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Long Range Planning Group
Minutes of 10/13/2016
Willcutt Commons, 91 Sohier St, Cohasset, MA
Approved 10-27-2016
The meeting was called to order at 1915.
Present were:
Town Manager: Chris Senior
Selectmen: Steve Gaumer, Jack Keniley,
School Committee: Katie Dugan, Jeanne Astino,
School Administration: Louise Demas, John Tuffy,
Advisory Committee: Tanya Bodell, Nan Roth,
Capital Budget: Sam Wakeman
Others: Peter Pescatore
Paul Schubert
The minutes of 9/15/2016 were approved 7-0
Tanya Bodell presented study on: Cohasset Cost Permits and Parcels.This focused on ability of the town
to grow and the expectation of what that growth might look like.The study indicated that further work
was needed, but this is an excellent start.
Katie Dugan presented a study on: Population Trends.The data gathered to date was disparate
depending on what source was used. Katie indicated further analysis of the data was necessary and
would be forth coming.
We started discussion of the existing 5 year forecast and its use. Line items need to be defined,the
forecast needs a reference date, and any changes from original published at ATM need to be
highlighted.This forecast was developed solely to arrive at an "available revenue" amount which could
be used to fund the towns operations (School and town). Further discussion is necessary on this
forecast.
Because of the single purpose design of this forecast Jack Keniley agreed to develop a new 10 year
forecasting tool.This would highlight or include cash flow.
There being no further business it was agreed to adjourn at approximately 2145.
Respectfully submitted
Sam Wakeman