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Cohasset Advisory Committee Meeting
July 11, 2019
Cohasset Town Hall
Attendance:John Chapman (Chair), Rich Fitzpatrick, Michael Dick, Helene Lieb, Leland Jenkins. Rob Hillman
Called to order: 7:03 pm
Approval of Minutes:Tabled
Year-End Transfers: Chris Senior and Don Previewed key items and underlying reasons more major proposed
transfers. Michael Dick moved to approve proposed transfers. Seconded by Helene Lieb.Approved 7-0.
Post-Employment Benefits(PEB) Presentation:Tim Davis and Katie Dugan presented preliminary
recommendations, beginning with background and context and ending with recommendations (see slide 16 in
attached presentation).
Reserve Fund request: Bid amount in excess of appropriation for Town Hall painting—Lead abatement option;
Chris Senior reviewed option -$188,750 was the bid for lead remediation,which would result in a net increase
of$89,750 more than the$99,000 budget.The recommendation is that if the town hall is painted, it should be
done with lead remediation. Discussion weighed among other things the process of the request, long-term
solution, and impact on reserve fund so soon into the new fiscal year. Helene Lieb moved to approve. Michael
Dick seconded the motion.Approved 5-2.
Plan meetings to prepare recommendations to Board of Selectmen for budget message for FY 20: Proposed
next Thurs July 18 at 7:00 pm.
Topics not reasonably anticipated by Chairman 48 hours in advance: None
Adjournment:9:50
Minutes:Tom Baker