TOWN OF HARVARD
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Minutes
Meeting Date: Sept 3, 2008
Meeting Place: Town Hall
Members Present: Steve Colwell, Terry Mead, Marie Crowley Sobalvarro
George McKenna,Chair
Others: Tim Bragan, Town Administrator, Lorraine Leonard, Finance Director
Tim Clark,Selectmen, Willie Wickman,School Committee
Debbie Ricci,
Meeting Time: 7:40 pm
Adjournment Time: 8:45 pm
Discussions and Actions
l Public Commentary: Tim Clark would like a formal report on the financial aspects and summary of the research on ambulance billing. Mr. Clark also requested a history of the two bank accounts which are under control of the Ambulance Department so the BOS can have a truer understanding of annual ambulance operational costs. Tim Bragan and Lorraine Leonard will provide the information to the Board of Selectmen and the FinCom.
l The minutes of the Fin Com meeting of July 9,2008 were approved as amended. Moved by
Marie Crowley Sobalvarro and seconded by Terry Mead. Passed (4-0-0)
l Committee Reports:
Steve Colwell reported that the School Committee is studying the future use of the Primary School at Devens which is available under the contract to educate the Devens Elementary students.
Spec. Ed .Audit sub committee work will begin this fall with an initial feedback report in December 2008 and a full report by the 2009 Town Meeting.
l Tim Bragan gave us a update on the DPW roof and its dismal failure this summer. Repair cost up to date are $4000.00 At present, tarps are being used to weatherize the building. Tim Bragan will be meeting next week with Harvard Energy Advisory committee to get feedback as to repairs to the DPW roof.
l Lorraine Leonard presented estimates of Local Receipts for FY 09 and FY10 and Actuals History back to FY01. Licenses and permits amounts appear to be dropping more quickly than other areas . Penalties/Interest on Taxes is also expected to drop for FY10.
l BOS would like our feedback on the Devens Disposition Success Criteria.
Focusing on three scenarios and/or Focusing on Criteria format was discussed
Criteria items were reviewed, Suggestions should be funneled through George McKenna before Sunday, Sept. 7.
l The Fin Com would like the Capital Planning Committee to meet earlier with FY10 budget recommendations forwarded to the FinCom early for review.
l Next Fin Com meeting will be Tuesday, September 16th at the BOS meeting at 7:15 at Devens-33 Andrews Way.
l Next Fin Com meeting will be Wednesday, September 17th at the Town Hall
l Public Forum at HES Cafe at 9:00 am on September 27th on the Disposition and Success Criteria
l Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm. Moved by Marie Crowley-Sobalvarro and seconded by Terry Mead. Passed (4-0-0)
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