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Dee Ortner
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Past: Finance Committee (2020–2025)
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“Ms. Ortner moved”
“Ms. Ortner moved”
“Ms. Ortner seconded a motion to move and recommend affirmative action on Article 19”
“Ms. Ortner seconded a motion to move and recommend affirmative action on Article 19”
2025-05-22·Finance Committee·motioned
“Ms. Ortner moved”
2025-05-01·Finance Committee·seconded
“Ms. Ortner seconded”
2025-05-01·Finance Committee·motioned
“on motion by Ms. Ortner”
“Upon a motion by Ms. Ortner”
“Upon a motion by Ms. Ortner”
“Upon a motion by Ms. Ortner”
“Upon a motion by Ms. Ortner”
“Upon a motion by Ms. Ortner”
“Upon a motion by Ms. Ortner”
“Upon a motion by Ms. Ortner”
“Upon a motion by Ms. Ortner”
“Upon a motion by Ms. Ortner”
“Ms. Briggs and Ms. Ortner were asked to help review the draft report”
“Ms. Briggs moved and Ms. Ortner seconded to recommend Affirmative Action on this Article.”
“Ms. Briggs moved and Ms. Ortner seconded to recommend Affirmative Action on this Article.”
“Ms. Briggs moved and Ms. Ortner seconded to recommend Affirmative Action on this Article.”
“Ms. Ortner moved and Mr. Rodriguez seconded to recommend Affirmative Action on this Article.”
“Ms. Ortner moved and Mr. Rodriguez seconded to recommend Affirmative Action on this Article.”
“Ms. Ortner moved and Mr. Rodriguez seconded to recommend Affirmative Action on this Article.”
2025-04-24·Finance Committee·motioned
“Ms. Ortner moved”
“Ms. Ortner moved”
“appointed Ms. Ortner and Ms. Briggs as reviewers for the Finance Report”
“Ms. Ortner moved”
“Ms. Ortner moved”
“Ms. Ortner moved”
“Ms. Ortner moved”
“Ms. Ortner moved”
“Ms. Ortner moved”
“Ms. Ortner moved”
“Ms. Ortner seconded”
2025-04-10·Finance Committee·seconded
“Ms. Ortner seconded the motion”
“Ms. Ortner seconded a motion for Affirmative Action on the Article”
2025-04-10·Finance Committee·motioned
“Ms. Ortner moved”
2025-02-27·Finance Committee·motioned
“Ms. Ortner moved”
“Ms. Ortner moved”
2025-01-09·Finance Committee·seconded
“Ms. Ortner seconded”
“Ms. Ortner moved”
“Ms. Ortner moved”
“Ms. Ortner moved”
2024-12-19·Finance Committee·seconded
“Ms. Ortner seconded”
“Ms. Ortner”
2024-12-19·Finance Committee·spoke
“Vice Chair Wasoff will prepare a letter to the Bridge with Ms. Ortner's help”
“Ms. Ortner seconded the motion.”
“Ms. Ortner moved to approve as presented”
2024-09-26·Finance Committee·motioned
“Ms. Ortner moved”
2024-09-26·Finance Committee·spoke
“Ms. Ortner, who will post it on the FinCom web page.”
2024-07-18·Finance Committee·seconded
“Ms. Ortner seconded”
“Ms. Ortner asked if we could hold a special Town Meeting to speed the process.”
“Ms. Ortner asked if we could hold a special Town Meeting to speed the process.”
“Ms. Ortner asked if we could hold a special Town Meeting to speed the process.”
“Ms. Ortner asked if we could hold a special Town Meeting to speed the process.”
“Ms. Ortner encouraged FinCom to have a continuous dialogue with the Town and the Schools.”
“Ms. Ortner encouraged FinCom to have a continuous dialogue with the Town and the Schools.”
“Ms. Ortner recommended the Recreation Commission contact Mass Audubon about installing docks and renting kayaks.”
