Wilton Town Hall Courtroom
January 10, 2006

MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Cary A. Hughes, William J. Keefe, Donald R. McGettigan, Sr., Mark H. Whitehill, David B. Tierney, Jr. Joyce A. Fisk, Donna Pucciarello, Donald C. Davidson, Jr., Daniel Levesque and Dan Donovan III, Selectmen Representative
MEMBERS ABSENT:  None
OTHERS PRESENT:  Carla Walter, David Glines, Maurice Guay, Lisa Davidson and others as noted on the original attendance sheet on file.

The AGENDA was amended as follows:

1.) Goss Park
2.) Recycling Center
3.) Milford/Lyndeborough Volunteer Ambulance
4.) Planning Board
5.) Minutes
6.) Other Business
7.) Adjournment

Chairman Hughes called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. He welcomed the Lyndeborough and Temple representatives from the Select Board and Budget Committee’s.

1.) Goss Park

Lisa Davidson appeared before the Committee to explain the 2006 proposed budget of $12,427.00 versus the 2005 budget of $12,065.00. Temple Selectmen asked if residents of Temple could receive membership. Lisa explained that anyone can use Goss Park, but admission and season tickets will be higher if you are not a resident of Lyndeborough or Wilton (i.e., $55.00/member $96/non-member).

The Committee thanked Lisa for her time and noted they would be discussing Goss Park funding later. There was no further discussion on the matter.

2.) Recycling Center

Maurice Guay presented the budget for the Recycling Center, noting the budget was originally presented on December 6, 2005. Chairman Hughes asked Lyndeborough and Temple representatives if they had any questions. Mr. Guay explained that income exceeded expectations, taking in $163,470.
The Committee asked if heating fuel would be adequate with a minor increase in the proposed budget. Maurice explained that if the proposed roof is replaced then the rubbish would not get as wet and therefore, less fuel would be needed to burn the rubbish. The Committee asked to increase the Heating Fuel line item to $56,500. Maurice also noted the existing roof is not to be taken off but rather a new roof placed over the existing structure. Maurice further explained that the Center is slated to remain open until 2010. Maurice concluded he would like to keep the capital requests at $20,000 and $25,000. The Committee agreed.

Chairman Hughes thanked all the representatives and Maurice for their participation. Lyndeborough Budget Committee Chairman Burton Reynolds asked for written documentation on how the quarterly fee was determined.

There was no further discussion on the matter.

3.) Wilton/Lyndeborough/Temple Volunteer Ambulance

Chairman Hughes indicated they have been receiving quarterly reports from the Association as requested last year and how it greatly helped the communication between the organizations.

Mr. Bill Carnduft introduced himself and other members of the Association to the audience. He explained that the Association had originally presented their proposed budget to the Wilton Budget Committee on November 29, 2005 but the Committee had questions pertaining to personnel wage increases. Therefore, revised packages were distributed the first week of January to Wilton, Temple and Lyndeborough representatives.  These revised informational packages show detail for various surrounding communities and their hourly wages for EMT and Paramedics.  This justified the increase in personnel. He further explained the $2400.00 increase in bookkeeping is to hire a consultant at $200/month.  Previously the Director was responsible for the bookkeeping.  Compustar provides roughly 7% of the other contracted services for the Association.

He reminded the Committee that only 2/3 of the services pertained to the citizens are paid through insurance’s and private citizens but some residents do not pay and insurance does not cover 100% of expenses for all residents. The Association is actively seeking alternative methods of receiving complete payment for services.

Bill also noted that the Wilton Selectmen were informed earlier that a new ambulance would be needed for 2007. Currently, there is $39,182.00 in Capital Reserves. A new ambulance is approximately $130,000. It is recommended that ambulances be traded every 7 years. Temple is currently not reserving capital for this expense.

Chairman Hughes thanked all the representatives for their time. There was no further discussion on the matter.

4.)  Planning Board

Chairman of the Planning Board Matt Fish appeared before the Committee with a proposed budget of  $39,050. He noted that although it appears that the budget request is 30% higher than the 2005 budget, it does not include income from Planning Board applications, etc., and if factored in, the increase is actually 18%.

He explained NRPC actual costs exceed $2,000 from the 2005 budget but increase in land development had spurred the additional costs. He anticipates this cost will only increase in the future.  The higher rate of this contract also reflects the new contract basis which returns money to the town, estimated at $5,000-$7,000 for 2006.

The increase in supplies is for a laptop to properly record minutes of the meetings.  The secretary of the Planning Board was using one that is no longer available.

The increase to contracted services is for a Capital Improvement Plan, which must in place if a town wants to enforce a Growth Control Ordinance.  Matt anticipates this Plan at $2,500.

Chairman Hughes asked for an explanation of the cash receipt income January – March and informed Chairman Fish that he would be in contact regarding his budget request later.

Chairman Fish thanked the Committee for their time. There was no further discussion on the matter.

5.) Minutes

A MOTION was made and SECONDED to approve the minutes of December 13, 2005 as written.
Voting:  8 ayes; 1 abstention; motion carried.

A MOTION was made and SECONDED to approve the minutes of January 3, 2006 as written.
Voting:  9 ayes; motion carried.

6.) Other Business

Chairman Hughes asked if the Committee would entertain a working session on Thursday, January 26, 2006 from 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Committee members agreed. Meeting to take place in Wilton Courtroom with postings in Town Hall and Post Office.

7.) Adjournment

A MOTION was made and SECONDED to adjourn the meeting.
Voting:  9 ayes; motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
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Minutes respectfully submitted by Carla J. Walter