Chichester Board of Selectmen
Minutes of Meeting
January 11, 2011
Members present: Jeffrey Jordan, Richard DeBold, Mike Paveglio
Others Present: Nancy Tanner (Town Administrator), Michele Plunkett, Jim Plunkett, Pat Clarke, John Freeman, Thomas Houle, Bruce Dyke, Steve MacCleery, Norm LaRochelle, Scott Marsden, John Martell, Ed Millette, Jason Weir, Alan Quimby, Steve Stock
Chairman Jordan opened the meeting at 7:00PM.
Budget Committee
Jason Weir had prepared a spreadsheet with the proposed $50K cut proportioned out by department. After reviewing the numbers it was determined that such a cut proportioned out was not realistic. With that in mind the Selectmen and Budget Committee went through the budget again and made additional cuts.
Mr. Paveglio prepared a spreadsheet for review of overtime hours. After reviewing the sheet and receiving comment from the Police Chief and Road Agent it was determined that the overtime was not significant. The approval process for overtime was discussed. There was a discussion regarding 5 vs 4 day weeks with the Highway Department.
Chief Clarke was able to get some estimates on the vehicle trade-in and feels comfortable with decreasing the new cruiser line item by $5,000. Chief Clarke also agreed to reduce his new hire line to $1.
The Town Road Capital Reserve Fund was discussed. It was decided to use that CRF to fund the proposed warrant article for Lane Road.
Ways to increase revenues were discussed. Chief Clarke suggested new ordinances such as an open container and fireworks ordinance. In cases of violations the Town would be able to collect the fee. Alan Quimby also mentioned that the Fire Department could charge businesses for repeated false alarms.
Line 4220-71 was reduced to $1.
The new position of Library Assistant was discussed. Many feel this is not the year to add positions.
Line 4550-10 (Library) was reduced by $5,500
The Cemetery Budget was reduced by $2,000 in total.
Mr. Paveglio made a suggestion to reduce the Selectmen stipend. This was followed by a discussion of the amount of hours and work and whether or not the Chairman should receive more than the other two members. The majority of the Budget Committee was not in favor of reducing the stipend (5-2).
Mr. Paveglio made a motion seconded by Mr. Jordan to reduce the Selectmen stipend line to $10,000. Motion passed 2-1 (DeBold voted no). The stipend will be divided equally among all members.
The line item for Conservation Secretary services was reduced to zero.
The Old Home Day line item was discussed. The majority felt the line should be left alone.
Mr. DeBold made a motion seconded by Mr. Paveglio to keep the donation to CAP at $2500, but to reduce the Red Cross donation to zero. Mr. Jordan spoke on behalf of keeping the Red Cross donation at $500. Motion passed 2-1 (Jordan voted no).
Line 4312-21 was changed to $1300.
Line 4589-31 was changed to $1500.
Donna Stockman, Welfare Director, was not able to attend the meeting. Nancy will inquire why she is proposing an increase in vendor payments.
At a previous meeting the Selectmen added $1355 to the budget for the Town to be able to provide its tax card information on-line. That service was discussed again and it was cut from the budget. Line 4152-33 was decreased to $1,868.
Fuel was discussed. The consensus was to use $3/gallon as an amount for both regular fuel and diesel. Nancy will have the fuel numbers ready for the next meeting.
Other Business
The Selectmen reviewed an email regarding the behavior of a Budget Committee member during the meeting of January 4, 2010. The Board of Selectmen has taken it under advisement.
Durgin Road: Mr. Jordan made a motion seconded by Mr. DeBold to accept the new section of Durgin Road. Motion passes.
Effective immediately Mr. Paveglio will be the Selectmen’s representative on the SVRTA and Mr. Jordan will be the representative on the Heritage Commission.
Pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (c) Mr. Paveglio made a motion seconded by Mr. DeBold to go into nonpublic session at 10:10. Roll Call Vote was unanimous.
Pursuant to RSA91-A:3 Mr. DeBold made a motion seconded by Mr. Jordan to exit the nonpublic session at 10:20. Roll Call Vote was unanimous.
The minutes of the nonpublic session were sealed indefinitely.
Volunteers are needed to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Planning Board.
The recent Planning Board public hearing was discussed.
Accounts payable and payroll were approved.
A motion by Mr. Paveglio and seconded by Mr. DeBold to adjourn the meeting at 10:35pm. Motion passes.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved
Nancy Tanner
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Jeffrey Jordan, Chairman Richard DeBold D. Michael Paveglio
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