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Canton Finance Committee Minutes Voted on: 3/29/17
Meeting Minutes vote: 5-0-3
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Members Present:
Cynthia Holcombe, Stephanie Leach, Tim McKenna, Barbara Saint Andre and Cindy Thomas.
Members Absent:
Rob Barker, Jerry Dorfman, Nichols Gallagher and Dianne Gustafson.
Guests Present:
Charlie Aspinwall, Town Administrator
George Comeau, Chair, Community Preservation Committee; Member, Historical Commission
Victor DelVecchio, Member, Board of Selectmen (BOS)
Jim Murgia, Finance Director
Ellen Jones, Finance Committee Secretary
Opening: A meeting of the Canton Finance Committee was called to order by Chair Saint Andre at
7:05 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2017 in the Pequitside Tavern.
A. Approval of Agenda
Chair Saint Andre welcomed Mr. Aspinwall and Mr. DelVecchio and thanked them for making themselves
available for the meeting. The meeting was originally scheduled for March 14'h but was rescheduled to
March 16th due to a snow storm. Because Mr. Burr, the BOS Chair, was unavailable for the meeting
tonight, Mr. DelVecchio was attending on his behalf.
B. Announcements
There were no announcements.
C. New Business
Mr. Aspinwall and Mr. DelVecchio discussed the following Town Meeting articles
Article 5 —Collective Bargaininq Agreements under the Board of Selectmen
Article 6 —Personal Services Contracts under the Board of Selectmen
Mr. Aspinwall stated that there were three remaining contracts to be settled: Police Officers Association,
Superior Police Officers Association and the AFSCME union (American Federation of State, County and
M unicipal Employees). Mr. Aspinwall was hopeful that the three remaining contracts would be settled
prior to Annual Town Meeting (ATM). He further stated that the Town had already settled and is in the
process of implementing the results of the Collins Center job description study with regard to the
Personnel Board, Personal Contracts and AEA union (Administrative Employees Association).
Article 12 Motion 10 —Reservoir Pond Dam Project —Repairs - $950,000
Mr. Aspinwall and Mr. DelVecchio provided the following highlights regarding the $950,000 request that
will be before Town Meeting to repair the Reservoir Pond Dam:
• In the fall of 2016 there was noticeable seepage through the stone walls of the dam.
• In late January 2017 the Town received a dam evaluation report from Stephens Associates that
stated the dam was in poor condition.
• On March 8, 2017 the Town received a Certificate of Non-Compliance and Dam Safety Order from
DCR (Department of Conservation and Recreation) ODS (Office of Dam Safety) outlining specific
dates that the Town had to complete work or risk being in violation.
• Mr. Aspinwall referred to page 12 of the January 31, 2017 letter from Stephen Associates (see
meeting handout) in which Alternative B was to repair the embankment and replace primary and
auxiliary spillways associated with the dam.
• The borrowing cost for Alternative B ranged from $650,000 to $950,000.
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• The Town has contacted the former owners of the Dam (Canton Holdings).
• ODS only works with the present owners -Town of Canton.
• Temporary repairs will be done by the summer so residents will be able to use the pond.
• Stephens Associates is scheduled to come up with a design by March 24 for the temporary plans to
be completed by June 1.
• Water levels of the pond will be brought to normal levels.
• The BOS is scheduled to vote on this at their meeting on March 28.
• The Town will be negotiating with Canton Holdings and the engineering contractor for contributions to
this project, however, the Town cannot wait on this project. There is no estimate at the present time
of how much Canton Holdings will contribute to this project.
• ODS will review the temporary design and the permanent design.
• There will be relatively little impact to Pleasant Street while the interim/temporary repairs are going on
over a 30-day period.
• The major repairs will be done over a 2-3 month timeframe starting after Labor Day. This could
disrupt traffic on Pleasant Street but should not last after Memorial Day.
• The Town does not have the final design plans yet. This is not a complete replacement. This is a
repair and upgrade to the dam. The total cost should be $950,000.
• These repairs should last 50 years before spillways would need to be repaired.