2024-06-20·Finance Committee·seconded
“Ms. Ortner seconded”
“Ms. Ortner and Ms. Geyer reported that the School Committee provided a year-end review of the school's achievements”
“Ms. Ortner and Ms. Geyer reported that the School Committee provided a year-end review of the school's achievements”
“Ms. Ortner and Ms. Geyer reported that the School Committee provided a year-end review of the school's achievements”
“Ms. Ortner and Ms. Geyer reported that the School Committee provided a year-end review of the school's achievements”
“Ms. Ortner and Ms. Geyer reported that the School Committee provided a year-end review of the school's achievements”
“Ms. Ortner and Ms. Geyer reported that the School Committee provided a year-end review of the school's achievements”
2024-05-23·Finance Committee·motioned
“Ms. Ortner moved to approve”
“Chair Dahlberg suggested Ms. Ortner and Ms. Geyer will watch for it during school committee meetings.”
“Chair Dahlberg suggested Ms. Ortner and Ms. Geyer will watch for it during school committee meetings.”
“Chair Dahlberg suggested Ms. Ortner and Ms. Geyer will watch for it during school committee meetings.”
“Chair Dahlberg suggested Ms. Ortner and Ms. Geyer will watch for it during school committee meetings.”
“Ms. Ortner moved to recommend affirmative action on Article 7”
“Ms. Ortner voiced concern about authorizing the purchase of a $10.4 million project with neither a plan nor a firm bidding process in place.”
“Ms. Ortner seconded the motion”
“Ms. Ortner moved Affirmative Action”
“Ms. Ortner will discuss with the CFO and will include them.”
“Ms. Ortner seconded”
“Ms. Ortner moved Affirmative Action on Item F (250 trees)”
“Ms. Ortner asked whether the cost of utilities looks like a concern.”
2024-03-14·Finance Committee·spoke
“Ms. Ortner requested that all corrections to the March 7th meeting be submitted by email to her by Saturday.”
2024-03-07·Finance Committee·seconded
“Ms. Ortner second”
“Ms. Ortner asked with regards to option 3, if brought to the town meeting and it fails what is your backup plan?”
“Ms. Ortner moved”
“Ms. Ortner moved”
“Ms. Ortner moved”
“Ms. Ortner moved”
“Ms. Ortner moved”
“Ms. Ortner moved”
“Ms. Ortner moved”
“Ms. Ortner moved”
“Ms. Ortner asked if all positions were filled since last year and what the Town intends to do this year”
“Ms. Ortner asked if all positions were filled since last year and what the Town intends to do this year”
“Ms. Ortner to provide a Finance Committee information insert”
“Motion made by Dee Ortner”
“Ms. Ortner provided an update on current enrollments at all schools, the closeout of the High School and two possible new projects at the High School.”
2023-10-19·Finance Committee·motioned
“Ms. Ortner”
2023-09-07·Finance Committee·motioned
“A motion to adjourn was made by Ms. Ortner and seconded.”
“Ms. Ortner spoke about the schools’ hiring status as of August 15th ; still need to hire two professionals and a true need for support staff and tutors. High School campus roadway under construction. Hour long presentation on the Cell Tower was made. Ms. Ortner encouraged committee members to listen to it on YouTube. School Committee voted on all their committee goals. Everything is in place for the beginning of the year.”
“Ms. Ortner spoke about the schools’ hiring status as of August 15th ; still need to hire two professionals and a true need for support staff and tutors. High School campus roadway under construction. Hour long presentation on the Cell Tower was made. Ms. Ortner encouraged committee members to listen to it on YouTube. School Committee voted on all their committee goals. Everything is in place for the beginning of the year.”
“Ms. Ortner is charged with this activity.”
“Ms. Ortner noted that the schools planned to purchase three electric school buses through a grant program, if selected.”
“Ms. Ortner noted that the schools planned to purchase three electric school buses through a grant program, if selected.”
“Ms. Ortner presented on behalf of the Task Force Committee”
“Ms. Ortner”
“Ms. Ortner”
2023-06-05·Finance Committee·spoke
“called to order by Ms. Ortner”
2023-06-01·Finance Committee·spoke
“called to order by Ms. Ortner”
“Ms. Ortner”
“Slate of nominations include Parashar Patel – Chair, Eric Dahlberg – Vice Chair, Lois Wasoff – Guidelines Chair, and Lyndsey Lis - Guidelines Vice Chair, Dee Ortner as Clerk and Don Kupka – Vice Clerk.”
