8/8/2006 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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Mashpee Finance Comn ttee Minutes CLOSE]EXECUTE CCS TEE MING August 8,2006 Mashpee Town Haft,Room## deet g caUed to order at: Chairman Avis called a speclal meeting of the Finance Committee to order at 7:50 p.m. at the Mashpee Town lull Present: Chris Avis,Chairman; Chuck Gasior, vice Chairman; Kenneth J. Patrick; Lynda A. Carroll; Absent: Alison ressi; Bob Hutchinson; Bob Larocca; Desiree Hendricks-Moreno Introduction Bob Larocca was asked to temporarily step out of the Executive Committee meeting while the Committee met for a brief discussion. Chris Avis commenced the meeting by stating Desiree Hendricks-Moreno had submitted her resignation. Chris stated Alison will not be on the Board in September, which leaves two vacancies. Chris thought it would be a good idea for Bob Larocca to join the Board, since he makes an effort to attend the meetings. Chris had discussed this with Debi Dams. It was discussed that he could be forwarded materials while he is in Florida,and Bob could vote on issues with the Board. Ken Patrick, Chuck Gasior and Lynda Carroll A agreed that Bob would be a good candidate. Chris Avis/Chuck Gasior indicated that a recommendation for Bob to,loin would have to be made to the Town Moderator, and a vote will still have to be made on it. Bob Larocca was asked to come back to the Executive Committee meeting. Chris Avis asked Bob Larocca if he would be interested in joining the Con ittee. Chris Avis indicated that communication with Bob and the Cottee would be made via e-mail and regular mail. Chris indicated that 'Information/materials could be forwarded to Bob, and Bob could communicate his recommendations via -mall and/or regular mom,and that Bob would be an official member of the Board, even though Bob would be i Florida for part of the year. Bob Larocca addressed some of his concerns, one of which was his duties to various departmental budgets. Bob noted that most of these meetings would be done over the winter months,when he would not be available to discuss matters face to face. Bob was concerned about fairness to the departrnents, etc., if he would be unable to attend these meetings. Chris Avis indicated that he would be given the smaller budget issues to handle. Cis asked Bob to consider the position and suggested that Bob Larocca could coii i ,iunicate with Janet Lame,the Board Secretary, and that Janet could bring any ideas, suggestions,recommendations,etc., from Bob,to the Finance Cottee. Chris stated that Bob Larocca would be recommended to the Town Moderator. 1