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November 1, 2018
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Present: Mr. Scott Feely, Vice -Chairman; Mr. Brian Eagle, Clerk; Mr. Michael DMIRt)it;CnlWMAi ) V94en;
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Not Present: Mr. Walter Wilk, Chairman; Mr. Yogen Chemburkar
1. Call the Finance Committee meeting to order and review the agenda
Vice -Chairman Feely called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Discuss and vote on Fall Town Meeting warrant articles with financial implications
Mr. Eagle explained that the Committee needed to vote on each of the Warrant Articles so the Selectboard
would have the Committee's opinion for their meeting the following week. Mr. DeSantis asked if there had
been any changes to the Articles based on the discussions the Committee had previously with Town Finance
Director and Town Manager and Mr. Feely replied there had not.
Motion: To approve Article 1: Additional expenses (DeSantis/O'Brien)
Passes 5:0
Motion: To approve Article 2:
Prior years bills (DeSantis/O'Brien)
Passes 5:0
Motion: To approve Article 3:
Eliminate 2018 fund deficits (DeSantis/O'Brien)
Passes 5:0
Motion: To approve Article 4:
5 year revaluations (DeSantis/O'Brien)
Passes 5:0
Motion: To approve Article 5:
10 year inspections (DeSantis/O'Brien)
Passes 5:0
Vice -Chairman Feely discussed each specific project within the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Mr. DeSantis
stated that he has previously requested financials on the MUNIS software company over three weeks ago.
Ms. Aguiar inquired about finding out what due diligence was done. Vice -Chairman Feely stated the
Committee will not have this information until after the Selectboard votes and Fall Town Meeting. Mr.
DeSantis said he would not be willing to vote on this item without this information. Vice -Chairman Feely
stated they would have to vote each of the individual CIP items instead.
Motion: To approve vactor truck repairs (DeSantis/O'Brien)
Passes 5:0
Motion: To approve Memorial Hall windows/siding (DeSantis/O'Brien)
Passes 5:0
Motion: To approve salt shed (DeSantis/O'Brien)
Passes 5:0
Motion: To approve MUNIS software conversion (O'Brien made motion; no second)
No vote; Motion tabled
Vice -Chairman Feely suggested that the Committee take a conditional vote subject to verification that
MUNIS software is on state approved vendor list. Mr. Eagle said he would reach out for Mr. Stanbrook
to find out further about this.
Motion: To approve MUNIS software subject to verification that the company is on the state approved
vendor list (DeSantis/Eagle)
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Passes 5:0
Motion: To approve new ambulance (DeSantis/O'Brien)
Passes 5:0
Motion: To approve school district -wide security package (DeSantis/O'Brien)
Passes 5:0
Motion: To approve sewer collection improvements (DeSantis/O'Brien)
Passes 5:0
Motion: To approve Route 106 and Spring Street water main improvement (DeSantis/O'Brien)
Passes 5:0
Motion: To approve 1-495 and S. Main Street water main improvement (DeSantis/O'Brien)
Passes 5:0
Motion: To approve North Main Street to Howe Street 25% design (DeSantis/O'Brien)
Passes 4:1
Motion: To approve Article 6: Capital Improvement Plan (DeSantis/O'Brien)
Passes 5:0
Motion: To approve Article 7: Rescind borrowing (DeSantis/O'Brien)
Passes 5:0
Motion: To approve Article 8: School windows and doors (DeSantis/Eagle)
Passes 5:0
Motion: To approve Article 9: Special Injury Leave Indemnity Fund (DeSantis/O'Brien)
Passes 5:0
Motion: To approve Article 10: Planning Board Masterplan (DeSantis/O'Brien)
Passes 5:0
Motion: To approve Article 11: Complete Streets Program (DeSantis/O'Brien)
Passes 5:0
Motion: To approve Article 12: Fisher -Richardson House repairs (Aguiar/DeSantis)
Passes 5:0
Motion: To approve Article 13: May 2018 Town Meeting amendments (DeSantis/O'Brien)
Passes 5:0
3. Discuss and vote on FY'19 tax split recommendation
The Committee discussed the proposed tax split recommendation to be presented to the Selectboard. Mr.
DeSantis requested more information before the Committee votes on this in the future. Mr. Eagle suggested
that the Committee put in their recommendations that the process start six months in advance.
Motion: To support a 1.25%tax split between commercial and residential properties recommendation to the
Selectboard (DeSantis/Aguiar)
Passes 4:1
4. Committee reports (Schools, Capital Improvement, Audit, Downtown)
None.
S. Items not known within 48 hours
None.
6. Audience Q&A
None.
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7. Committee member comments
Mr. Eagle stated the next meeting would be on December 6, 2018.
8. Adjourn.
Motion: To adjourn the Finance Committee meeting of November 1, 2018 at 9:12 pm. (Eagle/O'Brien)
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