TOWN OF FARMINGTON
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
Monday, February 2, 2009
356 Main Street, Farmington, NH
Selectman Present: Chairman Gerry McCarthy, Marty Gilman, Paula Proulx and Joan Funk (arrived at 7:47pm)
Selectman Absent: Gail Ellis
Town Staff Present: Town Administrator Anthony Mincu
Public Present: Kathy Spangler and Charlie King
Chairman McCarthy opened the meeting at 6:02pm.
1. Public Comment:
A. Kathy Spangler, resident of Tall Pine Road, asked who approved the culvert being installed on Tall Pine Road. Gerry replied that he did not know and the Board was trying to get to the bottom of that exact question. Ms. Spangler then reminded the Board that the Tall Pine Homeowner’s Association told the Board they did not want to do anything about the culvert a few months ago. She added that when she saw the Lapierre’s installing the culvert she asked them what they were doing and Mr. Lappiere said the culvert was donated and that he was volunteering his time and machinery to install it. She then asked who authorized the culvert being given because it has now settled and needs to be filled in. The residents of Tall Pine and Branson stated they have no intention
of paying for the culvert, through their homeowner associations.
2. Final Review of the Budget:
A. Gerry asked what the changes are with the revised budget sheets the Board received tonight and Tony said the only changes are to the 2008 expenditures and line explanations.
B. Tony stated that the total tax impact with all the warrant articles passing is negative nineteen cents.
3. Review of Warrant Articles:
A. Tony informed the Board that DRA stated the tax impact statements on each warrant need to be removed.
B. Paula stated that the $7500 in Article 25 for Fire/Vehicle/Equipment Capital Reserve Fund (CRF) is not plugged into the budget. Tony said he would amend this. Paula stated that the new total for the reserves section is $89,000.
C. Paula reminded the Board about the discussion they had at a previous meeting on how one of the positions that is currently in Dale’s budgets is suppose to be partially funded through Joel’s budget. She noted that this is not reflected in the budget sheets correctly. The Board decided to revisit in non-public so that names could be used to decipher the positions.
D. The Board reviewed Articles 13-29. It was noted that Article 19 reference the “town hall” but it should say “Municipal Offices.” In Article 22 the phrase “this sum is to be raised by taxation” needs to be removed. In Article 27 the second “previously established” needs to be removed because it is repetitive. The Board asked Tony to contact Manny Krasner on the policies and procedures he suggested and see if he would be amendable to having them as a handout because the town meeting has to be run by RSA. Marty Gilman motioned to accept Articles 13-29 as amended, 2nd Paula Proulx. Motion carried with all in favor.
E. Paula asked if any of the Articles require a public hearing and Tony replied no, but he is going to double check on Article 29. On February 16 at 6pm in the Old Town Hall there will be a public hearing for the wastewater treatment facility bond proposal.
F. Paula asked if Article 13 is too restrictive by saying “not more than $5,700,000 of bonds/notes will be needed.” Tony said that DRA said it cannot be an indeterminate amount. Paula stated that she is uncomfortable with the number because the expected revenues could come in shorter than expected. Gerry and Marty were both in agreement to leave it as it is because it will have to be enough and with the economy businesses will be willing to negotiate more.
4. Other:
A. Tony explained the Explore Brochure printing line can only be encumbered for $9008.04 because this is what the contract is for.
B. Tony asked what the Board would like to do with the stipend for the health officer and the emergency management director. Gerry replied that he thought the Board had already decided the health officer stipend would not be given because the extra duties help justify the position. The Board will revisit this discussion on Monday with a full board but Paula suggested not giving either stipend and addressing the extra duties in the employees job descriptions. The Board agreed to change the civil defense line to $1500.
C. Gerry asked if Tony has any response to the prosecutor ads and Tony said no, but he can advertise in the professional magazine. Charlie King suggested advertising on Craigslist.com.
D. Gerry asked Tony to get an employee evaluation sheet from LGC for the Board to use.
E. Paula reminded the Board that the 2nd Annual Dancing With The Stars fundraiser will be held this Sunday at 1pm in the Old Town Hall.
7:28 pm – Marty Gilman motioned to go in non-public session under RSA 91A.3.II. (c), 2nd Paula Proulx.. Roll Call - Gerry McCarthy (yes), Paula Proulx (yes) and Marty Gilman (yes).
Joan Funk arrived at 7:47pm.
F. Marty Gilman motioned to encumber $9008.04 on the preservation guild line, 2nd Joan Funk. Motion carried with all in favor.
Marty Gilman motioned to adjourn, 2nd Paula Proulx. Motion carried with all in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 7:56pm..
Respectfully Submitted,
Brandy Sanger
Recording Secretary
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Chairman, Gerald McCarthy Vice-Chairman, Martin Gilman
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Paula Proulx Gail Ellis
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Joan A. Funk
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