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Page 2 comparing them to other Cape towns. It was his opinion that Cape towns may play off each other. Mr. Goggin felt that approving the contracts, at this time, would set a precedent for all the other contracts that are up for negotiation. Mr. Golub mentioned that a graph should be prepared for Town Meeting showing Mashpee as being average for salaries. Mr. Watt also mentioned that these salaries in the survey are exclusive of benefits, medical, vacation or sick time. Mr. Goggin asked what other changes are in the contracts? Ms. King could not respond because she has not seen the contracts. Mr. Golub felt that these wage increases were modest at best, but because of the economic times belt tightening should be recommended. The Town cannot afford wage increases that are well above the growth factor, according to Mr. Golub. He felt that it has been to long since the Town paid attention to the taxpayers. He agreed with Mr. Goggin that if the Finance Committee approved these articles they would sending the wrong message. Ms. King asked that the Finance Committee vote on the Motion on the floor. The Committee voted 5-1 opposing Article 2, 3 and 4, Mr. Bacigalupi approving. Mr. Golub asked what presentations would be made on Town floor? Ms. King stated that she would prepare some overheads to help their arguments. Mr. Goggin suggested listing the benefits as well as the salary survey. Mr. Bacigalupi also suggested that the Chairman should give a reason why the Finance Committee disapproves. Mr. Goggin mentioned for Ms. King to include that Mashpee is one of the highest towns on the Cape for tax rates. Mr. Goggin also felt that the Long Range Plan could be mentioned and that it includes a tax rate that will not increase. Mr. Watt also felt it was wrong that the article numbers have been changed dramatically since the first Warrant. He felt that there should be some order, because the articles that came in last are now in front. Mr. Goggin agreed that the Committee should review and take a position on this. Ms. King mentioned that Selectman Caffyn had also been surprised at the order of articles. Mr. Bacigalupi thought that the By-Laws may contain a statement that says articles should be placed in the Warrant in the order they are received. He also stated that if a petitioner places an article on the Warrant, he or she should be entitled to give an explanation. Ms. King mentioned that the article reclassifying the Administrative Assistant in the Selectmen's office may be pulled. If it remains on the Warrant, Mr. Bacigalupi will address at Town Meeting. He will also address the reclassification of certain library staff. The Finance Committee feels that the time for this is in the spring. Mr. Goggin will discuss the Mashpee Wampanoag Museum. Mr. Golub agreed to discuss the petition article relating