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FINCOM 20181023 Minutes
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Joint Meeting of the Canton Finance Committee Minutes Voted on: 11/8/18 and Capital Planning Committee Vote: 6-0-2 Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 23, 2018 Finance Committee Members Present: Christos Arsondiadis, Rob Barker, Dan Cole, Emilio Mauro, Tim McKenna and Wai Wong. Finance Committee Members Absent: Cynthia Holcombe, Barbara Saint Andre and Cindy Thomas. Capital Planning Committee Members Present: David Clough, Dave Emhardt (Chairman), Stephanie Koke, Bob Panico (Vice Chairman), Walter Spiegel and Andrew Staiti. Guests Present: Charles Aspinwall, Town Administrator Kathy Butters, Town Accountant John Connolly, Board of Selectmen Bob McCarthy, Chairman, Building Renovations Committee Thomas Scarlata, Principal, BH+A (Bargmann Hendrie & Archetype, Inc.) Jim Murgia, Finance Director Ellen Jones, Finance Committee Secretary Opening: A meeting of the Canton Finance Committee was called to order by Chairman Barker at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, in the Salah Meeting Room of Town Hall. A. Approval of Agenda Chairman Barker reviewed the items on the agenda, which included a discussion of renovations to the Metropolis Rink in preparation for the Special Town Meeting on December 12, 2018, status and history of the project, any proposals, FEMA contributions, the obligation of the Town regarding this project and the Finance Committee's decision recommendation regarding the project. B. Announcements There were no announcements made by the Chairman. C. New Business Chairman Barker welcomed Town Administrator Charlie Aspinwall. Mr. Barker also requested that any attendees wishing to comment on the project do so by identifying themselves and using a microphone in order for the viewing audience at home to hear the comments. Metropolis Rink — Discussion with Architect, Owner's Project Manager (OPM) and Town Administrator Mr. Aspinwall thanked the members of the Buildings Renovation Committee, other Town Officials as well as members of the community for attending the meeting. Mr. Aspinwall offered the following comments regarding the status of the Rink project: • Mr. Aspinwall provided to the Finance Committee a 2 -page handout with an outline for the meeting as well as Rink Milestones (see meeting documents). FINCOM 20181023 Minutes Page 1 of 6 11/4/18