06/16/1992 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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Page 2 transfer of money for property not owned by the town, and an amount of $9 ,000 for planting marsh grass. CORRESPONDENCE Ms. Greelish discussed a memo from Greg Taylor, Director of Public Works, written to the Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen regarding acquiring a backhoe. Enclosed with the memo was a breakdown of rental equipment, including the expense for renting a bobcat, since this piece of equipment can also be used if the work is light enough. Also enclosed was a summary of backhoes .owned by surrounding Municipalities, all have two or more on hand. The memo also suggests that the DPW would like to schedule a special town meeting for August 11, 1992 . The Water District is having a special meeting on this night and they would allow the DPW to have one also. The committee asked Roger Dunivan to assist Dan Goggin in finding out more information regarding this type of purchase, reviewing proposals and cost analysis. Tony Gallo MOTIONED that this be done. Denise Sullivan seconded the motion and members voted 5-0 of getting the facts before making a decision. Mr. Baker felt that the committee did need more information, but that by putting it off, the town was losing money in rental fees. Mr. Gallo did not feel that this should be discussed at a Water District meeting. Ms. Sullivan felt that it could wait until Mr. Dunivan and Mr. Goggin had some information. Ms. Greelish also brought to the attention of the committee a letter from the DOR Division of Local Services regarding the dramatic impact that passage of Section 395 would have on the budget and tax billing process. Ms. Greelish asked whether the committee would like to write a letter or let the Board of Selectmen handle? Ms Sullivan replied that she thought the Assessors were handling this situation and would find out_ Ms. Greelish mentioned a letter received from the Town of Dennis regarding their legal costs from an individual to a firm. There also were other documents and correspondence received for example, the Cherry Sheet Aid Analysis which was down $70,000 from last year; a notice regarding a four week lecture series in July for Mashpee; memos from Ms. Rommelmeyer regarding Shellfish funding, Harbormaster funding and Encumbrances FY1992, Appropriation Report May 1992 and Budget Analysis FY 93 Waterways Assistants. Mr. Baker also handed a copy of a letter which was written to Marilyn Farren by himself regarding vacation carry over for FY92. The meeting adjourned at 8: 30 PM. Minutes recorded by Jean M. Mooney, Recording Secretary.