Watt questioned whether the package can be parsed out. The Chief stated that it cannot be parsed out because it is one grant package. Chairman Watt questioned when installation would be. Chief Przybylek stated that installation would probably take between 30 to 60 days. He noted that it could be conceivable that it could be done prior to the new fiscal year. He commented that the sooner than the actions take place,the sooner they can begin the impact on the overtime costs in that area. Chairman Watt commented that this issue should be taken under advisement and work on the C.I.P. front. Chairman Watt will stay in contact with Chief Przybylek with respect to moving it forward. Chairman Watt stated that he agrees it is justified. Mrs. Goulart requested Chief Przybylek to give the Federal Government a call to see if he can ask for an extension sooner in the event that the money is not available. Nin. I u in suggested that it be discussed with the C.I.P. next week. He further noted that if it is accepted by the C.I.P., he wants to bring it back to the Finance Committee for a vote by the Committee. BUDGET MEETING WrM POLICE CRLEF PR Y YLE : hair an Nutt questioned Chief Przybylek if he has any thoughts concerning a date to meet with the Finance Committee on the Police Department"rtment"s budget. Chief Przybylek stated that he has not yet talked with the Executive Secretary nor has he met with the Selectmen. In the past,first he would talk with Mr. Whritenour and then go through the Selectmen. He would meet with the Finance Committee immediately after this. Chairman Watt stated that he talked to Mr. Whxitenour today and,hopefully,tomorrow he will post Department Head meetings for next week. Chief Przybylek stated that he would likc to host the meeting at the Police Department subsequent to the review with the Executive Secretary and the Selectmen. After discussion between Chief Przybylek and the Finance Committee, it was agreed to meet on Tuesday,February 10, 1998,at 6:00 P.M. at the Police Department.