Town of
Members Present: Chairman Cary
A. Hughes, Donald R. McGettigan, Sr.,
MEMBERS ABSENT: Daniel
Levesque, and Donald C. Davidson, Jr.,
OTHERS
PRESENT:
The AGENDA was amended as follows:
American
Red Cross
Bridges
Domestic Violence Support Program
Home,
Healthcare and Hospice Community Services
Host
Homes
Ch. Hughes called the meeting to order at
1.)
Budget
Committee Vacancy
Chairman Hughes reminded the Committee that member
William Keefe is now the Town Moderator and has left a vacancy on the Budget
Committee. Mr. Whitehill stated
2.)
Chairman Hughes explained to the Committee that the Water
Commission is requesting a survey be done to assist the Planning Board in
developing regulations and drafting further zoning ordinances to protect the
well recharge area in a manner that would withstand legal challenge.
Water Commissioner
Mr. Greene inquired if the town had a back-up resource of
water. Mr. Herlihy stated the Reservoir
was still the town’s backup but the water is in raw form and would need to be
processed through a treatment plant, which could potentially cost $3,000,000.
Chairman Hughes asked Mr. Herlihy to return to the
Committee with a formal request for $15,000 and their Operating Budget for the
3.)
Miscellaneous Budgets
A MOTION was made and SECONDED to approve the following
budgets:
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American Red Cross $1,000
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Bridges Domestic
Violence Support Program $ 750
·
Host Homes $2,500
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Home, Healthcare and
Hospice Community Services $7,000
The Committee asked if the town had used Host Homes. Police Chief Hautanen stated that a family
has been set up but that a situation did not warrant using this family in the
last year.
THIS MOTION was
amended to remove Host Homes until additional information is available on other
towns’ contributions and a budget of income and expenses.
Voting: 7 ayes;
motion carried.
The Committee also noted that we do not have a formal
request from Home, Healthcare and Hospice Community Services. They have requested $7,000 in 2006. The Committee agreed to appropriate $7,000 at
this time.
A MOTION was
made and SECONDED to appropriate $10,290 to the following:
·
American Red Cross $1,000
·
Bridges Domestic Violence Support Program $ 750
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Home, Healthcare and Hospice Community Service $7,000
Voting: 7 ayes;
motion carried.
There was no further discussion on the matter.
4.)
Mr. Greene updated the Committee on a preliminary
estimate from the Department of Transportation (DOT) for
The Committee noted there is currently $55,000 in a
reserve account. Chairman Hughes asked
if this money was allocated to a certain bridge, and if the funds should be
added to this reserve. He further noted
that if the State funding doesn’t come through this way the town would still
have the money allocated to serve for other bridges in town. Mr. Donovan stated there were currently three
(3) bridges on the Red List, which are as follows:
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Although King Brook is not on the above list, it is
recommended repairs are needed due to traffic volume.
Mr. Donovan stated he would contact Town Counsel Attorney
Silas Little to see if the current bridge reserve can be used as the 20%
payment on
5.)
Police Chief Brent Hautanen appeared before the Committee
in support of a new non-profit organization’s request for $1,000. He noted that the
The Committee requested their budget, and what other
towns contribute to the Center. Mr.
Hautanen agreed to contact the Director and provide the information within a
timely manner. There was no further
discussion on the matter.
6.)
Chairman Hughes reminded the Committee the town has
allocated $10,000 to the Main Street Association (WMSA) for the last few years
and explained the town and the Main Street Association are working on the
sidewalk improvements for 2007. He noted
they allocated $43,000 in 2006 towards the town’s $93,000 match.
The Committee requested a report of total income/revenue
from all sources be provided.
ACTION ITEM:
There was no further discussion on the matter.
7.) Salary System
Chairman Hughes asked Police Chief Brent Hautanen to
appear before the Committee at their
There was no further discussion on the matter.
8.) 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
NOTE: NEXT MEETING
NOVEMBER 14, TUESDAY,