Police & Office Budget and
Warrant Article Work Session
January 15, 2014
Present: John Allen, Chairman; Bob Thompson and Bill Lockard, Selectmen
Visitors: Town Office Administrator Julie Atwell, Police Chief Karl Meyers
Chairman Allen called this portion of the Work Session to order at 4:45 p.m.
- Police Department Budget Police Chief Karl Meyers reviewed the Police Department budget; items that needed clarification were reviewed and/or amended.
- Town Office Budget Town Office Administrator Julie Atwell reviewed the Office budget; items that needed clarification were reviewed and/or amended.
- Review of Warrant Articles The Board reviewed the Warrant Articles; some of the petitioned articles haven’t been received yet and appeared with a zeroed amount. The final Warrant is as follows.
ARTICLE 1: To choose the necessary Town Officers for the ensuing year.
1 Selectmen 3 year term
1 Town Clerk/Tax Collector 3 year term
1 Town Treasurer 3 year term
1 Library Trustee 3 year term
1 Town Moderator 2 year term
1 Financial Auditor 1 year term
1 Supervisor of the Checklist 6 year term
1 Trustee of the Trust Funds 3 year term
1 Cemetery Trustee 3 year term
ARTICLE 2: To see if the Town will vote to rescind Article 59, which was passed at the March 10, 1987, Town of Jackson Annual Town Meeting.
Article 59 said:
To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to RSA 31:41-C to prohibit the distribution of campaign material or electioneering or any activity which affects the safety, welfare, and rights of the voters in or around the Town Hall and on adjacent land owned by the town at any election held for any purpose in the Town of Jackson. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 3: To see if the Town will vote to ratify the electioneering policy as adopted by the Jackson School Board on August 19, 2013, which states as follows:
The Whitney Center may be used for federal, state, and local elections provided that electioneering is limited to the grassy area between the school parking lot and the entranceway to the Whitney Center, from the tree to Route 16B, as shown on the attached Plan. The “attached plan” is available for review at the Jackson Town Office and will be available for review at the Annual Town Meeting. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 4: To see if the Town will vote to approve the Electioneering Ordinance proposed by the Board of Selectmen, which prohibits the placement of political signs on Town-owned property. The Ordinance is available for review at the Jackson Town Office and will be available for review at the Annual Town Meeting. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 5: Shall we permit the public library to retain all money it receives from its income-generating equipment to be used for general repairs and upgrading and for the purchase of books, supplies and income-generating equipment. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 6: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the Selectmen’s recommended Operating Budget of the Town in the amount of 1,908,998, not including appropriations by special warrant articles and other appropriations voted separately (see 2014 Budget). Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 7: To see if the Town will vote to approve the Ordinance Pertaining to State and National Criminal Backgrounding of Persons Engaged in Municipal Affairs pursuant to RSA 31:102-a and b. The Ordinance is available for review at the Jackson Town Office and will be available for review at the Annual Town Meeting. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 8: To see if the Town will vote to change the office of Town Treasurer from an elected position to an appointed position in accordance with RSA 41:26-e. Such appointment shall be made in accordance with RSA 669:17-d by the board of selectmen. Such appointment shall be made in writing and shall include the compensation to be paid. If approved the person holding the elected office shall continue to hold such office until the next annual town election following the vote. Selectmen are in favor (2-1-0).
