Town of Stoughton Committee on Finance and Taxation April 7, 2014

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1 The Finance Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman Rick Hill at 7:13 p.m. and the following members were present: Richard Hill Joseph Robert Madden Jr. (Bob) Edward Trunfio Patricia Colburn Peter Ventresco John Malley Scott Carrara David Jardin Absent: Peter Brown Roberta Camacho James Gearin Barbara Anzivino Bruce Dolinsky Robert Desmond John Roch Steve Mitchell Motion made by Peter Ventresco, seconded by Jim Gearin, to open the meeting. Motion unanimously passed. Mr. Hill advised the Committee and the audience that Susan Herman is printing the spreadsheets Fincom utilizes. Mr. Hill explained that the spreadsheets would help aid the committee in determining where funding is coming from for articles. ARTICLE 3 (ID 3) Rescinding Ambulance Dept. Enterprise Account Motion made by Pat Colburn, seconded by Steve Mitchell to approve Article 3, (ID 3). Motion unanimously passed. ARTICLE 4 (ID 4) Upgrade to Central Dispatching at the Police Station Motion made by Pat Colburn, seconded by David Jardin to approve Article 4, (ID 4) in the amount of $235,020 from general borrowing. Motion unanimously passed. ARTICLE 5 (ID 5) Supplement Fiscal Year 2014 Departmental Budgets Motion made by Pat Colburn, seconded by Scott Carrara to refer Article 5, (ID 5) to Town Meeting. Motion unanimously passed. 1

2 ARTICLE 6 (ID 6) Cedar Hill Enterprise Fund Budget Motion made by Pat Colburn, seconded by Jim Gearin to approve Article 6, (ID 6) in the amount of $268, by transfer from Cedar Hill Golf Course Revenue. Motion passed ARTICLE 7 (ID 7) Public Health Association Enterprise Fund Budget Motion made by Peter Ventresco, seconded by David Jardin to approve Article 7, (ID 7) in the amount of $957,084 by transfer from Board of Health Fund retained earnings. Motion unanimously passed. ARTICLE 8 (ID 8) Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget Motion made by Pat Colburn, seconded by Scott Carrara to approve Article 8, (ID 8) in the amount of $312, by transfer from Sewer Fund retained earnings. Motion unanimously passed. ARTICLE 9 (ID 9) Water Enterprise Fund Budget Motion made by Peter Ventresco, seconded by David Jardin to approve Article 9, (ID 9) in the amount of $4,453, by transfer from Water Fund retained earnings. Motion unanimously passed. ARTICLE 10 (ID 10) Revolving Fund The Committee had additional questions regarding this Article. Mr. Gearin and Mr. Mitchell questioned having two Conservation Commission changes. Mr. Mitchell thinks that it is too involved and confusing. 2

3 Mr. Ventresco did not like the language regarding the dumpster. Mr. Carrara responded to Mr. Ventresco s concern saying that the dumpster regulation has to do with restaurants, not homeowners who rent dumpsters short term. Restaurant dumpsters must be fenced, gated, clean, etc. Motion made by John Malley, seconded by John Roch to approve Article 10, (ID 10). Motion passed with Robert Desmond abstaining from the vote. ARTICLE 12 (ID 12) Town Employees Not in Collective Bargaining Motion made by John Roch, seconded by John Malley to approve Article 12, (ID 12). Motion failed with Robert Desmond abstaining from the vote. Motion made by Pat Colburn, seconded by Steve Mitchell, to refer Article 12 (ID 12) to Town Meeting. Motion passed 11 2 ARTICLE 13 (ID 13) Collective Bargaining Town Hall Employees Assoc. Motion made by Pat Colburn, seconded by David Jardin, to refer Article 13 (ID 13) to Town Meeting. Motion passed with Scott Carrara abstaining from the vote. ARTICLE 14 (ID 14) Collective Bargaining Police Patrolman s Assoc. Motion made by Pat Colburn, seconded by David Jardin, to refer Article 14 (ID 14) to Town Meeting. Motion unanimously passed. ARTICLE 15 (ID 15) Collective Bargaining Local 1512 Firefighters Motion made by Pat Colburn, seconded by Peter Ventresco, to refer Article 15 (ID 15) to Town Meeting. Motion passed with David Jardin abstaining from the vote. 3

