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Page 3 <br /> to the end of this fiscal year. <br /> Next topic discussed was the Betterment Fund Transfer at the May <br /> Town Meeting of $126,000. Mr. Whritenour handed out copies of an <br /> Act just recently passed by the State authorizing Mashpee to <br /> establish a Betterment Reserve Fund, approved on November 4, 1993 <br /> at 2: 31PM. Mr. Whritenour stated that this fund will act as the <br /> Ambulance Receipt Account acts. The excess Betterment money will <br /> be placed in this fund and remain until voted out. He felt that an <br /> annuall article in May would be the best time to vote on this <br /> money. Mr. Goggin and Ms. Greelish were concerned with the excess <br /> Betterments totalling $126,000 from last year. Mr. Whritenour <br /> stated that, in his opinion, that was included in the $700,000 <br /> which was placed in Stabilization. Mr. Goggin and Ms. Greelish <br /> felt that this was a separate figure outside of that $700,000. Mr. <br /> Whritenour stated that it was not. Mr. Whritenour stated that it <br /> was his intention to place the Betterment Receipts into this <br /> Account beginning with receipts from July 1, 1993 . <br /> The next topic for discussion was the Capital Replacement Policy <br /> discussed at the May Town Meeting.. The Finance Committee explained <br /> that they wished to set up this account for , future Town purchases <br /> of trucks, engines and other vehicles, etc. Mr. Goggin explained <br /> that they would like to set aside $200,000. He also stated that <br /> Anne Shaw, Treasurer/Tax Collector stated on Town Meeting floor <br /> that this is illegal . Mr. Goggin also stated that if less than <br /> $200,000 was spent on vehicle replacement then the excess should go <br /> into this type of fund. Mr. Whritenour felt that he and the <br /> Finance Committee were on the same track and that he would like to <br /> see it associated with the 6 year capital improvement data. Mr. <br /> Whritenour then stated that it was his belief that stabilization <br /> would also be used for capital replacement. Mr. Goggin stated that <br /> this was not their intention. The Stabilization Account would be <br /> used for emergencies and to offset the tax rate. <br /> The next issue was the status of the computer system upgrade. Mr. <br /> Whritenour explained that he was asking Departments to state what <br /> their computer needs are. He explained that Paul Keefe is working <br /> for him and getting computer companies to come in and present <br /> their hardware and software systems. Mr. Whritenour explained that <br /> the May Town Meeting adopted this proposal for computer upgrade and <br /> that he would like the RFP to be completed by January and go to <br /> bid. After it is clear exactly what each department needs, their <br /> recommendation will be presented to the Board of Selectmen and the <br /> Finance Committee. Mr. Goggin stated that the Committee would have <br /> many questions once they receive the needs assessment from <br /> departments. Ms. Greelish asked if any departments were given a <br /> deadline? Mr. Keefe will be getting back to Mr. Whritenour. <br /> The Committee then asked the Executive Secretary to go back to the <br /> topic of Town Hall Maintenance and discuss that. He explained that <br /> there are certain maintenance goals that he would like to achieve, <br />