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Warrant Committee
November 16, 2011
Thirteenth Meeting
Present: E. Innes, D. Turner, C. Cahill, M. Zullas, H. Bell, C. Tougias, J. Wilson, T. Hays, N. Bourque, R. Hallisey
Absent: M. Mitchell, J. Ahonen, J. Folcarelli, K. Chase, S. Genega
Audience: K. Mearn, T. Hurley, A. Fagan, A. Dexter, W. Ritchie, G. Pavlicek, M. Cunningham
Reserve Fund: $319,105
Set Aside $50,000
$269,105
1. Chair Innes called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. in the Carol Blute Conference room.
- On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Wilson the meeting minutes from the November 2nd meeting were approved. 6/0/2
Member Bourque arrived 7:38pm
- Chair Innes recognized Town Accountant Amy Dexter. Mrs. Dexter discussed and answered questions regarding the recent GASB 45 report that had been completed. Chair Innes explained to the committee that there will be more discussion on GASB 45 as the Annual Town Meeting approaches.
Member Hallisey arrived 7:47pm
4. Chair Innes recognized the Town’s Veteran’s Service Agent Michael Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham explained to the committee the reasons for the unforeseen increase to the Veteran’s Benefit budget for FY 2012; while also requesting a Reserve Fund Transfer of $75,000 to cover Veteran’s Benefit through January 31. 2012.
5. On a motion made by Member Wilson, and seconded by Member Zullas the committee voted unanimously to approve a Reserve Fund Transfer for $75,000 for the Veteran’s Benefits through January 31, 2012. 9/0/0
- Chair Innes recognized Selectman Tom Hurley and the Consolidated Facilities Department Director Bill Ritchie to discuss the FY 2012 budget for the new Consolidated Facilities Department. The final budget will be presented to the Warrant Committee at the next meeting Monday November 28th.
Member Bourque left meeting at 9:50pm
- Chair Innes recognized Town Administrator Kevin Mearn to discuss the potential articles for the January 30, 2012 Special Town Meeting. The potential articles for the Special Town Meeting are: Consolidated Facilities department budget; Revolving Fund for the East Milton Library; Civil Service Article; Antonio Pickens Bonds; Community Preservation Act; Ulin Rink Lease; Veteran’s Benefits updated FY 2012 budget; Citizen’s petition for a Government Study Committee; Funding stabilization fund. The Selectmen will be closing the warrant at their next meeting November 17, 2011.
Member Zullas left meeting at 9:50pm
8. Old Business: All FY 2013 budgets need to be submitted to the Warrant Committee by December 1, 2011. Subcommittee meetings need to start being scheduled. Please contact Tricia for room availability and to submit agendas to be posted; Open meeting laws require 48 hours prior to meeting for posting, please plan accordingly.
9. New Business: Next warrant committee will be Monday November 28, 2011 in the Carol Blute Conference room, with discussions and votes regarding the articles for the Special Town Meeting.
- On a motion made by Member Bell and seconded by Member Turner the committee voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:58pm.
Reserve Fund: $244,105
Set Aside $50,000
$194,105
Respectfully submitted,
Tricia Cahill, Warrant Committee Clerk
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