Town of Bristol
Budget Committee Minutes
February 4, 2008
APPROVED ON: 03/03/08
ATTENDED: Archie Auger (Chairman), Dorcas Gordon (Vice Chairman), Skip
Bowie, Ron Preble, Richard Walenda, David Carr, Andrew
Hemmingway, Tom Winn, Jon Thouin, Paul Simard, Catherine Pitari, Joe Denning (Selectmen’s Rep), and Diane Marden (Secretary).
ABSENT: There remains one vacant position on the committee.
OTHERS PRESENT: Elizabeth Corrow (Town Manager), Steve Favorite
(Selectmen), Lt. Lewis (BPD), Chief Clark (BPD), Chief
Skantze (BFD), and Dan Arseneau. There were also other observers in the audience from the Fire Department and Police Department.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m., and the meeting
was video taped for LRPA.
Correspondence
Chairman Auger went over correspondence received by the committee. Mr. Auger stated the Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on the following items:
Date Public Hearing On Time Place
February 21, 2008 Adoption of Provision RSA 40:13 6:45pm 230 Lake St.
(known as SB 2) to allow official Bristol Town
ballot voting on all issues before the Offices- Down
(local political subdivision) on the Stairs Meeting
second Tuesday of the (month)? Room
February 21, 2008 Proposed 2008 Petitioned Warrant 6:30pm 230 Lake St.
Articles Bristol Town
Offices- Down
Stairs Meeting
Room
February 21, 2008 Proposed 2008 Petitioned Warrant 7:00pm 230 Lake St.
Articles Requiring Bonding Bristol Town
Offices- Down
Stairs Meeting
Room
Chairman Auger stated the Budget Committee will hold its Town Budget Meeting at the Bristol Elementary School in the Gymnasium on February 11, 2008 at 7 p.m.
Minutes of January 28, 2008
Andrew Hemmingway made the motion to accept the minutes of January 28, 2008. Ron Preble seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for any errors, omissions, or amendments to the minutes of January 28, 2008. Dorcas Gordon asked that page 3, third paragraph, third line from bottom read “Dorcas Gordon asked if Mr. Bouchard has had any experience in the public or private sector?” Ms. Gordon asked that page 6, fourth paragraph, third line down be changed to “ Dorcas Gordon stated maybe we are cutting off our nose spite our face, here, the account produces revenue.” Chairman Auger asked for a vote on the amended motion.
11/0-1abstention MOTION CARRIED
Appointment of Budget Committee Position
Chairman Auger stated tonight we will vote on the two individuals who addressed the Budget Committee last week expressing an interest filling the position until the newly elected individual takes there place in March. Mr. Auger each person gave the qualifications to the committee last week, and a vote in open session will occur at this meeting selecting a qualified candidate to hold this position temporarily. Mr. Auger asked for a motion. Dorcas Gordon made the motion to appoint Dan Arsneau until after Town Meeting. Skip Bowie seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion. Town Manager, Corrow stated Mr. Bouchard did sign up to run as a Budget Committee member. Ms. Gordon stated she felt that both candidates were quite qualified for the open seat. Ron Preble stated we should have tapped into filling this position sooner, and he is in favor of Mr. Arsneau filling in. Jon Thouin stated he is in favor of Mr. Arsneau as Mr. Bouchard does have a lot of other responsibilities. Chairman Auger asked for a vote on appointing Mr. Arsneau to the position until after Town Meeting.
9/0-3 abstentions MOTION CARRIED
Revenue Sheet-MS7
Town Manager, Corrow explained the MS7 and MS4 worksheets presented in the Budget Committee packets. Chairman Auger stated these do not include the school district’s portion of the budget. Ms. Corrow stated there is a net increase of about $6,000 over last year (including revenues). Dorcas Gordon asked if this is adding a $1.00 to the tax rate before the Board of Selectmen’s recommendations? Ms. Corrow stated it will be about $1.10 with the Board’s recommendations. Chairman Auger explained the Budget Committee has reduced some items within the budget, and these changes have been made throughout the budget worksheets handed out this evening.
Chairman Auger asked Budget Committee members to open their Budget Worksheets to page 15 in order to continue going through the budget as they had last week.
Humane Society 01-4414-390
Paul Simard made the motion to accept line item 01-4414-390 entitled Humane Society as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Dorcas Gordon seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no further discussion was made. Mr. Auger asked for a hand vote.
11/1-1abstention MOTION CARRIED
Health Agencies 01-4415-(350-356)
Paul Simard made the motion to accept line items 01-4415-(350-356) entitled Health Agencies as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Catherine Pitari seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion. Andrew Hemmingway stated he believes these groups need to be more accountable for finding some funds on their own. Chairman Auger asked for further discussion, no other comments were made. Chairman Auger asked for a vote on the line items.