Article 35 —Vote to Authorize the Leasing of the Tilden House
Mr. Comeau joined the meeting at approximately 7:15 p.m. and shared the following information with
regard to the Little Red House and Article 35 —Authorize the Leasing of the Tilden House:
• Community Preservation Committee approved a CPA grant for Phase 1 of construction and
preservation to the Tilden House. This was for repairs other than interior repairs to the house. Phase
1 did not include windows and roofing repairs.
• An extensive report and plans were developed as part of Phase 1. A scope of services document
was created to go out to bid. It was discovered that there were very few firms available to complete
the DCAM work.
• By placing the project in the hands of a private, non-profit organization to complete the work
prevailing wage would not necessarily apply.
• Article 35 would have no financial impact to the Town and would allow the BOS to lease the building
so that a leaseholder could go out to bid on the project.
• The cost of Phase 2 for the project would be the concern for the leaseholder. The leaseholder would
oversee and maintain the house for a long period of time. This type of lease arrangement has been
done in several communities such as Concord.
• The article has been endorsed by the Conservation Commission, Historical Commission and BOS.
• The non-profit leaseholder will be able to apply through the Massachusetts Historical Society.
• The Friends of the Little Red House have raised through private donations approximately $30,000
which will eventually be merged with the previously-approved CPA funds. The Friends have been
paying for operating costs such as electricity and alarm costs. The Buildings Renovation Committee
has been spending the CPA funds out of Phase 1.
• Mr. Comeau agreed that there would have to be a Memorandum of Agreement similar to the
arrangement the Town has with the First Parish Church. The MOA would have to detail how the
remaining funds approved by the CPA would be spent.
• Mr. DelVecchio did not think an agreement needed to be done as to the spending of the funds but
more as to the operation and use of the building.
• Town Counsel has suggested a 30-year lease.
• This article would not impact the finances of the Town, except the legal costs of preparing the leasing
arrangements.
Article 27 Motion 8 —Community Preservation Committee —Canton Little League Restroom and
Storage Facility — Mr. Comeau asked if there had been any progress made with regard to Article 27
Motion 8. Chair Saint Andre that there has been no resolution with regard to maintenance responsibilities
for the Canton Little League restroom and storage facility at the Kennedy School. The School Committee
is anticipated to be meeting again with the Canton Little League.
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Article 13 —Accept Laws Enacted by the General Court —There are three new laws under the
M unicipal Modernization Act that voters will be asked to consider at Town Meeting:
• Veterans Exemptions (Sections 116, 121) — Mr. Aspinwall quoted the following regarding this local
option: "Adds a local acceptance option to make the spouse of a veteran who holds title to the
Veteran's domicile as a trustee or conservator eligible for available veteran exemptions and the
surviving spouse who acquired title to a deceased veteran's domicile under a trust or conservatorship
to retain eligibility for an exemption. These spouses and surviving spouses have legal title to the
home and may already be granted an exemption." If this local option is adopted at Town Meeting it
would allow either a $750 or a $1,000 exemption depending upon the spouse's income.
• Refundable Consulting Fees (Section 91) — MGL c. 44 sec. 53G allows certain permitting boards
and commissions to recoup the costs of reviewing applications for permits or licenses. Section 91
would allow the use of these special funds to include consulting fees charged by any municipal officer
such as Town Planner, Town Engineer etc. There are approximately 12-14 positions that are
involved with plan review.
• Local Speed Limits (Sections 193-194) —This would allow the BOS to set a speed limit of 25 mph
on roadways that are not a state highway. It would also allow the BOS to set a speed limit of 20 mph
i n a safety zone created and designated by the BOS with the approval of the DOT.
Article 20 —Approve Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Agmt. With Dynamic Energv Solutions
This Pilot would be for 20 years with an annual personal property tax payment to the Town of $21,444.
North End Motors on Rt. 138 would be installing a private solar park on their property. There is a 3%
i nflation factor built in to the agreement. This agreement would not be affected if an override were
passed during the 20-year term.
Article 22 —Acquire Property Rights for Old Shepard Pond Dam Protect —The financial impact to the
Town for acquiring the easements under Article 22 would be $44,000 from Free Cash. There are five
properties involved in this acquisition but a total of 6 easements — 3 permanent and 3 temporary. One
parcel involves both a temporary and permanent easement. These easements are necessary for
infrastructure purposes. Currently the dam is under design. Voters would be asked for funding this dam
at next year's Town Meeting. Legal costs would depend upon successful negotiations with the property
owners. If the properties are "taken", owners will have three years to appeal. Pro tanto payments (partial
payment made by the government for the taking of land) would be made to the homeowners.