4 ARTICLE 16 (ID 16) Collective Bargaining Public Works Assoc. Motion made by Pat Colburn, seconded by David Jardin, to refer Article 16 (ID 16) to Town Meeting. Motion unanimously passed. ARTICLE 17 (ID 17) Remove Department of Public Works from Civil Service Motion made by Pat Colburn, seconded by Edward Trunfio to approve Article 17, (ID 17). Motion passed Motion made by Pat Colburn, seconded by John Malley, to hear school Articles 52 (ID52) through Article 56 (ID 56). Motion unanimously passed. ARTICLE 52 (ID 52) Replacement the Windows and Doors for Hansen School Motion made by Pat Colburn, seconded by John Malley to approve borrowing for funding in the amount of $450,000. Motion Unanimously passed. Mr. Trunfio questioned why the cost has increased. Ms. Husseini explained that the schematic design includes a cost overrun. The town has to commit to borrowing the full amount. ARTICLE 53 (ID 53) Replacement Roof for Gibbons School Motion made by Pat Colburn, seconded by John Malley to approve borrowing for funding in the amount of $2,590,000 as printed. Motion Unanimously passed. Ms. Husseini explained that a Statement of Interest has been submitted for both of the Gibbons School articles and we are waiting for approval. The other articles are for supplemental funding of articles already approved by town meeting for this year. Motion made by David Jardin, seconded by Pat Colburn to include language regarding borrowing. Motion unanimously passed. 4

5 ARTICLE 54 (ID 54) Replacement the Windows for Gibbons School Motion made by Pat Colburn, seconded by John Roch, to approve borrowing for the replacement of windows and doors for the Gibbons School in the amount of $1,330,000. Motion unanimously passed. ARTICLE 55 (ID 55) Replacement the Windows and Doors for Dawe School Motion made by Pat Colburn, seconded by John Roch to approve borrowing for the replacement of windows and doors as printed with the adjusted amount of $450,000. Motion Unanimously passed. ARTICLE 56 (ID 56) Replacement Roof for West School Motion made by Pat Colburn, seconded by John Malley to approve borrowing $450,000 for the replacement of the roof for the West School. Motion unanimously passed. ARTICLE 18 (ID 18) Establish OPEB Liability Trust Fund; Accept MGL 32B, Section 20 Motion made by John Roch, seconded by Scott Carrara, to approve Article 18, (ID 18). Motion unanimously passed. ARTICLE 19 (ID 19) Fund OPEB Motion made by Peter Ventresco, seconded by Scott Carrara, to approve Article 19, (ID 19) for $10,000 with free cash. Motion unanimously passed. 5

6 ARTICLE 20 (ID 20) Capital Outlay Purchases Motion made by John Roch, seconded by David Jardin, to approve Article 20 funding as described in Fincom article funding proposal spreadsheet, (ID 20). Motion passed ARTICLE 21 (ID 21) Purchase Orders Motion made by John Roch, seconded by Jim Gearin to approve Article 21, (ID 21). Motion passed ARTICLE 22 (ID 22) To Implement the use of Electronic Health Care Records in the Public Health Dept. s homecare agency Motion made by John Malley, seconded by Scott Carrara, to approve Article 22, (ID 22) for $200,000 by transferring from the Public Health retained earnings. Motion Unanimously passed. ARTICLE 23 (ID 23) Armory Feasibility Study Motion made by Peter Ventresco, seconded by Robert Desmond, to approve Article 23, (ID 23) for $60,000 by transferring from Free Cash. Motion passed 9 4. ARTICLE 24 (ID 24) Architectural Services Motion made by John Malley, seconded by David Jardin to approve Article 24, (ID 24) for $50,000 by transferring from Free Cash. Motion passed

7 ARTICLE 25 (ID 25) Town House Capital HVAC Motion made by John Malley, seconded by Scott Carrara, to approve Article 25, (ID 25) by borrowing $275,000. Motion unanimously passed. ARTICLE 26 (ID 26) Sewer Priority Plan Motion made by Scott Carrara, seconded by Peter Ventresco, to approve Article 26, (ID 26) for $50,000 by transferring from Free Cash. Motion passed ARTICLE 27 (ID 27) General Capital A. Cedar Hill Greens Aerator Motion made by John Roch, seconded by Robert Desmond to approve by borrowing $25,000 from Cedar Hill Enterprise Debt account. Motion passed Sod Cutter Motion made by John Roch, seconded by Joe Madden, to approve by borrowing $5,000 from Cedar Hill Enterprise Debt account. Motion passed 10 3 B. Engineering Survey/Inspection Vehicle Motion made by Scott Carrara, seconded by Peter Ventresco to approve by borrowing $28,000. Motion passed 12 1 Total Station Survey Instrument Motion made by Peter Ventresco, seconded by Steve Mitchell to approve by borrowing $8,500. Motion unanimously passed. Town Square Traffic Impact Plan Motion made by John Roch, seconded by Robert Desmond, to approve by transferring from Free Cash $100,000. Motion passed C. Fire/Rescue Replace Ambulance #1 Motion made by David Jardin, seconded by Jim Gearin, to approve by borrowing $250,000. Motion failed 7 7 7

