11/13/1996 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Page 4 Board of Selectmen Minutes-revised November 13, 1996 Present: Selectman Costa, Selectman Frye, Selectman Marsters, Selectman Caffyn Executive Secretary Robert whritenour Assistant to the Executive Secretary Joyce Mason Absent: Selectman Dinizio Meeting alledto Order by Chairman Costa at 3:15 p.m. Carol Jacobson Senior Center. Qoals and_objectives: The Board of Selectmen indicated that they were going to conduct a workshop session for the purpose of discussing the Goals and objectives established in 1993-1994 relative to Human Services, Green Tourism, Public Works/Infrastructure, and Business/Economic Development. (enclosed) Selectman Costa recommended the Board review the subject matter pertaining to the above, and incorporate individual goals and objectives for further review. 1 *Future Agenda: workshop Session re: Goals and objectives. E FY98 Budget Process: Discussion followed with regards to the FY98 Budgetary Process. Mr.whritenour was directed by the Board to authorize Departments to prepare a level funded expense budget. It was noted that the Selectmen will conduct a preliminary budget review with the Finance Committee in early January. Finance Committee member,Juan Bacigalupi indicated that a level funded budget is necessary to maintain the level of services. Selectman Caffyn stated that tax stability is critical. Departments should be more creative and seek additional revenue sources. In addition, we should work diligently to ensure educational funding opportunities by exhorting more pressure to our Legislators related Selectman Caffyn. Selectman Costa recommended the Board encourage Departments to "save"revenues to maintain tax equity relief. Selectman Caffyn suggested to establish an entrepreneurship that would create a"challenge" of how well a Department can operate, and develop a "reward system" to merit management incentives and creativity.