Article 23 —Vote to Accept Utility Easementls)for Treetop Adventures —Article 23 will not be
withdrawn. Town Counsel has advised the Town that in order for the sponsor to withdraw the article from
Town Meeting they would need to obtain signatures from all of the original signatories on the article.
Town Counsel has recommended that Article 23 be indefinitely postponed.
Article 24 —Vote to Authorize Leasing of all or any Portions of Paul Revere Heritage Site —This
article would allow the BOS to lease out portions of the Paul Revenue Heritage Site for 30-year terms.
Article 25 —Acquire Sewer Easement —140 Will Drive — It had been discovered that an addition to
E.M. Duggan over 10 years ago slightly encroached five feet over a sewer easement of the Town. This
article would rectify this by granting five feet on the other side of the easement in order to maintain a 20-
foot wide easement. The fee would be nominal for $1.00.
Article 26 —Additional Local Appropriation to Supplement Ch. 90 Roads Program — Mr. Aspinwall
stated that he had originally presented to the BOS the following plan for supplementing the Ch. 90 roads
program (Walnut and Messinger streets):
• $250,000 from Free Cash
• $300,000 from water enterprise surplus (retained earnings)
• $160,000 from Free Cash already available to supplement Year 2 of the paving plan (difference
between FY18 cost of $928,845 and Ch. 90 aid of $770,000).
Mr. Aspinwall stated that he was asked by the BOS to expand the funding in order to include paving
Howard, Mechanic and Rockland streets (sidewalks on Howard only) as follows:
• $475,000 from Free Cash
• $400,000 from water enterprise surplus (retained earnings)
• $250,000 from currently available local match funds.
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Total amount would be $1,125,000 The motion for Article 26 would include language so that the funds would be available in FY17. Mr. Aspinwall suggested that all of this work be done under one paving contract. Ms. Holcombe inquired if this paving project would include the adjacent streets of Belcher Street and Beverly Hill Road. She further stated that there had been a gas leak in the area and the roads had been torn up and damaged even further and were in need of repaving. Mr. Aspinwall stated that these streets were not included in this list but he would check with the DPW Superintendent to see when they were scheduled for repair. Article 28 —Vote to Establish a Solar Facility Stabilization Fund — Mr. Aspinwall stated that the establishment of this fund was requested in order to create a contingency fund for future use in case energy prices increase and the energy credits decreased. No amount was being requested for funding the Solar Facility Stabilization fund at this year's Town Meeting. The Finance Committee took a very short break because there was a lack of a quorum. The quorum was re-established and the meeting then continued. Article 31 —Vote to Approve Funds to Update the Town's Hazard Mitigation Plan M r. Aspinwall informed the Committee that the period for applying for a grant had closed and there was no more funding available. He suggested that the Town indefinitely postpone Article 31 and continue to update the plan so that if a hazard were to occur in the near future the Town will then be ready to apply when a grant period is open after a hazard. Article 32 —Vote to Approve Funds for Flowers/Memorials for Community Recognition This article would establish a fund so that the BOS would be able to recognize employees, town officials and other community members through memorials or flowers for community recognition when it is a public purpose. The amount being requested for the article is $5,000 from Free Cash. The Finance Committee discussed including veterans in the article. Mr. Murgia stated that any funds left over from one fiscal year would carry over to the next fiscal year. Article 34 —Vote to Amend Wetlands Protection By-Law —Article 34 would be discussed on Monday with the Conservation Commission Agent Cindy O'Connell. Article 37 —Amend General By-Laws —Time of Annual Time Election (sponsored by Bruce Rohr) The BOS has not taken a position on Article 37. Mr. DelVecchio has interpreted Article 37 that the sponsor would be seeking special legislation or a Home Rule Petition. Chair Saint Andre stated that the article does not seek special legislation and is rather a by-law change. Articles 40, 41 & 42 —Street Acceptances — Cedarcrest Road, Beatrice Road &New Boston Drive Mr. Aspinwall stated that there were unresolved issues for Cedarcrest and Beatrice Roads. The developer has been notified but Mr. Aspinwall is doubtful that the outstanding issues would be resolved prior to Town Meeting. With regard to Article 42, New