Board of Selectmen / Finance Committee
Monday, March 11, 2013
Community Hall
6:30 p.m.
Present: Leroy C. Clark, Chairman; Joseph R. Becker, Peter J. Letsky, Sheila H. Dibb and Nancy M. Macaruso, Secretary. Mr. Pantos was absent.
Also present: Finance Committee members – Lyndon Nichols, Chairman; Matthew Hadley, Deb Kristoff, Karen Nahrwold and Carlisle Bindoo. Scott Leonard and David Bigelow were absent.
6:30 p.m. Kerry Remington – Library
Presented a budget that was basically level funded – rubbish removal required an additional $24/mo. Some discussion on whether DPW paid for the library’s trash removal in the past – she is waiting for an answer from DPW. No change in any other line items. Ms. Remington would like more library aide money. State aid has decreased. The library is presently open 30 hours per week.
6:53 p.m. Joe Dell’Aquila – Conservation Commission
Mr. Dell’Aquila thanked the Board for restoring some of the funding from last year that had been cut. He is requesting small increases in a few line items – total budget increased from $2,619 to $2,919. They are still without a clerk – discussion on possibly sharing the position with the Finance Committee.
7 p.m. – Building Department
Lester Grace, Electrical Inspector – Level funded.
James Smith, Plumbing & Gas Inspector – Requesting plumbing salary increase from $13,572 to $16,965 (from 12 to 15 hours) and $400 in the gas/mileage line item. Gas inspector budget level funded.
Richard Travers, Building Inspector – Level funded except the gas/mileage line item (would like increased to $2,500 from $1,040). Mr. Seidler, Weights & Measures Sealer, has requested $1,300 in services and $35 in supplies. Some discussion on having the alternate building inspector come in once a month to keep him “in the loop” and paying him for his time. Will add to next BOS agenda.
7:15 Board of Assessors
Jeff Gibbs spoke for the Board. Administrative assessor is looking to increase hours from 34 to 37.5 with a new part-time clerk’s position at 19 hours. Also looking to increase the supplies line item by $400. They do not have a new growth number yet. Some discussion on the “vending out” of Assessing services.
7:50 Gary Kellaher – DPW
Wage increase is because of the contractual obligations, looking to get the part-time clerical position back. Waste disposal is up due to fuel charges. Some of the Machinery Maintenance that was taken away last year has been added back in. Storm water Management is zeroed out because of the coalition. Sewer wages are down by half as there is only one employee. Supply line is up because of water meters. Public buildings section is level across the board. Primary Building line item will be zeroed out. He does not have the DCR or MWRA numbers yet. The total increase is roughly 8%.
Mr. Becker suggested everyone look at the school budget to be ready for Thursday’s meeting with Wachusett – specifically minimum local contribution, transportation and operational portions. Ms. Dibb suggested a regional selectmen’s meeting in the near future. Ms. Dibb would like to join and support Holden in a forensic audit. Lengthy discussion.
Mr. Bindoo moved to adjourn the Finance Committee meeting. Mr. Hadley seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Becker moved to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting. Mr. Letsky seconded. Vote unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy M. Macaruso, Secretary
Board of Selectmen
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