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February 27, 2012
Warrant Committee
February 27, 2012

Thirty third meeting

Present:        E. Innes, J. Wilson, M. Zullas, D. Turner, T. Hays, N. Bourque, C. Tougias, C. Cahill, J. Ahonen, R. Hallisey, J. Folcarelli, H. Bell, M. Mitchell

Absent:         K. Chase, S. Genega

Audience:       Mary Ann Sullivan, Kevin Mearn, Therese Desmond-Sills

Reserve Fund:    $208,533.32
Set Aside           $50,000.00
                $158,533.32

  • Chair Innes called the meeting to order at 7:30pm in the Carol Blute Conference room.
  • Chair Innes recognized Kevin Mearn, Town Administrator and Mary Ann Sullivan, Director of the Council on Aging, to discuss the FY 2013 Council on Aging Budget.
  • On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Tougias the Warrant Committee voted to add $12,000 to the Council on Aging, with a friendly amendment accepted by Member Turner the $12,000 will be kept as an existing line item of Outreach Professional Services. 8/3/1. The Committee asked Ms Sullivan to prepare a presentation for the Personnel Board for FY14 to make the case for increasing hours for the Outreach Worker.
  • Chair Innes thanked Mr. Mearn and Ms. Sullivan for attending the meeting.
Member Ahonen left meeting at 8:30 pm.

  • Chair Innes recognized Therese Desmond-Sills Cemetery Superintendent to further discuss the RFT request for $19,000 for a new car for Ms. Desmond-Sills.
  • The Warrant Committee deferred decision on the RFT request until the March 5, 2012 meeting.  
Members Tougias & Zullas left meeting at 8:35 pm to attend a zoning meeting.

  • Chair Innes explained to the committee that the first night of Annual Town Meeting will be held at the First Parish Church in recognition of the 350th Anniversary Celebration.  
  • On a motion made by Member Mitchell and seconded by Member Wilson the Warrant Committee voted 9/0/0, that the Town appropriate the sum of $100,000 for the purpose set forth in this article and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $100,000 be raised from the tax levy.

  • On a motion made by Member Wilson and seconded by Member Mitchell the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0, that the Town appropriate the sum of $850,000 for the payment of legally obligated medical expenses incurred from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 by certain Town of Milton public safety personnel resulting from injuries sustained in the line of duty; and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $850,000 and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor.
Member Bourque left meeting at 8:52 pm.

  • On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Cahill the Warrant Committed voted 8/0/0, that the sum of $621,708 be appropriated for the purposes set forth in this article, that to meet said appropriation the Treasurer be authorized to issue, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, bonds or secured notes in the amount of $621,708; that the Town vote to accept grants under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 90 in the amount of $621,708, the said reimbursements from the state (100%) to be restored upon their receipt to the Town Treasurer.
  • On a motion made by Member Hays and seconded by Member Wilson the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0, that the sum of $500,000  be appropriated for the purpose of financing the rehabilitation, replacement or enhancement of the Town's water system, including costs incidental and related thereto; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $500,000  under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 8 (5) of the General Laws, as amended, or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor and that the Board of Selectmen be and hereby is authorized to accept and expend in addition to the foregoing appropriation one or more grants or gifts from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority or any other public or private funding source.
  • On a motion made by Member Hays and seconded by Member Wilson the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0, that that the sum of $500,000  be appropriated for the purpose of financing the rehabilitation, replacement, or enhancement of the Town's surface drain system, including costs incidental and related thereto; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $500,000  under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Sections 7(1) and 8(15) of the General Laws, as amended, or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; and that the Board of Selectmen be and hereby is authorized to accept and expend in addition to the foregoing appropriation one or more grants or gifts from any other public or private funding source.
  • On a motion made by Member Wilson and seconded by Member Turner the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0,  that the Town appropriate the sum of $250,000 for the Reserve Fund for extraordinary or unforeseen expenditures for the twelve month period beginning July 1, 2012; and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $250,000 be raised from the tax levy.
  • On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Wilson the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0, that the sum of $1,000 be appropriated for the purpose set forth in this article for unpaid bills of the Fire Department and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $1,000 be transferred from free cash. Article 33
  • On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Wilson the Warrant Committee voted to rescind the $50,000 Consolidated Facilities set aside from the Reserve Fund. 8/0/0
  • On a motion made by Member Bell and seconded by Member Wilson, the Warrant Committee voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 pm. 8/0/0

Reserve Fund:    $208,533.32
        
Respectfully submitted,
Tricia Cahill, Warrant Committee Clerk