Boston Drive, there is a question as to who will maintain the infrastructure of an easement that is located on the Irish Cultural Center (ICC) property. Attorney Staiti has responded to inquiries by the Town and would be meeting with his client soon. If ICC were to place something in writing that they would maintain the easement then Article 42 could proceed at Town Meeting. Article 56 —Vote to Approve Regulation of Use of Reservoir Pond —Article 56 would allow the Board of Selectmen to petition the state legislature to delist the pond as a Great Pond in order for the Town to gain more control over the Pond. It currently does not meet the definition of a Great Pond, and therefore, i n order to gain more local control of the body of water the Board of Selectmen would seek special permission from Town Meeting in order to file a special act to delist it. Mr. DelVecchio provided the following information regarding Reservoir Pond: He stated that it was not currently a Great Pond, this it is an artificially created pond. However, a state agency has designated this body of water to be a Great Pond. Information in the title indicates that the state has recognized that it was not a Great Pond years ago, but it is still designated as a Great Pond. The Town has been in the FINCOM 20170316 Minutes Page 4 of9 3/18/17
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position that it is an unregulated body of water. The Board of Selectmen is not seeking to change the
nature of the regulation but seeking to establish a firm regulatory basis forjurisdiction which is currently
derived from the state that says it is a Great Pond, which it is not. Town Counsel has suggested the best
way to correct this is to have the Town petition the legislature and explain that it is not a Great Pond and
allow the Board of Selectmen to regulate it as it currently does.
Executive Area — FY18 Budget — Mr. Aspinwall stated that the BOS would be asked to take a position
on the FY18 $19.9 million Municipal budget at their meeting on Tuesday, March 21. A Finance
Committee member questioned Mr. Aspinwall about the Contingencies budget line item of the Executive
budget. Mr. Aspinwall stated that this to cover miscellaneous costs throughout the fiscal year. Overall,
the Executive area budget is being reduced for FY18.
D. Other Business/Open Issues
The Finance Committee voted on the following Town Meeting Articles:
Articles 4, 5 and 6 would be voted on at a future meeting.
Article 9 — Adiust Fiscal '17 Accounts
Article 9 Motion 1 - $62,986
A motion made by Ms. Thomas that the sum of $62,986 be appropriated to the Health Insurance
Budget (Dept. #914) by transfer from the School Department (Dept. #300) was seconded by Mr.
McKenna. Vote: 5-0-0.
Article 9 Motion 2 - $3,727
The FY17 budgeted amount for Norfolk County Agricultural School was $10,000. The Finance Director
recently received a letter that there were more students than budgeted for — a total of seven students at
$1,961 per student for a total of $13,727 leaving a shortfall of $3,727. Blue Hills Regional School final
assessment of $1,180,767 came in lower than the $1,195,356 amount budgeted for FY17. It was
suggested by the Finance Director to transfer funds from Blue Hills to Norfolk County Agricultural School.
A motion made by Ms. Holcombe that the sum of $3,727 be appropriated to the Norfolk County
Agricultural School Budget(Dept. #841) by transfer from the Blue Hills Regional Budget(Dept.
#840) was seconded by Ms. Leach. Vote: 5-0-0.
Article 9 Motion 3 - $41,965
Mr. Murgia stated that the Personnel Board, Personal Contracts and AEA (Administrative Employees
Association) had settled contracts with the Town. This motion would transfer $41,965 from Dept. 910 to
various departments to cover the costs of these contracts.
A motion made by Mr. McKenna that the sum of $41,965 be transferred to from Dept. #910 to
various departments as listed below
Original Revised
De t. # De artment Amount Bud et Bud et
129 Executive Area 699 464 542 465 241
133 Finance De artment 4 658 184 554 189 212
135 Accountin 1 450 201 164 202 614
141 Assessin 880 295 704 296 584
154 Human Resources 4 739 141 939 146 678
155 Information S stems 3 231 389 346 392 577
161 Town Clerk 797 188 843 189 640
171 Conservation 423 137 846 138 269
210 Police 5,023 4,525,633 4,530,656
241 Buildin 1 824 324 658 326 482
400 DPW Administration 5 274 322 282 327 556
410 DPW En ineerin 1 403 227 866 229 269
510 Health De artment 1 267 365 030 366 297
541 Council on A in 5 583 357 245 362 828
543 Veterans 3 973 279 730 283 703
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630 Parks &Recreation 741 672,362 673 103
Total Transfer from Dept. 41,965 $9,078,744 $9,120,709
910:
was seconded by Ms. Leach. Vote: 5-0-0.