2023-04-27·Finance Committee·motioned
“Ms. Ortner moved to approve the minutes from February 23rd”
2023-04-27·Finance Committee·seconded
“Ms. Ortner seconded the motion”
“Ms. Ortner asked a question if the Committee would be able to discuss any information at town meeting since they are not posted.”
“Ms. Ortner asked a question if the Committee would be able to discuss any information at town meeting since they are not posted.”
“Ms. Ortner reminded the committee”
“Dee Ortner – Clerk”
“Ms. Ortner's suggestion that public comment be at end of meeting.”
“Ms. Ortner suggested that this type of work be handled as part of the capital planning process.”
“Dee Ortner noted that the Warner's Pond Restoration Project item, Item E, remains pending, so she proposes removing Item E from consideration until it is resolved.”
“Dee Ortner moves to recommend affirmative action on Article 26, Items A, B, C, D, F, G, H, I, and J (excluding Item E).”
“Dee Ortner concurred and stated it is her hope that the School Department will assess their capital needs annually.”
“Dee Ortner noted that several residents who reached out to support the CPS budget pointed to a disparity in the guideline figures for the town and for the schools, but there are services included in the town's budget, such as overhead and benefits costs, public safety and public works, that benefit the schools.”
“Dee Ortner questioned why there is a need to align on a recommendation tonight”
“Dee Ortner wondered what the implications of not using $1 million in free cash for property tax relief and shared some points of data she had collected with the Finance Director.”
“Dee Ortner wondered what the implications of not using $1 million in free cash for property tax relief and shared some points of data she had collected with the Finance Director.”
“Dee Ortner: no”
“The Chair”
“Dee Ortner moved that the Committee recommend Affirmative Action on Article 15”
“Ms. Ortner wanted to understand if this is the final request for Bruce Freeman Rail Trail?”
“Ms. Ortner asked if the Town could give an assessment of infrastructure improvements that are required per year over the next five years?”
“Mr. Ortner asked about public safety.”
“Ms. Ortner seconded the motion”
“Ms. Ortner asked if the committee has approached the State?”
“Ms. Ortner agree that the free cash level is low by historic standards and noted that free cash must addressed on a year-by-year basis.”
“Ms. Ortner agree that the free cash level is low by historic standards and noted that free cash must addressed on a year-by-year basis.”
“Ms. Ortner asked members if they have received notices for a March 2, 2023 community meeting at the Town House on Warner's Pond because residents that she has spoken with have not received it.”
“The CPC sections will be written by Ms. Ortner and Mr. Andrews.”
“Ms. Ortner volunteered to be the liaison from FinCom for this project.”
“Ms. Ortner said there will be an article from CPS requesting approval of $1.8M for construction of playing fields, at the new Middle School, if bids for the school itself come in above $110M.”
“question from Dee”
“Dee Ortner made a motion to recommend affirmative action on Article 4: Community Preservation Act Community Housing Reserve Fund.”
2022-11-17·Finance Committee·seconded
“Seconded by Dee Ortner”
“Dee Ortner asked for a summary of Minuteman's new programs.”
“Dee Ortner asked for clarification if the Finance Committee will be voting tonight.”
“Dee Ortner stated that she does not have questions but thanked the building committee for all of the work they have done.”
“Ms. Ortner reported on the Board of Assessors.”
“Ms. Ortner also reported on the CPC, which met on October 18.”
“Ms. Ortner said she had met with moderator since last meeting to discuss the timing of the guidelines process and budgeting process of the schools and Town.”
“Ms. Ortner noted that CPC did not spend $250,000 allocated for open space last year, so she hoped that money would be put back as well.”
“Dee asked if we could alter the schedule for finalizing Guidelines relative to Town Meeting.”
“Ms. Ortner thanked Mr. Bergman and the Trust for their conscientious efforts on this project.”
