Cemetery & Parks Meeting
January 13, 2014
Kimball House
The meeting was opened at 7:20PM present were Ray Boyes, John Barrett, Tubby Boucher, Roger Ropoza and Pam Haman.
Bills were reviewed and approved.
Minutes from the December 2013 meeting were reviewed and approved. Pam will get additional information from John Barrett and finalize the November 2013 minutes.
Superintendent Reports:
Roger gave the Commissioners the Annual Report to review it was approved and will be submitted to the Selectmen’s office.
Roger had worked on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Expenses are level funded; Employees are expected to get their 2.5% increase. The department will increase the Forman’s position back to the original hour. The department will meet with the Finance Committee to make the case if needed. Roger stated that the department does many jobs for other town departments i.e. helping the police station with installation of the generator. The total budget for the Cemetery and Parks Department will be $111,946.01. John Barrett moved to approve the Cemetery and Parks Budget for fiscal year 2015. All were in favor the motion carried. Roger will submit the budget to Town Hall.
A discussion was held on appropriated dates for removing Xmas decoration and flags placed on grave sites. All Xmas decorations need to be removed by March 15th or they will be removed by the department. Flags need to be removed by December 1st or they will be removed by the department as well.
Roger and crew are checking the equipment, making an inventory and looking at what needs to be replaced or repaired. Roger will work with Andy about getting a new mower for the department instead of having the department place an article on the Town Meeting Warrant.
The Commissioners will look at the condition of the trees in common and cemeteries and get back to Roger.
Roger would like to get additional temp. Seasonal labor so that the department always as a roaster of trained employees.
The next meeting is scheduled for February 10 2014 at 7PM.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:15PM.
Submitted
Pam Haman
Clerk
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