HomeMy WebLinkAboutFin Comm 10/15/1979TOWN OF MANSFIELD
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MINUTES
October 15, 1979
Town Hall
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Joseph Houghton at 5-01 14.M. .
Members Present; Joseph Houghton, David Clemmey, William Flannery,
Roger Dotson
At this time the Committee interviewed applicants to complete the
unexpired term of member, Edward Benson. Two applicants had expressed
an interest on the Finance Committee:
Stephen Quinn
John White
The individuals were interviewed seperately and all aspects of the
position were fully discussed with each.
A motion was made by Roger Dotson and seconded by William Flannery
to recommend John White to fill the vacancy.
So voted- Unamious
The Chairman,stated he would request a joint meeting with the Board
of Selectmen on October 24, 1979 to make the recommendation of Mr White.
The minutes of the September 19, 1979 meeting was read to the committee.
Motion made by David Clemmey to accept the minutes as read with one
correction. The title of Roger D. Dotson is to be changed from Secretary
to Clerk.
Seconded by William Flannery
So voted- Unamious
Memorandum from the Town Manager to all boards dated October 5, 1979
with the subject: Minutes of Meetings.
in the discussion, it was felt that our minutes do accurately reflect
meeting details and that no change is necessary at this time. It was
also felt that the use of a professional secretary during the budget
process and Town Meeting preparation would be extremely helpful to the
Committee.
No action was taken at this time. This matter will be refered to the
full committee at a later date.
Letter from State Representative Leon J. Lombardi dated Sept 19, 1979
informing the Finance Committee of the hearings on the proposed legislation
on Financial Disclosure for Municipal Officials was read to the Committee.
The Clerk then read the letter to Rep. Lombardi dated October 4, 1979
stating the Finance Committee's position on this proposed legislation.
It was felt that no additional action was needed at this time and the
Clerk was instructed by Mr Houghton to place both letters in the minutes.
Minutes of Finance Committee 10-15-79 meeting (Con' t) page # 2
Memorandum from the Town Manager to the Finance Committee dated
August 20, 1979 with the Subject; Recreational Facility Meeting
on September 27, 1979.
Mr Houghton stated that he did attend the 9-27-79 Recreational
Facility meeting and gave the other Committee Members a recap of
the meeting.
No action by the Committee
Memorandum from the Board of Selectmen to all Boards dated Sept 20, 1979
subject:' Bi -monthly meeting to be held October 3, 1979.
No action taken by Committee
Memorandum from the Board of Selectmen to all Boards date Sept. 27, 1979
subject: Bi -Monthly meeting postponed until October 24, 1979.
No action taken by the Committee
Request for comments from the Town Manager dated October 11, 1979
on the letter from the West Bridgewater Board of Selectmen dated
October 3, 1979 regarding the proposal to reduce the quarterly payments
to the Southeastern Regional School District.
During the discussion, the legality of the proposed action was questioned.
The Committee felt that we would favor this proposal if it was legal and
after additional research.
Motion made by William Flannery to have the Clerk send a memorandum to
the Town Manager stating we would agree with the proposal if it was legal.
Seconded by David Clemmey
So Voted- Unamious
Request # 4 for Transfer from the Reserve Fund dated 9-13-79 for $4,500.00
for underpass pump replacement.
Mr Houghton stated that he had discussed this transfer with the Town
Manager. Mr Houghton stated that it was his understanding that the actual
transfer was not needed at this time. He felt that the funds could be
used from other Capital Improvement Federal Revenue Sharing Projects
currently in progress. Therefore the actual transfer would not be needed
until this project was fully completed and an exact amount would be known.
The Committee felt that the reason for the transfer was valid but the actual
approval of the transfer could wait.
Motion made by David Clemmey to take request # 4 under advisement. Clerk
to hold request in pending file until actual transfer is needed.
Seconded by William Flannery
So Voted- Unamious
Minutes of Finance Committee 10-15-79 meeting (con't) page # 3
Request # 5 for Transfer from the Reserve Fund dated 9-28-79. Amount
requested $ 833.34 to be transfered to account # 300-6 to pay for
Papal Holiday for police dept.
There was a discussion regarding the Holiday and the specifics of
overtime payment. In the discussion, it was pointed out that the
balance in account # 300-6 was $ 299,599.11. It was felt that no
request for transfer should be approved until the "Zero" account
is fully depleted.
Motion made by William Flannery to take request # 5 under advisement
until "Zero" account is depleted.
Seconded by David Clemmey
So Voted- Unamious
Request # 6 for Transfer from the Reserve Fund dated 9-28-79. Amount
requested $ 1,377.57 to pay for Papal Holiday for Fire Dept. Transfer
$82.50 for account # 350-1 and $ 1,295.07 for account # 350-5.
The discussion was primarily the same as for request # 5 above. The
current balance in account # 350-1 was $ 17,242.24 and account # 350-5
was $ 11,657.00.
Motion made by William Flannery to take request # 6 under advisement
until "Zero" account is depleted.
Seconded by Roger Dotson
So Voted- Unamious
Notification from the Department of Revenue dated September 27, 1979
setting the Fiscal Year 1980 Tax Rate at $76.80. ALL copies of the
Tax Recapitulation Forms were attached.
The Committee briefly relieved the various schedules and forms. Since
these documents had already been certified by the State, It was felt
that a full comprehensive review by our Committee at this time was
unnecessary. The comment was made that the Finance Committee finally
had copies of sheets # 1 & 2 of the Tax Recap forms.
Motion made by Joseph Houghton to include copy of 1980 Tax Recapitulation
Forms with Notification from the Dept. of Revenue dated 9-27-79 in the
minute book.
Seconded by Roger Dotson
So Voted- Unamious
The Clerk then read a letter from the Massachusetts Municipal Association
dated September 21, 1979 regarding clarification on the Annual meeting
of the Association.
No action taken by the Committee.
Minutes of Finance Committee 10-15-79 meeting (Con't) page # 4
The Clerk passed around the September 1979 ''S. E. Regional Notes".
No discussion or action taken by the Committee
Motion made to adjourn by Roger Dotson and seconded by William Flannery
So voted - Adjourned
9:17 P.M.
Respectfully Sub ' t by
�ger. Dotson
Clerk
Minutes Approved by Finance Committee November 14, 1979