03/19/1991 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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= ufult of C, ttsf� P� h= P. O. BOX 1109 �ae�EN" MASHPEE. MA 02649 i FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES i March 19, 1991 Town Hall I Present: John Ferriday, Tony Gallo, Deirdre Greelish, Carl Heller, Vern Polka and Jim Vaccaro The Finance Committee was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Chairman Vaccaro noted a change to the minutes of March 12th. The second paragraph, second to last sentence should have the word "perceived" added to read: "He cited the $300,000 recommended reduction to his budget, the $86,000 in unforseen Special Education costs and a perceived $50,000 discrepancy on the level-funded budget." Tony Gallo motioned that the amended minutes be approved, seconded by John, and there was unanimous approval. The Chairman noted that on Thursday the Committee would address the articles on the warrant. The Selectmen have postponed their decision on the 2 PAP articles waiting to hear the Finance Committee's recommendations. Jim will meet with them next Monday. It now appears that the cost of the 4% PAP increase will be approximately $33,000. The Finance Committee has recommended the PAP articles on the basis of equity. The Selectman have agreed to postpone the article for the design and construction of the septage treatment facility. The town has re-entered into negotiations with the Mass Military Reservation and this new option presents pros and cons that need to be considered. The article regarding the Summerwood/Ashers Path area now has a cost associated with it - $127,000. Kevin noted that this money could be borrowed with a short term interest cost of $10,000. He stated that this problem has existed for about five years and it is a cleanup problem that needs to be addressed. David Bailey the Town Assessor joined the meeting to address the Finance Committee's prelimary budget recommendations. He stated that the Committee's recommendations will result in the layoff of two part-time employees, and in all probability require that the office close two days a week. He stressed that the town had a lot of money at risk in the form of interest savings. The two part-time people are mainly doing filing work and dealing with the public. He stressed -the amount of documentation that is required by his department and the need for clerical support. David stated that he saw no problem to committing to a particular date that the tax bills would go out if he had the two part-time employees. He was not sure, however, if he could do this even if he was cut just one employee.