HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - AC - 04/25/2019 Cohasset Advisory Committee Meeting
April 25,2019
Cohasset Town Hall
Present:John Chapman,Tanya Bodell,Tom Baker, Paul Carlson, Michael Dick, Rich Fitzpatrick, Leland Jenkins, Robert
Hillman
Call to order:7:05 by John CHapman
Article 7:Capital Improvement Budget-outstanding items
- Town hall roof: Bids came in higher than expected with base at$254K;Given no active leaks, recommendation is
to not move forward at this time. Discussion ensued on whether to fund roof and/or fund a single coat of paint
on town hall as part of general maintenance. Rich Hillman moved to vote on Article 7. It was seconded by Paul.
The committee voted 0-8 against Article 7.
- The committed made the recommendation for the town manager to draft a motion for a vote on the floor at
town meeting to allocate up to$100,000 for purposes of painting and protecting the town hall-Motion by Tanya
Bodell.Seconded by Michael Dick.The committee recommended this action 7-1.
- Sidewalk Plow: Motion to recommend approval of amendment to item 20 to fund$40,000 for the purchase of a
multi use sidewalk plow. Motion made by Tanya Bodell.Seconded by John.Approved 8-0
Statements to Town Meeting:Offer residents commentary directly from the advisory board on warrant items
- Operating budget-John Chapman
- Capital budget-Tanya Bodell;strides made in getting capital house in order and anticipating future capital
expenses; more proactive with investment.
- Town Hall Paint-Michael Dick; Provides a runway to come up with a long term.
- Electrical aggregation: Rob Hillman
- Prudent investor: Paul Carlson
Planning
The advisory board would like to review in the summer its FY 19 activities, prepare input for 2020 budget, review specific
line item transfers and consider candidates to joint the committee.
Approval of minutes:Action on April 10 minutes tabled
Farewell to departing members
Topics not reasonably anticipated by Chairman 48 hours in advance: None
Meeting Adjournment:John Chapman moved to adjourn at 9:48 pm.The motion was seconded by Tanya Bodell.
Minutes:Tom Baker