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Page 3 Finance Committee is recommending a total of 3% increase including steps. The Finance Committee is also recommending that employees pay a larger contribution to medical benefits. Mr. Watt asked that all Finance Committee members get a chance to review this letter before it is sent. New Position - Asst. to the Exec. Secy. Ms. King circulated a copy of a memorandum sent to Kopelman and Paige from Robert Whritenour asking that they provide their approval for the implementation of Employment Agreements for the Assistant to the Executive Secretary and also the Fire Chief. Ms. King provided a copy of the Massachusetts General Law which describes the Town Manager, administrator, executive secretary or administrative assistant. The Committee agreed that this was done incorrectly. Mr. Goggin suggested going to Town Counsel and researching the original creation for Joyce Mason. This law may be describing only one person, the Executive Secretary. Ms. King asked what the Committee felt about personal contracts? She was not in favor of them. Mr. Goggin felt it was necessary to investigate this and how it will apply to the Town. The Selectmen will have no budget restraints and can give someone more money. Ms. King indicated that for Joyce Mason it is a 10% raise. Mr. Goggin asked if Mr. Watt would prepare a letter to Kopelman and Paige asking if the Board of Selectmen are authorized to create a position at a Board of Selectmen's meeting. It was suggested that the Town Clerk be contacted about a copy of the new By-Laws. Ms. King also asked Mr. Watt to send a copy to the Executive Secretary. Open Meeting Law A letter was sent to the Finance Committee from the Board of Selectmen inviting them to attend a special informational meeting on the Open Meeting Law. The session is being coordinated by the League of Women Voters and will be held at the Coombs School on Wednesday, December 6th. The letter indicated that all board secretaries were invited and encouraged to attend, but should not expect to be compensated. Mr. Bacigalupi MOTIONED to compensate their board secretary to attend and to take notes. Mr. Goggin seconded the Motion and members approved 6-0. Other Business The Committee received a packet (Fiscal Facts for Mashpee) from the Department of Revenue. It was suggested that Mr. Bacigalupi do a comparison of fiscal facts of all the Towns included within Barnstable County. The Committee agreed to have onlyone meeting during the month of December. They will meet on the second and fourth Tuesday in January and then begin to. meet weekly in February.