Minutes
Selectmen’s Workshop
November 10, 2005
8:05 AM Chair Netishen opened the meeting.
Members: Bill Netishen, Mary Bonser, Peter Bock and Town Administrator Charles A. Brown.
Guests: Marge Carlson.
Ms. Carlson explained the paperwork regarding abatements and refunds.
Mr. Bock feels the Police Budget should have the $500.00 restored for the D.A.R.E. Program.
Mr. Brown explained proposed abatement figures for exemptions. Much discussion followed.
Motion: Netishen, second Bock to accept the proposed values for abating elderly exemption and disabled and blind exemptions.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Motion: Bonser, second Netishen to accept that the abatement values shall not apply to properties that have changed ownership.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Motion: Bock, second Netishen to accept the abatement recommendations for tax refund as listed in document date November 10, 2005. (In house correction)
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Mr. Brown asked the Board to choose a voting delegate for the Local Government Center’s Annual Meeting. Mr. Netishen will be the delegate.
Mr. Brown explained the new Health Plan proposal from HealthTrust. He will check on pre-existing conditions. It is a very good price for the same coverage we presently have and the prescription plan provides even better coverage with slightly lower co-pays.
Ms. Bonser spoke regarding vote tabulating machines. There is still much to be approved by the state since the machines must be certified. It was asked if an amount should be added into the budget for 2006 and if so, what amount should be budgeted. Each machine costs $6,500. plus an estimated programming fee of $700. per election. With two elections remaining after the purchase of the machine and the ballots costing $.32 cents each with a quantity of 1200, the total estimated cost will be approximately $8,700.
Mr. Brown reviewed the new narratives given to the Board.
The Board then discussed the Recycling budget. The budget looks good, showing a decrease.
Next, the Board reviewed the Welfare budget. This budget has increased reflecting increases in Rent, Utilities and Fuel assistance. Also requested increases from a number of agencies.
The police budget was reviewed. The SUV that was requested has been cut by the Selectmen from line 4210-043 making that line zero. They will use the Capital Reserve Fund for the police cruiser replacement for this year. The DARE program funding has been reinstated by the Selectmen.
The discussion moved to the Capital Improvement Program and how it may affect Capital Reserve Funds. This will be an excellent addition to future budgeting processes.
The Board signed the supplemental warrant. They also discussed upcoming November 14, 2005 agenda items.
Mr. Brown will post the non-public session scheduled for November 15, 2005 at 7:30 PM concerning a personnel issue, as well as the workshop on November 22, 2005 with the Highway department and the Fire/Rescue department.
11:15 AM Motion: Bonser, second Netishen to enter into non-public session per RSA 91:A-3 II (a).
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
11:40 AM The Board returned to regular session.
Motion: Bonser, second to keep all discussion in non-public session, non-public.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
11:42 AM Having no further discussion before the Board,
Motion: Bock, second Netishen to adjourn.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Charles A. Brown
Town Administrator
Approved as written
12/27/05
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