8 Replace Ambulance #1 Motion made by Scott Carrara, seconded by Joe Madden, to refer this article to Town meeting. Motion failed 7 7. Town Wide fire Alarms Upgrade Motion made by Pat Colburn, seconded by David Jardin, to approve by borrowing $40,000. Motion passed Parking expansion Station 2 Motion made by John Malley, seconded by David Jardin, to approve by borrowing $15,000. Motion failed 6 7. Radio Upgrades Motion made by John Roch, seconded by Scott Carrara, to approve by borrowing $45,000. Motion unanimously passed. D. IT Integrated Financial Software Motion made by John Rock, seconded by Scott Carrara to approve by borrowing the adjusted amount of $750,000. Motion unanimously passed. E. Public Works 52 lawn mower Motion made by John Malley, seconded by John Roch, to approve by borrowing $9,200. Motion failed 6 7. GMC ¾ ton cab & chassis Motion made by Robert Desmond, seconded by Scott Carrara, to approve by borrowing $40,000 from water/sewer enterprise account. Motion unanimously passed. Int. Dump Truck Motion made by Robert Desmond, seconded by Scott Carrara, to approve by borrowing $20,000 from water/sewer enterprise account.. Motion failed Roof Rehab mechanic s bldg. Motion made by David Jardin, seconded by Peter Ventresco, to approve by borrowing $$150,000. Motion unanimously passed. Street lighting Motion made by Peter Ventresco, seconded by David Jardin to approve by borrowing $100,000. Motion unanimously passed. Rubbish Packer Motion made by Robert Desmond, seconded by Steve Mitchell, to approve by borrowing $240,000. Motion failed F. Police External Defibrillators Motion made by Pat Colburn, seconded by Peter Ventresco, to approve by borrowing $35,000. Motion unanimously passed. 8

9 Marked vehicles (5) Motion made by John Roch, seconded by Scott Carrara, to approve by borrowing $241,270. Motion passed 8 5. G. Recreation Lighting Motion made by David Jardin, seconded by Peter Ventresco, to approve by borrowing $50,000. Motion passed Top dress/reseed West School Motion made by Peter Ventresco, seconded by Scott Carrara to approve by transferring from Free Cash $10,000. Motion passed Total Recommended for Article 27 (ID 27) $1,627,770 ARTICLE 28 (ID 28) Water Capital Water system improvements Motion made by Robert Desmond, seconded by Peter Ventresco to approve $50,000 from water/sewer enterprise account.. Motion failed Gurney Well Motion made by Peter Ventresco, seconded by Steve Mitchell to approve $50,000 from water enterprise account.. Motion failed 2 12 Upgrade meter reading/recording equipment Motion made by David Jardin, seconded by Peter Ventresco, to approve by borrowing $56,000. Motion unanimously passed. Motion made by David Jardin, seconded by Peter Ventresco, to approve by borrowing $100,000 from water enterprise account.. Motion unanimously passed. Mac sander/plow Motion made by David Jardin, seconded by Jim Gearin to approve by borrowing $190,000. Motion passed Chevy Tahoe 4 whl. ½ Motion made by David Jardin, seconded by Bruce Dolinsky to approve by borrowing $15,000 from water/sewer enterprise account. Motion passed Pickup Truck Motion made by Steve Mitchell, seconded by Robert Desmond, to approve $28,000 from water/sewer enterprise account.. Motion failed Total Recommended for Article 28 (ID 28) $361,000 9

10 ARTICLE 29 (ID 29) Sewer Capital Queen Anne & Beaver Brook stations Motion made by John Roch, seconded by Robert Desmond to approve $90,000 from water enterprise account.. Motion failed Chevy Tahoe 4 whl. ½ Motion made by David Jardin, seconded by Bruce Dolinsky, to approve by transferring from Sewer Fund retained earnings $15,000 from water/sewer enterprise account.. Motion passed 12 1 Inflow/Infiltration Motion made by Peter Ventresco, seconded by David Jardin, to approve the adjusted amount of $300,000 and the amount be taken form the sewer retained earnings. Motion unanimously passed. John Deere Backhoe with accessories Motion made by Peter Ventresco, seconded by David Jardin to approve by transferring from Sewer Fund retained earnings $100,000. Motion passed 8 7. Total Recommended for Article 29 (ID 29) $415,000 ARTICLE 30 (ID 30) Town Roads Accept & Contract Funds Motion made by Pat Colburn, seconded by Peter Ventresco to approve. Motion unanimously passed. ARTICLE 31 (ID 31) Apply for and Accept Federal/State Funding Motion made by Peter Ventresco, seconded by David Jardin, to approve. Motion unanimously passed. 10

