11/12/1991 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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�F TOWN C` ffirtf cAIL nsPP ,. a, 0, BOX 1108 ��s► CO" MASHPEE, MA 02649 FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES v Town Hall November 12, 1991 Present : John Ferriday, Tony Gallo , Deirdre Greelish, Al Polsi , Denise Sullivan and Jim Vaccaro The Finance Committee meeting commenced at 8 p.m. The first order of business was the approval of the minutes of the meeting of October 1 , 1991 and October 7 , 1991 . Jim noted two changes to the minutes of October lst . On page 4 , the fourth sentence of the third paragraph should read, "This person would work at the fire station and would use the fire computer system. On page 5, the last sentence of the first paragraph should be changed to read, "Kevin agreed to address these concerns with the Chief . " John motioned that the amended minutes be approved by the Committee and Tony seconded the motion. There was a unanimous vote of approval, Al Polsi motioned that the minutes of October 7th, be approved as submitted. This motion was seconded by Tony and there was a unanimous vote to approve . The Chairman noted correspondence received by the Committee. A list of town employees (excluding school employees) has been forwarded to the Committee from the Personnel Assistant , Marilyn Farren. Dr. DeMoura has forwarded a memorandum regarding the Davis School well. The School Committee had asked him to seek a waiver for new well installation. Dr. DeMoura did seek the waiver, however, his request was denied. He will need a well before children can occupy the school. Dr. DeMoura has also submitted a memorandum relative to 874 Funds , Emergency Federal Assistance for hurricane damage. The actual cost is about $25 ,000, there is about $13 ,000 in insurance , with a $1 ,000 deductible so there is a claim for about 11 ,000 from the government . Jim noted that the town should anticipate getting about $9 , 000 - $10,000 . The next item of correspondence is from Kevin discussing the status of FEMA. There is a dispute between the Congress and the President relative to the Grant Rudman Act, the money will come but it will be late probably not until FY93 . This money has been spent , however; the DOR has informally advised that the town will be able to "book it" so that the town can carry an encumbered deficit until the next fiscal year. The Finance Committee has also received an Information Guideline from the Department of Revenue . This changes the law that allows communities to set fees above state statute. -Jim noted that this will have to be researched to see if 'there are any additional sources of revenue for the town. Jim noted that the General Laws will have to be checked. Al agreed t-o check into this new Guideline Release. Al noted