Town of Mashpee
16 Great Neck Road North
Mashpee, Massachusetts 02649
FINANCE COMMITTEE – PUBLIC SESSION
Mashpee Town Hall – Administrative Conference Room
Thursday, June 18, 2015 – 6:30 PM
Committee Members Present: Also Present:
Theresa Cook, Chairman George Schmidt, School Committee Rep.
Charles Gasior, Vice Chairman Tom Rullo, Chief, Mashpee Fire Dept.
Tom Murphy, Clerk
Christopher Avis
David DelPonte
Oskar Klenert
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Theresa Cook called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Recited.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 4, 2015
Charles Gasior made a motion that the minutes from the May, 2015 Finance Committee meeting be approved as presented. Tom Murphy seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Gasior, yes; Klenert, yes; Murphy, yes; Avis, yes; DelPonte, yes; Cook, yes. The motion was approved by a vote of (6-0).
NEW BUSINESS
- Recognition of George Schmidt, Former Finance Committee Member
Chairman Theresa Cook presented George Cook with a gift and a Certificate of Appreciation for his six years of service on the Finance Committee. Ms. Cook expressed her pleasure to have worked with Mr. Schmidt on the Finance Committee, and wished him luck in his new assignment as a member of the School Committee. A birthday gift for George Schmidt was also presented to him on this, his birthday.
- Recognition of Thank You Note from Tom Mayo
Theresa Cook acknowledged receipt of a thank you note from Tom Mayo for his “Edible Arrangement” from the committee at the time of his recent hospitalization.
- Transfer Requests – Joyce Mason
a) Request for transfer of $6,200 from the Reserve Fund to Fire Expense to cover shortfall due to unexpected repairs to Engine 355.
Charles Gasior made a motion to approve the request for transfer of $6,200 from the Reserve Fund to Fire Expense to cover shortfall due to unexpected repairs to Engine 355. Christopher Avis seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Klenert, yes; Gasior, yes; ;Murphy, yes; DelPonte, yes, Avis, yes, Cook, yes. The motion was approved unanimously by a vote of (6-0).
b) Request for transfer of $30,000 from the Reserve Fund to DPW Buildings & Grounds, to cover shortfall in line item #01422103-5240 for unexpected replacement of the chiller at Town Hall.
Christopher Avis made a motion to approve the transfer of $30,000 from the Reserve Fund to DPW Buildings & Grounds, to cover shortfall in line items #01422103-5240 for unexpected replacement of the chiller at Town Hall. Oskar Klenert seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Klenert, yes; Gasior, yes; Murphy, yes; DelPonte, yes; Avis, yes; Cook, yes. The motion was unanimously approved by a vote of (6-0).
(c) Request for transfer of $4,800 from the Town Medical Insurance Expense (#01914101-5170) to the Fire Retroactive Pay Expense (#01220103-5113 & 5130).
David DelPonte made a motion to approve the transfer of $4,800 from the Town Medical Insurance Expense (#019141101-5170) to the Fire Retroactive Pay Expense (#01220103-5113 & 5130). Roll Call Vote: Klenert, yes; Gasior, yes; Murphy, yes; Avis, yes; DelPonte, yes; Cook, yes. The motion was unanimously approved by a vote of (6-0).
(d) Request for transfer of $5,139 from the Town Medical Insurance Expense (#01914101-5170) to the Fire Retroactive Pay Expense (#01220103-5113 & 5130).
David DelPonte made a motion to approve the transfer of $5,139 from the Town Medical Insurance Expense (#01914101-5170) to the Fire Retroactive Pay Expense (#01220103-5113 & 5130). Charles Gasior seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Klenert, yes; Gasior,yes; Murphy yes; Avis, yes; DelPonte, yes; Cook, yes. The motion was unanimously approved by a vote of (6-0).
(e) Request for transfer of $500 from the Town Medical Insurance Expense (#01914101-5170) to the LIUNA Retirement Expense (#01914101-5172).
Oskar Klenert made a motion to approve the transfer of $500 from the Town Medical Insurance Expense (#01914101-5170) to the LIUNA Retirement Expense (#01914101-5172). Tom Murphy seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Klenert, yes; Gasior, yes; Murphy, yes; Avis, yes; DelPonte, yes; Cook, yes. The motion was approved unanimously by a vote of (6-0).
(f) Request for transfer of $5000 from the Reserve Fund to the Veterans’ Benefits Expense (#01543101-5380) to cover unforeseen expenses due to economic conditions and the high cost of medical expenses.
Charles Gasior made a motion to approve the transfer of $5000 from the Reserve Fund to the Veterans’ Benefits Expense (#01543101-5380) to cover unforeseen expenses due to economic conditions and the high cost of medical expenses. Oskar Klenert seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Klenert, yes; Gasior, yes; Murphy, yes; Avis, yes; DelPonte, yes; Cook, yes. The motion was unanimously approved by a vote of (6-0).
- Liaison Assignments for 2015-2016.
Chairman Theresa Cook recommended that the Committee members think about their preferences for liaison assignments for the coming year and bring their requests to the next Finance Committee meeting for finalization.
(a) Human Services – David DelPonte. Mr. DelPonte reported on his attendance at the last two Human Services Committee meetings. At their April meeting, he explained to the committee his reason for voting no on the Human Services budget, stating that he felt the budget should be much more, in view of the extent of services the committee is offering, and the great need for more financial backing to address the growing needs of the community. At the May meeting, the Human Services committee tackled the goals the Committee and the Director of Human Services are in the process of identifying.
Advocacy of the Human Services Dept. stands out as the number one goal for the coming year. Discussion followed as to ways in which to spread the word about the work with which the Human Services Dept. is tasked, and how to gain support financially to accomplish their efforts.
(b) School Committee – George Schmidt. Mr. Schmidt, newly elected member of the School Committee, reported that the Committee had approved an annual salary of $125,000 for the Assistant Superintendent position.
- Reorganization of the Finance Committee
(a) Theresa Cook made a motion to nominate Christopher Avis as Chairman of the Finance Committee. David DelPonte seconded the motion. Mr. Avis stated that he would be willing to serve as Chairman for the coming year. Roll Call Vote: Cook, yes; Klenert, yes; Gasior, yes; Murphy, yes; Avis, abstained; David DelPonte, yes. The motion was approved by a vote of (5-0-1) with one abstention.
(b) Theresa Cook made a motion to nominate David DelPonte as Vice Chairman of the Finance Committee. Christopher Avis seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Cook, yes; Klenert, yes; Gasior, yes; Murphy, yes; Avis, yes; DelPonte abstained. The motion was approved by a vote of (5-0-1) with one abstention.
(c) Christopher Avis made a motion to nominate Tom Murphy as Clerk of the Finance Committee. David DelPonte seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Cook, yes; Klenert, yes; Gasior, yes; Avis, yes; DelPonte, yes; Murphy, abstained. The motion was unanimously approved by a vote of (5-0-1) with one abstention.
Christopher Avis recommended that the committee Vice Chairman should assume the position of Chairman of the Committee for the following year. Theresa Cook also commented on her feeling that the position of Chairman should be passed along to a different committee member each year.
UPCOMING FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
Theresa Cook stated that the Finance Committee would probably need to schedule an August meeting, the date TBD. The committee secretary will forward to Christopher Avis a list of all meeting dates from August 2014 through June, 2015 for his use in scheduling meetings in the coming year.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, Theresa Cook made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Oskar Klenert seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Klenert, yes; Gasior, yes; Murphy, yes; Avis yes; DelPonte, yes; Cook, yes. The motion was approved by a vote of (6-0). The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Ina G. Schlobohm
Recording Secretary
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