Finance Committee Minutes

Wellfleet Finance Committee Minutes

October 26, 2016, 7:00 PM

Wellfleet Council on Aging

Members Present: Stephen Polowczyk, Chair, Kathy Granlund, Arlene Kirsch, Janet Loewenstein, Robert Wallace, Ira Wood

Members Absent: Fred Magee, Linda Pellegrino

Also Attending: ATA Brian Carlson, Chuck Cole, Dick Elkin and Lilli-Ann Green of the Energy Committee, Wellfleet Town Clerk Joe Powers

Chair Polowczyk called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

2016 Special Town Meeting Draft Warrant

Article 1, Renovations to the Wellfleet Police Station

The Committee discussed the plans and bids that had been presented at the Board of Selectmen’s meeting on 10-25-16.  The cost is currently $7,476,320.  Kirsch made the motion to recommend Article 1 at the current cost of $7,476,320; Loewenstein seconded; the motion passed 6-0.

Article 4, Regarding Adopting M.G.L. Chapter 41, section 110A

Town Clerk Joe Powers answered questions on Article 4 and elaborated on its budgetary implications.  He explained that as a department head and with the State grant money that the Town received he is able to fund the extra hours.  Kirsch made the motion to recommend Article 4; Wood seconded; the motion passed 6-0.

Article 5, Regarding Net Metering Credits and Solar Energy

ATA Carlson, Chuck Cole, Dick Elkin and Lilli-Ann Green came to answer questions regarding Article 5.  Elkin explained that there is no contract on the table.  Chair Polowczyk made the motion to not recommend Article 5; Wood seconded; the motion passed 4-2.

2008/2016 Local Comprehensive Plan (LCP) Goals

ATA Carlson explained that the Local Comprehensive Plan Committee is looking for feedback from the Finance Committee for the goal that was designated to this body by the 2008 LCP.  The Committee recorded input for the stated goal.

FY18 Fin Com Budget Request

The Committee reviewed the FY18 Fin Com Budget proposal and made revisions.

Loewenstein made the motion to approve the FY18 Fin Com Budget for $100 for advertising and $200 for membership dues; Wood seconded; the motion passed 6-0.

Transfers

None

Liaison Assignments

Chair Polowczyk suggested that the Committee limit the number of liaison assignments to those boards/committees/departments that have budgets.  The Committee reviewed the list of assignments and made revisions.

Liaison Reports

• Wallace reported on the Herring River Restoration Project and some of the environmental impacts.

• Kirsch reported that the bids had been opened for the contract of the Police Station renovations.The current cost is set at $7,476,320.

Contact Information Review

The Committee reviewed the updated version of the contact list and agreed to the changes.

11-16-16 Meeting Date Change

The Committee agreed to reschedule this meeting to the 11-15-16.

2017 Meeting Schedule Review

Tabled until the next meeting.

Correspondence

None

Minutes

Loewenstein made the motion to approve the Finance Committee Minutes from September 28, 2016 as presented; Granlund seconded; the motion passed 5-0-1.

Agenda for November 15, 2016

• 2016 STM Warrant
• 2017 Draft Meeting Schedule
• Minutes
• Correspondence
• Liaison Reports

Adjournment

 The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.                                                                 

Public Records of 10/26/16

1. 2016 STM Warrant
2. 2008 LCP Goal Matrix
3. FY17 Fin Com Budget
4. 2016-2017 Fin Com Liaison Assignments
5. Memo to Elected Officials from Sec. Of the Commonwealth dated 11-3-06
6. Approved FY18 Budget and 2017 Town Meeting Schedule
7. Draft 2017 Fin Com Meeting Schedule