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MASHPEE FINANCE COMMITTEE <br /> MINUTES <br /> TUESDAY, NOVEM 15,2005 <br /> Present* Gerald Umina, Chairman <br /> Chris Avxs, Alison Grassi, Chuck Gasxor, Desiree Hendricks- Bob Hutchinson, <br /> Ken Patrick <br /> Guest: Joyce Mason, 'down Manager <br /> CALL To ORDER <br /> Chairman Umina called a meeting of the Finance Committee to order at 7:04 p.m. at 1 lashpee Town <br /> Hall, Meeting Room 3. <br /> OLD BUSINESS <br /> Town Cell Phone Polia Analysis <br /> ■ Mr. Avis asked status ofcell phone policy analysis;Ms. Mason indicated Finance Manager <br /> Judie Hunter was scheduled to present analysis to Committee at current meeting. <br /> ■ <br /> Mr. Avis agreed to contact Ms. Hunter to determine report status; Ms. Mason agreed to <br /> email updated document to Committee, <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> Free Cash Certification <br /> 0 Ms. Mason distributed the free cash certification to Committee members. She noted the <br /> report closed out the fiscal year showing department turn ac s. <br /> N Ms. Mason indicated the Finance Committee Reserve Fund turnbacks, along with those <br /> from Police& Fire Departments,total$662,281.43. <br /> ■ Ms. Mason highlighted the 2005 revenue analysis, showing where money came from a <br /> well as projections versus actual revenue. She noted the increase in revenue from building <br /> permits. <br /> ■ Ms. Mason observed that as estimates were conservative of receipts,the town recognized <br /> an merease in actual revenue. <br /> ■ Mr. Patrick asked where the remainder of revenue originates; Ms Mason answered that the <br /> amount 'is from the previous year and was recertified. she explained that unexpended <br /> articles are not listed, and meed to provide further information on remaining funds. <br /> Revenue Analysis <br /> ■ Ms. Mason distributed the proposed revenue analysis for next budget round. She expects t <br /> level-fund state aid. The"cherry sheet" indicates funding at $4,063,243. <br /> • Ms. Mason discussed offsets and reserve amounts, as well as debt payments. She noted the <br /> growth estimate and estimated a 3% increase in salary spending. She stated the estimated <br /> budget will be approximately $43,089,000. Ms. Mason proposes using $1 million in free <br /> cash towards operating budget. Mr. Avis and Mr. Lair clarified free cash certification <br /> issues and use of free cash appropriation. <br /> Ms. Mason noted the $250,000 snow& ice expense funding and will recommend another <br /> $250,000 go towards stabilization fund. Mr. Avis asked if stabilization fund should be <br /> closer to 10%of budget;Ms. Mason agreed fund needs to be increased, but noted many <br /> other towns have much lover percentages in stabilization. <br /> ■ <br /> Mr. Avis suggested careful planning for FY2007 due to low free cash amount and n <br /> projected revenue increases. <br /> r <br />