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Revenue Committee Minutes — February 21, 2017
John Laurino-Chairman
Robert Renn-Vice Chairman
Paul Kelleher
Frank Lucibella
Kenneth Rowell
The February 21st meeting of the Revenue Committee was called to order by Robert
Renn at 3:35 PM. Present and constituting a quorum were: Mr. Renn, Mr. Paul
Kelleher, Mr. Frank Lucibella, and Mr. Ken Rowell. Mr. John Laurino participated in the
meeting via Skype. Ms. Daniella Bradley O'Brien, committee administrative assistant,
was also in attendance.
No one was present other than the committee, hence, there was no Public Comment.
The first item of business was the review/revision/approval of past meeting minutes:
A motion was made by Mr. Rowell to approve the minutes of the 2/8/17 meeting as
written; it was seconded by Mr. Lucibella and approved 4-0-1.
A motion was made by Mr. Kelleher to approve the minutes of the 2/15/17 meeting as
written: it was seconded by Mr. Rowell and approved 4-0-1.
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Next, the committee had a general discussion re: the Presentation of Findings and
Recommendations at the joint meeting of the BOS and Fin Com on 2/15/17:
Mr. Laurino reported that he had talked with Selectman Alan McClennen and
confirmed that the term of the Revenue Committee expires on 2/28/17; however, Mr.
McClennen urged the committee to write to the BOS re-constitution of the committee
thru 6/30/17 to enable the committee to complete a number of unfinished tasks, e.g,
responses to questions from BOS and FinCom members and completion of research
for potential grant opportunities for each FY18-23 CIP line item (Note, this request was
sent on 2/22/17). Concurrently, a request should be made to the FinCom to enable
the committee to use its unused funding for these purposes. (Note, this request was
made to the FinCom Chairperson on 2/22/17).
Mr. Kelleher described one additional chart he wants to add to the presentation
summarizing the fairness and equity of the committees recommendations regarding
user fees and the Enterprise Funds. He and Ms. O'Brien will prepare and insert this
chart in the presentation.
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Revenue Committee Minutes— February 21, 2017
Mr. Rowell distributed copies of two petitions (see attachments) that will be used to
gather signatures of Orleans residents in support of three articles to be included on
the 5/8/17 Town Meeting Warrant.
Each committee member will gather signatures and return the petitions to Mr.
Rowell by Tuesday, 3/7/17, so he can deliver them to the Town Clerk prior to the
3/9/17 deadline for warrant petitions.
Mr. Renn and Mr. Kelleher will attend the 2/23/17 FinCom meeting to request that
committee's formal endorsement of Revenue Committee's petitions for the 5/8/17
Town Meeting Warrant.
Based on Ms. O'Brien's inquiries, the committee has been invited to submit a two-
page report for inclusion in the 2016 Orleans Annual Report. Mr. Renn agreed to
update the Executive Summary for this purpose. (Note, this action was completed on
2/23/17).
Mr. Lucibella described his updated analysis of the impact that Enterprise Funds
would have on parking fees and user fees at the beaches and the Transfer Station,
respectively. Mr. Renn requested that Mr. Lucibella expand his analysis of the user
fees at the beaches to also include the cost of the annual beach sticker for town
residents. (Note, this action was completed on 2/23/17).
Ms. O'Brien provided an update on her research into potential grant opportunities re:
FY18-23 CIP line items. She will focus her attention on this task thru the end of
February.
Mr. Renn agreed to contact the OCF regarding the sound system, projection
capabilities and ability to gather petition signatures after the 3/1/17 forum. (Note, all of
these items were resolved on 2/23/17)
There being no further business, Mr. Rowell moved to adjourn at approximately 5:25
PM; it was seconded by Mr. Lucibella and approved 4-0-1.
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Renn, Vice Chairman
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