1/15/1991 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN Page MINUTES TUESDA , JANUARY 159 1991 Workman Compensation Accoun It is the consensus of the Board that there is little control over this account, Street Li ht - ing Account; t is the consensus of the Board that there is little control over this account. Falmouth High School Tuition Account The Finance Committee and Selectmen agree the seven steps outlined in the deficit summary should be used as a guideline when estimating th.0 amount for Falmouth -tuition. .Dr. eIoura. and Jim cner reported they dial not view the recommendations from the Finance Committee prior to the meeting. They made note of the report in the local paper concerning the seven recommendations. They have asked to be informed of such notices prior to their report in the paper. Selectman Jacobson agrees with the recommendations and Feels these -steps should normally be followed when considering enrollment estimations, Recommendations From the FinanceCommittee: Suggestions for the Board of Selectmen to consider include; instituting a wage freeze effective the payroll of 6/30/9 .. There would be no step increases and cost of living increases, All unions and employee groups would have to agree on this factor. This would bring a. potential savings of $285,000 to $300,000 in revenue. The Finance Committee also favors the increase in mooring fees. They have recommended the beach fees be increased by $5.00a itl the impact of the two, it would bring in $24,000 additional revenue to the T own . With the Board of selectmen's approval, the Finance Committee also would recommend to the Board of Health that the fees for the la. dfill transfer station be increased from $30.00 to $45,00, This would bring an additional $48,000 in revenue, If these increases and gage freezes would be agreeable states . va.ccaro it would help to defray the $500,000 without having a dramatic -effect. Selectman Gottlieb questioned if it constituted bad faith to recommend a budget that does not provide sufficient funds to meet the contractual obligations. Town Counsel replied that negotiations could be reopened with the labor union by consent. This would have to be bi-lateral agreement of both parties. Selectman Gottlieb also pointed out that several of the Town # s major unions are operating without a. contract, Kevin. Harrington feels it is a valid option although the wage freeze is not the entire answer, it will lessen the impact. .10