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■ <br /> 0 Mr. Patrick motioned that the wording of the article explanation be changed to ensure only <br /> the salary account is tapped for the funds, FIs. Hunter noted the article wording is <br /> technically correct. Committee agreed that the motion is correctly worded, and that is what <br /> determines the action. ilk-. Patrick's notion not seconded. <br /> ■ Ms. Mason returned from Selectmen's meeting and confirmed that any appropriation of <br /> free cash must be approved at a Town Meeting. She stated the language used is standard to <br /> the warrant. She indicated the notion must be amended if there ig not enough money in <br /> salary account to cover request. 4 <br /> ■ Committee to meet with Chief Collins to clarify amount requested. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> DPW Regutst <br /> ■ Committee reviewed request from DP's for additional funds for vehicle repair. Before <br /> leaving to attend Selectmen's meeting, Ms. Mason noted she did not have any issues with <br /> request. <br /> ■ Mr. Avis asked if the department compared prices for the repair. <br /> ■ Mr. Avis also observed the DPW submitted a request close to the end of last fiscal year as <br /> well. He expressed the need for more information and suggested the department Director <br /> attend next Finance Committee meeting to further explain request. Mr. Hutchinson also <br /> expressed concern about the reed for further information. <br /> ■ Ms. Hendricks-Moreno clarified that the repair and maintenance budget i $70,000, which <br /> has been exhausted for the flsca.I year. <br /> ■ <br /> Chairman Umina noted that other deponents may come forward with funding requests <br /> befre fiscal year-end and suggested that all requests be considered accordingly, Vis. <br /> Hunter agreed. <br /> ■ fir. Patrick and fir. Dong discussed whether the request qualifies as a capital expenditure <br /> or-maintenance. <br /> ■ Mr. Dottridge noted the repair facility has already received purchase orders and questioned <br /> by the request was not presented to Committee beforehand. Chairman Umina suggested <br /> purchase orders were being using to illustrate the projected budget shortfall. <br /> ■ Chairman Umina suggested the request be reviewed further at next Committee meeting. <br /> FUTURE MEETING of FINANCE Co TEE -The Committee Committee will meet again on Monday, May I at 7:00 p.m.-a the M hpeeown all. — <br /> AST 1T <br /> Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. <br /> R spectfully submitted, <br /> Kfi tine R. Esdale <br /> Board Secretary <br /> 4 <br />