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HOLDEN FINANCE COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 8, 2008
TOWN HALL
Members Present: Al Berg, Paul Challenger, Jim Dunn, Rick Bates, Bob Ripley, Marilynn Foley
Also Present: Brian Bullock, Town Manager, Jim Shuris, DPW Director
Members Absent: Peter Lacy, Maria Dell'Ovo, Glenn Gaudette
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.
Brian introduced the new DPW Director, Jim Shuris to the Committee. Jim gave a brief review of his background and discussed his plans for the DPW Department and the Water/Sewer Division.
The committee discussed a budget policy for F/Y 10. We need to prepare for a worst case not knowing what will happen with State funding. Items discussed - Resource Profile, format of the budget book, don't levy to the 2 1/2 limit, no new hires, structure of Growth Management Dept., strategic alignment of Town departments, upgrading of Water/Sewer system, separation of Water/Sewer expenses and revenue, fully fund snow removal, maintenance of town buildings and the DPW depreciation fund (only major vehicle purchases).
A motion by Paul 2nd by Bob to accept the minutes of September 10, 2008 as amended was voted unanimously.
A motion by Paul 2nd by Bob to accept the minutes of September 29, 2008 was voted unanimously (abstained Rick, Marilynn).
The meeting adjourned at 9:10.
Respectfully Submitted,
Marilynn Foley
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