Dean Banfield

“Mr. Banfield”

“Seconded by Dean Banfield.”

“MOTION made by Dean Banfield to recommend affirmative action on the article.”

“MOTION made by Dean Banfield to recommend affirmative action on the article.”

“MOTION made by Dean Banfield to recommend affirmative action on the article”

“Seconded by Dean Banfield.”

“Dean Banfield stated that what would likely happen is that an amendment would be offered at Town Meeting to adjust the school budget.”

“Mr. Banfield asked to review the motion text provided in the presentation.”

“Mr. Banfield thought the Assessor item and Planning Division item should not but be in capital budgets and asked for an explanation on why they were?”

“Mr. Banfield thought the Assessor item and Planning Division item should not but be in capital budgets and asked for an explanation on why they were?”

“Mr. Banfield questioned the Junction Village Open Space funding because it is only for a part of the project, he asked if there is any information on the complete scope of the project.”

“Mr. Banfield asked if there is a way for the free cash certification for next fiscal year be able to meet the 5%, if the proposal of $600K is moved from free cash to meet the budget guideline.”

“MOTION made by Dean Banfield to recommend affirmative action on Special Town Meeting Warrant Article 1, the Concord Middle School Building Project at a cost of $102,816,000.00.”

“Dean Banfield explained that the estimated cost of the project decreased subsequent to the warrant materials being printed.”

“Mr. Banfield created a spreadsheet”

“Banfield; Yes”

“Mr. Banfield suggested, if Middle School is approved at Town Meeting, we propose to raise levy limit to increase taxes earlier to fund Debt Stabilization and hopefully be gentler on the taxpayer in the peak years.”

“Mr. Banfield pointed out that there is a fair amount (10%) of contingency costs and 5% escalation for time-based increases built into the $102.7M.”

“Mr. Banfield”

“Mr. Banfield thought the idea of public input and the notion of feedback was new to Concord.”

“Mr. Banfield noted that a resident is proposing an amendment”

“Mr. Banfield MOVED that the Fin Com recommend affirmative action on both articles”

“The motion was seconded by Mr Banfield”

“Mr. Banfield MOVED that the Fin Com recommend affirmative action”

“Ms. Ortner moved to approve the three sets of minutes with the changes discussed, seconded by Mr. Banfield.”

“Mr. Banfield concurred, and noted that they are heading toward around $103 million.”

“Mr. Banfield noted that the School Committee anticipates voting on May 10, and that today's meeting did not cause them to revisit any previous decisions as recommended by Finance Committee.”

“Mr. Banfield presented a brief analysis of the comparative costs for Concord vs. other communities.”

“Mr. Banfield commented that when the Town is at the top of the free cash range (close to 10%), then the free cash balance serves as an attractive source of funding for new project-oriented warrant articles.”

“Mr. Banfield commented that when the Town is at the top of the free cash range (close to 10%), then the free cash balance serves as an attractive source of funding for new project-oriented warrant articles.”

“with assistance from Mr. Banfield, Ms. Lafleur and Mr. Guarriello”

“Mr. Banfield commented that the need for a long-term capital planning process is paramount here”

“Mr. Banfield commented that the need for a long-term capital planning process is paramount here”

“Mr. Banfield reported that EDCO Collaborative is shutting down due to financial distress.”

“A question was raised by Mr. Banfield about the Wright Tavern's funding request.”

“Mr. Banfield commented that the misconception continues that funds were taken from the Library and spent on legal fees.”

“Mr. Banfield commented that the misconception continues that funds were taken from the Library and spent on legal fees.”

“Mr. Banfield commented that the misconception continues that funds were taken from the Library and spent on legal fees.”

“Mr. Banfield reported on three proposals coming to Town Meeting”

“Mr. Banfield noted that 28% of Concord households (1,885) have income of under $98,000, which would make it challenging to reside in Concord.”

“Mr. Banfield reported that the proposed design was approved by the Design Subcommittee and is now going to the full MSAC for approval.”

“Mr. Banfield”

“In response to a question from Mr. Banfield about the environmental risk if the Town were to assume ownership, Mr. Seidman noted that the risk remains with the offending parties.”

