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WARRANT COMMITTEE MARCH 5, 2007
TWENTY-SECOND MEETING
PRESENT: K. Conlon, D. Biagiotti; J. Conley, H. Crichlow; L. Dee; E. Innes; T. Hurley; S. Keel; B. Martin; B. Mason; B. McLaughlin; J. Pinkus: L. J. Walker
ABSENT: J. O’Connor.
RESERVE FUND $244,128
Set Aside (CBO) 20,000
$224,128
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
The Committee received a revised FY2008 Blue Hills Regional School District assessment in the amount of $549,581 and a revised FY 2008 Selectmen’s budget in the amount of $424,230.
A conference was held with Fire Chief Malcolm Larson who presented the Fire Department FY 2008 budget request in the amount of $4,104,352. The Committee and the Chief discussed a potential reduction in the Fire Department FY 2008 appropriation.
A conference was held with Department of Public Works Director Walter Heller who presented the Department of Public Works FY 2008 budget request in the amount of $5,812,057. The Committee and Mr. Heller discussed a potential reduction in the Department of Public Works FY 2008 appropriation. The Director also reviewed with the Committee the 2006 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles regarding planting of trees; maintaining and repair of sidewalks; rehabilitation of the Town’s water system and rehabilitation of the Town’s surface drain system. As requested by the Board of Selectmen in a December 1, 2006 memorandum to the Committee, the Committee discussed the current trash sticker fee program. The Chair reported that she had asked the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen for an
opportunity to discuss the FY 2008 budget and the impact of a reduction in the trash sticker fee at the March 8, 2007 meeting of the Board of Selectmen. Following discussion of the Solid Waste and Trash removal program, Member Walker made and Member Keel seconded the following motion: “Given our analysis of the FY 2008 revenue needs of the Town, the Warrant Committee recommends no change in the cost of the trash sticker fee.” The Committee voted unanimously 12-0-0 in favor of this motion. The Chair will advise the Board of Selectmen of the Committee’s recommendation at its March 8, 2007meeting.
FY 2008 budget projection spreadsheets were received, and the Committee reviewed and discussed certain FY 2008 budget requests.
On a motion made by Member Dee and seconded by Member Crichlow, the minutes of February 28, 2007 were approved 10-0-2.
RESERVE FUND $244,128
Set Aside (CBO) 20,000
$224,128
The next meeting of the Warrant Committee will be on Wednesday, March 7, 2007.
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol A. Blute, Senior Administrative Assistant
March 7, 2007
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