Finance Committee Minutes

Wellfleet Finance Committee

March 28, 2018, 7:00 PM

Wellfleet Senior Center, 715 Old Kings Hwy

Members Present: Chair, Janet Loewenstein; Ira Wood; Vice Chair, Fred Magee; Robert Wallace; Jeff Tash; Linda Pellegrino

Regrets: Kathy Granlund; Stephen Polowczyk; Town Administrator, Dan Hoort

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

Transfers-No transfers to note.

Warrant Articles Review and Recommendations

Chair Loewenstein reported that Article 27(White Crest Beach Parking Lot will not be placed on the Warrant according to the Selectmen’s meeting held on the 27^th.

The Committee chose to group Articles 55-58 for a vote. Moved to approve by Chair Loewenstein. Magee Seconded, and the Committee discussed. The Committee would like to discuss and vote on Article 57 seperately.

Chair Loewenstein withdrew her motion.

Moved to approve Articles 55, 56 and 58  by Chair Loewenstein. Magee Seconded, and the motion carried, 5-0.

• Committee unanimously consented to reserve recommendation on article 27 – White Crest Beach parking lot expansion
• Committee reserved recommendation on articles 6 & 7, police union contract funding.
• Magee moved to approve, Wood Seconded, to recommend article 53 – FY 2019 Housing Needs and Assessment and Action Plan. Motion passed 5-0
• Wood moved, Pellegrino seconded to recommend article 57 – FY 2019 Standard Closing Articles: Moderator’s Appointments. Motion Passed 5-0.

Strategic Planning

Magee presented a draft of A Five Year Strategic Perspective: Wellfleet Finances-Looking Forward. It will be a prototype of what will be presented for Town Meeting. The outlook will focus on anticipating future expenses and investments. Magee explained the significant disruptors to the Town budget. Magee will work on updating the document and asked the Committee to review and make recommendations prior to Town Meeting.

Chair Loewenstein and Magee will attend a Selectmen meeting.

• Correspondence

Eric Bibler email dated March 27, 2018

• Other Business

Chair Loewenstein requested that if a Committee member wishes to speak as a resident, to please state that they are speaking as a private citizen, and keep the Finance Committee issues separate.

• Minutes-

Moved to approve the minutes of 3/21/2018, as amended, by Tash. Seconded by Magee. The motion carried 5-0.

Moved to approve the minutes of 3/28/2018, by Wood. Seconded by Magee. The motion carried, 5-0.

• Public Record:
• A Five Year Strategic Plan: Wellfleet Finances-Looking Forward
• Eric Bibler email dated March 27, 2018

The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 8:25 PM