Finance Committee Minutes Posted

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Bob Dunphy
Cranberry Times
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Middleborough Finance Committee 10/1/2007
Written by Bob Dunphy
Sunday, 21 October 2007
The Finance Committee
Middleborough Town Hall
October 1, 2007
Approved Minutes

The meeting is called to order at 7:05 PM. Members present were Peter LePage, Glenn MacPherson, Richard Pavadore, Joe Thomas, Stephen Studley and Tarsi Velantzas. Absent was Nancy Thomas. Also present was Colleen Lieb – Recording Secretary.

There is a review of the August 27, 2007 minutes. There are no changes noted.

Motion is made by Member S. Studley and seconded by Member J. Thomas to approve the August 27, 2007 minutes as presented. All are in favor.

Member G. MacPherson reports on his difficulty in getting an accounting of the monies spent at the July 28th Special Town Meeting. It is noted that there was a presentation made during the Selectmen’s meeting but there was no official submission of the accounting. It is noted that the monies spent under the Reserve Fund can be accounted for. This will be available at the next meeting.

The Committee discusses sending a letter to the Board of Selectmen requesting an accounting of the funds so that they may be replenished at the Fall Town Meeting. It is noted that the Fall Town Meeting has not yet been set.

Motion is made by Member P. LePage and seconded by Member J. Thomas to authorize the Chairman to send a letter to the Board of Selectmen requesting the accounting of the funds spent at the Special Town Meeting held on July 28, 2007. All are in favor.

Chairman Pavadore asks about the liaison from the Finance Committee to the Capital Planning Committee. It is noted that this group will be meeting to make recommendations to the upcoming Fall Town Meeting. It is noted that Member P. LePage was appointment a few meetings ago to the Capital Planning Committee so no action needs to be taken at this time.

Bob Whalen – Building Inspector & Donna Bernabeo are present for the discussion. Bob Whalen discusses with the Committee the cuts in hours that have resulted in not having enough staff to get the necessary inspections done. He explains the FY ’08 budget process and the direction he received to cut his budget and reduce hours, more than other Departments. He explains that he has put together a request to supplement the Building Department budget at the Fall Town Meeting in the amount of $21,319.00. It is noted that the figures for the individual line items will be provided.

Motion is made by Member S. Studley and seconded by Member J. Thomas to recommend favorable action on the supplement request for the Building Department in the amount of $21,319.00. All are in favor.


The Committee briefly discusses the meeting with the Board of Selectmen regarding the Collaborative Leadership Group.

It is agreed that the next meeting of the Finance Committee will be Monday, October 15, 2007 at 7:00 PM.

Motion is made and seconded to adjourn at 8:15 PM. All are in favor

Respectfully submitted by,



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Colleen M. Lieb, Recording Secretary

Last Updated ( Sunday, 21 October 2007 )