2007-01-23
JOINT CONSOLIDATION COMMITTEE
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
January 23, 2007, 9:30 a.m.
Beverly City Hall
PRESENT: Timothy Flaherty, William Coughlin, Miranda Gooding, Paul Manzo,
Maria Decker
Kathy Griffin was also present.
The form and substance of a committee recommendation regarding Technology
consolidation was discussed. It was agreed that we should adopt a report format that
evaluates a potential consolidation against the specific criteria identified by the
Committee at its November 28, 2006 meeting, that is: cost savings; elimination of
redundancy; more efficient delivery of services and improved operating procedures.
Members also agreed that for the sake of uniformity and comprehensiveness, it would be
useful for Kathy Griffin to prepare the initial drafts of such reports for the Committee's
review and comment.
Tim Flaherty informed the Committee that he would like us to discuss the potential
consolidation of building and grounds functions at our next meeting. Mr. Flaherty agreed
to prepare an outline for discussion purposes at the next meeting.
The Committee reviewed a draft scope of services for the work to be performed by the
consultant, Dan Sullivan, and agreed to circulate it to the Mayor, Superintendent, John
Dunn and Joan LiPorto for review and comment.
Respectfully submitted,
Miranda Gooding
February 18, 2007