Representative Town Meeting (RTM) - Minutes - 01/27/2026

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Finance, Wage, & Personnel Standing Committee of the RTM
2. Roll Call AN
Members Present: JoAnna Bennett, Ursula Moreshead, Lindsay Khan, Steve Besade{
Members Absent: Kate MacKenzie
Also Present: Director of Finance Kim Allen, RTM Moderator Sue Driscoll (by phone),
RTM Majority Leader Mary Childs
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3. Public Comment
Elected Town Clerk, Dave Campo, discussed some of the issues with the current raise structure for elected
officials. He discussed benefits, including health insurance and retirement contributions , being fully
incorporated into the salary reviews to reflect total compensation accurately.
4. Approval of 8/20/25 and 9/3/25 meeting minutes
Motion by Khan, second by Morsehead to approve both minutes as presented. Voice Vote: Unanimous.
5. Consideration of and possible action on items referred to the committee:
* Review of Ordinance 3.17 Fleet Management (RTC 8/4/25)
¢ CIP Approval Process Pilot Program (RTC 6/2/25)
¢ Salaries of Elected Officials (RTC 12/2/24)
Chair offered a recap, with input from officials present, on the issues mentioned in the original requests for
referral made during the previous term and briefly explained anticipated process steps (e.g., draft
revisions, public hearings, and final recommendations) and noted that requesters, department heads, and
the Town Attorney would be invited to future meetings. Discussion followed, with consensus by members
to begin our work with the oldest of the action items first—elected officials’ salaries—and to tentatively
schedule the next meeting for February 17, 2026.
6. Adjournment
Motion by Khan, second by Moreshead to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 p.m. Voice Vote: Unanimous.
Submitted by:
JoAnna Bennett
Chair, Finance, Wage and Personnel Committee