Selectmen Meeting Minutes — March 19,
2009—7:30
p.m. — Memorial Hall
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Manners following
the special town meeting. Other members present: John Payne and Joe Judd.
OLD BUSINESS
Department of Revenue's Recommendation
RE: Ice Storm Related Expenditures & Reimbursement
Monies - Terry Mosher contacted Terry Williams from the Division of Local
Services to discuss the town's snow and ice budget deficit resulting
from the December 12th ice storm. As a result of that discussion, the
town was instructed to submit a letter to DOR requesting approval for
emergency spending in excess of appropriation under M.G.L. Chapter 44,
section 31. Terry drafted a letter for the Board to sign. A motion was
made by John to approve the letter as presented and recommended that
it be sent to the Department of Revenue. Joe seconded the motion. Motion
passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Highway Department FY'09 Budget RE: Request to
Deficit Spend - an amended requested was presented to the Board of Selectmen
by Highway Superintendent, Pete Hillman seeking approval to continue
deficit spending in the Snow and Ice account. The account currently reflects
a deficit balance of $24,736 with an additional $8,000 in bills waiting
to be paid. Unsure of what the remainder of the winter season will bring,
Pete is seeking permission to spend up to $40,000 in excess of available
funds for snow and ice removal activities in fiscal year 2009. Bob is
hopeful that all of this money can be recouped by FEMA before the town
sets next year's tax rate. After a brief discussion relative to money
saving measures, a motion was made by John to approve the request. Joe
seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Highway Department FY'10
Revised Budget - following a meeting with the Finance Committee last
week, the Highway Superintendent was asked to revise his budget to reflect
actual operating costs. As a result, Bob presented two revised budgets
based on actual expenditures for FY'09. Those budgets were as follows:
Highway Maintenance - $282,219 (up 3% from last year); and Snow & Ice
- $95,869 (up 26% from last year).
Review of Overall FY'10 Budget - will take place during afternoon working
session scheduled for Tuesday, March 24th at 3:00 p.m.
Adjournment: A motion was made by Joe to adjourn the meeting at 8:45
p.m. John seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Terry Mosher
Executive Secretary |
