03/21/1991 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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Finance Committee Minutes March 21, 1991 Page 3. Deirdre .-motioned that the Committee reconsider their recommendation of the $50,000 for the triennial revaluation and consider a 222- override; - There was no second to this motion. Carl motioned for reconsideration of Article 24 for the CLAMS program. Jim seconded this motion for reconsideration. -Carl noted that he thought that the Committee. had a consensus as did the Selectmen, that 22 overrides , were not considered as part of this budget. He stressed that this would open up' the "floodgate" for all kinds of overrides. Deirdre stated that it was her opinion that if there is no money in the budget and there is something you want - you have to come up with the money -- and the people should have the opportunity to make the decision. Carl stressed that there have been things that have been cut that are a lot more important than CLAMS. Carl withdrew his motion for reconsideration of the CLAMS override. Carl noted however that the Finance Committee should make a formal decision on 212 overrides. Jim stated that he hesitated to do this as two members were not present. This will have to be addressed when all members are present. . Article 27 seeks to have $7,800 set aside- to purchase the bog irrigation system for the Quashnet River Cranberry Bogs as per the agreement, with the operators and extend for another three years appropriations totalling $22,200 approved at the 87 and 88 Annual Town Meetings Kevin noted that the town- currently has a fund to purchase the irrigation system at the bog. There are three more crop yields upon which the town will derive revenue from the current operators. It is recommended that the- last two years of revenue from the. bog which is approximately $25,000 •;,kbeused to for the buyout of the system. At that time the town will determine what is to be done with the brogs. .Thepresent operator has indicated. that he will no longer do it.. An irrigation system in place would make the bog more marketable if the town should decide to sell or- workable if the town decides to operate it. Kevin stated that it will be his recommendation to the Selectmen that the Article for the $7,800 be deleted and- that the money in the fund at present remain and use the Last two year's revenue for the irrigation buyout. The $7,800 is a portion of this year's yield. Jim noted that the $25,000 in bog receipts had been calculated into the revenue. Kevin stressed that there really was no sense going forward with this article as there was a scheme in place. Jim noted that at present it is not sure if this will be on the warrant and he questioned the Committee what they would like to do. John Ferriday motioned that the Finance Committee not recommend this Article if it does appear on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant . as it appears on the.draft Warrant. Deirdre seconded the motion. There was unanimous agreement.