9/2/2010 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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Minutes of the Finance Committee September 2,2010, 6:30 p.m.,Mashpee 'down Hall Meeting called to order at: Chairman of the Finance Committee, Oskar Klenert, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. at the Mashpee Town Hall. Present: Roll Call: Chairman Oskar Klenert; vice Chairman Chuck Gasior; Mark Davini, Robert Chalker; Bill Johnson; George Schmidt (arrival 6--40 p.m.) Excused: Chris Avis Others: Joyce Mason Welcome and Openina Statement: Acknowloge Cottee Members and Municipal Officials present. Welcome new Qommittee member MarlsDavini. Chairman Oskar Klenert welcomed the Committee and public to the September 2, 2010 meeting, and took the opportunity to remind the public that the Finance Committee is not elected,'and serve on the Committee voluntarily. Committee's purpose is to provide advice on an activity or decision which would raise taxes. The Committee works for the voters. There was general discussion on whether Finance Committee should continue membership in the Association of Finance Committees, at an annual fee of$200.00 per year. Mark Davini. inquires whether there are other costs involved, including.travel to meetings and/or workshops. Bill Johnson questioned whether it involves more than receipt of newsletters. Vacancy has been filled for the CoA. Joyce Mason and Committee discussed the strong response to the available positions. Where were 65 applicants for CA position, and 105 applicants for a clerk position which was available with the Fire Department. Construction of Improvements. Bettennent Assessment. This 's the final step of the process in assessing the"betterment" of a project. Joyce Mason confirmed that this cost is"outside of your .taxes." Engineering subcontractor for the Town to prepare an application for a loan in the amount o $5,000.00 from the State revolving fund. Stipulation,--loan would be eligible under the"green designation". Loan eventually would be forgiven. Purpose is to remove nitrogen from the groundwater before it-becomes a more serious issue for the Town. Fire Dispatch Center. General information. Dispatch Center will cost the Town,laxly 1, 2010 through July 1, 2011,just over $65,000.00. Joyce Mason provided additional information on this dispatch service. It is fax less costly to the Town than having additional positions as dispatchers, which would include salary and benefits. Use of an ambulance could result in a cost to an individual. The uninsured or underinsured can-apply for.a waiver, I. Houest for Transfers: None. H.Ap roval„of Minute: Approval of the Minutes of August 12, 2010.deferred to a fixture meeting as there was not a quorum available to vote on the same. 11/10/2010 1