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4 <br /> Finance Committee <br /> Minutes <br /> September 3, 2020 <br /> COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE <br /> Communication from School Board Liaison, if any: (continued) <br /> Mr. Gorman indicated the School Department has been working with the Town in a collaborative <br /> effort to identify expenditures that would be reimbursable through the COVID-19 Cares Act. It <br /> is estimated the Town and Schools would receive $1.1 million in grant funds collectively for <br /> reimbursable expenses associated to the pandemic. <br /> It is likely that more decisions would be made after the start of the school year. As an example, <br /> there has not been any upgrade to the HVAC, however the maximum outside air exchange is <br /> being reviewed and the DPW is fully supportive of changes if deemed necessary. <br /> With regards to transportation needs, it was disclosed that additional bus monitors would be a <br /> part of the COVID-19 Cares Act reimbursement program. <br /> Currently the School Administration is working with the Town Manager and the Finance <br /> Director to bring forth a successful school year within the program guidelines, cohorts and <br /> transportation requirements as outlined. Mr. Gorman gave sincere appreciation to the <br /> administrative team both town and schools,the teachers, the support staff and parents in moving <br /> forward during this difficult time. It was reported that a financial working group is also <br /> reviewing assumptions for the next school budget year as well as cost projections in developing a <br /> 5-year revenue plan. <br /> It was noted the School Board Liaison topic would appear as a regular agenda topic of the <br /> Finance Committee in the event something is intended to be discussed and it is hopeful there <br /> would be increased communication with the Schools during the budget process. <br /> OLD BUSINESS <br /> Reorganization—Appointment of Clerk: <br /> Chairman Jeffrey Pettengill opened the nomination process for the purpose of appointing a Clerk <br /> to the Finance Committee. <br /> Motion made by Mr. Richardson to nominate Darlene Furbush as Clerk of the Finance <br /> Committee. <br /> Motion seconded by Mr. McKelvey. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0-1. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Mr. Pettengill,yes Mr. McKelvey,yes Mrs. Furbush, abstained <br /> Mr. Miller,yes Mr. Richardson,yes Mr. Brady,yes <br /> Opposed, none <br />