“Mr. Banfield noted that the new Middle School project was represented to Town Meeting at a cost of $80-100 million.”

“Mr. Banfield called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm via Zoom using the Webinar format, and broadcast via MMN. He explained the Rules of Engagement, which require all votes to be taken by roll call vote. He explained that when the time comes, he will call for a vote and ask for an audible vote by FC members. He asked that any participants who wish to be recognized to raise his/her hand.”

“Mr. Banfield intends to write a personal letter to the Select Board asking that they take another look at the parking study done by the Estabrook Road Committee. He feels that the parking situation has not been adequately addressed.”

“Mr. Banfield intends to write a personal letter to the Select Board asking that they take another look at the parking study done by the Estabrook Road Committee. He feels that the parking situation has not been adequately addressed.”

“Mr. Banfield intends to write a personal letter to the Select Board asking that they take another look at the parking study done by the Estabrook Road Committee. He feels that the parking situation has not been adequately addressed.”

“Mr. Banfield reported that the Library public hearing exhibited a sparkling example of the benefit of holding a public hearing, with lots of input and suggestions. Several changes have been made to the agreement between the Town and the Library Corporation, resulting in an improved document. He reported that the Climate Action Plan is now available and has significant financial components. He noted that the electrification of Town buildings and fleets will be expensive to execute. The 2229 Main Street survey is underway and additional input is needed. He reported that there has been a judicial ruling on Estabrook Woods which has resulted in temporarily re-opening the trail. The Judge has ruled that the Town's case is not trivial. Mr. Banfield intends to write a personal letter to th”

“Mr. Banfield reported that the Library public hearing exhibited a sparkling example of the benefit of holding a public hearing, with lots of input and suggestions. Several changes have been made to the agreement between the Town and the Library Corporation, resulting in an improved document. He reported that the Climate Action Plan is now available and has significant financial components. He noted that the electrification of Town buildings and fleets will be expensive to execute. The 2229 Main Street survey is underway and additional input is needed. He reported that there has been a judicial ruling on Estabrook Woods which has resulted in temporarily re-opening the trail. The Judge has ruled that the Town's case is not trivial. Mr. Banfield intends to write a personal letter to th”

“Mr. Banfield noted on receipt of a letter from Peter Gifford regarding Estabrook Road legal expenses.”

“Mr. Banfield commented that the Town will not always be in a low inflationary period—we will eventually feel some inflationary pressure.”

“Mr. Banfield asked how the SD will be able to go back to FY20 to reallocate expenses to the grant”

“Mr. Banfield asked how the SD will be able to go back to FY20 to reallocate expenses to the grant”

“Mr. Banfield expressed concern that the FC is almost abrogating its guideline responsibility with all of the gears still meshing and lots of decisions yet to be made. He noted a 9.8% unemployment rate in Concord, in addition to an estimated 11% who have left the workforce; i.e., that is about 20% fewer residents working now than in February 2020. He urged the FC to be cognizant of this point.”

“The following AMENDED MOTION was made by Mr. Banfield”

“Mr. Banfield assumed the role of Chair”

“Mr. Banfield noted receipt of an email from resident Dorrie Kehoe”

“Mr. Banfield shared charts which displayed different ways of reporting on increases to the tax levy”

“Mr. Banfield agreed to invite Mr. Partridge to attend.”

“Mr. Banfield reported that the SB has been approving monthly 1/12 budgets for FY21.”

“Mr. Banfield reported that the SB has been approving monthly 1/12 budgets for FY21.”

“Mr. Banfield noted that due to the delayed Annual Town Meeting (ATM), he and Ms. Hartman will jointly assume leadership roles”

“Mr. Banfield noted that the deadline for publishing the GL is November 30, which will require preliminary GL meetings in October.”

“Mr. Banfield called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm via Zoom and broadcast via MMN. He explained the Rules of Engagement, which require all votes to be taken by roll call vote. He explained that when the time comes, he will call for a vote and ask for an audible vote by Finance Committee (FC) members.”

“Mr. Banfield reported that the ATM is tentatively set for September 12 beginning at 9:00 am at the Doug White field at the high school.”

