TOWN OF
FINAL PUBLIC HEARING
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Cary A. Hughes, Donald R. McGettigan, Sr.,
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT:
The AGENDA was as follows:
1.
Operating
Budget and Revenue
2.
Capital
Outlay and Reserves
3.
Minutes
of
4.
Adjournment
Chairman Hughes called the meeting
to order at
1.)
Operating Budget and Revenues
Chairman Hughes presented an
overview of the operating budget and forecasted revenue after introductions were made for the public.
Chairman Hughes noted the actual expenditures are
estimated, as the books for the town will be officially closed on
He explained town officer’s
salary has moved the Welfare Director to the town office salaries. He also noted that although the budget for
the town hall has increased, with the State registrations now being handled through the Clerk’s office, revenue would
offset this expense.
The
Police Department is requesting a substantial increase in their officer
salaries in order to keep the employees the town put through the Academy, which
costs $20,000 per officer. It appears the officers leave when their training is complete, to
towns that offer a more competitive salary.
Chairman
Hughes explained to the public why the Ambulance is now
administratively being handled through the town office personnel.
The
Resurfacing Budget has increased due the price of Petroleum. Chairman Hughes concluded with the Health
Department and Animal control informing the public these are carry over
expenses.
Chairman Hughes stated revenue is
up 15% from the previous year. This is
partly due to the Ambulance coming into the budget, the Fire Department grant
and only $51,000 coming out Capital Reserves.
The Committee discussed the
Cemetery budget and if the
There was no further discussion
on the operating budget or revenues for the Town of
2.)
Capital Outlay and Capital Reserves
Chairman Hughes noted the
following capital outlay:
-
$12,000 Capital Outlay
for the Highway Department plow equipment
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$204,724 Capital Outlay
for the Fire Department
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$21,000 Capital Outlay
for the Police Department generator
-
$25,000 Capital Outlay
for the Police Department 2007 cruiser
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$45,000 Capital Outlay
for the Town Hall Chimney Repairs
-
$448,000 Capital Outlay
for the T1/Sidewalk Grant
-
$4,400 Capital Outlay
for the Ambulance Department protective gear
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$23,546 Capital Outlay
or the Conservation Commission dam repairs
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$15,000 Capital Outlay
for the Wellhead Protection Study
-
$51,000 Capital Outlay
for a Recycling Center Bailer
-
$10,000 Capital Reserves for the purpose of a
new ambulance
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$24,000 Capital Reserves for Bridge maintenance
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$10,000 Capital Reserves for Highway Equipment
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$10,000 Capital Reserves for Town Hall
Renovations
Chairman Hughes noted the Fire
Department Grant, the T1/Sidewalk Grant have revenue to offset these capital
items.
The Committee stated they
discussed the matter in detail and felt it was too preliminary to solicit the
residents at the town meeting.
A MOTION was made and SECONDED to restore
$1.00 to the budget for
Discussion took place to have the Selectmen write up a
special warrant article that would include $1.00 in the budget, and that gifts
and donation for this purpose could be collected, but not
expended.
Voting: 3 ayes; 5
nays; MOTION DENIED
Conservation Commission
Chairperson
A MOTION was made and SECONDED to
appropriate $23,546 for the Dam repairs.
Voting: 7 ayes; motion carried.
There was no further discussion on
the Capital Outlay and Reserves.
A MOTION was
made and SECONDED to appropriate $4,853,645 to the Town of
Voting: 6 ayes; 1 nay; motion carried.
3.)
Minutes
A MOTION was
made and SECONDED to approve the
Voting: 7 ayes; motion
carried.
Donald Davidson asked that
4.)
Adjournment
A MOTION was made and
SECONDED to adjourn the meeting.
Voting: 7 ayes;
motion carried.
The
meeting was adjourned at
Minutes
respectfully submitted by Carla J. Walter