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FINCOM Appointment Committee Meeting
September 13, 2011
The meeting convened at 7:00 pm in the Conference Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading,
Massachusetts. Present were Committee members Alan Foulds, Marsie West and Camille
Anthony as well as Marie Ferrari, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner and Assistant
Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur.
Alan Foulds called the Committee to order at 7:00 pm. He said that the remainder of a
three -year term (until 2013) on FINCOM was open, and he asked Marie Ferrari to state
her qualifications and reasons she was interested in the appointment.
Ms. Ferrari described her background as a 35 -year Reading resident with fifteen years of
experience as the Assistant Superintendent in the Somerville school system where she
was responsible for the budget. In addition, she served as Reading's School Committee
representative to the Northeast Metro Vocational school in Wakefield, where she also
chaired the Budget subcommittee.
Ms. West asked if she would have any problems in being the sole opinion of nine on one
side of any issue. Ms. Ferrari stated that she would not have the slightest difficulty with
that situation. Ms. Anthony asked her about the time commitment and FINCOM
schedule. Ms. Ferrari said she was familiar with the Wednesday meeting schedule and
had looked at the FINCOM website for other information. Mr. Foulds asked if she had
any known conflicts or served on any other Boards, Committees or Commissions. Ms.
Ferrari replied in the negative to both questions. Mr. Hechenbleikner spoke favorably
about Ms. Ferrari's time at the Voke school.
On motion by Ms. Anthony seconded by Ms. West, the FINCOM Appointment
Committee voted 3 -0 -0 to appoint Marie Ferrari to the remainder of a FINCOM
term that expires in 2013.
Ms. Ferrari asked about the reappointment process, and Mr. Hechenbleikner said the
Town sends out reminders for volunteers to be able to express their continued interest.
On a motion by Ms. West seconded by Ms. Anthony, the FINCOM Appointment
Committee voted 3 -0 -0 to adiourn at 7:15pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary