Selectmen Meeting Minutes — April 1,
2008—3:30
p.m. — Memorial
Hall
The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Joseph Judd. Other members
present: John Payne. Bob Manners was unable to attend due to a conflict
in his work schedule.
Review of Fiscal Year 2009 Budget:
Joe began the discussion by stating that he feels that the Board has
taken some huge steps in bringing both the Highway Department budget
and the Police Department budget to a level that is more realistic
in terms of actual operating costs. He is concerned that next year
may not be so favorable financially for the Town. He noted the State's
1.5 billion dollar deficit, the uncertainty of the school's budget
and the increasing number of taxpayers who are having difficulty paying
their taxes. Although Shelburne is fortunate this year, he wants to
proceed with caution and begin planning for a "rainy day" future.
Omnibus Budget
The following changes were made to the omnibus budget:
| Account # |
|
|
|
| 122 012 |
Executive Secretary Salary |
$3,097 |
increase reflects an increase of hours from 37.5 per week to 40
hours per week. Consistent with all department heads. |
| 171 021 |
Historic Commission |
increase from $200 to $500 |
Newly appointed Commission would like to plan for celebration of
100 year anniversary of stone tower. |
| 175 020 |
Planning Board |
added $5,000 |
for part-time clerical (360 hours annually @ $14.00) |
| 176 013 |
Zoning Board |
added $4,032 |
for part-time clerical (288 hours annually @ $14.00) |
| 210 012 |
Police Salaries |
reduced by $20,371 |
(removed third full-time officer; added part-time officer) |
| 300 060 |
Mohawk Budget |
|
added to omnibus; removed from warrant format |
| 300 062 |
Franklin Tech |
|
added to omnibus budget; removed from warrant format |
| 422 070 |
Highway Maintenance |
increased by $21,086 |
reflects actual costs |
Review of Warrant Articles
The Board decided to move two articles from the warrant back to the
omnibus budget as in year's past. Those accounts are as follows: Mohawk
Trail Regional School District and the Franklin County Technical Schools
operating budgets.
Still waiting for an estimate for the replacement of the Highway Garage
roof; George Dole is scheduled to make a site visit tomorrow. The existing
shingles are 30 years old and have recently failed on the west side of
the roof causing interior damage to insulation and sheetrock.
The Board will meet with members of the Finance Committee on Thursday
evening to review the proposed budget and town meeting articles.
Adjournment: a motion was made by John to adjourn the meeting at 5:10
p.m. Joe seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Terry Mosher
Executive Secretary
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