Warrant Committee
October 17, 2011
Eleventh Meeting
Present: E. Innes, S. Genega, D. Turner, C. Cahill, H. Bell, T. Hays, J. Folcarelli, C. Tougias, K. Chase, J. Ahonen, J. Wilson
Absent: M. Mitchell, R. Hallisey, N. Bourque, M. Zullas
Reserve Fund: $350,000
1. Chair Innes called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. in the Carol Blute Conference room.
2. On a motion made by Member Ahonen and seconded by Member Wilson the meeting minutes from the October 5th meeting were unanimously approved. 10/0/0
3. Attending the Warrant Committee meeting were the members of the Consolidated Facilities Subcommitee: Annemarie Fagan, Tony Cichello, Tom Hurley and Bill Ritchie.
4. Chair Innes recognized Bill Ritchie to discuss in detail the specifics of the FY 2012 and 2013 budgets for the Consolidated Facilities Department.
5. Bill Ritchie presented and discussed in detail a draft copy of the FY 2012 & 2013 budgets that the subcommittee has created. Discussions were focused on a needs study, personnel and salaries, and funding.
8:03 p.m. Member Cahill left meeting
6. Bill Ritchie requested a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $50,000 for a Conditions Assessment Study for Town Buildings. This study will assess the condition of all Town Buildings exclusive of Cemetery and Park. (ex: age of windows, roofs etc.)
7. On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Wilson the committee, after lengthy discussion, voted to unanimously approve a Reserve Fund Set Aside for $50,000 for a Conditions Assessment Study for Town Buildings. 10/0/0
8:36 p.m. Member Bell left meeting
8. Annemarie Fagan on behalf of the Veteran’s Agent, Michael Cunningham, requested a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $17,995 to cover Veterans Benefits for the months of July and August 2011.
9. On a motion made by Member Chase, and seconded by Member Ahonen the committee voted unanimously to approve the Reserve Fund Transfer for the Veteran’s Benefits. 8/0/0
10. Chair Innes informed the committee that he attended the October 5th Board of Selectmen’s meeting where the Special Town Meeting date was finalized. The Special Town Meeting will be held January 30 & 31, 2012, Milton High School at 7:30 p.m. The Warrant will close on November 17, 2011.
11. Chair Innes told the committee that the Citizens Petition regarding the St. Elizabeth’s property had been withdrawn.
12. Chair Innes mentioned that the Board of Selectmen will also be putting together a Government Study Committee, any member interested in serving on this committee please let Chair Innes know.
13. Chair Innes, Members Wilson, Hallisey, Genega and Hays all attended the Association of Town Finance Committee meeting on Saturday October 15th, those present for the meeting shared their experience with the committee.
14. Chair Innes told the members that he had emailed the preliminary salary sheets, and that all of these are due December 1, 2011.
15. Chair Innes mentioned that the Warrant will be closing for the Annual town meeting January 6, 2012.
16. Under new business, the Chair told the committee that the Cemetery is requesting a Reserve Fund Transfer for demolition to a condemned building, more details to follow before the next meeting.
17. On a motion made by Member Chase and seconded by Member Turner the committee voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:05 p.m.
Reserve Fund: $332,005
Set aside $ 50,000
$282,005
Respectfully submitted,
Tricia Cahill, Warrant Committee Clerk
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