04/25/1990 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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O"i•d tiyti�f` OWN 0, ti r w` t3fz�rt of C tt011EE ,P ti• -;.A P. O. BOX 1108 STtiBiEC� MASHPEE. MA 02649 FINANCE COMMITTEE FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Town Hall April 25, 1990 Present: Carole Dunivan, John Ferriday, Tony Gallo, Carl Heller, Vern Polka, and Jim Vaccaro The Finance Committee convened at 7. p.m. Carole Dunivan, the Vice Chairman of the Committee presided over the meeting in the absence of the Chairman. Carl motioned that the Committee approve the minutes of the April loth meeting. This motion was seconded by Vern and there was a unanimous vote of approval. i Carole noted that a memorandum had been received from the Personnel Board stating that they have agreed to change the FY 91 cost of living article for PAP employees from 4% to 2% with the understanding that the step system would remain in place. They also requested the support of the Finance Committee at the Annual Town Meeting for their articles. Kevin Harrington and Ernie Virgilio joined the meeting to address a DPW Request for Transfer. The Selectmen have had several complaints from citizens regarding vehicle damage incurred while driving on Route 151. This request would replace funds that were used last Fall to repair Old Mill Road and provide the funds. necessary for the immediate repair of certain sections of Route 151. This Request has the support of both the Selectmen and the Executive Secretary. Ernie noted that the present-- . balance in the DPW Road Maintenance Account is $42,136 but there. are purchase orders outstanding against this amount. Ernie feels that he will need 17 or 18 thousand dollars to complete the repairs and he has about 9 thousand available. Jim noted that this request had been previously tabled and he motioned that 'it be removed from the table for consideration. This motion was seconded by Vern and all members present agreed. Jim motioned that the DPW Request for Transfer be approved and $7,956.95 be transferred to the DPW Road Maintenance Account from the Reserve Fund. This motion was seconded by John Ferriday and there was a unanimous vote of approval. Town Fudala the Town Planner has asked the Finance Committee for time to address the Committee regarding his department budget. Fudala noted that his budget had been cut $18,700 and he inquired if this was the intent of the Committee. Jim noted that the Finance Committee intended that the bottom line of the Town Planner budget roughly be $83,000 which would include the transfer of approximately $7,300. Jim questioned the practicality of protecting the Asst. 'Planner position versus the hiring of contractual support when needed.