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{ agent of PublicWorks <br /> Mr. Long questioned the high cost of mulch purchased by]DPW when-free mulch is <br /> available at transfer.station. Imo. Mason noted this is a valid concern to be further explored. <br /> Mr. Avis asked if DPW Department Head Greg Taylor received an invitation to attend the <br /> Finance Committee meeting. Ms. Mason con rrned she encouraged him to attend the <br /> meeting, and will ask him t speak with ornn-ittee regarding his budget. <br /> Chairman Umina will.extend an invitation to 1W. Taylor to attend the next Committee <br /> meeting. <br /> ElectionsA.RggLstrar <br /> I /Ir. Avis asked for clarification on the three positions listed in the budget. Ms. Mason <br /> confirmed they are not new and have been in place for a number of years. <br /> a Committee discussed the issue o egistrar and 'own Clerk drawing two salaries. Ms. <br /> Mason agreed there is a potential conflict that will be further examined by Town Counsel. <br /> a Mr. Avis asked why there was an increase in.the line item for election-Workers-fiIn a non- <br /> federal election year. Ms. Hunter conned this was partly'due to ars increase in registrar <br /> salaries among part time starers. Ms. Mason-indicated this was a valid concern. <br /> Mr. Patrick asked about the guidelines for pay increases. Ms. Mason noted that Town <br /> n <br /> Clerk increases have usually been approved at 'down Meeting, outside of budget <br /> recommendations, and that this will be another issue addressed by Compensation Study, <br /> S Ms. Mason stated she will examine these issues and reply to Committee with-answers. <br /> Finance Comnlittee <br /> Mr. Patrick questioned why the budget was increased by 30%. Ms. Mason indicated that <br /> Committee will take on the audit costs. She suggested the eommittee'develop a bid for <br /> proposal for the audit work.. <br /> Fire Department 4 <br /> Mr. Patrick asked about the funding of the substation. Ms. Mason indicated that substation <br /> project will not be considered this year, beyond hiring two fire0ghters. <br /> Mr. Long asked 'if the new firefighters are to be hired for the substation: T1s. Mason replied <br /> that they are initialler to br4mg staffing to ideal levels but eventually to allow staffing for <br /> substation as well. <br /> Mr. Avis stated he worked with Chief Baker and Deputy Chief Harnblm' to address budget <br /> questions, and he Will present his recorn endat.ions at a later date. <br /> Mr. Urnina a ked what Capital Improvement items are being considered for department. <br /> Ms. Mason replied that the requests for a Jaws of Life'apparatus and a new ambulance-�Adll <br /> be funded by ambulance service revenue. <br /> Ms. Mason noted her recommendation includes some cuts to department budget. <br /> Harbor MasterlHerrin-e Warden <br /> Mr. Long questioned Ms. Mason about the town's policy on employees holding more than <br /> one position at a time. Mr. Avis cited the instance of the Herring Warden duties performed <br /> by the Harbor Master. Ms. Mason noted this is one of the issues up for consideration in the <br /> pcormng Compensation Studer, <br /> Human Services <br /> Mr. Avis asked for further information on the Hunan Services contracts line item. l _ <br /> Mason agreed to provide details; noting that her recommendation includes some cuts to <br /> ludoret. <br />