10/04/1994 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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w Page 3 enrollments are up but not equal to the figures Dr. DeMoura is contending. Mr. Goggin stated that if the figures are consistent with the Town Planner's numbers then they should be plugged into the Long Range Plan. Mr. Goggin asked Ms. King to ask Dr. DeMoura if these are the numbers that should be used in the Long Range Plan or not? Mr. Ferriday asked, if in general , priorities should be set by the Finance Committee or the Board of Selectmen? Mr. Goggin answered that the Committee should update the Long Range Plan and be comfortable with it. Mr. Ferriday then asked to what extent should the Finance Committee keep reminding the Selectmen of what they are doing? Mr. Goggin felt that it was essential to complete the Long Range Plan as soon as possible and publish it. Mr. Goggin feels it is essential to give the taxpayers the best information available. Mr. Gallo suggested utilizing the newspapers more often. Mr. Ferriday asked when the Committee send in its recommendations regarding a warrant, is it better to send it in a column format or under Paul Ott's byline? Mr. Bacigalupi stated that a dilemma facing the Committee is that there is only so much money coming into the Town, salaries are going up, and that the Town should not penalize departments who are turning back money. Mr. Ferriday will draft a letter as a personal member of the Finance Committee touching on this dilemma. Mr. Bacigalupi suggested televising Finance Committee meetings. Mr. Ferriday suggested trying it unofficially first. Mr. Goggin agreed that it may be a good idea, but that they first need to finalize the ,Long Range Plan. The meeting adjourned at 8:50PM. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 12 , 1994 at 7:00PM. Minutes respectfully submitted by Jean M. Mooney, Recording Secretary. I