February 23, 2015
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Connor with all members in attendance.
Mr. Fraine provided the Board with a recap of Saturday’s budget workshop discussion. Mr. Fraine stated the budget as constituted is balanced assuming the projected revenues materialize. The only new positions anticipated include two police officers. New funding will total approximately $1.3 million for FY16. The snow & ice deficit as of last Friday was approximately $700,000 with outstanding invoices remaining. The shortfall will be covered by the remaining free cash.
Mr. Connor thanked departments for coming in on Saturday and acknowledged the second year of zero based budgeting has been a step forward from last year. The amount of information departments now include provides the Selectmen and the Finance Committee with the information necessary to make informed decisions.
On a Mayhew/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the January 26th minutes as submitted.
On a Martinis/Mayhew motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following abatements: residential water, $1,320.53; residential sewer, $74.00; residential trash, $634.08; municipal water, $7,173.91 and municipal sewer, $742.54.
On a Martinis/Mayhew motion, the Board voted to approve a Common Victualler License for Bellingham Youth Baseball, April – October, 2015, fees waived. Mr. Connor abstained; all other members voted in the affirmative.
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Common Victualler renewal for Dunkin’ Donuts, 20 Pulaski Blvd.
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the V.F.W.’s request for two Poppy Drives on 5/23/15 & 11/7/15, 9:00 am to 1 pm, Pulaski Blvd. & Town Center intersections. Certificate of Insurance will be forwarded.
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Mr. Fraine requested two executive sessions – one regarding Fire Dept. contract negotiations and the other with the DPW Director regarding possible legal action pertaining to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4).
Members of the Board were polled with all voting in the affirmative.
There will not be any comment in open session pertaining to the executive sessions.
On a Mayhew/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:15 PM.
Respectively submitted,
Jacqueline A. Bokoski
Administrative Assistant
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