Town of Greenfield
Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
Thursday – March 12, 2009 – 6:00 pm
Present: Chairman, Aaron Kullgren Selectman, Jarvis Adams, IV; Selectwoman, Karen Day
Minutes: Administrative Assistant, Deb Davidson
Call to order:
Appointments:
There were no appointments scheduled for this meeting
Approval of minutes:
Minutes of 3/5/09 Selectmen’s Meetings were accepted as written
Sign Documents:
Selectmen signed A/P invoices & checks
Old Business:
Carbee – After speaking with Attorney Teague, Deb reported that at this time there is no contract to present. Selectmen instructed the tax collector to move forward with the notice of impending deed.
Budget review – Selectmen reviewed the proposed budget one last time before Town Meeting. They discussed wages and various other items that most likely will arise at the meeting. Selectman Adams stated he wanted it on the record that the Board is supportive of the wages as proposed by the board. Spoke with Deb about having a continued belief that the Board is supportive of what is being proposed.
New business:
Parking Lot lighting – Tabled until Matt gets two more quotes
Recreation Committee – Selectmen Day & Kullgren went to the Recreation Committee Meeting, they met with a large majority of the committee – discussion took place as to moving forward & vision for the committee. They discussed the plans for the committee at town meeting, discussed the grounds maintenance being reallocated to the highway with the administrative office to take care of the contracts. The position that will be advertised will be part time and will primarily oversee the activities.
FEMA Grant –So far the town has applied for $67,868, 75% will be reimbursed. Deb explained the grant, she further explained the Town could possibly also be reimbursed for volunteerism & a donation, a report was submitted for this.
High-speed Internet flyer – Deb presented the Board with a flyer with numbers for residents to contact if they would like DSL in Greenfield. Selectmen unanimously approved this flyer.
Pavilion - Sharon Gordon asked to use the pavilion at Oak Park on 7/11/09, the use would be for a memorial service for her dad. Deb asked if we could waive the fee, as we do when people use the Meeting House for a memorial services. Selectmen approved waiving the rental fee. Deb will draft a letter to Mrs. Gordon, authorizing use of the pavilion with no rental fees associated.
Warrant articles – the two warrant articles will need amendment from the floor to reflect any additional interest that has been earned.
Adjournment: With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm – the next meting will be Thursday, March 26th, at 6:00 pm.
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