HomeMy WebLinkAboutFin Comm Minutes 1/13/2005Town Of Mansfield
Finance Committee
January 13, 2005
Presiding: Andres Gazzolo
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Present: Jess Aptowitz, Jack Goldberg, Charlene Lavin, Jim Lazzara, Michael Sams,
Chairman Gazzolo called the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M.
Town Manager John D'Agostino reviewed the highlights of the proposed 2006 fiscal
municipal budget. Among the items discussed were the town's debt obligations, staffing
needs including those proposed additional hires recommended within the police and fire
departments. A discussion was held regarding the wastewater department and the
possible establishment of an enterprise account for this department.
Chairman of the MMED Achille spoke about the PILOT and internal charges
methodology. It was agreed that on February 170', MMED would report back to
FINCOM with a proposal for the calculations of both the PILOT and internal charges.
The single audit function was discussed and Bea will be preparing an RFP for the 6/30/06
audit. At that time MMED will be on the same fiscal year as the town and the auditor will
perform the audit of the entire town for that fiscal year end period.
The proposed audit committee was discussed. John D'Agostino and Bea agreed to get
back to us by March 15`h with their suggestions and input from other regional
municipalities. We said that we do not want this to drag out and we need to move forward
with this ASAP.
Jess will send the town manager an email, detailing the members of the FINCOM
subcommittees for purposes of budget discussions with department heads.
On a motion that was duly made and seconded, it was
Voted (6 -0) to accept the minutes of the December 16, 2004 meeting.
On a motion that was made and seconded, it was
Voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 P.M.
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