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Cohasset
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MEETING MINUTES
Town of Cohasset
Advisory Committee
TIME: June 23, 2015
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
PLACE: Cohasset Town Hall, BOS Room
ATTENDEES:
Advisory Committee Presenters
• Peter Pescatore, Chair Mary Gallagher
• Bob Benson
• Tanya Bodell Town Manager
• George Chamillard Present
• John Chapman
• Richard Fitzpatrick Selectmen
• Nan Roth
1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Peter Pescatore, Chair of the
Advisory Committee.
2. May YTD Financials
Peter summarized the document previously distributed to the Committee: Revenues are
ahead of budget; year-end revenue is expected to exceed budget by more than $200,000.
Town department expenditures are overall expected to be "well within" budget, probably
more than $100,000, but Mary Gallagher is not yet able to give a more precise number. Both
enterprise funds appear to be in good shape, with likely surplus. Schools are tracking close
to budget.
3. Reserve Fund Request
Mary Gallagher requested reserve fund transfers to fund anticipated several line item
shortages, totaling $48,115. Peter expressed the opinion that it is better practice to do line
item transfers, rather than reserve fund transfers since the Reserve Fund is intended for
extraordinary and unforeseen expenses. In his opinion these are not unforeseen.
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Nan Roth moved not to approve; Bob Benson seconded; the motion was approved 7-0.
4. Our World Lease
Chris summarized conversations he's been having with Our World, which appears likely to
result in an early termination of their lease, sometime later this year. The Recreation
Department will be able to use the space this summer.
The discussions came about because Our World has not been paying the share of utilities that
the lease obligates them to pay. Chris characterized the discussions as positive. A major
topic of discussion is disposition of improvements and equipment Our World paid for. The
final resolution may involve some cost,which Chris would expect to bring to Fall Town
Meeting.
5. Master Plan
Peter summarized a discussion at the last Selectmen's meeting about doing a Master Plan.
The last one was done 7+years ago, but the Planning Board refused to accept it. BOS plans
to approach the Planning Board about initiating the preparation of a Master Plan.
6. Bob Benson
Peter noted that this is Bob's last meeting, as his term ends June 30. The Peter and the
Committee offered Bob thanks and appreciation.
7. Meals and Hotel tax
Peter asked the members to consider sponsoring a warrant for Fall Town Meeting to institute
a meals and hotel tax.
8. Adjournment at 8:15 pm
Bob Benson moved to adjourn; Nan Roth seconded; the motion was approved 7-0.
Respectfully submitted,
John Chapman, Secretary
Advisory Committee