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Finance Committee Minutes <br /> April 9, 1991 <br /> Page 3. <br /> be put on the agenda of this meeting because he was not sure what the <br /> Geographic Information System was. Jim noted that since his request he has <br /> found out what it is and no longer has questions. The Finance Committee had <br /> recommended this Article at their meeting of April 2nd. Tom Fudala was <br /> present at the meeting and stated that the $14,299 cost of the GIS will save <br /> the town money. He noted that there is a $1,000 a year fee for software <br /> updates, however this is optional. <br /> The next Article reviewed was Article 21 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. <br /> This article is for legal engineering, construction and reconstruction expenses <br /> associated with the taking and improvement of roads in John's Pond Estates. <br /> The projected cost for interest is $48,000- $68,000. Kevin has recommended <br /> using bond anticipation notes which will cost $1,000 in FY92. Deirdre noted <br /> that she would recommend to the Board of Directors of John's Pond Estates <br /> that a check be issued to the town in that amount to cover that cost. <br /> Finance Committee will make a recommendation on -the floor. <br /> Members next considered the Special Town Meeting Article 17 for the Senior <br /> Center Addition. Carl motioned that the Committee recommend this Article <br /> and Carole seconded. All members agreed with the motion. <br /> Deirdre stated that she was impressed by the volunteer involvement <br /> and private corporation help in this project noting that it was a wonderful <br /> sign of community. Members agreed that it was very innovative. <br /> Jim noted that the Finance Committee has gone on record asking that before <br /> any major building is done that there be a Master Plan. There is now a draft <br /> copy of an "early version" of the Master Plan. This will probably be refined <br /> and have some public input. Jim noted that some assumptions have been made <br /> in the draft that have to be addressed, but the plan is underway. He stressed <br /> that it was not fair to punish the senior citizens who have worked so hard <br /> and shown much initiative. Jim stated that he supports this project even though <br /> it is contrary to what the Committee had earlier stated. Jim noted that this <br /> project would probably be number one on any Master Plan anyway and it is not <br /> asking for an override. Jim stressed that the Board of Selectmen must know <br /> that they still need a Master Plan. <br /> Jim informed the Committee that a request had been received from the <br /> Chairman of the Board of Assessors relative to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant <br /> Article concerning the upgrading of the Assistant Assessor position. The <br /> Committee has recommended against this Article. The Chairman of the Board <br /> of Assessors noted that he understood why the Committee was against this, <br /> however he asked the Committee not to speak about it at Town Meeting. Members <br /> thought that this would be a.bad policy and Jim agreed that it would be an <br /> abdication of responsibility. <br /> Jim stated that he was informed that at the last Board of Health-meeting <br /> the statement was made that the Health Department will not be moving out of <br /> then Deer Crossing office. Kevin Harrington noted that there is no money <br /> to pay the rent there and they will be moving back to town hall. <br /> Tony noted that the voters of the town are goint to be asked to vote on the <br /> purchase of Highwood Water Company and even though it is not under the jurisdiction <br />