03/21/2019 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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4 Finance Committee Minutes March 21, 2019 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Town Manager—FY2020 Capital Improvement Program: (continued) Mr. York indicated his department is growing shellfish to save the Town funds in wastewater. It was agreed there is a clear need for a functional DNR facility. The size and scope of the building may be determined by the study. The Planning & Construction Committee in their report indicated the Ockway Bay site is located in a picturesque area that may be inappropriate for a non-descript metal building. It was noted the Capital Improvement Program budget also recommends the funding of an athletic field study for all schools. The $30,000 was previously considered as a separate article for the May warrant. After many discussions, it was agreed the project would be better suited under the CIP. In accordance with Town Charter, the makeup of the CIP Committee consists of the Town Manager who serves as Chair and representation from the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee and Schools. The Finance Director is a member and there are two at-large members. There is (1) at-large vacancy at this time. OLD BUSINESS Continued Review&Approval of May 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: At the last meeting, the Finance Committee assigned a working group to consist of the Finance Committee Chairman Mike Richardson and Finance Committee members Christopher Avis and Phil McCahill. The working group was charged with reviewing the Town Manager's FY20 budget to present a trend analysis, findings and potential opportunities for discussion. Motion made by Mr. Avis to present the findings of the working group to the Town Manager for discussion. Motion seconded by Mrs. Furbush. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Roll Call Vote: Mr. Richardson,yes Mr. Pettengill,yes Mr. Avis,yes Mr. McKelvey,yes Mrs. Furbush,yes Opposed, none