05/23/1988 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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Finance Committee Minutes May 23, 1988 Page 2. one day must buy a beach sticker. The Selectmen noted that a purchase and sale agreement will be necessary to obtain a resident sticker. Selectman Lawrence stated his position that it is his belief that the Town does not offer a whole lot to the residents , and he does not believe an increase in the beach sticker fee is justified. Heller noted .that the Finance Committee feels that the beaches should be funded by those who use the facilities . Selectmen Gottlieb and Hansen both agreed that the fees should be higher. The Finance Committee stated that they did not like to take the staff from Attaquin, however, they felt it was a money saving venture in view of the fact that staff previously placed at the facility met with antagonism from residents . Since they were reinstated - where is the money to come from? , Executive Secretary Murphy noted in 1987 , 2 , 038 stickers were sold bringing in $18 , 018 in revenue. ' Wendy Rubin, the Director of Park and Rec stated that if two-year stickers are issued it would save $500 in printing costs and staffing costs to sell the stickers . Andrew Gottlieb motioned that the cost of beach stickers be $20 . 00 for a two-year sticker. The second year a sticker may be purchased for $10 . 00 . Selectman Hansen seconded the motion. Carter opposed, all other Selectmen in agreement. The Finance Committee meeting adjourned from the Selectmen ' s meeting and reconvened. Finance Committee member Dolan motioned that Carl Heller be Chairman again and this was seconded by William Towner and there was a unanimous vote. Carole Dunivan was voted Vice Chairman and John Ferriday voted Clerk. The Committee discussed the direction to be taken in the upcoming fiscal year. Carole noted that she would like to go a different way. She noted that there are five major departments that the Finance Committee should concentrate on, Police, Fire, DPW, School and Park and Rec . John Ferriday feels that the Finance Committee needs to develop some policies . For example at the end of the Warrant there are ; various articles from outside organizations seeking money for services provided to Mashpee residents . He feels a policy is in order for dealing with these articles , the Finance Committee looks poorly when they turn down these various groups . A policy and guidelines are necessary for these groups, there should be no arbitrary decisions. Chairman Heller noted that this was a point well taken and would be discussed in upcoming meetings. Assignments were made for Finance Committee members to monitor the various departments : Carole Dunivan - DPW John .Ferriday - School Gerald Sewell - School Ed Dolan - Fire Joyce Howell - Park & Rec Carl Heller - Police Carole also suggested that there be some sort of monthly report to the Mashpee Messenger to keep the residents updated. Perhaps there could be a hand-out of information given to Susan Billings for publication.