1/7/1991 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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1 r BOARD OF SELECTMEN Page MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY " , 1991 1991 Mooring Fees: George Benway was present to discuss the mooring fees for fiscal 1991. As per the memo on April 10, 1990 and the town meeting vete of approval, the department requests the increase from $20. 00 t $40. 00 for a. Gressel o,f 20' or less and $4o. 00 plus $4, 00 per foot for vessels over 201 , Ir. Benwa.y requests the increase to generate extra money to the town and meet other town standards. He noted that Barnstable charges $50- 00, Dennis $100. 00 and Falmouth is currently $30- 00, but plans for an increase. Mr. Benway would also like to eliminate paper moorings in excess of 850. He Feels the added fee may reduce the number of moorings in the town that are not used regularly. The motion was made by selectman Lawrence to accept the fees for 1991 billing. Selectman Jacobson seconded the motion* The decision is unanimous with the Board. The vote is 4-0. Selectman Gottlieb did not vot on this issue. Step Increase for Patrolman Michael Lacava.: The motion was made by selectman Lawrence to approve the step increase for Patrolman Michael J. Laca.va. Selectman an Jacobson seconded the motion. The vote is unanimous with the Board. The vote is 4-0. Selectman Gottlieb did not vote n this issue. BudgetCalendar: Kevin Harrington has reported he has been meeting with department heads on a level, funded budget, He will review this with the Selectmen on the meeting of January 28, 1991. Mr. Harrington reports the town will bek-300, 000 in the red with level funded budget. He reports deficit problems with this fiscal year effect the free cash flow, - Collections are down and there is a. cash flow problem. Mr. - Vaccaro reports the Finance Committee has been meeting regularly to schedule the number one priorities. He will meet with the Seleetm' en in February for discussin. He has recommended a. subcommittee be forged to review the deficit problem and avoid debts in the future. Mr. Vaccaro feels many of the deficits could have been avoided and occur in departments over which the Board of selectmen have no control over. He suggests a. communication system be developed. As of this date, the current deficit for FY 91 is $425, 000 with only $393, 000 in surplus. lir. Harrington also reports it is a daily problem to review monies especially with the current banking situation. Selectman Carter has suggested the Treasurer attend the next scheduled meeting with the Board, Scheduled Meetings: It was the consensus of the Board to have the meetings remain at the regularly scheduled time of 7: 00 P.m.