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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20111003 - Appropriations Committee - Meeting MinutesTown of Hopkinton Appropriation Committee (AC) Minutes of Meeting on Monday, October 3, 2011 Room 107, Town Hall, Hopkinton, Massachusetts In attendance: Mike Manning Norman Kumalo Pam Waxlax Stuart Cowart Jon Graziano Suzanne Marchand The meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm The Committee discussed the need to re-organize for the upcoming year including the naming of a Chari and Vice-Chair. Pam moved and Jon seconded a motion to name Mike the Committee Chair. The motion passed by a vote of 3-0. Mike moved and Jon seconded a motion to name Pam the Committee Vice Chair. The motion passed by a vote of 3-0. Norman discussed the expected timing of the budget calendar and budget message. Stuart, as a former committee member, reviewed the expected timing of the Committee work for FY13. The Committee discussed the need for liaison or formal roles with other committees. The Elementary School Building Committee was identified as needing a representative from the Committee. Pam moved and Mike seconded a motion to name Jon as the Committee representative to the Elementary School Building Committee. The motion passed by a vote of 3-0. Jon will also serve as the Committee liaison to the School Committee. Norman suggested that liaisons also be identified for the Community Preservation Committee and the Capital Improvement Committee. Discussion on those liaisons was tabled for a future meeting. Norman requested a transfer of $16,000 from the Reserve Fund to the Veteran’s Services Department 543 for Hopkinton’s cost share in the Veteran’s Services District between Ashland, Holliston, Hopkinton and Medway. The transfer was needed as at the time of the FY12 budget it had not been determined that the Town would have to engage in a formal Veteran’s Service arrangement with increased costs. The arrangement is required to meet state law. Pam moved and Jon seconded a motion authorize the transfer request as written. The motion passed by a vote of 3-0. Norman summarized the budget initiatives that he intended to present to the Board of Selectmen at their next meeting. Pam moved and Jon seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed by a vote of 3-0 and the meeting adjourned at 9:25pm.