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September 21, 2011
Warrant Committee
September 21, 2011

Ninth Meeting

Present:        J. Wilson, D. Turner, R. Hallisey, E. Innes, M. Zullas, K. Chase, C. Cahill, M.                         Mitchell, N. Bourque    

Absent: T. Hays, J. Folcarelli, S. Genega, J. Ahonen, H. Bell, C. Tougias                       

Reserve Fund:   $350,000

  • Chair Innes called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. in the Carol Blute Conference room.
  • On a motion made by Member Wilson and seconded by Member Turner the meeting minutes from the September 7th meeting were unanimously approved. 7/0/0
  • Under new business, Chair Innes showed a draft letter that will be sent to Kevin Mearn and the Department Heads regarding the FY 2013 budget process. Once the letter has been finalized it will be sent out.
  • There was a discussion regarding the budget process for the new committee members, with an explanation of the different types of budget: level dollar versus level service.
  • Chair Innes took the opportunity to remind all members that during the long budget process and meetings, that all persons should be respectful of each other and the town employees while working together.
  • Also, while discussing the 2013 budget process the date of the all day Saturday meeting came into question. With February 18th being the first Saturday of February vacation, the committee asked if the meeting could be moved to February 11, 2012. The Council on Aging will be asked if the date can be changed.
  • The Special Town Meeting for November has been postponed and is tentatively scheduled for January 30/31, 2012. The committee discussed the schedule restraints surrounding the time lines regarding the printing of the warrant and on some of the potential articles. The committee also discussed the possible ramifications to holding all articles until the Annual Town Meeting. Chair Innes will be meeting with Town Administrator Kevin Mearn in the next week to further discuss the Special Town Meeting.
  • Chair Innes asked the members to confirm if they will be attending the Annual Association of Town Finance Committee meeting in Franklin on October 15, 2011. Chair Innes asked the Warrant Committee clerk to reach out via email to the members who were not present at this meeting so we could get a count of attendees and submit the registration to Massachusetts Municipal Association.  
 

  • Chair Innes recognized Nick J----- , who is a Boy Scout from St. Mary’s of the Hills Troop 3. Nick is working towards his Communication Badge and is required to attend public hearings as a part of obtaining the badge.
  • On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Wilson the Warrant Committee unanimously agreed to adjourn at 8:30 pm.
Reserve Fund:   $350,000

Respectfully submitted,
Tricia Cahill, Warrant Committee Clerk