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Long Range Planning Group
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Cohasset Middle-High School
Community Use Room
143 Pond Street
Cohasset, MA
In Attendance:Chris Senior, Town ManagerMary Gallagher, Finance DirectorLouise Demas, SuperintendentJohn Tuffy, Interim Business ManagerJeanne Astino
Nan RothSam WakemanKatie DuganTanya Bodell
Mr. Senior called to the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
Population Update-Katie Dugan discussed historical population trends, update on population analysis and the next steps.
Governor’s Budget Update-Mr. Senior advised the group that the Master Plan Committee met for the first time. Clark Brewer is the Chairman and Patrick Kennedy is the Vice Chairman.
They are looking into other town’s master plans to discuss at their next meeting. The Affordable Housing Steering Committee is also meeting regularly. The Town will be unveiling the
new website within the month. This will give the public a better view of what is going on. Mr. Senior stated the Governor’s draft budget for FY18 shows a modest increase in local aid
for Cohasset.
Update on FY18 Forecast (Norfolk Pension & other Revenue/Expense Items)-Mr. Senior discussed the Town of Cohasset FY18 Forecast and 5 year estimates of revenue vs. expenses. He noted
that the Norfolk County Pension numbers have gone up 22%. He and Mary Gallagher have been talking with Norfolk County about the increase which is disturbing. The group had a lengthy
discussion about the increase. Mr. Senior stated they are taking a closer look into the increase and asked if the Treasurer of Norfolk County can come to a Board of Selectmen meeting
to discuss.
The group agreed the Norfolk County Pension Plan should be looked into and possibly health care insurance as well.
The next meeting will be March 7th.
Motion by Sam Wakeman to adjourn, seconded by Tanya Bodell and the vote was unanimous.
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.