Finance Committee, August 15, 2018

Meeting date: 
Wednesday, August 15, 2018

                            Minutes Holden Finance Committee, August 15, 2018, HMLD      

                                                     Organization Meeting

Members Present: Dave White, Paul Challenger, Al Berg, Karl Makela, John Lambert, Chris Lucchesi, Don Graves, Marilynn Foley

Member Absent: Joe Dolak

Also Present: George Balko,Town Moderator, Peter Lukes, Town Manager, Stephanie Bacon, Asst. Town Manager, Anthony Renzoni, Selectman

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 by the Town Moderator.

George called for nominations for the Finance Committee officers.   

A motion by Paul 2nd by Marilynn to nominate Dave White for Chairman was voted unanimously.

A motion by Chris 2nd by John to nominate Paul Challenger for Vice Chairman was voted unanimously.

A motion by Al 2nd by Chris to nominate Marilynn Foley for Clerk was voted unanimously.

George thanked the Committee. He left at 7:10.

                        Presentation by the Dept. of Public Works Building Study Committee 

Members Present: As Above

Also Present: Dan Nason, Chairman DPW Study Committee and members of that Committee, Gary Kazmarek, OPM, 2 representatives from Weston and Sampson, HCTV staff, Russ Hall, Fire Chief and 2 members from the Fire Department

The meeting was called to order at 7:15.

Dan presented the DPW building study report and answered questions from the Finance Committee.  The Finance Committee had received hard copies of the study previous to the meeting. This part of the meeting will be aired on HCTV, channel 191.

                               Presentation of the Safer Federal Grant by Fire Chief, Russ Hall

Chief Hall told the Committee that after looking at staffing needs in the Fire Dept he applied for a federal grant and has received word that Holden will probably receive a grant for $926,000.00 over 3 years. The Committee had received a hard copy of the proposal previous to the meeting.  The Chief answered questions from the Committee. After notification the Town will have about 1 month to decide whether or not to accept the Grant.

A motion by Al 2nd by John to accept the minutes of May 21, 2018 were voted unanimously (abstained Paul).

Respectfully Submitted,

Marilynn Foley, Clerk