Article 12 Motion 10 - $950,000
This motion was not voted on by the Capital Planning Committee at their meeting when all other requests
were approved. This motion would be a borrowing article to pay for Reservoir Pond Dam repairs.
A motion made by Mr. McKenna that $950,000 be appropriated for the repair of the embankment
and replacement of spillways at the Reservoir Pond Dam and to meet said appropriation be
borrowed was seconded by Ms. Thomas. Vote: 5-0-0. The motion is under review by Town Counsel.
Article 13 Motion 1 —Veterans Exemption
A motion made by Ms. Thomas that Sections 116 and 121 of the Municipal Modernization Act
pertaining to exemptions for spouses of veterans was seconded by Ms. Leach. Vote: 5-0-0.
Article 13 Motion 2 —Refundable Consulting Fees
The Finance Committee did not take a vote on Article 13 Motion 2 because there was uncertainty as to
the details of this actually being a local option, the hesitancy of additional fees being placed upon
residents beyond already existing permit fees and the lack of details for the motion the Finance
Committee was being asked to vote on.
Article 13 Motion 3 —Setting Speed Limits
A motion made by Ms. Thomas that the Town be authorized to establish speed limits of 25 miles
per hour in areas that are not a state highway and allow the creation of safety zones was
seconded by Mr. McKenna. Vote: 5-0-0.
Article 17 —Increase Stabilization Fund
The Finance Committee did not take a vote on Article 17. They decided to wait until there were more
than five members present so that a discussion could take place as to the amount of the transfer into the
Stabilization Fund.
Article 20 —PILOT with Dynamic Energv Solutions
A motion made by Mr. McKenna that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to enter into a PILOT
agreement with Dynamic Energy Solutions was seconded by Ms. Holcombe. Vote: 5-0-0.
Article 22 —Easements for Old Shepard Pond Dam Protect
A motion made by Mr. McKenna that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by gift,
purchase and eminent domain easements at a total cost of $44,000 for the purpose of the Old
Shepard Pond Dam project was seconded by Ms. Holcombe. Vote: 5-0-0.
Article 23 —Utility Easements for Treetop Adventures
A motion made by Mr. McKenna that the subject matter of Article 23 as printed in the warrant be
indefinitely postponed was seconded by Ms. Holcombe. Vote: 5-0-0.
Article 24 —Leasing of Paul Revere Heritage Site
A motion made by Mr. McKenna that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to lease the Paul
Revere Heritage Site was seconded by Ms. Holcombe. Vote: 5-0-0.
Article 25 —Vote to Acquire Sewer Easement at 140 Will Drive
A motion made by Mr. McKenna that the Board of Selectmen acquire a sewer easement at 140 Will
Drive was seconded by Ms. Holcombe. Vote: 5-0-0.
Article 26 Motion 1 - $475,000 to Supplement Ch.90 Funds
A motion made by Ms. Thomas that $475,000 be appropriated by transfer from Free Cash to
supplement Ch. 90 funds was seconded by Ms. Holcombe. Vote: 5-0-0.
