Finance Subcommittee 8-26-25

Open Agenda

Call to Order 00:00:50


Public Participation 00:01:21


Approval of Minutes 00:02:11


Purchasing Software 00:02:25

A discussion with the Administration regarding the possible need for and features of a new purchasing software.


Waushakum Beach Accessible Dock 00:35:04

Upon request of the Community Preservation Committee, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee consideration for project CPA26-001, Accessible Dock at Waushakum Beach.


Technology Audit 00:39:56

A report, update and discussion with Carly Melo -Director of Technology Services upon a recent technology audit.


Memorial Building Needs 01:27:58

A discussion with James Paolini- Director of Facilities Management regarding the physical needs of the Memorial Building.


CBA With 1156 DPW 01:39:36

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee consideration of Collective Bargaining Agreement with 1156 Department of Public Works.


Mary Dennison Park Project 01:45:22

Upon request of the Chief Financial Officer, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee consideration of a transfer and appropriation of stabilization funds for the Mary Dennison project.


Keefe Tech FY26 Budget 01:45:46

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee the matter regarding a reduction in the FY26 Keefe Tech Budget.


Opioid Task Force 01:46:51

Upon request of the Chief Financial Officer, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee consideration of an appropriation of opioid stabilization funds for the Opioid Task Force FY26 budget


Auditing Contract 01:55:51

Upon the request of the Chief Financial Officer, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee consideration of an extension to the existing contract for auditing services to include FY2025.


Treasurer's Budget 01:56:32

Upon the request of the Chief Financial Officer, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee consideration of a Transfer Request for Treasurer’s budget.


Sustainable Materials Grant 01:58:59

Upon request of the Chief Financial Officer, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee, acceptance of Sustainable Materials Recovery Program grant under the Recycling Dividend Program from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and further appropriate said grant funds for the purposes of the continuation of, and improvements to, the recycling program of the City.


Member Prerogatives 01:59:29