NEWTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN
DATE: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2013
TIME: 6PM
LOCATION: NEWTON TOWN HALL, 2 TOWN HALL ROAD
PUBLIC MEETING
- Call to Order, Roll Call Vote
Chairman Thayer called the meeting to order at 6pm. In attendance were Chairman Raymond D. Thayer, Selectman Charles R. Melvin, Sr., Selectman Robert S. Donovan, Jr., Town Administrator Nancy J. Wrigley and Office Manager Mary Winglass. Minutes were transcribed and typed by Office Manager Winglass.
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Introduction of Guests
- Approval of Minutes (Review prior to meeting)
- Selectmen’s Public Meeting minutes dated October 15, 2013, October 29, 2013, October 31, 2013 and November 5, 2013
- Selectmen’s Nonpublic Meeting minutes dated October 15, 2013, October 29, 2013, October 31, 2013 and November 5, 2013
The Board required additional time to review the minutes.
- Presentation to Officer Christopher Thurlow
The Board of Selectmen, Police Chief Streeter, Officer Rob Diflumeri and members of the Police Department as a final farewell presented to Officer Christopher Thurlow a plaque that contained his retired service firearm that was fired during the Greenland incident on April 12, 2012.~ Officer Thurlow is leaving the Newton Police Department to work for the Massachusetts State Police.
- Review proposed 2014 Budgets: Recreation, Transfer Station and Zoning Board of Appeals
Recreation Commission
Recreation member Annie Collyer and Diane Morin were present to explain the 2014 proposed budget from Recreation. Collyer explained that the 2014 budget does not include funding for lifeguards instead the area will be posted “Swim at your own risk”. The overall increase in the proposed 2014 budget is 2.5%.
Selectman Melvin motioned to approve the 2014 Recreation Commission budget in the amount of $40,216.00. Second by Thayer. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Transfer Station
Interim Transfer Station Manager Tom Difalco was present to explain his proposed budget. After reviewing the budget a minor revision was made to the improvement line item. The 2014 budget reflects a decrease $14,116.00 compared to the 2013 budget.
Selectman Melvin motioned to approve the 2014 Transfer Station (SWDA) budget in the amount of $370,655.00. Second by Donovan. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
The Board talked about placing a warrant article to use funds from the Transfer Station Recycling fund to offset taxes. Town Administrator Wrigley will get the balance on the account for the Board to review at their next meeting.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Board reviewed the proposed 2014 budget of $6,174 which is $100 below the 2013 budget.
Selectman Donovan motioned to accept the Zoning Board of Appeals 2014 budget in the amount of $6,174.00. Second by Thayer. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
- Cont review of Transfer Station Attendant/Maintenance job description
After reviewing the revised job description the Board had additional questions regarding the duties listed. Selectman Donovan will talk with interim Transfer Station Manager Tom Difalco regarding the job duties.
- Per RSA 31:95-b to accept and expend unanticipated funds in the amount of $350 from an anonymous donor and $100 from the Plaistow Lions Club to the Newton Food Pantry
Chairman Thayer motioned per RSA 31:95-b to accept and expend unanticipated funds in the amount of $350 from an anonymous donor and $100 from the Plaistow Lions Club to the Newton Food Pantry. Second by Melvin. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
- Sign Tax Supplement Warrant
The Board signed a Tax Collector’s Property Tax Supplement Warrant for 2 Amesbury Road.
- Review schedule for year-end encumbrances/carry-overs
The Board reviewed a proposed schedule for year-end encumbrances/carry-overs. The Board asked for a revision to include “must” have requests for encumbered funds in no later than 12pm on Wednesday, December 11th; and to include that there will be “no exceptions”.
- Announcements
- Other Business, Sign Manifests, Requisitions, Abatements, Tax Credits, Correspondence and Appointments
- The Board signed a letter to Merrimac Savings Bank updating the online profile.
- The Board signed requisition #2432 from Recreation for a $300 deposit to hold a dinner/dance at the Haverhill country Club in May 2014.
- The Board signed requisition #2429 from Recreation for $1,243.71 for the December Roma’s luncheon for seniors.
- The Board signed requisition #2431 from Recreation for a $300 deposit to hold a golf tournament fundraiser at the Haverhill Country Club next year.
- The Board signed requisition #2430 from Recreation for $350 for a roller-skating event at Skateland on December 27, 2013.
- The Board signed requisition #2444 from the Conservation Commission for $1,800 to conduct flail mowing and mulch to open access to the main field of the Busch Property.
- The Board signed requisition #2375 from the Fire Department for $719.26 to purchase new gear for John Kane
- The Board asked Town Administrator Wrigley to conduct a cross reference on payroll to find out who has not submitted the vehicle policy signature page.
Chairman Thayer motioned to adjourn at 6:55pm. Second by Melvin. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary Winglass, Office Manager
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