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Finance Committee Minutes <br /> September 23,2002 <br /> Page Two. <br /> APPROVAL OF MINUTES: <br /> Terrie Cook made notion to approve the Minutes of the August 13,2002 Meeting,seconded by Jinn <br /> Morgan. <br /> VOTED— -0-1 <br /> Cook,Lynch,Morgan,Blythe—approve <br /> Arnold—abstain <br /> Terrie Cook made motion to approve the Minutes of the August 27,2002 Meeting, seconded by Jeff <br /> Arnold. <br /> TED— -0 <br /> OLD BUSINESS: <br /> Fire Department Vehicles: <br /> Fire Chief taker handed out information to Committee members regarding the need for the 2 vehicles. <br /> Discussion followed regarding having a plan in place to stagger purchase of vehicles. Chinan Meredith <br /> suggested that Fred Blythe,as liaison to the Fire Department,sit down with Fire Chief and try to work out <br /> plan. Fred Blythe will speak on this matter at town Meeting. <br /> Charter Commission Budget; <br /> Dr.Petti discussed her hand out explaining the need for funding the Charter Commission Legal and <br /> Engineering Account. Chairman Meredith said the Finance Committee is not against funding the Charter <br /> Commission but felt$5,000 in addition to the$10,000 already approved would be enough to complete its <br /> work.Discussion followed regarding timeline established by Mate to complete study. The Board members <br /> asked Dr.Petti for copies of Minutes and timeline of accomplishments as soon as possible so they will have <br /> time to make a decision before Town Meeting. Jim Morgan said he will spew at Town Meeting on this <br /> matter and the Finance Committee will vote at Town Meeting. <br /> Shellfish Vehicle: <br /> The Finance Committee discussed moving up a DPW vehicle and giving the Shellfish Department a used <br /> DPW vehicle. Jeff Arnold will speak on this matter at Town Meeting. <br /> Kathy Lynch made motion to recommend to the Selectmen to work on establishment of a vehicle <br /> replacement program,seconded by Jim.Morgan. <br /> VOTED—5-0 <br /> Cemetery Expense Account: <br /> The Finance Committee will vote on this article at Town Meeting. Fred Blythe will speak on this matter at <br /> Town Meeting. <br /> ANNOUNCEMENTS: <br /> 1. Request the Town Administrator to get full accounting of monies requested by Cable Advispry <br /> Committee. <br /> 2. Regarding liaison contacts. Let Chairman know when want to meet with department head and he will <br /> tell Town Administrator. Also,need to know if person is not cooperating so can report that to Town <br /> Administrator. <br />