Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
Thursday January 3, 2019
Rutland Public Library
7:30 p.m.
Present: Lyndon Nichols, Brian Stidsen, Iain McKinlay, Karen Nahrwold, Carol Martens
Absent: Tom Ruchala
Others: David Lussier
Ms. Nahrwold opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
MINUTES
Mr. Nichols moved to accept meeting minutes from December 6, 2018. Mr. Stidsen 2nd. Vote unanimous.
The Committee invited Dave Lussier to attend the meeting as a prospective member to complete the year for Sheryl Vernon. Mr. Lussier owns two businesses in town and one in Gardner. Mr. Jordan approached Mr. Lussier as a prospective member to fill the vacancy until Spring 2019 Town Meeting.
Mr. Nichols moved to recommend Mr. Lussier to fill the vacant Finance Committee seat. Mr. McKinlay 2nd. Vote unanimous.
Annual Report
A draft of the Finance Committee annual report was presented for review. Mr. Ruchala, as Chair, will be responsible for submitting a final copy of the report to Abby Benoit in the Selectmen’s office.
FY20 Budget Discussion
Bob Reed, Interim Town Administrator, had sent a revised budget sheet to Mr. Ruchala for review before sending out to all departments. The new Town Administrator will start on January 14th and will take over the budget process.
Ms. Martens asked about the reduction to the Town Administrator salary at the May 2018 ATM versus what the new hire will be making.
Ms. Martens moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Nichols 2nd. Vote unanimous.
The meeting adjourned 7:46 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________ Laura Paradise, Secretary
Approved On: _____________
_________________________ Tom Ruchala, Chairman
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