ARTICLE 9: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $32,500 for the purpose of granting Health Insurance Benefits to the Town Clerk/Tax Collector which is offered to all full time town employees as stated in the Jackson Personnel Policy. If approved, Health Insurance will be included in future operating budgets. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 10: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $4,000 for the purpose of granting New Hampshire Retirement System (NHRS) Benefits to the Town Clerk/Tax Collector which is offered to all full time town employees as stated in the Jackson Personnel Policy. If approved, NHRS Benefits will be included in future operating budgets. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 11: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $6,500 for the purchase a phone system for the Town Offices for the purpose of upgrading the current system so that all town buildings can be interconnected. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 12: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500 for the purchase of a portable sound system for the purpose of amplifying Town Meetings and special events. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 13: To see if the Town will vote to discontinue the Library Capital Reserve Fund (0061) created in 2008 for the purpose of constructing the new library, (Fund Balance as of 12/31/13 $0.00). Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 14: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $60,000 to be placed in the Old Library Capital Reserve Fund (0069 -Fund Balance as of 12/31/13 $4,895.15) for the purpose of constructing a restroom and septic system, supplying water to, and maintenance of the Old Library. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 15: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000 to be placed in the Bridge Repair Expendable Trust Fund (0034 - Fund Balance as of 12/31/13 $31,646.14) for the purpose of repairing and maintaining bridges. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 16: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000 to be placed in the Dry Hydrant Expendable Trust Fund (0049 - Fund Balance as of 12/31/13 $184.54) for the purpose of repairing dry hydrants. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 17: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $18,000 for sidewalk repairs for the purpose of repairing the sidewalk from the Wildcat Service Station to the covered bridge. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 18: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $50,000 to be placed in the Highway Truck Capital Reserve Fund (0048 - Fund Balance as of 12/31/13 $75,179.88) for the purpose of purchasing a new highway truck. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 19: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $95,000 for the purchase of a new highway truck. The sum of $70,000 shall be withdrawn from the Highway Truck Capital Reserve Fund (see article 18) for this purpose and the remainder shall come from the proceeds from the sale of the 2005 highway truck (approximately $25,000). Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 20: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $30,000 to be placed in the State Aid Reconstruction Expendable Fund (0058 - Fund Balance as of 12/31/13 $9,440.92) for the purpose of repairing and maintaining state roads in Jackson. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 21: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $100,000 to be placed in the Road Reconstruction Capital Reserve Fund (0064 - Fund Balance as of 12/31/13 $5,180.34) for the purpose of road reconstruction of town roads. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 22: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $38,000 to be placed in the Highway Repair and Reconstruction Fund (MM - Fund Balance as of 12/31/13 $4,777.95) for the purpose of highway repair and reconstruction. The sum of $38,000, which is contingent upon the Town receipt of that amount from the anticipated State Highway Block Grant in 2014-2015. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 23: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $30,000 to be placed in the Heavy Highway Vehicle Capital Reserve Fund (0068 - Fund Balance as of 12/31/13 $39.59) for the purpose of purchasing heavy highway vehicles. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 24: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000 to be placed in the Police Department Equipment Expendable Trust Fund (0051 - Fund Balance as of 12/31/13 $8,729.82) for the purpose of purchasing, repairing or maintaining Police Department Equipment. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 25: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $15,350 to be placed in the Police Cruiser Capital Reserve Fund (0027 - Fund Balance as of 12/31/13 $27,681.50) for the purpose of purchasing a new police cruiser. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 26: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $100,000 to be placed in the Fire Department Truck Capital Reserve Fund (0003 - Fund Balance as of 12/31/13 $259,173.04) for the purpose of purchasing a new fire truck. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 27: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $500 for the Eastern Slope Airport Authority for the purpose of operating the Eastern Slope Regional Airport. Submitted by petition. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 28: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,500 for the Gibson Center for Senior Services, Inc., for the purpose of supporting Jackson home delivered meals, congregate meals, transportation and program services. Submitted by petition. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 29: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,600 for Children Unlimited, Inc. for the purpose of supporting the Early Supports & Services Program (birth to 3 years). Submitted by petition. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 30: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000 for Tri-County Community Action for the purpose of continuing services of the Fuel Assistance Program for the residents of Jackson. Submitted by petition. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 31: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $716 for Northern Human Services for the purpose of providing Jackson residents who are uninsured, services at a sliding fee scale. Submitted by petition. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 32: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,336 for White Mountain Community Health Center for the purpose of providing Carroll County residents who are uninsured or underinsured medical care. Submitted by petition. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 33: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $679 for Starting Point for the purpose of providing advocacy and support to victims of domestic and sexual violence and their children. Submitted by petition. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 34: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000 for the Jackson Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of contributing to the Fireworks Fund. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 35: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000 for the Jackson Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of contributing to the Holiday Beautification Project. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 36: To see if the town will vote to change the Bartlett Jackson Ambulance by-laws to provide for grammatically gender neutral wording and change the number of required meetings to two per calendar year.~ This same article is being voted on in the Town of Bartlett. Selectmen are in favor (3-0-0).
ARTICLE 37: To act upon other business which may legally come before this meeting.
There being no further business, the Work Session was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted by;
Martha D. Tobin
Recording Secretary
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