Board of Selectmen/Finance Committee
Library Meeting Room
January 5, 2004
Minutes
Present: Board of Selectmen – Dale Donovan, Chair, Ira Wood, Michael May, Helen Miranda
Wilson
Finance Committee – Berta Bruinooge, Chair, Sylvia Smith, John Makely, Patricia
Foley, Carl Caruso, Nancy Bone, Mac Hay
Town Administrator Tim Smith also attended.
Absent: Board of Selectmen – Jerry Houk
Finance Committee – Arlene Kirsch
The meeting of the Finance Committee was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Chairwoman Berta Bruinooge.
The meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Chairman Dale Donovan.
The Town Administrator noted distribution of budget and presentation materials including the budget message for FY 2005.
#630 Recreation – Recreation Director Rebecca Rosenberg presented the Recreation Department budget. She indicated that her budget is level funded and outlined specific budget line adjustments including an increase in road race supplies due to more participation accompanied by decreases for field trips and basketball due to less participation. She noted that summer recreation program numbers have stabilized even with the increase in fees. Discussion included revenues and examining fees.
#179 Shellfish – Shellfish Constable Andy Koch presented the Shellfish Department budget. He recommended a) restructuring the Department by combining the two part-time 19 hour/week positions into one full-time position, b) spending $14,000 to purchase a new vehicle and trade in the current vehicle showing signs of rust, c) increasing the contract services line to service Departmental boats and motors and d) purchase of a boat trailer to reduce the cost of putting boats into and taking them out of the water. The Town Administrator noted that this budget as proposed has been reduced 8.1% including modest salary increases.
#210 Police – Police Chief Richard Rosenthal and Lieutenant Ron Fisette presented the Police Department budget. Chief Rosenthal indicated two budgetary concerns: 1) the Town Administrator has reduced his overtime line by $10,000; 2) the need to look at a new Police/Fire facility noting poor building conditions and crowding as serious issues. Discussion included overtime expenses and grant monies. It was noted that operating expenses are level funded.
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#215 Communications – Police Chief Rosenthal and Lieutenant Fisette presented the Communications budget. It was noted that expenses have been increased to provide training to a new employee. Discussion included “fringe benefits” which represent payment to employees who do not participate in the Town’s health insurance program.
#610 Library – Library Director Elaine McIlroy presented the Library budget. Discussion included CLAMS network fees, benefits of using the computer consultant, value of volunteers, fees, use of the building and the building schedule. Ms. McIlroy suggested that a building maintenance position be created; the Town Administrator noted that Town Meeting has not approved such a position in the past.
The Board discussed the status of the Reserve Fund.
The meeting of the Finance Committee was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
The Town Administrator informed the Board of Selectmen that a site visit at the Police/Fire Station has been scheduled for January 12th at 10 a.m. and for the dike on January 13th at 10 a.m.
Wilson suggested that the Board consider the appointment of Judy Taylor to the Local Housing Partnership at its next meeting since Ms. Taylor has indicated that she is not seeking another term on the Housing Authority and would like to serve as an at-large member.
On a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Smulligan
Administrative Assistant
Berta Bruinooge, Chair Dale Donovan, Chair
Finance Committee Board of Selectmen
Ira Wood
Michael May
Helen Miranda Wilson
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