Finance Committee Meeting
Minutes – April 11, 2005
Sharon High School Library
Members Present: Michael Feldman, Brian Fitzgerald, David Fixler, Kenneth Goldberg,
Charles Goodman (late), David Hearne, Ira Miller, Paul Pietal,
Gregory Sydney (late), (Hamilton)
Absent: Jonathan Hitter, Gloria Rose
1. First on the agenda was Article 38, an initiative for naming the park on Cedar Street, by a resident for Spring Town Meeting. Present were Irene McCarthy, Petitioner, Gordon Hughes, Chair, and Robert Young, Vice-Chair, of the Historical Commission.
2. Irene McCarthy gave a presentation of what her mother, Doris Annis, did in town. Mrs. McCarthy would like the park to be named after Doris Annis.
3. The Historical Commission is meeting and voting on Wednesday before giving their decision on this Article.
4. The Finance Committee will vote on this before the Open Warrant meeting.
5. The next item on the agenda was Southeastern Regional School District. Present were Mindy Kempner, School Committee, Jim Hager, Superintendent.
6. Discussion was held on the allocation of funds from all districts. Sharon’s contribution will be higher. There is also less State contribution.
7. There was discussion on the need for capital program due to MCAS and building of science labs as well as other large equipment purchases.
8. Next item on the agenda was the Standing Building Committee represented by Gordon Gladstone, Chair; Tom Gilligan, School Committee Representative.
9. Discussed Article 13: Overrun on Cottage Street School. There was a settlement to the contractor in the amount of $256,000 upon advice of counsel. If Town Meeting approves an additional $225,000, the combined total is $481,000.
10. Discussed Article 14: East Elementary School Overrun.
11. Gordon Gladstone reported that the next date for mediation on this is May 5, therefore, this Article would probably go to Fall Town Meeting.
12. Discussion on Article 24: Revision of Standing Building Committee by School Committee. The Standing Building Committee would welcome another voting member to their committee. The School Committee would make Selectmen the ultimate authority.
13. OTHER BUSINESS
14. Paul Pietal reported that Cliff Towner indicated a need for funds in the amount of $7,000 for Lake Management. To be discussed with him at the next meeting.
15. The Personnel Board voted 3-1 in favor of Article 4 as printed. Much discussion was held on Article 4 prior to voting.
16. A MOTION was made by Gregory Sydney and SECONDED by David Fixler to approve Article 4.
17. VOTED: 3-5-1. For: Fixler, Miller, Sydney; Against: Feldman, Fitzgerald, Goldberg, Goodman, Pietal; Abstain: Hearne. Motion defeated.
18. There was discussion on Article 25: Increase Number of Selectmen.
19. A MOTION was made by David Hearne and SECONDED by David Fixler that Article 25 be indefinitely postponed.
20. VOTED: 9-0. Motion passed.
21. The next meeting will be April 21.
22. MOVED and SECONDED to adjourn.
23. The meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M.
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Open Action Item |
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Action Item |
Responsible |
Start |
Due |
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Determine number of union contracts |
Group |
12/13/04 |
1/31/05 |
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Analyze effect of union contracts on different departments and on budgets overall |
Group |
1/10/05 |
2/15/05 |
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Develop a model for salary projections |
Pietal and Grasfield to help out |
1/10/05 |
3/31/05 |
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Follow up ZBA budget for more concrete numbers |
Pietal |
1/31/05 |
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