MINUTES
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
December 10, 2008
Attendees:
Members: J. Bayne, S. Beyle, J. Cannon, J. Dowman, B. Eastman, J. Knox, W. Krum, N. Newell, R. Smith
Administration: S. Vanderhoef
The meeting was called to order at 5:03 PM by the Chair.
Agenda:
S. Vanderhoef reported that two applications for CPA funds have been submitted for the Church of Visitation building, one for affordable housing and one for recreation. A third possible route would be a debt exclusion article.
Eastham will meet with Orleans to discuss opportunities of combining police departments. The Water Resources Advisory Board is also meeting with Orleans to discuss regional opportunities, and with changes in the Tri-Town Septage Disposal site coming, we may want to discuss regional sewerage potentials.
Possible increased revenue sources were discussed, such as fees for the use of the Windmill Green and rooms tax expansion to private homes plus possible rate increases. New state statute will exempt seasonal employees and only apply to rentals less than 60 days.
J. Knox reported on meeting with J. Plante, Treasurer about the safety and liquidity of Town funds.
The Elementary School Building Committee continues to negotiate with the bond holder and builder to satisfy contractual obligations but progress has been slow to date.
The Planning Board turbine by-law was discussed, and small changes are being discussed by the Planning Board. They have little interest in municipal turbines, but prefer total elimination of any turbine possibilities. The entire Finance Committee reiterated they are opposed to the proposed by-law.
The administrator's budget for the town is due 1/5/09.
The Critical Planning Committee has deferred Town Center work until water and wastewater provisions have been addressed by the Town.
B. Eastman moved we advise the Library Trustees in writing with a copy to the Selectmen that we do not support any articles this year for a new building, seconded by S. Beyle and voted 8-1-0
J. Bayne moved we approve the 11/19/08 meeting minutes as submitted, seconded by J. Dowman and voted 8-0-1.
The next meeting will be January 7th at 5:00 PM.
B. Eastman made a motion to adjourn at 7:35 PM, seconded by W. Krum and voted unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Brian G. Eastman
Clerk/Secretary
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