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Page 2 He mentioned that school busses and other Town vehicles travel this road. Mr. Bacigalupi agreed and stated that the Police Chief also agreed. Joint Meeting - School Committee Ms. King informed the Committee that the School Committee had asked to meet with them on November 21st. Ms. King said she declined because Mr. Golub would not be able to attend that meeting and she felt he should be there. She will contact Janice Mills about another meeting date. Ms. King mentioned that the estimated utility costs for the high school are incorrect and coming in very high. She said that presently Dr. DeMoura is estimating between $175,000 and $200,000 for both heating and cooling. Ms. King suggested inviting the High School Building Committee to attend a meeting. Other Business Mr. Bacigalupi indicated that the Fire Department has sent the RFP for the feasibility study. It is due back at the end of the month or middle of December. Mr. Golub mentioned that he and Mr. Bacigalupi attended the Statewide Finance Committee meeting and presented other towns' reports. There were also a few capital improvement reports that were well done. Mr. Golub informed the Committee that certain towns have a standing agreement between the Selectmen and the Capital Committee that 5% to 7% of revenues, including revenues from the State, will be used for capital items. Currently, Mashpee is at 2 1/2%. Mr. Golub will review to see if more is needed in capital and less in operational. Mr. Golub did mention that he felt Mashpee was in great shape with Stabilization saving. Ms. King noted that many of these other towns are not faced with an opening of a new high school. Mr. Bacigalupi mentioned that some towns have a Capital Building Account. also. Ms. King felt that taxpayers would be devastated if asked to put even more money away. Ms. King indicated that the Council on Aging has been turned down again in their grant request for a van for the Senior Center. Ms. King suggested that the Finance Committee again request $4,000 or $5,000 so that a financial report can be sent to each household. Mr. Bacigalupi and Mr. Golub both agreed to draft certain starting goals and objectives for the Finance Committee to review. Mr. Bacigalupi said that he would furnish the Committee with a copy of what he drafted last year. Mr. Watt issued copies of the current Police and Fire contracts. He explained that he has not reviewed them in detail, but felt it was a good idea. He suggested that the health insurance carrier be