FINANCE COMMITTEE
Minutes
Meeting Date: Feb 4, 2009
Meeting Place: Town Hall
Members Present: George McKenna (Chair) Steve Colwell, Marie Crowley Sobalvarro, Marie Fagan, Bob Thurston
Others Present: Tim Bragan, Town Administrator; Richard Nota, Head of DPW; Associate members Collyn Bradley, Paul Von Loeske
Meeting Time: 7:17 pm
Adjournment Time: 9:15 pm
Discussions and Actions
l Tri-Board Minutes of Jan 21, 2009 approved as modified; Tri-Board Minutes of Jan 24, 2009 approved as modified.
l On Feb 1 2009, Terry Mead notified FinComm of her resignation for personal reasons. FinComm wishes to express gratitude and appreciation for Terry’s efforts over the past two years.
l Review of DPW 2010 Budget:
eft;"> opt for regionalization of DPW.
l George McKenna asked FinComm to finish discussion (begun on Saturday 31st) and vote on use of a survey to ask the Town’s view of what services it wants. Discussion followed; FinComm’s homework is to look at the Amherst survey. Goal is to design survey with input from department heads, and vote on going forward with it (or not) on Sat Feb 14th.
l Marie Crowley Sobalvarro suggested FinComm develop a policy on use of stabilization funds.
l George McKenna solicited public comment: Ginger Kendall asked that Library Trustees be part of discussion of Library metrics and budget, and design of survey. FinComm will meet with Library Wed, Feb 18th.
l Next meeting Sat Feb 7th, 9:00 AM, Town Hall, review Police and Fire budgets.
l Move to adjourn at 9:15 PM.
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