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Article 26 Motion 2 - $400,000 to Supplement Ch. 90 Funds A motion made by Ms. Holcombe that $400,000 be appropriated by transfer from water enterprise surplus (retained earnings) to supplement Ch. 90 funds was seconded by Ms. Thomas. Vote: 5-0-0. Article 27 Motion 8 —Community Preservation - $173,500 —Canton Little League The Finance Committee did not take a vote on Article 27 Motion 8 and would address it at a future meeting. Article 28 —Vote to Establish a Solar Facility Stabilization Fund A motion made by Mr. McKenna that the Town establish a Solar Stabilization Fund was seconded by Ms. Leach. Vote: 5-0-0. There would be no funds appropriated or transferred into this fund at this year's Town Meeting. This motion would only establish the Solar Stabilization Fund Article 31 —Vote to Approve Funds to Update the Town's Hazard Mitigation Plan A motion made by Ms. Leach that the subject matter of Article 31 as printed in the warrant be indefinitely postponed was seconded by Mr. McKenna. Vote: 5-0-0. Article 32 —Vote to Approve Funds for Flowers/Memorials for Community Recognition A motion made by Ms. Thomas that $5,000 be transferred from Free Cash for the Board of Selectmen to expend,for flowers, memorials or other means of recognition for community recognition relating to present or former employees, town officials, veterans and other community members was seconded by Mr. McKenna. Vote: 5-0-0. Any remaining funds in a given fiscal year would carry over to the next fiscal year. The Finance Committee added "veterans" to the original motion presented in the warrant. Article 34 —Vote to Amend Wetlands Protection By-Law The Finance Committee would be discussing Article 34 with the Conservation Agent at their next meeting on March 20. Article 35 —Vote to Authorize the Leasing of the Tilden House A motion made by Ms. Holcombe that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to lease the Tilden House was seconded by Ms. Leach. Chair Saint Andre expressed her concern about the funds for this project. Vote: 5-0-0. Article 37 —Vote to Amend General By-Laws, Annual Town Election One Finance Committee member suggested waiting to vote on Article 37 until there were more members of the Committee present. Another member suggested to indefinitely postpone and allow the sponsor the opportunity to bring the article back next year. One member stated that there were too many unanswered q uestions associated with this article and no clear mechanism to implement this article under the current state law. Mr. DelVecchio had indicated earlier in the evening that he thought this by-law change would require a special legislative vote. Ms. Leach stated that the article sponsor, Mr. Bruce Rohr, had reached out for legal help on this article but was not given any assistance and received no clear answers. A motion made by Ms. Thomas that the subject matter of Article 37 be indefinitely postponed was seconded by Mr. McKenna. Vote: 4-1-0. Ms. Leach voted against indefinitely postponing Article 37. Article 40 —Vote to Accept Cedarcrest Road as a Town Wav A motion made by Mr. McKenna that the subject matter of Article 40 as printed in the warrant be indefinitely postponed was seconded by Ms. Holcombe. Vote: 5-0-0. Article 41 —Vote to Accept Beatrice Way as a Town Way A motion made by Mr. McKenna that the subject matter of Article 41 as printed in the warrant be indefinitely postponed was seconded by Ms. Thomas. Vote: 5-0-0. Article 42 —Vote to Accept New Boston Drive as a Town Wav A motion made by Mr. McKenna that the subject matter of Article 42 as printed in the warrant be indefinitely postponed was seconded by Ms. Thomas. Vote: 5-0-0. Article 47 —Vote to Approve Funds for a Consultant to Update the Master Plan F[NCOM 20170316 Minutes Page 7 of 9 3/18/17
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A motion made by Ms. Leach that $150,000 be appropriated by a transfer from Free Cash for the
purpose of engaging a consultant to update the Town's Master Plan was seconded by Ms.
Holcombe. Vote: 5-0-0.
Article 56 —Vote to Approve Regulation of Reservoir Pond
A motion made by Mr. McKenna that the Town petition the representatives in General Court to file
a home rule petition for the regulation of Reservoir Pond was seconded by Ms. Leach.
Vote: 5-0-0.
The articles remaining to be voted include 4, 5, 6, 27, 8, 17 and 34.
Snow &Ice — Mr. Murgia explained to the Committee that there were three methods for covering the
$200,000 deficit in the snow and ice budget: 1) do nothing and let it fall into FY18 thereby requiring the
legal deficit be raised on the tax recap, 2) transfer from Free Cash under Article 9 to adjust FY17
accounts or 3) do a Reserve Fund Transfer. Mr. Murgia asked the Committee to consider a new motion
under Article 9 at their upcoming meeting on Monday.
Reserve Fund Transfer Request - $10,050 — Mr. Murgia stated that a Reserve Fund Transfer Request
would be presented by the Town Administrator at the next Finance Committee meeting. This transfer was
being requested to cover the cost of LED lights.
