Finance Committee Meeting Minutes

The Finance Committee was called to order at 6:00 p.m.

The Finance Committee will meet on April 3, 2017 to review the FY 18 Budget.

A MOTION was made by T. Mish seconded by S. Chamberlin (Vote: Unanimous) to approve a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $7,500.00 for an electric door opener for the Council on Aging.

A MOTION was made by T. Mish seconded by R. Horacek (Vote: Unanimous) to approve a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $1,500.00 for Legal Ads.

A MOTION was made by R. Horacek seconded by A. Pinell (Vote: Unanimous) to approve a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $10,700.00 for DPW employee retirement benefits. This will be reimbursed at the Special Town Meeting.

The Park & Rec Commission are requesting to use $2,500.00 to purchase a shed and some minor equipment. They would like to use the money left over from the well project.

A MOTION was made by A. Pinell seconded by D. Condron (Vote: Unanimous) to approve $2,500.00 from the balance of the well project line item to purchase a shed and minor equipment.

The Finance Committee joined the Select Board & STGRSD to discuss the FY 18 Budget and what scenarios will have impact on the Town and School Budget.

The Finance Committee also discussed with the S.I.C. the 4 Congamond Road Sewer Alternatives. Please see the attached handout.

The Finance Committee reviewed the FY 18 Capital Expenditures Committee Report.

Discussion on North Pond. The Finance Committee received copies of the appraisal on the 61 acre parcel to review.

There were no public comments.

A MOTION was made by R. Horacek, seconded by T. Mish (Vote: Unanimous) to adjourn at 8:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Robin Solek Secretary, Finance Committee