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Town of Nantucket
Ad Hoc Budget Workgroup
Minutes – Ad Hoc Budget Workgroup Meeting, held December 1, 2011
Approved 01/10/2012
A duly noticed meeting of the Ad Hoc Budget Workgroup was held in the conference room
located at #16 Broad Street on Thursday, December 1, 2012, commencing at 9:00 AM.
Present: C. Elizabeth Gibson, Gregg Tivnan, Rick Atherton, Whitey Willauer, Michael Cozort,
Robin Harvey, Glenn Field, Matt Mulcahy, and Irene Larivee
Absent: Jenny Garneau, Tim Soverino
Call to Order:
Chairman Rick Atherton called the meeting to order at 9:04 AM.
Approval of Minutes
None
Continued Review of FY2013 Forecast
Ms. Gibson informed the group there were two significant changes in the FY2013
forecast. The first item was an increase of $100,000 in the revenue projection for local
meals and room excise tax. The second adjustment was reducing the capital expenses from
revenue down to the 1% bylaw requirement. The savings was applied 50/50 to the Town
and School.
Mr. Field questioned if the School could use the adjusted figures to develop their
budget projection; which Ms. Larivee responded “yes”.
Ms. Gibson informed the workgroup the citizen warrant articles that specifically
request funding have not been included in the general fund projection. Actions from these
articles may have an impact on the general fund (town / school) budget.
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Mr. Cozort provided an update regarding the Community School. Last year, in
developing the budget, reductions were made across the board. The school may revisit the
impact of the prior year’s action in the FY2013 budget process. Mr. Cozort requested
clarification on reallocating fund to the community school budget, would this come from
the school’s allocation? Ms. Larivee responded, yes, the school has the ability to determine
the education category of Article 8 which includes the community school.
Review Upcoming Events in December
Ms. Gibson provided an overview of upcoming activities in December which include
but are not limited to presenting the town budget to the Board of Selectmen; the Finance
Committee begins meeting on warrant articles; the Capital Committee forwards their
recommendations to the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee; the Town is planning
to review health care changes. Ms. Gibson also informed the workgroup union negotiations
will begin for Fire, Public Works, and Laborer’s union.
Review Town / School General Fund Split
Ms. Larivee provided the workgroup with a copy of the general fund split between
the town and the school. The town’s portion of the FY2013 general fund forecast is 49.0%
and the school is 51.0%.
Mr. Field indicated the town continues to be generous to the school. Mr. Atherton
was pleased to see the town and school moving forward with the budget process while
living within projected revenues. Ms. Larivee and Mr. Field concurred.
Ms. Gibson explained the town portion of the FY2013 budget projection is balanced.
She noted proactive measures over the past five years have put us in a good position for the
FY2013 general fund budget process. Mr. Kopko responded that he was at a meeting
recently off island where other communities continue to go through massive cuts and
layoffs. The town is very lucky to keep what we have.
Date of Next Meeting & Topics
January 10, 2012 at 9:00AM
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 AM.
Prepared by Irene Larivee