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TOWN OF MANSFIELD
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Meeting- September 19, 1979 Town Hall
The meeting was called to order by the Chariman, Joseph Houghton
at 8:00 P.M.
Members present: Joseph Houghton, David Clemmey, William Falannery
Roger D. Dotson
The minutes of the August 27,'1979 meeting were read. A Motion was
made by William Flanney and seconded by David Clemmey to accept the
minutes without corrections or additions.
So Voted- Unamious without discussion
The monthly bulliten from the,Association of Town Finance Committees
was passed around to all members.
There was a discussion regarding the "Western Fall Dinner Meeting"
on October 4th in West Springfield and the "Annual Meeting" on
December 1st in Boxborough. it was felt that we should send a
representative to the December meeting but that the October meeting
was too far away. The representatives will be decided at a later
date when more information is available on the Annual Meeting.
No Motion made at this time.
A letter from State Representative Leon J. Lombardi dated August
28, 1979 regarding "The Proposals for.Financial Disclosure by
Municipal Officials" was read to the Committee;.
In the discussion, it was felt that if the proposed legislation
included appointed Boards and Committees, It would be difficult
to find individuals to serve. -Also, we could see no need to include
town employees.
A motion was made by Joseph Houghton,"That the.recrek-ft send a
letter to Representative Lombardi stating that the Mansfield
Finance Committee is opposed to the proposed legislation for
Financial Disclosure by Municipal Officials.
Motion seconded by William Flannery
So Voted-Unamious
The memorandum from the Town Manager dated August 9, 1979 with
the subjectloutgoing Mail" was read to the Committee.
No action taken by the Committee
Sept. 19, 1979 Finance Committee Meeting Cont
The notification from the Department of Revenue on the amount
certified for the Fiscal 1980 Mansfield School Budget was read.
($5,195,905.50)
So Noted- No action or discussion at this time.
The letter from Finance Committee Chairman, Joseph Houghton, to
the Board of Assessors dated August 28, 1979 on the Tax Rate
Recapituation Forms was read to the Committee.
A motion was made by David Clemmey and seconded by Roger Dotson
to accept the letter and place the letter in the minutes.
So Voted-Unamicus
The Chairman informed the Committee that he had been notified by
Lawrence Pigeon that Mr Pigeon was not interested in an appointment
to the Finance Committee at this time.
There was a discussion regarding possible candidates. It was felt
that the Chairman should place an article in the local paper seeking
interested individuals to serve on the Finance Committee. Also, the
Committee should interview potential candidates before the selection
is made.
No motion made- If was felt that this should be left to the descression
of the Chairman.
"Request for Transfer from the Reserve fund" # 3 dated August 29, 1979
for account # 582-0 for $ 808.75.
There was a discussion on the request. The current balance of account
# 582-0 on the 8-28-79 Statement of Condition was $ 634.37. The
Transfer request dated 8-29-79 gave a balance of - 808.75.
Mr Houghton stated that he had discussed the transfer request with
the Department Head. The request represent approximately 10% retainage
on the contract due the contractor within sixty days of completion.
The full amount will be reimbursed by the State D.P.W upon submission
of the paid bill. The balance of account # 582-0 on the request for
transferdated 8-29-79 reflects the balance after full and final payment.
a Motion was made by David Clemmey to approve the transfer request # 3
of 808.75 from the reserve fund to account # 582-0.
Seconded by William Flannery
So Voted- Unamious
signed by all present
At this time John MCAlister entered the room. Mr McAlister was asked
the status of Request for Transfer # 2. The Finance Committee had
received Request # 1 & Request # 3 but not Request # 2. According to
Mr McAlister, the Board of Selectmen had rejected Reuqest # 2. Mr
McAlister stated that he would forward a copy of all Request for
Transfers for the Committee records.
Sept. 19, 1979 Finance Committee meeting Conot
Mr Houghton requested that William Flannery ask the Board of
Assessors meeting in the next room the status of our request for
` sheets 1 & 2 of the Tax Recap Form. Mr Flannery returned and
informed the Committee that he was advised by the Chairman of
the Board of Assessors that they do not have copies of the
forms. All forms were submitted to the State for certification.
Also, the Board of Assessors did not feel that these sheets
were necessary to review the Tax Recap.
in the discussion, it was decided that the Finance Committe
would standon Mr Houghton's letter to the Board of Assessors
dated August 28, 1979.
No motion made at this time on the above
Motion made to adjourn by David Clemmey seconded by William
Flannery.
Adjourned- 9;05 P.M.
D. Dotson
CLEkK
APPROVED BY COMMITTEE October 15, 1979