9/2/2010 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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i clarification of this Article. There was further general discussion and clarification of this Article amongst Conunittee members and Joyce mason. Article 10. aecept layout as public ways of Bayshore Drive-and Brookside Circle). There was general discussion on this Article_ There is a need for a %vote of abutters in order to allow by-lav (majority vote). Street maintenance costs would be absorbed by the DP . Private roads are plowed by the DPW but are done last. Article 11. (zoning by lave concerning cluster subdivisions). Joyce Mason provided a v r-itten explanation from Torn Fudala on this Article. The Planning Board will need to take position on September 19'20 10. Ms. 1 Mason Vill provide.a clean warrant with all questions by the Finance Committee answered. v.old Business: Town Manager Updates. Board of Selectmen Updates: Selectman Terrie Cook; Water District—discuss setting up possible meeting, re tax impact self sustaining utility. Mark Davini attended the School Committee meeting and provided an update. There was discussion on the budget, linking websites, and a possible re-design to save money. Joke Mason stated that the School Department had not yet reached out to the Town regarding re- design, use of Munis, and creating a better system. Bill Johnson inquired about the School's budget. Ms. Mason confirmed the percentage of salary increases. Mr. Johnson suggested that the School's Union be asked "What can you do for us?" Ms. Mason further confirmed that the School's budget cannot be in excel format. VI. FinCom Liaison Asshwmentsf pd tes: Re-visit liaison assignments; Liaison reports: School Department/Public Library, Land and Property, Maintenan-ce of Public Property, Public Safety, General Expenses, Sever Commission. Define Ton Department within each category listed. Liaison assignments were updated: Liaison Category Primpa Choice Secondary Choice ADNBMSTRATI T FINA CE IT Bill Johnson Chuck Gasior LAND &PROPERTY DEV. Bob Chalker Oskar Klenert MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC PROPERTIES Chuck Gasior Chris Avis PUBLIC SAFETY Chris Avis Bill Johnson RESIDENT SERVICES Oskar Klenert Bob Chalker SCHOOLS, LIBRARY George Schmidt Mark Davini GENERAL EXPENSES Mark Davini George Schmidt VYL Items for Next Meeting. Chairman Oskar Klenert would like to provide as much information to the Town-as the-Con mittee has available, including questions and concerns about the library. Geon a Schmidt moved to join the Board of Selectmen's meeting which is to be field on September- 11, 2010. Bob Chalker seconded. All were'in,...favor. 11/10/2010