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each department and understand what they cost. By measuring costs and productivity at this level, and comparing them to other municipalities, we will gain insight into whether our residents are receiving fair value for the taxes and the fees that they pay. Last, the Board of Selectmen needs to provide clear direction for the Town Manager, the Finance Committee and the departments by establishing financial policies regarding the funding of operating and capital budgets. They must also determine affordable and sustainable ways for taxpayers to pay for all the services and to maintain our Town’s infrastructure. But it’s not enough to just make policy and set strategy. The Board must also create a mechanism to follow-up to ensure that the policies are adhered to and that the strategies are properly executed. We’ve started down the road to recovery from the financial malaise inflicted on us by the recession and by our own spending. The medicine described in the warrant may seem bitter to some, but it is necessary. We need to fix our spending now. But we also need to plan for tomorrow. It is the responsibility of the taxpayers to determine what level of services that they want our government to provide now and in the future. It is the responsibility of town leaders to assess and determine the value of those services and re-think how we should pay for them. Leaders recognize that they can’t please everyone. True Tinkham Reporting (508) 759-9162 1- 32
leaders make decisions that are right for the given situation, knowing full well that they won’t always be liked. And great leaders make tough decisions in difficult times, accepting the knowledge that what’s good for many may disappoint a few. If our town leaders and Town Meeting take these bold steps, I can see financial stability for Falmouth in the future. But it’ll take focus, hard work, sacrifice and decisiveness for all of us. Our town has never shied away from challenges before, and I’m confident that we will continue to make the right choices into the future. Thank you. THE MODERATOR: Okay. Any questions for the Finance Committee? Any other town committees who’d like to make reports? Hearing none, the question will come on the main motion to accept the reports. All those in favor, signify by saying Aye. the reports. Tinkham Reporting (508) 759-9162 [Aye.] THE MODERATOR: All those opposed, No. [None opposed.] THE MODERATOR: The Ayes have it and we’re done with Article 8. Mr. Chairman. CHAIRMAN ANDERSON: Mr. Moderator, I move Article 8 as recommended, with the following changes. Under item a., the Code of Falmouth Revolving Fund, if you go up to the – it’s the third line that starts 1- 33
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