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Finance Committee <br /> Minutes <br /> November 9, 2023 <br /> OLD BUSINESS <br /> N/A <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> 1. Town Manager Update. <br /> a. FY2025 Budget Process and Schedule. <br /> Mr. Collins distributed a tentative Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Meeting Schedule for the operational review to the <br /> Committee. He stated that the CIP schedule is forthcoming. <br /> Mr. Collins explained that, as in the past,the Department Heads ortheir Representatives come in and present <br /> their budget requests. He said the Finance Committee is invited to attend the meetings but that there cannot <br /> be a quorum as it is an operational meeting and not an open meeting. <br /> He stated that 85%of total cost is personnel. The Police Department is seeking 1 additional Officer and <br /> reclassification of the position of Dispatch Officer from PD to IT. The PD is also seeking to have the <br /> Administrative Assistant position reclassified from part time to full time. And,the Council on Aging is seeking to <br /> reclassify a position from part time to full time. <br /> It was stated that the Committee should be receiving their books next week. <br /> b. Any additional topics. <br /> Mr. Collins went on to distribute a copy of his press release clarifying the purpose of the Special Election. He <br /> stated that it was brought to his attention that some misinformation was posted on social media and he felt it <br /> was necessary to get the true and accurate information out to the Voters. <br /> It was stated that they have hired a new Town Engineer. <br /> ADDITIONAL TOPICS <br /> Chair Pettengill stated that the Committee will be going over the 2024 Finance Committee meeting schedule <br /> through June 2024 at the next meeting. <br /> NEXT MEETING <br /> Monday, December 14, 2023 <br /> 6:30pm <br /> Popponesset Meeting Room <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> A motion was made by Darlene Furbush to adjourn. <br /> Motion seconded by Lee Smith. <br /> Motion was passed by unanimous consent. <br /> Meeting adjourned at 6:55pm. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Susan Donovan <br /> Board Secretary <br /> 2 <br />