HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-10-29 Finance Committee MinutesFinance Committee Meeting
October 29,_1997
The Finance Committee met in the Selectmen's Meeting Room at Town Hall, 16 Lowell
Street, Reading,; Massachusetts at 7:30 p.m. Present were Chair Jim Keigley,_Vice Chair
Carol Grimm, Finance Committee members Gerry MacDonald, Nathan White, Catherine
Martin, Richard McDonald, Lawrence Penta, Paul Kurker, James Francis, and Town
Manager Peter Hechenbleikner.
On a_motion by Gerry MacDonald. seconded by Richard McDonald the Finance
Committee voted to approve the minutes of October 8, 1997, by a vote of 7-0-2.
Chair's Comments:
All Finance Committee members should submit their recommended changes to the Capital
Improvement Committee Policy Draft to Carol Grimm.
The next Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for December 10, 1997.
Liaison Deports:
Paul Kurker There was a pool task force meeting to determine the status of the town
pool.
j Peter Hechenbleikner Police Staffing EMS Consultants have been chosen to perform
the Police Staffing and Deployment Study.
Peter Hechenbleikner The Board of Selectmen are considering whether Longwood
Poultry Farm qualifies for a reduced tax rate under Chapter 61.
Richard McDonald The architectural firm Donham & Sweeney has been chosen to
design the new Police Station. Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner reported that
Daedalus Projects Inc. has been chosen as the Construction Manager.
James Francis There will be a meeting Tuesday, November 5, 1997, at Parker Middle
School on the Water & Sewer funding.
Reserve Fund Transfer:
On a motion by Gerry MacDonald seconded by Carol Grimm the Finance Committee
approved the reserve fund transfer of $950.00 to account 01-012-5317, for Consulting
Services for the Police Staffing. Study, by a vote of 9-0-0.
Review of The Warrant:
On motion by Carol Grimm seconded by Gerald MacDonald the Finance Committee voted
to reconsider Article 3 the Capital Improvements Program by a vote of 9-0-0.
On motion by Carol Grimm seconded by Gerald MacDonald the Finance Committee voted
to approve the amended Article 3 for Project PW-W-02.
On motion by Carol Grimm seconded by Gerald MacDonald the Finance Committee voted
to reconsider Article 5 by a vote of 9-0-0.
On motion by Gerald MacDonald seconded by James Francis the Finance Committee
voted to approve Line Item H14 DPW Rubbish Collection/Disposal for $13,110.00 by a
vote of 9-0-0.
On motion by Carol Grimm seconded by James Francis the Finance Committee voted to
approve Line Item K20 Capital HVAC Improvements to Town Hall and Fire Station for
$93,205.00 by a vote of 9-0-0.
On motion by Carol Grimm seconded by Gerald MacDonald the Finance Committee voted
to approve Line Item M4 Water Capital Additional expenses related to water treatment
plant modifications for $24,500.00 by a vote of 9-0-0.
On motion by Catherine Martin seconded by Gerald MacDonald the Finance Committee
voted to adjourn at 8:35 p.m. by a vote of 9-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
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Recording Secretary