04/15/1992 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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MASHPEE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES APRIL 15, 1992 MEETING COMMENCED AT 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Deirdre Greelish, Vice Chairperson; John Ferriday; Al Polsi and Dan Goggin. Members Absent: Tony Gallo, Chairman; Denise Sullivan; Ed Baker MINUTES Members decided that the minutes of March 31, 1992 and April 1, 1992 would be decided on at the end of the meeting. Selectman Vaccaro was present at the meeting and requested a transfer of $8,500 from the Reserve Fund to the Harbormaster Capital Account. Mr. Vaccaro explained that the money would be used to replace the 23 year old 19' Aquasport which would sink if launched. He also stated that the motor from the old boat would be used on the new boat and any other things that could be utilized from the old boat. This was an unforeseen emergency and it cannot wait. If ordered by next week, the boat will be ready for Memorial Day weekend. If this had to wait until town meeting, there would be no guaranteed date, possibly making it July. John Ferriday MOTIONED that the Finance Committee honor the request to transfer $8,500 from the Reserve Account to the Harbormaster Capital Account. The expenditure is necessary. Dan Goggin seconded the motion and all members agreed 4-0 to honor the request. Diane Rommelmeyer, Town Accountant, was also present at the meeting and discussed the Warrants for the Special Town Meeting. Ms. Rommelmeyer stated that the Warrants total $89,109.61 and $50,000 of that is the Revaluation Account for the Assessors. She also stated that the only available funds for the Special Town Meeting were probably the surplus from the Falmouth Tuition, approximately $157,000 and a possible surplus from Unemployment Insurance. Ms. Rommelmeyer was going to consult with Anne Shaw regarding the Unemployment Account. Ms. Greelish stated that she felt the Finance Committee needed to meet with the Board of Assessors to discuss questions regarding the revaluation and why it was switched . from the Annual to the Special Town Meeting. She also questioned the responsibilities of the Lister in their office. Members then went on to vote on each Article. Dan Goggin MOTIONED to approve Article 1, John Ferriday seconded. All members were in favor 4-0. (See attached pages for detailed descriptions of Articles. ) John Ferriday MOTIONED to approve Article 2, Dan Goggin seconded and all members were in favor 4-0 . Members agreed that they were not ready to vote on Article 3 . Ms.