HomeMy WebLinkAboutFin Comm 07/17/1974FINANCE COMMITTEE, TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Minutes of Meeting: 7/17/74
Call to Order: 7:40 p.m.
Members Present: David Clemmey
John Gileran - Chairman
Ronald Montaquila - Clerk
Agenda: 1. Acceptance of Fred Basch's resignation asp
2. Discussion of Fulton Pond Gravel Removal
New Business:
1. Finance Committee officially acknowledged Fred Basch's resignation
with deep regret. Fred has served faithfully on the Committee for
the past three years both as a memberrand as Chairman. Fred had
the distinction, not born by many individuals of being able to
express a point of view in both an articulate and yet reserved
manner. His absence will be greatly missed.
On a motion by David Clemmey seconded by Chairman John Gilleran
the Finance Committee voted unanimously to forward a letter of
appreciation to Fred for his outstanding service and contributions
rendered while a member of the Finance Committee.
The Finance Committee also voted to submit a letter to the Board
of Selectmen notifying them of the vacancy and request a joint
meeting between the boards to select a new member.
2. Information was received concerning the removal of gravel from
Fulton Pond which warranted our discussion of the matter this
evening. This information centered on the two basic issues Of:
namely - receiving payment for the gravel and secondly the proper
procedure for contract extension and town liability. Ron Montaquila
started the discussion by noting that the town manager left the
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file on Fulton Pond for our review per request.
Ron also asked a basic question concerning this matter, namely
why is it a matter for the Finance Committee to discuss or
consider. John Gilleran answered by saying that there are four
basic reasons:
1. It was a money article at town meeting.
2. It involves a contract which creates revenue for the town.
3. This contract will initiate another contract for similar
conditions at Kingmen's Pond.
4. Finance Committee endorsed the original Fulton Pond Article.
After prolonged review of the file and of the information received
the following areas of concern were highlighted:
I. There was no "notice of assent" received from the Bonding
Company agreeing to the extension of the terms of the
original contract.
2. Inadequate traffic control which under the terms of the contract
were to be born by the contractor.
Dennis Hannon noted that it is not the usual practice for a
bonding company to give a letter of assent in matters of this
nature.
Both David Clemmey and Ron Montaquila were opposed to take any
further action concerning this matter as a committee. This
matter was tabled; since the available information at this time
was all heresay and not substantiated in any manner.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE, TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Minutes of Meeting: 8/21/74
Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorium, rescheduled for
September 4, 1974. This meeting will also be a joint meeting with
the Selectmen.
Members Present: David Clemmey
Ronald Montaquila
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