HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-01-07 Finance Committee MinutesFinance Committee Meeting
January 7,1997
The Finance Committee met at 7:30pm in the Superintendent's conference room. Present
were Chairman Steve Blewitt, Vice Chairman Jim. Keigley, Fincom members Nate White, Gerry
McDonald, Carol Grimm, Rocco Nenarella, and Richard McDonald. The School Committee
reviewed the Administration portion of their budget.
At 9:00 pm members of the Finance Committee moved to the Superintendent's office
to continue their meeting. Tom Green arrived at 9: 1Opm.
A motion to approve the minutes of Oct. 23, 1996 was made by Jim. Keigley and seconded
Gerry McDonald. The vote was 7-0-0. A motion was made by Carol Grimm, seconded by
Rocco Nenarella, to approve the minutes of Nov., 25, 1997. The vote was 7-0-0. A motion to
approve the minutes of Dec. 4, 1996 was made by Gerry McDonald and seconded by Rocco
Nenarella. The vote was 8-0-0.
Richard McDonald gave a report as to the Business Park Progress. He reported that a
closure on the site is not expected before the year 1999. Dick also gave a report as to the Library.
Additional funds will be needed to meet the employee step system. There are also capital funds
needed.
Nate White met with the Police Chief and reported that two additional officers are being
( ) requested. There is also a need for one additional Crossing Guard.
Gerry McDonald met with Ted McIntyre ( head of the public works dept.) and reported
their request. Two Co-Op students for in house engineering to assist with the additional 1.7 mil.
road work. Forty thousand dollars has been requested for line painting. There is a request for
eight thousand dollars per day for a chipper needed at the compost center. A Water Treatment
Plant operator is also in their request.
It was decided that the Finance Committee would give extensive research into the
FY97,98 School budget. Steve and Jim will work with the Special Ed. budget. Rocco and Gerry
will work with the Regular Day budget. Nate and Dick will meet with Beth Mepis as to the
projected revenues
Carol Grimm reported that she has received a draft Fy97,98 Capital Plan from Peter. The
CIAS will be meeting with Peter shortly to finalize the Capital request.
On a motion by Gerry McDonald and seconded by Rocco Nenarella the Finance
Committee voted to adjourn at 10:35PM by a vote of 8-0-0. The Finance Committee will meet
with Budget Council on Jan 22, 1997.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Keigley, Vice Chai naa
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