09/27/1994 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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Page 4 the Overlay could pay for the data processing equipment. Ms. Greelish asked if some of the Articles could be paid from this Overlay Account instead of Free Cash? Mr. Whritenour explained that he was comfortable leaving that money earmarked for the data processing purchases. Article 7 (firefighters contract) okay. Mr. Goggin noted for the record that he, nor the Finance Committee, would be willing to recommend any contracts in the future without first having been involved in discussions. Mr. Whritenour stated that yes, in the future the Board of Selectmen, the attorneys, himself and the Finance Committee should meet and set parameters. Article 8 (personnel consultant) , the Finance Committee was recommending it be funded from the Legal and Engineering Account. Mr. Whritenour explained that it needed to be appropriated from Free, Cash. He stated that there was not enough room in that account. Article 9 (125th anniversary) , Mr. Whritenour explained that the Town would get back 80% of the cost in fees, approximately $27,000. Article 14 (demolition building) , the two parties were recommending zero funding. The Building Inspector would utilize the Reserve Fund when the need arises in the future instead of making a separate fund. Ms. King questioned the legality and if there was an opinion from Town Counsel? Mr. Whritenour explained that yes it I4 was all legal . Article 15 (stabilization) , the amount being placed in this account was $230 ,294. Articles 23 , 24, 25, 26, 32 and 33 are road takings and money would come back to the Town if in fact the Town votes to accept the roads. Mr. Goggin asked Mr. Whritenour about Medicaid Reimbursement which was discussed a year ago. Mr. Whritenour responded saying that yes money was due the Town and would be placed in the General Fund. He explained that Dr. DeMoura was working on that. Mr. Whritenour stated that he would like to have a more interactive role with the Finance Committee during the budget process this year. Mr. Goggin asked if he would like to come to the next meeting? Mr. Whritenour asked to wait a couple of weeks. Mr. Goggin asked about the revamping of Town Hall? Mr. Whritenour answered that he and the Selectmen feel the building is inadequate and needs to be renovated. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Goggin mentioned that there was another gentlemen interested in becoming a member of the Finance Committee. His name is Sid Goleb and Mr. Goggin would invite him to attend the next meeting on Tuesday, October 4, 1994. At that time, the Finance Committee would also discuss the Long Range Plan. The Committee also agreed to meet prior to the start of the Town meeting at 6:30PM.