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Revenue Committee Minutes - March 7, 2017
John Laurino-Chairman
Robert Renn-Vice Chairman
Paul Kelleher
Frank Lucibella
Kenneth Rowell
The March 7th (first) meeting of the Ad Hoc Revenue Committee was called to order by
Robert Renn at 1 :20 PM. Present and constituting a quorum were: Mr. Renn, Mr. Paul
Kelleher, Mr. Frank Lucibella, and Mr. Ken Rowell. 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 the minutes of the 2/28/17
meeting of the Revenue Committee. A motion was made by Mr. Lucibella to approve
the minutes as written; it was seconded by Mr. Rowell and approved 4-0-0.
Next, the committee had a general discussion re: the questions that were raised after
the Presentation of Findings and Recommendations at the Orleans Citizens Forum on
3/1/17:
• In order to address Jim Trainor's concern re: income tax deductions for property tax
but not user fees, the committee determined that the talking points related to each
proposed warrant article should be updated; Mr. Renn and Mr. Kelleher will work on
this update.
• In order to address the question re: some towns have different features, e.g., golf
courses, Daniella was asked to research the Cape towns to determine which towns
have EF's and what they relate to.
• The talking points should also identify which towns charge residents for beach stickers
and their cost
• In order to address the question re: staffing levels, Daniella was asked to research the
Cape towns to determine their staffing levels.
Next, the committee had a discussion regarding our limited charter, i.e., to focus on
revenue sources. It is becoming increasingly apparent that a focus on the cost drivers
in each town department needs to be accomplished. The committee identified other
areas, such as the following items, for further consideration by the Fin Com:
Revenue Committee Minutes— March 7, 2017
•Staffing levels (FTE's)/costs in each town department
•Further analysis of the costs included in Mr. Kelly's 2/27/17 analyses of EF's to
assure consistency and inclusiveness of all relevant direct, indirect and allocable
costs
•Is there a town-wide motor pool/vehicle maintenance plan? Will this be part of the
new DPW facility?
•Computer support could be accomplished by remote assistance; currently the town
computer technician must travel to each computer location to accomplish repairs -
costly and inefficient
Next, Ms. O'Brien provided an update on her research into potential grant opportunities
re: FY18-23 CIP line items.
Next, the committee reviewed Mr. Laurino's proposed letter outlining further work by
Daniella from now thru June. The committee agreed that the first task was for Daniella
to complete her research on potential grant opportunities for each CIP line item. When
that task is completed she will undertake the tasks outlined in Mr. Laurino's letter. She
will also find out which towns have centralized vs. de-centralized grant writers.
Regarding our next meeting, the committee decided to invite: Alan McClennen re: his
experience and thoughts regarding grant opportunities (he has accepted our invitation);
and Jim Hungerford to discuss his committee's efforts to revise the town's building
codes so Orleans will become a "green community" and, therefore, entitled to apply for
DOER grants (he has a conflict, therefore, Mr. Renn and Mr. Kelleher will attend the
next Orleans Renewable Energy Committee meeting on Thursday, 3/9, at 7:00 PM).
There being no further business, Mr. Rowell moved to adjourn at approximately 3:30
PM; it was seconded by Mr. Lucibella and approved 4-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Renn, Vice Chairman
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