Skip Navigation
This table is used for column layout.
April 16, 2014
Warrant Committee
April 16, 2014
Thirty third meeting

Present:        T. Hays, D. Turner, P. Pasquerella, S. Genega, J. Wilson, G. Noonan, C. Tougias, J. Schindler, S. McCurdy, K. Chase, K. Sorgi

Absent:         N. Bourque, S. Loranger, C. Cahill, R. Boehler,

Reserve Fund:   $240,372.27     

  • Chair Hays called the meeting to order at 7:34 pm in the Carol Blute Conference Room.
  • On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member McCurdy the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0 on Article 1 of the 2014 ATM warrant to RECOMMEND that the Town vote to accept the report of the Town Accountant.
  • On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Tougias the Warrant Committee voted 6/1/1 on Article 6 of the 2014 ATM Warrant to RECOMMEND that the Town appropriate the sum of $1,817,049 to fund the capital projects listed below:
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION RECOMMENDED
Police  Town Security Cameras   85,297
School Facilities       Road work       85,000
School Technology       Smartboards     105,552
School Technology       Chromebooks     109,200
Water Fund      Trench Shoring System   50,000
Water Fund      Air Compressor  17,000
Water Fund      One ton utility truck   47,000
Water Fund      Meter replacement       600,000
Sewer Fund      Utility Truck   46,500
Sewer Fund      One ton pick-up truck   46,500
Sewer Fund      Meter replacements      600,000
Subtotal Bonded Capital Items   1,792,049
Library Computer replacements   25,000
Total Non-bonded Capital Items  25,000
Total Capital Items     1,817,049
and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $1,817,049 be appropriated for the purpose of financing the rehabilitation, replacement, or enhancement of the Town’s facilities and public safety equipment as described above, including costs incidental and related thereto; the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to sell and issue bonds or notes of the Town, aggregating not more than $1,792,049 in principal amount, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 7 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended, or any other applicable law 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 and that the sum of $25,000 be raised from funds certified by the Department of Revenue as free cash.
Member Wilson arrived 7:55 pm

  • On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Pasquerella the Warrant Committee voted 7/1/1 on Article 20 of the ATM Warrant to RECOMMEND that the sum of $200,000 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 $200,000 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.
  • Chair Hays discussed with the committee that the Landscaping Business article for the Special Town Meeting Warrant will be presented to the committee on May 1, 2014 after the Planning Board’s public hearing which is scheduled for April 23, 2014.
  • On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Wilson the meeting minutes from October 29, 2013 were approved. 8/0/1
  • On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Wilson the meeting minutes from December 4, 2013 were approved. 8/0/1
  • On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Wilson the meeting minutes from December 18, 2013 were approved. 8/0/1
  • On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Pasquerella the meeting minutes from December 19, 2013 were approved. 7/0/2
  • On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Sorgi the meeting minutes from January 8, 2014 were approved. 7/0/2
  • On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Wilson the meeting minutes from January 15, 2014 were approved. 8/0/1
  • On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Sorgi the meeting minutes from January 16, 2014 were approved. 6/0/3
  • On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Pasquerella the meeting minutes from January 22, 2014 were approved. 8/0/1
  • On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Sorgi the meeting minutes from January 23, 2014 were approved. 6/0/3
  • On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Sorgi the meeting minutes from January 27, 2014 were approved. 6/0/3
  • On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Sorgi the meeting minutes from January 29, 2014 were approved. 5/0/4
  • On a motion made by Member Pasquerella and seconded by Member Sorgi the Warrant Committee voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:30 pm. 9/0/0
Reserve Fund:   $240,372.27

Respectfully submitted,
Tricia Cahill, Warrant Committee Clerk