E. Approval of Minutes
A motion made by Ms. Thomas to approve the minutes as written for February 28, 2017 was
seconded by Mr. McKenna. Vote: 5-0-0.
A motion made by Mr. McKenna to approve the minutes as written for March 2, 2017 was
seconded by Ms. Leach. Vote: 4-0-1. Ms. Holcombe abstained from the vote.
The March 8`h meeting minutes were not approved and would be voted at a future meeting.
F. Next Meeting Date: The next meeting was scheduled to take place on Monday, March 20`h. The
following meeting on Wednesday, March 22, would include voting on remaining articles and reviewing
discussions.
Adjournment: A motion made by Ms. Leach to adjourn the meeting at 9:28 p.m. was seconded by
Mr. McKenna. Vote: 5-0-0.
Minutes reviewed by: Cynthia Holcombe
ectfully submitted,
Barba a Saint Andre
Chair, Canton Finance Committee
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Canton Finance Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Meeting Handouts
Please note: These meeting handouts may also be found on the Town's website under the Posted
Minutes section (Laser Fiche).
The following documents were distributed to Finance Committee members at the meeting:
Agenda (1 page).
Draft of Article 9 Motion 1 and Motion 2 —Adjust Fiscal '17 Accounts — as of 3/16/17 (1 page).
Email from Jim Murgia to Rick Fitzpatrick of Norfolk County Agricultural High School, dated 3/13/17
regarding invoice for tuition (2 pages).
Fixed State and County Charges, prepared by Jim Murgia, Finance Director, dated 3/13/17 (1 page).
Draft of Article 9 Motion 3 as of 3/16/17 (1 page).
Article 9 —Fiscal 2017 HR Study Costs (transfer from Dept. 910) dated 3/15/17 (1 page).
Personnel Board Employees New Salary Table Effective July 1, 2016, dated 3/15/17 (1 page).
Department Heads Annual Salary Based on Midpoint — No stipends —Just Base Salary, no date (1 page).
AEA Union FY17 Salary Table dated 3/15/17,
The following documents were made available by Charlie Aspinwall prior to the meeting and some
were referred to during the meeting:
Article 12 Motion 10 —Letter from Department of Conservation and Recreation, dated 3/8/17(7 pages).
Article 12 Motion 10 —Letter from Stephen Associates, dated 1/31/17(22 pages).
Article 12 Motion 10 —Letter from Stephen Associates, dated 3/3/17(5 pages).
Article 12 Motion 10 —Letter from Stephen Associates, dated 3/3/17(9 pages).
Article 12, Email from Jim Murgia to Bob Panico, dated 2/22/17(6 pages).
Article 13 Motion 1-3 —Veterans Exemptions, Refundable Consulting Fees, Setting Speed Limits (7
pages).
Article 19 —Senior Work Abatement (1 page).
Article 20 —Property Tax Agreement with Dynamic Energy Solutions (7 pages).
Article 21 —Special Tax Agreement with Fresenius Kabi Compounding (10 pages).
Article 22 —Old Shepard Pond Easements (10 pages).
Article 24 —Leasing Paul Revere Heritage Site, ConsultEcon, Inc. (11 pages).
Article 25 — 140 Will Drive Sewer Easement(12 pages).
Article 26 —Supplement Ch. 90 Funds(17 pages).
Article 27 Motion 8 —Community Preservation Committee, Canton Little League (8 pages).
Article 28 —Establish Solar Facility Stabilization Fund (4 pages).
Article 29 —Special Education Stabilization Fund (7 pages).
Article 30 — Lt. Peter M. Hansen Roof Replacement(5 pages).
Article 31 —Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (5 pages).
Article 35 —Leasing of Tilden House (8 pages).
Article 35 —Leasing of Tilden House (2 pages).
Article 38 & 39 —Accessory Apartments and Site Plan Expiration Date (4 pages).
Article 40 & 41 —Acceptance of Cedarcrest &Beatrice as Town Ways(2 pages).
Article 42 —Acceptance of New Boston Drive as a Town Way (1 page).
Article 48 —Rezone Private Golf Courses(3 pages).
Article 52 —Moratorium on Sale &Distribution of Recreational Marijuana (2 pages).
Article 58 —Amend 43D Priority Development Sites
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