Finance Subcommittee 11-26-24

Open Agenda

Call to Order 00:00:50


Approval of Minutes 00:01:13


Water & Sewer Billing Dept. 00:01:47

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee for consideration of authorization of an additional permanent, full-time Administrative Assistant IV position (Water and Sewer Billing Coordinator) in the Water and Sewer Department.


Community Preservation Committee Appropriation 00:08:47

Upon request of the Community Preservation Committee, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee consideration for appropriation from Community Preservation Fund for the Carol Getchell Trail.


Audit Discussion 00:18:07

A discussion with Matt Hunt- Clifton, Larson & Allen, LLC and the Administration regarding plans for the FY2024 Audit.


Discussion on Off-Cycle Project Requests 00:32:17


Off-Cycle School Dept. Request 00:42:23

Upon request of the Chief Financial Officer, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee the matter regarding a rescindment of a bond authorization and request for an off- cycle Capital Appropriation for a School Department Project. Tabled at the 11/12/24 Finance Subcommittee meeting.


Hemenway School MSBA Feasibility Study 01:01:04

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee regarding a request for Bond Authorization for the Hemenway School Feasibility Study-MSBA.


School Bus Service Contract 01:07:58

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee a contract for school bus services.


Contract with Habeeb & Associates 01:23:53

Upon request of the Chief Financial Officer, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee for consideration of a one-year extension of an existing 3-year contract for Habeeb & Associates Architects.


Continued Review of the Proposed FY2025 Tax Rate 01:25:54


Community Center Update 01:46:43

An update from the Administration on the status of and ongoing work at the new Community Center, 273 Union Avenue.


Member Prerogatives 01:57:37