9/27/2007 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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Bob Hutchinson asked Ann Bradshaw about MCAs. IVs. Bradshaw stated that they will be received on October 4. 2007. IIs. Bradshaw indicated that they plan on moving forward with their goals that were-presented to the Committee. Mr. Hutchinson also inquired if there was a Student Government. Mr. Bradshaw was not certain if there was one currently in place. Mr. Gasior asked Ms. Bradshaw about the need for further improvement. Taken off the list was the 11 lashpee school District. Ms. Bradshaw explained that the adequate yearly progress is measured as a district,and each school is measured individually. The district was taken off the list of schools that needed improvement and the schools,are still identified in need of improvement. The reason they are taken off the district list is primarily due to calculations. IVs. Bradshaw confirmed for Mr. Gasior that this is positive. Chuck Gasior inquired about the Capital Improvement program Schedule, and that the deadline for submitting the deadlines was November 1, 2007, and if there is a similar one for departmental operating budgets. Joyce Mason confirmed that certification of free cash is $2,182,771.00. Free cash is down from last year, and Ms. Mason stated the reason for this is that the number of permits issued,has come clown. VI. New Business: Sandra Lindsey attended the meeting regarding the Barnstable Health Insurance Actuarial Report. Ms. Lindsey explained that there was too much information to review at the meeting, and she noted that each person was given their own report,and individuals will have heir own interests. Ms. Lindsey reviewed statistics and noted that there is much to consider. Bob Hutchinson commented and expressed concern on unfunded liabilities, and rate of return. Mr. Hutchinson requested further information from the Town clanger and Board of Selectmen on the Town yield vs, the Mate yield. V11, Finance Committee Department Liaison Updates. Lynda Carroll did speak with Jim Long and noted"he is doing an excellent job at the Senior Center, raising funds, holding their own, and moving forward". Bob Hutchinson spoke with Chief Collins about Mr. Collins' concerns about gas costs, and saving money. Sandra Lindsey stated that there has been no update vhth regard to the web site. Chuck Gasior noted that an evaluation of road conditions was done with a video camera. It is thea given a number on a scale from"0— 100". Above "'85"is an A. "70-80"is a K below"70", a C or D. Mashpee's pavement condition is"90". There were suggestions of putting money into prevention rather than waiting for deterioration, and a recommendation to obtain Four Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars($490,000.00) 3