FY17 Budget Meeting Minutes
Board of Selectman and Finance Committee
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Rutland Town Library
7:00 PM
Present:
Finance Committee: Lyndon Nichols, David Bigelow, Matthew Hadley, Deborah Kristoff, Carlisle Bindoo, Thomas Ruchala
Board of Selectmen: Leroy Clark, Sheila Dibb, Stephanie Bacon, Wayne Walker
Others: Margaret Nartowicz, Town Administrator
Absent: Karen Nahrwold and Michael Pantos
Opening of Finance Committee Meeting: Mr. Nichols called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m.
Opening of Board of Selectmen Meeting: Mr. Clark called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m.
Appointments:
Planning Board: Norman Anderson provided an overview of the request for continued funding for the shared Planner, and the Planner’s role and tasks. There was discussion regarding the Planning Board’s general fund budget and Planning Administration revolving fund. There was also additional discussion regarding schedule of fees and project reviews.
Rutland Regional Emergency Communications Center: Nick DaDalt presented an overview of the FY17 budget request, including projected grant funding, assessment formulas pursuant to the Regional Inter-municipal Agreement, and apportioned costs. The telephone system will have to be paid from assessments if a grant is not received. There was discussion regarding possibly applying unexpended funds from each fiscal year to a special fund for RRECC capital needs investments.
Police Department/ACO: Chief Haapakoski noted that there will be a reduction of $7,100 in ACO wages. The patrolmen’s wages are currently being negotiated. There has been an increase in call volume and investigations are currently behind. Last year, 760 criminal investigations were done. There was discussion of a continued K-9 grant opportunity. The K-9 training officer would need to be backfilled with another officer during training. Chief Haapakoski reported a current issue with water pressure in the station. Ms. Nartowicz noted potential electricity cost savings through an electricity supply agreement.
Adjournment
Finance Committee: Mr. Ruchala made motion to adjourn. Mr. Hadley 2nd motion. Vote unanimous.
Board of Selectmen: Ms. Bacon made motion to adjourn. Ms. Dibb 2nd motion. Vote unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Margaret Nartowicz
Town Administrator
Prepared by: Abby Benoit Approved_3/10/2016 LSNichols
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