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f <br /> r <br /> I <br /> MASHPEE FINANCE COMMITTEE <br /> MINUTES <br /> MONDAY,MAY 169 20 AMENDED <br /> 'resent: Gerald Umina, Chairman <br /> Chris Avis, Desire Hendricks-Moreno, Bob Hutchinson, Leonard <br /> Long, Ken Patrick <br /> Guests: Deborah Darr, Town Clerk <br /> Judie Hunter,, Finance Director <br /> Joyce Mason, Town Manager <br /> Greg Taylor, DPW Director <br /> CALL TO ORDER <br /> Chair-man Umina called a meeting of the Finance Committee to order at 7:05 p.m. at the l iashpee <br /> Town Hall, Mee ' Room 3.ng <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> DPW Request <br /> ■ Chairman Limina reviewed the request for $8,738.22 for repairs made to equipment. <br /> Allocation will reduce budget to $2,400. <br /> Mr. Avis asked how old the equipment was that Caterpillar agreed to pay a portion.' l r. <br /> Taylor detailed his negotiations with Cat; machinery was out of warranty and 15 years old <br /> but repair was a result of a manufacturing defect. only labor costs remain. Department is <br /> already overspent by$19!,233.14 <br /> ■ Mr. Avis questioned repair account designation. Mr. Taylor clarified these are road repair <br /> vs. vehicle repair. <br /> a Chairman Umina na asked if there are any other unforeseen expenses coming. Mr. Taylor said <br /> none are planned, and has pulled funds to cover the deficit from other areas. 4 <br /> ■ Mr. Patrick made a motion that transfer be approved. <br /> Mr. Avis asked why the insurance does not pay more coverage for DPW truck damaged in <br /> fire. Mr. Taylor noted that policy does not cover much. 1r. Avis asked if more can b <br /> found by contesting the insurance carrier decision. �&. Taylor stated this was not an <br /> option. <br /> ■ Mr. Avis also asked if it would be worthwhile to put so much more money into an old <br /> vehicle. Chairman Limina noted the repairs have already been performed. <br /> Mr. Long asked if any other items in surplus that can be moved around. Mr. Taylor said no <br /> and that this request would allow the department to address all budgetary issues before <br /> fiscal year end. <br /> Mr. Long seconded the notion on the table; motion to approve request approved <br /> unarnmously. <br /> ■ Mr. Avis asked if it is standard practice to request money after it i already spent. <br /> Chairman Limina noted it is not usually done, but would otherwise have to go through town <br /> meeting. <br /> Mr. Long asked if funds are ever encumbered for certain purposes. Ms. Hunter replied <br /> affirmatively, but noted this request covered an extraordinary unforeseen expense. <br /> Mr. Avis noted maintenance seems to he an issue. Chairman China agreed this validates <br /> the need for a town mechanic and buildings & grounds department. He noted the town <br /> hopes to move towards this goal .the beginning of the fiscal year. <br />
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