2/22/2006 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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je NMS PEE FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES WEDNESDAY,FEBRUARY 22,-2006 Present: Alison ressi� Chuck Gasior, Bob Hutchinson, Ken Patrick Guest: Joyce Mason, Town Manager Chief Collins, Mashp a Police Chief, Chief Baker, Mashpee Fire Chief CALL TO ORDER meeting of the Finance Committee was called to order at 7:1 p.m. at Mashpee Town Hall, Meeting Room 3. NEW BUSINESS Fire Department Request for Transfer ■ Chief Baker discussed his request for transfer of funds. He detailed a projected shortfall of $150,000, noting that Aportion.will be covered by FEMA reimbursement. He indicated part of the amount results from overtime needed for an injury leave and pending disability retirement. He noted insurance will also provide partial reimbursement. y- ■ Mr. Patrick asked for information on the duration of service in the connected injury. Mr. Hutchinson and lis. Bressi asked for further details, including duration. The Chief provided details on the procedures in a disability retirement process. ■ Chief Baker confirmed the transfer is for a stop gap amount of$40,000. He indicated he is working with town counsel and manager to reduce staffing levels. ■ Ms. Mason noted that even if the disability issue was not on the bo cuts have led to budget shortfall. - - ■ Mr. Gasior and Mr. Hutchinson reviewed the procedure on getting funds fro"M the Finance Committee Reserve Account. ■ Mr. Ga for made a motion to approve the request as presented; Mr. Mitchinson seconded. Motion passed. OLD BUSINESS Police Department Budget ■ Chief Collins stated the dpartment consists of 36 officers, 5 of which are detectives. Mr. Gasior asked for whether the to xin created all positions; Ms. Mason confirm d all positions were created via town meeting. Chief Collins reaffirmed that the lieutenant positions wr create by ton meeting 4 years ago. 0 Mr. Patrick reviewed the span of control of the department. Ifs. Mason asked Mr. Patrick r if he had reviewed the organization structure with the Chief. Mr. Patrick stated he felt this was not the issue. Mr. Gasior pointed out that the Chief manages 36+ individuals on the farce. 0 Mr. Hutchins reiterated that the Polio and Fire Departments o-crate differently than other 'P'W town departments. He asked if lieutenants occasionally work at night, and for the specifics of on call vehicles vs. personal use vehicles. He observed that as costs are going to increase, including health insurance, the Committee has a responsibility to manage fiscal issues and collective bargaining. He indicated he would pursue a cut in the budget. ■ Mr. Gasior reviewed his previous experience with Police Department staffing issues, noting the Deputy Chief position has probably existed for some time. Mr. Gasior suggested the