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FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES 3/20/08
A meeting of the Orleans Finance Committee was held in the Nauset Room at Town Hall in Orleans. Present
were Mark Fiegel, Linde Macleod, Walter Bennett, Peter Monger, Cindy Suonpera, and Larry Hayward.
Selectman John Hinkley was also in attendance. CO --f
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Vice Chairman Walter Bennett called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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Old Business can
Peter Monger made the motion to reconsider the vote on Parks and Beaches budget. The motion was seconded
by Cindy Suonpera,and approved 6-0-0
Peter Monger stated that with the additions made to the budget,the funding for concerts and maintenance issues
have been budgeted for. Peter Monger made the motion to approve the Parks and Beaches budget which was
seconded by Cindy Suonpera. The motion was approved 6-0-0.
New Business
BoS report
Linde MacLeod reported on 3/19/08 meeting
Reviewed Financial Plan H showing changes through 3/14/2008
The Nauset Regional School Committee comparison of assessments-statutory versus region agreement and the
difference in charges to Orleans and Brewster was discussed.
Discussion of a bill in the State Senate Ways&Means Committee that would significantly help funding
wastewater treatment projects if passed. It was suggested that we write a letter in support. John Hinkley
indicated that the BOS was writing a letter.
There was further discussion concerning the overtime budget for the Fire Department.
Top 10 List Discussed & Budget letter to BoS&TA from FinCom discussed.
After comparing the two documents,the motion was made by Mark Fiegel to consolidate the letter into one
document since there was so much commonality between the Top 10 List and Budget Letter. The motion was
seconded and carried 6-0-0.
Larry Hayward lead the discussion on each item on the Top 10 List and requested any write-ups and/or
corrections be sent to him by Wednesday morning,March 26 .
Committee&Department Reports
None
On a motion duly made and seconded,the meeting was adjourned at 9:30pmat 9:30pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Walter Bennett,Vice Chairman
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