THIRTY-FIRST MEETING WARRANT COMMITTEE MARCH 13, 2006
PRESENT: K. Conlon, T. Lowney, W. Connors, H. Crichlow, L. Dee, N..Gray, T. Hurley, S. Keel, B. Mason, P. Nolan, L. Walker, C. Winston
ABSENT: D. Biagiotti, J. Conley, J. O’Connor
RESERVE FUND BALANCE: $254,346
Assessors Set Aside: 5,123
BALANCE: $249,223
Chair Conlon called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
The Committee received copies of an evaluation of street light replacement, MWRA Community Charge Determination, responses from the Director of Public Works to questions raised by the DPW Sub-Committee and the recommendations voted by the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for capital needs.
A conference was held with Festus Joyce, Milton’s Representative to the Blue Hills Regional Vocational School District, School Superintendent Kenneth Rocke, School Superintendent Elect Joseph Ciccolo, Business Manager John McFadden and Building and Grounds Supervisor Gene Mastro, who reviewed with the Committee Blue Hills Regional’s FY 2007 preliminary budget request, copies of which were distributed by Superintendent Rocke. Also distributed were BHRVS preliminary FY 2007 Chapter 70 aid and cost per student (state formula) calculations. Discussed were the school’s capital improvement needs, including methods of financing those Capital needs and educational and technical needs, including English, Math and Science MCAS tests. The FY 2007 budget request was reviewed including staffing,
increased health insurance and utility costs. Milton’s portion of the FY 2007 assessment will be $582,150 for a total of thirty-six (36) students. The Chair thanked the representatives from Blue Hills Regional Vocation School District for their exceptional presentation and congratulated Superintendent Rocke on his retirement and thanked him for his service.
A conference was held with Town Clerk James J. Mullen, Jr, who reviewed with the Committee the Town Clerk’s FY 2007 budget request of $214,302. Town Clerk Mullen advised the Committee on the new Federal Help America Vote Act requirements. Articles regarding selling of election equipment and compensation as a Certified Massachusetts Municipal Clerk were also discussed. The Chair thanked Town Clerk Mullen for his excellent presentation.
A conference was held with members of the Board of Park Commissioners, Chair Terry Driscoll and Member Barbara Brown, who reviewed with the Committee,the Park Department FY 2007 budget request in the amount of $304,373. Also discussed was a possible bid for future acquisition of Ulin Rink. The Chair thanked Commissioners Driscoll and Brown for their informative presentation.
On a motion made by Member Walker and seconded by Member Gray, the Committee voted 11-0-0 to approve a $1,300 Reserve Fund transfer to the Board of Appeals FY 2006 Salary and Wage line due to unexpected expenses caused by the retirement of the Senior Administrative Clerk.
On a motion made by Member Connors and seconded by Member Keel, the Committee voted 9-0-2 to approve the minutes of March 6, 2006. On a motion made by Member Connors and seconded by Member Keel, the Committee voted 10-0-1 to approve the minutes of March 8, 2006.
The Committee, on an omnibus motion made by Member Walker and seconded by Member Nolan voted 11-0-0 to recommend Article CC, Authorize Treasurer to Borrow in Anticipation of Taxes; Article DD, Authorize the Treasurer to Collect Taxes; Article EE, Authorize Treasurer to Enter into Compensating Balance Agreements and Article FF, Authorize Moderator to appoint Legislative Committee..
On a motion made by Member Winston and seconded by Secretary Lowney, the Committee voted 11-0-0 to recommend the Municipal Audit request of $56,000.
On a motion made by Member Walker and seconded by Member Mason, the Committee voted 11-0-0 to recommend the continuation of Article QQ, the Senior Center Revolving Fund.
Secretary Lowney recused himself from the meeting. On a motion made by Member Winston and seconded by Member Mason, the Committee voted 10-0-0 to recommend the continuation of the Board of Health Revolving Fund for vaccinations. Secretary Lowney returned to the meeting.
On a motion made by Member Winston and seconded by Member Dee, the Committee voted 11-0-0 to recommend the continuation of the Library Revolving Fund for new books and materials.
On a motion made by Member Mason and seconded by Member Winston, the Committee voted 11-0-0 to recommend the continuation of the Library Revolving Fund for building maintenance.
On a motion made by Member Walker and seconded by Member Dee, the Committee voted 11-0-0 to recommend the continuation of the Board of Park Commissioners Revolving Fund for maintenance and repair of Park facilities.
RESERVE FUND BALANCE: $253,046
Assessors Set Aside: 5,123
BALANCE: $247,923
The next meeting of the Warrant Committee will be on Tuesday, March 14, 2006.
The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol A. Blute, Senior Administrative Clerk March 14, 2006
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