1997-06-23 Appointment Committee -Finance Committee Minutes

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Finance Committee Appointment Committee June 23, 1997 The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Allan Foulds, FinCom Chairman Jim Keigley, Selectmen Chairman George Hines, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, and FinCom candidates Carol Grimm, Larry Penta and Paul Kurker. Ms. Grimm was interviewed first as an incumbent member of the Finance Committee who desires to be reappointed. She noted that major issues facing the FinCom are continuing capital needs and she hopes to continue with the Capital Improvement Advisory Subcommittee. Paul Kurker has two young children, and is interested in schools and interested in continuing the team work that has been established through the Budget Council. Larry Penta noted that the schools were a priority for him. He wanted to help "straighten things out." He would not be a rubber stamp for programs or projects. On motion by Hines seconded by Keigley the following names were placed into nomination for a term on the Finance Committee expiring June 30, 2000: Carol Grimm, Richard McDonald, Paul Kurker, Larry Penta. Ms. Grimm, Mr. McDonald, and Mr. Kurker received three votes each and were appointed to these terms. On motion by Hines seconded by Keigley the name Larry Penta was placed into nomination for a term on the Finance Committee expiring June 30, 1998. Mr. Penta received three votes and was appointed. i by Hines seconded by Keigley the FinCom Appointment Committee meeting was at 7:30 p.m.