11 ARTICLE 32 (ID 32) Community Preservation Committee 2015 Budget/Report Motion made by Pat Colburn, seconded by Robert Desmond to approve. Motion unanimously passed. Appropriations: Community Preservation Administrative Expenses $33,190 Long term debt service $111,910 Short term debt service $7,500 Reservations: Community Housing $66,380 Historic Resources $66,380 Open Space $66,380 FY2015 Budgeted Annual Reserve $431,471 ARTICLE 33 (ID 33) Community Preservation Projects A. Historic Homes Signage Motion made by Peter Ventresco, seconded by Robert Desmond to approve by transferring from the Community Preservation Historic Resources Reserve $2,125. Motion unanimously passed. B. CPA Funding for Acquisition and Rehabilitation for Community Housing for the 710 Turnpike Street Motion made by John Malley, seconded by Peter Ventresco to approve by borrowing $1,500,000 with the debt being paid by from CPC funds. Motion unanimously passed. D. CPA Funding for Historic Preservation of Swan s Tavern 710 Turnpike Street Motion made by John Malley, seconded by Peter Ventresco, to approve by borrowing $350,000 with the debt being paid by from CPC funds. Motion unanimously passed. E. Pierce Street Playground Rehabilitation Motion made by Peter Ventresco, seconded by Robert Desmond to approve by borrowing $585,000 with the debt being paid by from CPC funds. Motion passed Total Recommended for Article 33 (ID 33) $2,437,125 11

12 ARTICLE 34 (ID 34) Abandoned Housing Initiative (AHI) Motion made by John Malley, seconded by John Roch to approve by transferring from Free Cash $100,000. Motion passed 10 4 ARTICLE 35 (ID 35) Regulation of Vacant and Abandoned Properties Motion made by Peter Ventresco, seconded by Robert Desmond to approve. Motion passed ARTICLE 36 (ID 36) Unpaid Bills Motion made by John Roch, seconded by Peter Ventresco to refer Article 36, (ID 36) to Town Meeting. Motion unanimously passed. ARTICLE 37 (ID 37) Deposit to Stabilization Fund Motion made by John Malley, seconded by Steve Mitchell to table Article 37, (ID 37) to the Finance Committee s next meeting. Motion unanimously passed. ARTICLE 38 (ID 38) Deposit to Building Stabilization Fund Motion made by John Malley, seconded by Steve Mitchell to table Article 38, (ID 38) to the Finance Committee s next meeting. Motion unanimously passed. ARTICLE 39 (ID 39) Rescind Unissued Borrowing Authorization Mr. Rowe said that there are three approved articles from previous town meetings. 12

13 1. Article 51 pump station Authorized $165,000, borrowed $70,000; rescinding $95,000; 2. Article 36 Study Authorized $200,000; rescinding $55,000; 3. Article 7 Bay Road Authorized $200,000, rescinding $50,000. Motion made by John Roch, seconded by Peter Ventresco to approve. Motion unanimously passed. ARTICLE 40 (ID 40) Amend Chapter 59 Article III: Public Consumption of Marijuana or Tetrahydrocannabinol Motion made by Robert Desmond, seconded by Peter Ventresco, to approve. Motion passed 13 1 ARTICLE 41 (ID 41) Amend Town Code Chapter 209, Alcoholic Beverages Motion made by Bruce Dolinsky, seconded by Scott Carrara to approve. Motion unanimously passed. ARTICLE 46 (ID 46) Central Business District Alcohol Licenses Motion made by Pat Colburn, seconded by John Malley to approve. Motion passed ARTICLE 57 (ID 57) CPC Historic Grant for State Theatre Motion made by Peter Ventresco, seconded by John Roch, to approve. Motion failed Motion made by John Malley, seconded by John Roch to table Article 57, (ID 57) to the Finance Committee s next meeting and the Committee requested a copy of the business plan and Articles of Organization for Friends of the State Theatre. Motion passed

14 Mr. Stagnone will be asked to supply the Business Plan and Articles of Organization. Dr. Camacho thinks that there is a lot of information to review and is concerned that the Committee will not have enough time to make an informed recommendation. Motion made by Steve Mitchell, seconded by Scott Carrara, to adjourn at 8:56 p.m. Motion unanimously passed. 14