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MEETING MINUTES
Town of Cohasset
Advisory Committee
TIME: February 26, 2015
7:00 pm - 8:19 pm
PLACE: Cohasset Town Hall, Lower Level Meeting Room
ATTENDEES:
Advisory Committee Presenters
• Peter Pescatore, Chair Katie Dugan
• Bob Benson
• .John Chapman Town Manager
• Richard Fitzpatrick Present
• Leland .Jenkins
• Lynda Mooney Selectmen
• Nan Roth Karen Q
• Martha G.
• Kevin M
1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Peter Pescatore, Chair of the
Advisory Committee.
2. Ice and Snow Budget Deficit Request
Peter presented the estimate that spending to-date for ice and snow removal is - $250,000
over budget. Chris said it is not yet certain what source will be used. Options are free cash,
general stabilization or departmental turn-back.
Motion: Lee Jenkins moved to authorize deficit spending for the ice and snow account; Nan
Roth seconded. The motion was approved, 7-0
3. Draft Warrant
No citizens' petitions have been filed.
Peter led an overview of the 2/20/2015 draft of the warrant for the May 2 annual Town
Meeting, to introduce the Committee to the expected topics.
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Regarding the operating budget Peter asked if draft budget includes money for results of
contract negotiations. Chris said that will depend on `how things shake out.'
Peter asked Chris if Article 16 re 91 Sohier St. is just approval of lease, or also of money for
lease. Chris answered that it's a placeholder pending a decision by the Board of Selectment
on how they want to proceed. The draft operating budget has operations money,but not the
expense of the lease itself.
4. Digital Learning Plan
There was an overview discussion of the Digital Learning Plan that Peter distributed to the
Committee prior to the meeting with Katie Dugan of the committee that prepared the plan.
This was a background discussion in expectation of more formal presentation when capital
funds are requested. The cost of equipment to implement the plan will depend on whether it
is decided to purchase or to lease; the anticipated amount is $270,000 if purchase; $117,000
for FYI if lease.
5. Planning Board Bylaw Articles
This agenda item was deferred
6. Chapter 32B Hearing
Peter reported on the Board of Selectmen meeting and hearing on rescinding the town's
chapter 32B election(which would enable moving retired teachers from GIC to town plan
with consequent increase in retiree share of premium to 50%). The Board assured the retired
teachers at the hearing of their intention to remediate the impact, holding current retirees at
current share of premium. Specifics of this mitigation plan are to be developed by July.
7. January Financials
The Committee reviewed the FY 15 YTD financials for January. Peter noted that both Sewer
and Water revenues are tracking up.
8. Minutes of prior meetings
Lee Jenkins moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of 11/1782014. Nan Roth
seconded the motion. Approved, 4-0-2.
Nan Roth moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of 2/5/2015. Lee Jenkins seconded
the motion. Approved 6-0-1.
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9. Adjournment at 8:19 pm
Nan moved to adjourn. Bob Benson seconded the motion. Approved 7-0.
Respectfully submitted,
John Chapman, Secretary
Advisory Committee