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Town of Wellfleet
Finance Committee
Meeting Minutes March 24, 2004
Present: Berta Bruinooge, Chair, Carl Caruso, Sylvia Smith, Mac Hay, Arlene Kirsch, John Makely, Nancy Boone, Patricia Foley and Christine Bates, Secretary
Meeting called to order at 7:06 pm.
Capital Improvement Plan
Berta Bruinooge discussed the FY 2005 Capital Improvement Plan in detail. She pointed out that this is the capital equipment and project plan for the next five years. The dollar amounts are for today
The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:23 pm.
Marilyn Crary stated there is $296,053 in certified free cash. We will be using $142,985.
Warrants
Berta pointed out there are several new articles. Article 6 ($65,000 to fund contract services to operate the expanded Wellfleet Water System) in the event Article 5 does not pass. Also, Article 8 ($50,000 for the purpose of development of a redundant water source and installation of a larger capacity pump at the Coles Neck well field) and Article 9 ($100,000 for the purpose of site evaluation, engineering services and design of a water storage tower), which breaks down Article 7.
The Committee made note that Article 12 (Stabilization Fund) was NOT recommended with a vote of 6-0-1. Christine Bates to advise Linda Smulligan.
After further discussion regarding the articles, John Makely Moved to make recommendations for Warrant Articles for ATM; Seconded by Sylvia Smith, Passed 8-0.
Article 6: Contract services to operate the expanded Wellfleet Water System: Nancy Bone Moved and Pat Foley Seconded that the Finance Committee recommend. Passed 5-3.
Article 7: Siting, engineering services and design of a water tower, development of an additional water source at the Coles Neck well field and installation of a larger pump at Cole
Article 8: Development of a redundant water source and installation of a larger capacity pump at the Coles Neck well field: Arlene Moved and Sylvia Smith Seconded that the Finance Committee recommend. Passed 8-0.
Article 9: Design and site a water storage tower to supply additional capacity for fire protection and new hook-ups as demand increases in the long term: Carl Caruso Moved and John Makely Seconded that the Finance Committee NOT recommend. 6
Article 12: Contribute to Stabilization Fund: Voting took place on March 17 with the Finance Committee NOT recommending 6-0-1.
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Meeting Minutes March 24, 2004
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Article 23: Purchase and outfit a road grader. Arlene Kirsch Moved and Sylvia Smith Seconded to
reserve recommendation to Town Meeting. Passed 8-0.
Article 25: Purchase and outfit a garbage packer truck. Arlene Kirsch Moved and Sylvia Smith Seconded to reserve recommendation to Town Meeting. Passed 8-0.
No further warrants required Finance Committee action.
Arlene Kirsch Moved to revisit CommitteeThis changed the Total Capital Budget amount in the Finance Committee Recommendation column from $1,392,989 to $1,292,989. Arlene Moved to accept the new figure of $1,292,989; Seconded by Mac Hay, Passed 8-0.
The Committee had a roundtable discussion on writing recommendations and reasons for their votes on the budget. Berta Bruinooge took notes and will e-mail the statements to the committee. Members will have until Monday, March 29 to submit any changes or recommendations to the statements.
The March 17 meeting minutes were read. Arlene Kirsch Moved to accept the minutes; Seconded by John Makely, Passed 7-0 1 (Foley).
A letter dated March 17, 2004 from McGregor and Associates, who represent the Wellfleet Harbor Condominium Trust, will be copied and sent to all committee members. It is in regard to Warrant Article 27.
The next Finance Committee meeting will be held on April 22, 7:00 pm at the Senior Center.
Arlene Kirsch Moved to adjourn the meeting, Seconded by Pat Foley, Passed 8-0.
Meeting adjourned at 10:20 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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____________________ Berta Bruinooge, Chair
Christine Bates ______________________________________
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