The Williamstown Finance Committee meets on an as-needed basis. Watch them LIVE on WilliNet Channel 17. Previously recorded meetings air on WilliNet Channel 16.
New Chair Melissa Cragg reorients community to the charge of the Finance Committee. Agenda includes presentation of known budget adjustments, appropriation transfer, budget reports, 2020 Letter to MGRSD re) capital reserve, & Article 37.
Fin Comm votes 4-1 to spend $139,617 from the Reserve Fund's $150K to cover "extraordinary & unforeseen expenditures" in FY2021. Fin Comm not apprised before Annual Town Meeting of the Select Board's agreement with Jason Hoch which impacts FY 21 & FY 22 budget. Interim Manager Blanchard informs Fin Comm: "...(Jason) receives his salary for next year (FY22) as part of his severance agreement." Melissa Cragg becomes new Chair.
The Finance Committee conducts final discussion of proposed warrant articles for Town Meeting.
On their Agenda: Town capital spending, Community Preservation Committee proposals, Budget summary, presentation of Town Meeting Warrant articles.
Mt. Greylock Regional School District gives FY22 Budget Presentation. Finance Comm. discusses budgets from Town.