“Mr. Banfield reported that the ATM is tentatively set for September 12 beginning at 9:00 am at the Doug White field at the high school.”

“Mr. Banfield remarked that he is not sure when the change in officers will be made”

“Mr. Banfield agreed to contact Gary Kleiman to determine what input, if any, committees have to the NMI Starmet reuse survey.”

“Mr. Banfield reported that the SC has been meeting weekly, working through Phase 4 (how to safely open schools in the fall).”

“Mr. Banfield noted receipt of correspondence from Dorrie Kehoe, of the LWVCC, which was sent to the SB, with a cc to the FC. He also noted receipt of a June 23 letter from Brooks Read & Susannah Kay concerning the Estabrook Road legal matter.”

“Mr. Banfield noted that adding this as a line item in the budget would create a very large budget increase.”

“Mr. Banfield noted that at the FC's last meeting, he was asked to write a letter to the SB and TM asking that the Parks & Playground capital projects (from borrowing) be deferred.”

“Mr. Banfield called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm via Zoom and broadcast via MMN.”

“Mr. Banfield reported that the Moderator has pushed the ATM out to the end of June”

“Mr. Banfield opened the discussion”

“Mr. Banfield was concerned that if the CPC funds are not appropriated, then some funds would have to be reallocated to maintain the minimum 10% in each category.”

“Mr. Banfield noted that the FC voted at the previous meeting to recommend approval of all portions of Article 44 with the exception of Items F & G.”

“Mr. Banfield agreed to obtain the information about COLA adjustments in other retirement systems, as noted in the March 9 minutes.”

“Mr. Banfield called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm via Zoom and broadcast via MMN.”

“Mr. Banfield”

“Mr. Banfield expressed support for retaining the FC's practice of transferring $1 million from free cash to reduce property taxes”

“Mr. Banfield commented that he feels that the budgets discussed last December should be revisited.”

“Mr. Banfield commented that Article 6 proposes a significant change, but he does not feel that it would result in a significant financial impact on the community.”

“Mr. Banfield noted concerns about how the community will wrestle with FY21 budgets.”

“Mr. Banfield commented that the clock tower is a sound project, as is the conversion of the rectory to more functional community space with the roof replacement, and neither would be used for religious purposes.”

“Mr. Banfield suggested that the FC develop a strategic plan for approaching its work going forward.”

“Mr. Banfield asked where in the context of the town budget this item would fall.”

“Mr. Banfield called the public hearing to order at 7:05 pm via Zoom and broadcast via MMN. He explained the Rules of Engagement, which require all votes to be taken by roll call vote. He explained that when the time comes, he will call for a vote and ask for audible votes by Finance Committee (FC) members.”

“Mr. Banfield expressed concern about the high bar for acceptance, noting that five of Concord's applicants were not admitted.”

“Mr. Banfield noted that if ATM is held on June 22, then June 8 would be the deadline for mailing the FC Report to residents.”

“Mr. Banfield noted that if ATM is held on June 22, then June 8 would be the deadline for mailing the FC Report to residents.”

“Mr. Banfield noted that the FC will need to wrestle with developing a revised guideline for FY21 budgets.”

“Mr. Banfield noted that the FC will need to wrestle with developing a revised guideline for FY21 budgets.”

“Mr. Banfield noted that it appears that eventually the Town will be ready to build a new middle school, and he suggested that funds should still be set aside from free cash to mitigate the tax impact of the borrowing.”

“Mr. Banfield noted that CPC funds would be used for exterior repairs to these historic projects.”

“Mr. Banfield noted that CPC funds would be used for exterior repairs to these historic projects.”

“Mr. Banfield explained that Article 3 is a procedure that requires every motion to appropriate funds to identify the specific amount and source of funding.”

“Mr. Banfield called the public hearing to order in the Hearing Room at the Town House at 7:00 pm. He announced that the meeting was being televised and recorded by MMN. He welcomed members of the Finance Committee (FC), Select Board (SB) and Personnel Board (PB).”

“Mr. Banfield noted that such transfers require approval of both the SB and FC. He also noted that the Reserve Fund could be used as well, should a balance remain at the end of the year.”

