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MASHPEE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 12, 1995 MEETING COMMENCED AT 7:OOPM Finance Committee members present: Marcia King, Chairman; Sid Golub; Dan Goggin; Juan Bacigalupi; Tony Gallo and Alec Watt. Please note for the record that the taping of this meeting is for the transcription of the Minutes only. Once the Minutes are approved, the tapes will be reused. Juan Bacigalupi MOTIONED to accept the Minutes of August 29, 1995 as written. Dan Goggin seconded the Motion and members approved unanimously. Tony Gallo MOTIONED to approve the Minutes of September 5, 1995 as written. Sid Golub seconded the Motion and members approved unanimously. Association of Town Finance Committees Ms. King informed the Committee that the annual meeting will take place on October 28th at the Framingham Sheraton. Ms. King asked which committee members would like to go. She would be unable to attend. Mr. Bacigalupi and Mr. Golub would be attending. October Warrant Ms. King explained that the article from the Herring Warden requesting $750 was removed from the Warrant. The Selectmen had agreed that the Herring Warden could first use his expense account and then request an emergency transfer at a later time. However, Ms. King mentioned that three additional articles were added. The three articles related to contracts involving the Clerical Union, Department of Public Works and the Police Sergeants' Union. The Committee also received correspondence from the Executive Secretary regarding proposed contract settlements. Ms. King explained that the contracts are giving a 3% raise in July and then 2 1/2% for the next two years. They have also added five steps. The total cost of this article is approximately $14,000 Clerical, $10,000 DPW and less than $10,000 Police Sergeants. Mr. Golub was not in favor of approving these articles. Mr. Goggin also remembered recommending limiting total increases to 4% for the first year, then 3% and then finally 2%. This would total 9% inclusive of cost of living increases and step increases. Mr. Golub claimed that the Executive Secretary is recommending ilk. Mr. Golub stated that after removing the employees who are at the top of their grade, employees who remain are receiving cost of living increase of 3%, 2 1/2% and 2 1/2% plus a 2% step increase each year. Mr. Bacigalupi, however, mentioned that step increases are being reduced from 4% to 2%. Ms. King agreed that employees should receive a 0%, 2 1/2% and 2 1/2% because a raise was just given in May. Mr. Goggin inquired as to whether or not the Finance Committee has