Board of Selectmen
February 4, 2009
Community Hall Annex
6:30 p.m.
Present: Joseph R. Becker – Chairman, Leroy C. Clark - Vice Chairman, Douglas C. Briggs, Cherilyn A. Bulger and Nancy M. Macaruso, Secretary. Sheila H. Dibb arrived at 8 pm.
Budget meeting for fiscal year 2010
6:30 pm, DPW – Superintendent Kellaher stated that he was not accustomed to the line item style budget or with regular wages being combined with overtime. He has checked into fuel issues and brought up the idea of having our own system. He feels he can level fund for the next fiscal year. Regarding FEMA $359,811.93 will be submitted for DPW only. Fire has been completed and is waiting on Police and COA. Mr. Kellaher is hoping to get the FEMA representative in early next week. Chairman Becker explained the use of indirect charges within DPW, Water and Sewer and its’ personnel. The Superintendent stated that an F150 truck is out of service and the Ford Explorer will be out of service shortly. Mr. Becker explained the process with the Capital Improvement Committee and put him
in touch with Chairman, Harry Sechman. On Wednesday, February 11, 2009 there will be a meeting at the DPW Garage regarding Rutland Heights Hospital.
7 pm, Horace Moody – Maintenance cost should be level funded for fiscal year 2010. He explained there will be a need for some replacement computers next year (approximately 7 or 8) and a couple of printers. Discussion on the possibility of using the 911 Grant for Dispatch computer expense – Horace will look into. Mr. Briggs stated that two lines from Hubbardston are being installed on Friday in preparation for regionalization.
7:30 pm, Sally Hayden, Treasurer Collector – Mrs. Hayden submitted the debt service figures. Mr. Becker questioned the additional hours the part-time clerk in the Town Hall has been working. Mrs. Hayden stated that she will be returning to 19 hours per week very soon.
Health insurance has a 6.8% increase. Enrollment is down from 20 families to 18 and from 21 individuals to 18. Retirees are up from 9 to 12. Mrs. Hayden also stated she would like an additional license in order to process tax collections (from two to three). A GIC health insurance plan was discussed. Mrs. Hayden will look into with MIIA.
Mike Pantos stated that enrollment at Bay Path is down five and the increase for transportation will be net $12,300.
7:55 pm – Recreation, Karen Goolsky: Chairman Becker voiced his opinion that the recreation committee should prepare for the possibility that the Director’s entire salary may have to come from the Revolving Fund. Some discussion on her benefits. Mrs. Goolsky informed the Board that Tom Martinelli would be repairing the line at the pool and also doing some electrical work at Putnam Park. She stated that her accounts are in good shape.
8:00 pm – Cable Advisory Committee: Paul Mattson, Addison Redfield and Johnny Suire were in attendance. Some discussion on live coverage of the BOS meetings and the possibility of live taping of the Annual Town Meeting.
Chairman Becker stated he would like to have a meeting with the Capital Improvement Committee.
Mrs. Dibb arrived at 8 pm after a meeting regarding the Holbrook House and informed the rest of the Board what transpired. The Town has the right of first refusal, but would have to have a plan in place. She would like the Selectmen to set up a meeting with the Trustees of Reservations and Clea Blair to discuss further.
ADJOURN:
Mrs. Briggs moved to adjourn. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy M. Macaruso, Secretary
Board of Selectmen
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