“Mr. Banfield”

“Mr. Banfield asked why the Natural Resources Department (NR) is not managing the dredging of Warner's Pond.”

“Mr. Banfield called the meeting to order”

“Mr. Banfield noted that Concord has several quasi-government entities for housing purposes, the CHDC being one.”

“Mr. Banfield responded that the CHDC is not in a position to abate property taxes”

“Mr. Banfield asked FC members to provide high/low/mean estimates for budget increases for the budget entities over the next five years.”

“Mr. Banfield asked the FC if there was any interest in increasing the guideline to match the SC's requested budget.”

“a question from Mr. Banfield about the decrease in recipients this year”

“Mr. Banfield reported receipt of correspondence from Dorrie Kehoe about taxes paid by Grantham. He also noted receipt of a thank you note in response to Mr. Patel's memo on the proposed development of 1440 Main Street.”

“Mr. Banfield asked those FC members that were present whether they had familiarity with the Grantham project prior to the past few months”

“Mr. Banfield called the meeting to order”

“Mr. Banfield”

“Mr. Banfield reported that responses by school personnel to the follow-up questions about school issues that were raised at the October 24 and November 21 meetings were received and distributed in an email from Ms. Lafleur.”

“Mr. Banfield noted that the FC received copies of correspondence about Estabrook Road that was sent to the Town Manager and/or SB.”

“Mr. Banfield noted that two items on the "follow-up" list have been completed, as indicated in the memo received from Dr. Hunter and Mr. Stanton.”

“Mr. Banfield reported that he had received a letter from a SB member who wrote as a citizen, asking how we calculate the operating savings/economic benefit against the increased capital cost of waiting.”

“Mr. Banfield noted that we are already behind schedule with funding the stabilization fund, given what we did in the past with the elementary and high schools.”

“Mr. Banfield called the meeting to order”

“Mr. Banfield reported that the CPTF is considering a $5 million threshold for "capital projects." He asked for comments from FC members.”

“Mr. Banfield noted that he and Ms. Hartman will incorporate an estimated cost of $80-$100 million into the FC Report”

“Mr. Banfield”

“Mr. Banfield reported that the School Committee (SC) is standing with its CPS budget number, which is $97,000 above the FC guideline.”

“Mr. Banfield reported that correspondence was received from Ellen Emerson”

“Mr. Banfield noted that Wright Tavern (owned by First Parish Church) had received CPC funds in the past, although they had no prior public purpose, and the Masonic Lodge received CPC funds in the past, although the building was not open to the public.”

“Mr. Banfield noted that Wright Tavern (owned by First Parish Church) had received CPC funds in the past, although they had no prior public purpose, and the Masonic Lodge received CPC funds in the past, although the building was not open to the public.”

“Mr. Banfield asked about waiting to schedule a special town meeting once a decision is known about the MSBA funding”

“Mr. Banfield called the meeting to order”

“Mr. Banfield opened the floor to public comments”

“Mr. Banfield remarked that the SB Chair has asked whether the FC wishes to take a position”

“Mr. Banfield commented that the sense of the FC is that the Town as a whole be engaged”

“Mr. Banfield noted that he had not received any draft reports from FC members”

“Mr. Banfield also noted receipt of a letter from Janet Rothrock concerning the apportionment of CCRSD costs. He noted that he had pressed hard on this issue when he met with Mr. Crane last fall, and Mr. Crane has no interest in allocating any portion of the High School Resource Officer to the Town of Carlisle, since the individual reports to the Concord Police Chief. He noted that a portion of the operating costs of the bus depot are allocated to the CCRSD, although none of the capital costs have been allocated to CCRSD. The School Department is sensitive to the fact that taxpayer antennas are up about this issue. Mr. Banfield also noted that when cost estimates for road improvements at the high school were made by the Public Works Department, the CCRSD paid the Town for those services.”

“Mr. Banfield noted that the Subcommittee has gathered a lot of comparative data from other communities.”

“Mr. Banfield commented that capital expenditures spanning several years has been more of an issue in the most recent 3-5 years.”

“Mr. Banfield expressed concern with what he considers a "disconnect," noting that this is the third year that the FC has received a Reserve Fund transfer request for the legal services budget.”