03/21/1991 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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Fiance Committee March 21, 1991 Page 5. Jim noted that the final assessment has been received from Veteran's Services and $300 needs to be added. Tony motioned that the $300 be added to Veteran's Services, and Deirdre seconded. The was unanimous agreement. The members noted the budgets that they would like to reconsider: Assessors Town Planner Planning Board Leisure Service Sewer Collector/Treasurer Conservation -Police Fire Harbormaster Shellfish Library DPW School. Jim noted that he had spoken with Tony Ferragamo of the Planning Board. Tony agreed to a $4,000 reduction however he requested that if a project should come in that requires additional money that a Request for Transfer be looked upon favorably. Carl motioned that the Committee agree to reduce . the Planning Board budget $4,000. This was seconded by Tony and all members agreed. John stated that the Assessors is a critical office and he was inclined to give him something so he could get the bills out on time. Jim agreed with John. John motioned that $5,400 be added to the Assessor's salary account which would allow him to keep one part-time person. He noted that this was done in the hopes that the bills would get out on time, and save on interest costs. Carl seconded the motion. The Finance Committee unanimously agreed with the motion. Deirdre expressed concern about reducing the secretary in the Town Planner's office to 20 hours. Deirdre motioned instead that the position be 35 hours per week.. John seconded the motion. Deirdre stated that she was concerned about the value of the secretary's longevity and if you lose the person you are going to lose a lot of knowledge and experience. The cost of this motion would be $9,812. This motion failed to carry with only two votes in favor by John and Deirdre and three opposed. John motioned that the Committee reinstate $100 to the Sewer budget for membership in the Water Pollution- Control Federation. Carl seconded this motion. Kevin said that he would provide the $100 from the Selectmen's account. Deirdre motioned that $5,300 be reinstated to the Leisure Service budget. Jim seconded the motion. Kevin noted that he would support a $6,000 increase which would allow for some semblance of a program. Kevin was recommending $800 for expenses and $5,200 in the salary account. Deirdre amended her motion to $6,000 ($800 for expenses and $5,200 for salary) . Jim seconded the motion. There was unanimous agreement.