8/23/2007 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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Mashme Finance Committee Analysis—Warrant Article 420 nmi „District Co ssion. The Analysis, which was drafted by Clerk Sandra Lindsey, was discussed and reviewed at-length,b the Committee. It was agreed the Template is a good starting tool,and for internal use only. Part Time Fringe genets. Deferred to next meeting. Selectman vaegnc Su estion Fin Corn Replacemomt Person. There were suggestions, and discussion, including the creation of a"short term recruitment committee". Bill Johnson feels strongly that involving students(Mashpee students attending Cape Cod Community College)in Town Govermment will lead to interest, and the ability for the Town to fill future vacancies. Article XI discussion. Ed Larkin addressed the Cottee with his strong opposition to the proposed Article, and presented an alternative. Mr. Larkin stated that the proposed Article is complicated,and would require an amendment to Charter. Bill Johnson also expressed his concern about the Article. It is both Bob Hutchinson's and Mr. Larkin's opinion that the Article is premature. School Medical Reimbursement. No update. Waste Water Management. Sandra Lindsey contacted the Town Manager of Chatham. Chatham has a combined water and sewer department. The Toga,of Chatham anticipates any further expenses will be directed to their subcontracted provider,thereby not increasing the overhead to manage the wastewater project. 3 year plan. leo update. Rene' Read will present at next meeting. Town SIU Anal y i . No update. Status of New Library Fundigg.& Construction. No update. Per Dmi-I ENMnditure. Chris Avis its to look at other tens in the Commonwealth closer t Mahpee in terms of demographics, etc. Bill Johnson agreed,but expressed concern about the time available, and does not want to risk missing future budgets. Ann Bradshaw will look at some districts off Cape, but feels there are many similarities With other Cape conrniunities. Vis. Bradshaw expressed interest in the Finance Committee's objectives, and Bill Johnson explained a need to understand programs, costs, and benefits of the same,and comparing this to other towns. Mr. Johnson feels strongly the taxpayers need to know how their money is being spent. Terme Cooly noted that in poorer communities,there is such higher Chapter 70 funding, and this needs to be taken into consideration. Sandra Lindsey expressed her interest in performance outcomes—dos more money spent translate into better scores? Chris.Avis expressed concern over the transparency of the school's budget and sloes not Leel comfortable with the same. Bob Hutchinson discussed his thoughts on the importance of measurement devices. i 3.