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FINCOM 02-04-2010
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Town of Canton Finance Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, February 4, 2010 Opening: The regular meeting of the Canton FINCOM was called to order at 7:03 p.m. on February 4, 2010 in the Salah Meeting Room of Town Hall by Dave Emhardt, Finance Committee Chairman. Members Present: Dave Emhardt, Alan Hines, Pat Johnson, Mark Porter, Jim Sims and Diane Wolff. Guests Present: James Murgia, Finance Director Ellen Jones, FINCOM Secretary A. Approval of Agenda There was no formal motion made to approve the agenda as presented. Announcements Chairman Emhardt announced that he has accepted Adam Mazonson's resignation from the FINCOM. A letter had been submitted to the Town Clerk's office. FINCOM members are to email the Chairman and FINCOM secretary if they are unable to attend upcoming FINCOM meetings. B. Approval of Minutes A motion made by Diane Wolff to approve the October 14, 2009 meeting minutes as written was seconded by Pat Johnson. Mr. Sims was not in approval of these minutes as written and stated that the agenda for the October 14 meeting mentioned many more meeting minutes on the agenda for approval. Mr. Sims was of the opinion that the FINCOM is in violation of the Open Meeting Law. Language was added to the October 14, 2009 minutes to reflect that a vote on other minutes would be postponed until Chairman Emhardt could perform a reconciliation of the previously approved minutes. Vote: 5-0-1. A discussion took place that executive minutes could be voted in open session if a draft of the minutes were circulated prior to the meeting. Minutes would be voted for approval but not released until after the matter was resolved. C. Old Business/Open Issues None. D. New Business Vote to Authorize Snow and Ice Budget to be Overspent - A vote is required by the Board of Selectmen and FINCOM to allow the DPW Superintendent to overspend the snow and ice budget. A motion made by Pat Johnson to authorize the DPW Superintendent to overspend the FY 2010 Snow and Ice Budget was seconded by Alan Hines. Vote: 5-1-0. Canton FINCOM Minutes 02/04/10 Page I of3 3/7/2010