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2 Board of Selectmen Minutes December 18, 2000 APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: Exit Interview—Melanson Heath& Company (continued) The financial statement and management letter was reviewed. Recommended internal controls and efficiencies were discussed. It was noted that the Treasurer/Tax Collector's Office is installing a new computer system. The issue of automation should be addressed at this time. Timeliness in the School Department with regards to school vendor payments has improved over the past few months. As a result, potential budget problems are more readily identified. Mr. Melanson recommended that the monthly posting procedures of the Fire Department be improved to track detailed ambulance receivables as it is difficult to prove balances between the two departments. In closing, Mr. Melanson indicated that his firm would assist with the implementation of the GASB 34, which begins, in fiscal year 2003. The new process will change the way financial records appear and will include the aspect of fixed assets'. OLD BUSINESS: DiMaggio Status Report: Fire Chief George Baker updated the Selectmen on the status of the hazardous materials clean up at the DiMaggio Service Station, 135 Main Street, Mashpee. Bill Hauck, Inspector of Buildings was also present for discussion. r Chief Baker indicated that Mr. DiMaggio employed the services of a licensed professional to manage the clean up process. In follow up, representatives from the Department of Environmental Protection(DEP) and Board of Health accompanied the Fire Chief on a recent site visit. Mr. Baker stated that all hazardous issues are in compliance or there is a plan for such, with the exception of the current storage of waste oil. Inspection for this compliance will take place the first week in January. A follow up of the subject site will be conducted in April. i