Town of WILTON 2008 BUDGET COMMITTEE

Wilton Town Hall

October 30, 2007

 

 

Members Present:       Chairman Cary A. Hughes, Mark H. Whitehill, David B. Tierney, Jr, Daniel Donovan III, Donald R. McGettigan, Sr., Donald C. Davidson, Jr., and Joyce A. Fisk

MEMBERS ABSENT:         Donna Pucciarello

OTHERS PRESENT:            Carla Walter, Steve Elliott, Charles McGettigan, James Cheney

 

The AGENDA was amended as follows:

 

7:30      Highway

7:40      Resurfacing

7:50      Parks & Recreation

8:00      Recycling Center

8:25      Other Business

8:35      St. Joseph Community Services, Inc.

8:37      Minutes of October 23, 2007

8:40      Adjournment

 

Ch. Hughes called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

 

1.)                Highway

 

Steve Elliott submitted a preliminary budget of $417,004 a 4.3% increase from 2007.  He explained Blades & Bolts have increased due to steel increases.  He also noted an increase in tires due to the rubber increase and the need for two (2) new tires for the loader at $1800/each.

 

The Committee asked what contracted services were.  Steve explained that this line items is for sweeping of the streets, roadside mowing, cleaning of the catch basins and other miscellaneous services requiring minimal work.

 

There was no further discussion on the matter.

 

2.)        Resurfacing

 

Steve Elliott submitted a preliminary budget of $302,571 a decrease of 9.5% from 2007.  He explained the drop is mostly due to the Main Street paving project and asphalt currently not predicting a large increase.  He concluded that Pipes and Culverts warrant a 25% increase of $500 due to plastic prices.

 

Steve also noted Abbott Hill Road is scheduled to be paved from Potter to the town line only.  He further explained that the department was behind chip sealing Wilson Road due to the weather conditions last spring and the Main Street project.  Other roads scheduled for maintenance were Curtis Farm Road from Rte 31 to the gravel section, Dale Street on Pead Hill past the Green residence at #193 and that Isaac Frye Highway would be complete next year. 

 

There was no further discussion on the matter.

 

3.)        Parks & Recreation

 

Steve Elliott submitted a preliminary budget of $9,350 a 5.6% increase from 2007.  He reminded the Committee that this budget is not just for Carnival Hill but Library, Police Station, Ambulance Bay, Florence Rideout Elementary Flats and Memorial Park.

 

James Cheney, WJAA Representative presented a quote from Blue Seals Feeds and an annual 4-step fertilizer for the site for $1,648.  Currently, the budget has $1,100 in supplies and approximately 75% of this is for Carnival Hill alone.  However, the fields have only been limed so far, and need the soil loosened up and fertilizer.  The Committee agreed the additional fees should be kept under the Parks & Recreation budget for the manager to track the expenses. 

 

A MOTION was made to allocate an additional $2,000 to Supplies under Parks & Recreation.  This MOTION was NOT SECONDED.

 

The Committee asked for Steve to return with two (2) additional quotes.  James asked if $1900 for aid raiding and shattering to help drain water should be included as well.  The Committee notes that if they required the expense last year and it would be annual to get more quotes as well. 

 

James and Steve thanked the Committee for their time.  There was no further discussion on the matter.

 

4.)                Recycling Center

 

Maurice Guay presented a preliminary budget of $627,350 an increase of 5.5% from 2007.  Maurice noted the large expense this year would be a backhoe and a 30x40 lean-to for storage where they store the cans and bottles.  A quote for the storage shed is due 11/6/07, which does not include a foundation.

 

The Committee asked Maurice to confirm his ash removal, dumpster hauling, and diesel fuel.  Maurice thanked the Committee for their time.  There was no further discussion on the matter.

 

5.)                Other Business

 

The Committee discussed the renovations/additions to the school and their presentation the previous week. 

 

6.)    St. Joseph’s Community Services, Inc.

 

A MOTION was made and SECONDED to appropriate $1300 to Meals on Wheels/St. Joseph’s Community Services, Inc.

Voting:  7 ayes; motion carried.

 

7.         Minutes

 

A MOTION was made and SECONDED to approve the minutes of 10/23/07 as written.

Voting:  7 ayes; motion carried.

 

8.)                Adjournment

 

A MOTION was made and SECONDED to adjourn the meeting.

Voting:  6 ayes; motion carried.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m.

                                   

Minutes respectfully submitted by Carla J. Walter

 

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