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MINUTES07.13.2015
Finance Committee Minutes
Bellingham Municipal Center
Monday, July 13, 2015


1.      FinCom Present: Judith Cibelli, Joseph Collamati, John Allam, Matthew J. Fernandes, Kevin Keppler
        
2.      FinCom Absent:

3.      Meeting called to order:  8:00 a.m.


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4.      END OF YEAR (FY2015) BUDGET ACCOUNT TRANSFER
        With Christopher Laviolette


Department
Amount
Transfer From
Transfer to
Vote:
Town Administrator
$381.75
Expenses
Salaries
Joseph Collamati-Judith Cibelli motion to approve the transfer. Vote: 5/0.
There was a raise/step increased not accounted for.
Town Treasurer
$1,133.40
Salary
Expenses
Kevin Keppler-Judith Cibelli motion to approve the transfer. Vote: 5/0
Additional cost for printing and sending utility (water/sewer/trash) bills quarterly.
Town Treasurer/Town Collector
$6,931.75
Treasurer Salary
Collector Salary & expenses
Matthew J. Fernandes-Joseph Collamati motion to approve the transfer. Vote 5/0
The utility budget was underfunded and the former retired Treasurer/Collector was being paid as a consultant.
Conservation Commission
$603.76
Salary
Expenses
Judith Cibelli-Matthew J. Fernandes motion to approve the transfer. Vote: 5/0
No explanation given.
Town Reports/Worker's Comp Agent
$49.00
Town Reports: Expenses
Worker's Comp: Expenses
Joseph Collamati-Matthew J. Fernandes motion to approve the transfer. Vote 5/0
Shortage in the Worker's Comp budget.
Town Inspector
$235.04
Salary
Professional Services
Judith Cibelli-Joseph Collamati motion to approve the transfer. Vote: 5/0
For part-time help, paying for consultant.
Inspect. Of Plumbing & Gas
$30.00
Salary
Expenses
Judith Cibelli-Kevin Keppler motion to approve the transfer. Vote: 5/0
Underfunded the budget.
Debt Service-Interest/Veterans Services
$2,221.96
Debt: Interest
Vets Benefits
Joseph Collamati-Matthew J. Fernandes motion to approve the transfer. Vote: 5/0
The amount of money for Veterans benefits is not a "sure" figure, as it is an unknown on how many will require help; the figure is reimbursed 75% by the State.
Fire Department
$23,261.03
Expenses
Salary
Joseph Collamati-Kevin Keppler motion to approve the transfer. Vote: 5/0
Needed to pay overtime as 4 firefighters were out with OJI.
Elections
$3,978.75
Salary
Expenses
Joseph Collamati-Matthew J. Fernandes motion to approve the transfer. Vote: 5/0
Additional supplies were needed for elections.
Town Clerk
$305.90
Expenses
Salary
Judith Cibelli-Matthew J. Fernandes motion to approve the transfer. Vote: 5/0
Increase in salary for assistant.
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5.      OTHER BUSINESS/COMMENTS:

A.      Christopher Laviolette informed the committee that the Snow and Ice budget was a total of $1,030,000 for FY2015 and included roof cleaning for all municipal buildings.  The Town has applied to FEMA for reimbursement and should be receiving a 75% reimbursement.  

The committee questioned the $200,000 charge for the roof cleaning.  Roger Oakley hired the company to clean the roofs.  Joseph Collamati would like to see the bill broken down by location.  Christopher Laviolette informed the committee that the bill had already been paid.

        B.      Toni Picariello informed the committee that at the June 22, 2015 meeting, there was no quorum, but the members present signed the following bills to be paid:

                Alternative Printing:  $350.00
                Stipend:  Toni Picariello:  $2,152142016_105417_0.png.50

Adjourned:  Matthew J. Fernandes/Kevin Keppler motion to adjourn.  Vote: 5/0.  8:32 a.