“Ms. Ortner pointed out that we need more information including bond rates, interest rates, and other financial information”
“In response to questions from Ms. Ortner, Mr. Conry said the focus of efforts”
“Responding to Ms. Ortner”
“Ms. Ortner asked if the Class and Comp Study is looking at part-time and flex schedules”
“Ms. Ortner asked about the difference in risks”
“Ms. Ortner reported that she met with the new assessor.”
2022-07-28·Finance Committee·motioned
“made by Ms Ortner”
2022-07-21·Finance Committee·motioned
“Ms. Dee Ortner made a motion to approve the minutes of the meetings on May 26th, and June 23rd as presented”
“Ms Ortner made a MOTION to approve the Officers as presented.”
“Ms. Ortner MOVED the Finance Committee take No Position on this Article.”
2022-04-28·Finance Committee·spoke
“Ms. Ortner suggested Fin Com invite someone from the Recreation Dept or Beede Center to present their projections to the Fin Com next year.”
“seconded by Ms. Ortner”
2022-03-17·Finance Committee·motioned
“MOTION to adjourn made by Dee Ortner.”
“MOTION made by Dee Ortner to recommend affirmative action on the article.”
“Seconded by Dee Ortner”
2022-03-10·Finance Committee·motioned
“Dee Ortner”
“Dee Ortner noted that there are members of the School Committee in attendance and suggested they may wish to offer input into the budget.”
“the motion carried by a vote of 10-1-1, with Dee Ortner abstaining”
“Ms. Ortner asked if the Gerow Park improvements for invasive species removal will be a recurring cost?”
“Ms. Ortner asked if the Gerow Park improvements for invasive species removal will be a recurring cost?”
“Ms. Ortner asked if the Gerow Park improvements for invasive species removal will be a recurring cost?”
“Ms. Ortner asked if the Gerow Park improvements for invasive species removal will be a recurring cost?”
“Ms. Ortner asked to hear about the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that is in place and asked if it is not feasible to have more affordable housing on the property.”
“Ms. Ortner asked to review page 11 in the presentation, General Government.”
“Abstain: Dee Ortner, Eric Dahlberg, Don Kupka”
“Ortner; Yes”
“Ms. Ortner & Ms. Wasoff will be preparing the very short Fin Com Report in anticipation of Special Town Meeting.”
“Ms. Ortner made a MOTION”
“Ms Ortner”
“Ms Ortner MOVED to vote that the Fin Com recommend affirmative action on Article 9”
“motion by Ms Ortner”
2021-05-11·Finance Committee·motioned
“A MOTION to adjourn was made by Ms. Ortner”
2021-05-06·Finance Committee·motioned
“MOTION by Ms Ortner”
2021-05-06·Finance Committee·seconded
“Ms. Ortner”
“seconded by Ms Ortner”
2021-05-06·Finance Committee·motioned
“Ms. Ortner”
“Ms Ortner to prepare write-up”
“Ms Ortner asked Kerry Lafleur if our bond rating is by Moodys, and Ms Lafleur replied in the affirmative.”
“Ms. Ortner moved to approve the three sets of minutes with the changes discussed, seconded by Mr. Banfield.”
“Ms Ortner asked Chair Hartman if the other articles would be voted at the May 6 meeting.”
2021-04-29·Finance Committee·seconded
“Ms. Ortner”
“Ms Ortner asked Chair Hartman if the other articles would be voted at the May 6 meeting.”
“In response to a question from Ms. Ortner about the potential of a reduced bond rating”
“In response to a question from Ms. Ortner about the potential of a reduced bond rating”
“Ms. Ortner inquired about parking concerns”
“Ms. Ortner commented that she supports two full-size gymnasiums to accommodate a variety of sports.”
2021-03-25·Finance Committee·motioned
“Ortner”
“Ms. Ortner commented that she supports two full-size gymnasiums”
“Ms. Ortner commented that she supports two full-size gymnasiums”
“Ms. Ortner reported that the school budgets are now available on the School's web site.”
“Ms. Ortner suggested we look for long-term opportunities to increase the commercial/industrial base, to ease the burden on residential taxpayers.”