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FINANCE COMMITTEE – TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE
 
MEETING Monday, January 23, 2006, at 7:00 PM

Minutes
 
ATTENDING – Berger, McMenamy, Morse, Murray, Rhind, Rousseau

1.	Minutes of previous meetings  -  January 9, 2006 - approved 
 
2.	FY2007 Budget Review 

Police Dept. – approved $52,500 

Fire Dept. – Approved $48,375 plus warrant article 

Info. Technology – Approved $99,000 

Tree Warden – approved $39,000 

Highway Dept. – approved $110,385, snow $40,000, Street lighting $34,000, Equipment $62,500 

Assessor - Approved 

Wire Inspector - Approved 

Conservation Comm. – Approved 

EMS – Approved $300 ($50 per line item) 

Accounting – Approved $12,300 

Water Dept. – Approved subject to corrected adjustment for electric expense 

Sewer Dept. – same as Water Dept. 

Parks – Approved $28,850 
 
3.	Old Business  - Reviewed Williams School deed – advised by JMcM that Town is seeking legislative resolution of deed provisions - JJR to contact Town Counsel for clarification 
 
4.	New Business –Several members noted use of Transfer Sta. by non-residents (no sticker) and no policing thereof. JM to draft a letter to Selectmen requesting vigilance and citations to non-residents 

	JMcM described MMA Mtg. attention to new GASB #45 requiring balance sheet recognition of past and future retirees’ projected health care benefits. Potential significant effect on Town finances. JMcM and JJR to do further research and report back.

5.	Next Meeting Date – February 6 @ 7PM (Re-scheduled to Feb. 13 subsequent to meeting) 
 
6.	Adjournment – 8:20PM