12/0-1 abstention MOTION CARRIED
Welfare Administration 01-4441-(341-620)
Dorcas Gordon made the motion to accept line items 01-4441-(341-620) entitled Welfare Administration as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Andrew Hemmingway seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion. Ron Preble asked why a cell phone was needed? Selectmen Joe Denning stated the Welfare Director often goes out to assist the elderly and disadvantaged within the community. Town Manager, Corrow stated she is also on call 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
Paul Simard made the motion to amend line item 01-4441-346 entitled Cell Phone from $840 to $600. Ron Preble seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion. Dorcas Gordon asked if there was a contractual reason for the amount requested? Town Manager, Corrow stated there is but that she could live with the $600. Chairman Auger asked for a vote on the amended motion.
10/3 MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Auger asked for a vote on the original motion as amended line items 01-441-(341-620) entitled Welfare Administration.
13/0 MOTION CARRIED
Welfare Services 01-4445- (350-820)
Paul Simard made the motion to accept line item 01-4445-(350-820) entitled Welfare Services as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Ron Preble seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for additional discussion. Catherine Pitari asked if line item 01-4445-810 entitled Welfare Burials needed to have a $1.00 in the account for some reason? Town Manager, Corrow stated the $1.00 is not needed for any reason at all. Chairman Auger asked for a vote on the line items.
12/1 MOTION CARRIED
Recreation 01-4520-(650-890)
Ron Preble made the motion to accept line item 01-4520-(650-890) entitled Recreation as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Catherine Pitari seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Chairman Auger asked for a vote on the line items.
12/0-1 abstention MOTION CARRIED
Beaches 01-4521-(346-611)
Andrew Hemmingway made the motion to accept line items 01-4521-(346-611) entitled Beaches as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Paul Simard seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote on the line items.
13/0 MOTION CARRIED
Kelley Park 01-4522-(341-820)
Jon Thouin made the motion to accept line items 01-4522-(341-820) entitled Kelley Park as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Paul Simard seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion.
Dave Carr made the motion to amend line item 01-4522-341 entitled KP Telephone to ZERO. Ron Preble seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion. Mr. Carr stated he does not see a need for the telephone. Mr. Preble asked for an explanation of why the phone at Town Office’s could not be used? Town Manager, Corrow explained the phone is used for a variety of things including emergencies, contacting vendors, and scheduling of events. Chairman Auger asked for a vote on the line item.
3/7-3 abstentions MOTION DEFEATED
Paul Simard made the motion to amend line item 01-4522-820 entitled KP Master Plan to $9,000. Jon Thouin seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion. Paul Simard asked for someone to refresh his mind on Newfound Hydro-Seeding and the large roll in re-seeding and regrading? Andrew Hemmingway read what the break down of this expense in detail for Mr. Simard. Mr. Simard stated the school should be paying to repair the field as well? Mr. Auger stated either way taxpayers pay for it. Town Manager, Corrow stated the school pays a flat fee of $9,000 for the use of the fields. Rich Walenda asked why do they keep destroying the field by parking cars on it? Mr. Auger explained that their intent is to now keep all vehicles off the field.
Tom Winn stated the fields must be taken care of. Catherine Pitari stated “we need to do it now”, and later when things have gotten underway we can hold people accountable for any damages. Town Manager, Corrow stated there will be a permitting plan in place for those using the field. Dorcas Gordon feels it is worth the investment we have neglected the needs for such a long time that they now must be taken care of. Dave Carr stated we are using the master plan for items that should be under maintenance and repairs.
Kelley Park Discussion Continued
Joe Denning stated he agrees with Ms. Gordon that this piece of property is a valuable part of the community.Andrew Hemmingway stated he also agrees with Ms. Gordon. Chairman Auger asked for additional discussion, no other comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote on line item 01-4522-820 entitled KP Master Plan reducing the line item to $9,000.
4/9 MOTION DEFEATED
Ron Preble made the motion to amend line item 01-4522-820 entitled KP Master Plan from $37,725 to $25,000. Paul Simard seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion on the amendment. Mr. Preble stated he believed they could get something done for this amount to at least get it started. Andrew Hemmingway asked if this work had been put out to bid or was it just an estimate? Town Manager, Corrow stated it was not put out to bid that in fact it was an estimate. Chairman Auger asked for additional discussion, no other comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote amending line item 01-4522-820 entitled KP Master to $25,000.
8/5 MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Auger asked for a vote on the amended line items 01-4522-(341-820) under Kelley Park.
13/0 MOTION CARRIED
Library 01-4550-(391-810)
Paul Simard made the motion to accept the Library line items 01-4550-(391-810) as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Ron Preble seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion on any of the line items, no comments were made. Chairman Auger asked for a vote.
12/0-1 abstention MOTION CARRIED
Patriotic 01-4583-(880-891)
Joe Denning made the motion to accept line items 01-4583-(880-891) under the Patriotic accounts. Tom Winn seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion on any of the line items. Mr. Denning stated Old Home Day has continued to grow as before it had sat in by itself. Mr. Denning explained that other entities will also be contributing to the Old Home Day festivities. Town Manager, Corrow stated that previously the Old Home Day account was ran through the TCC books not through the Town of Bristol’s. The real increase over last year is $6,000.
Rich Walenda made the motion to amend line item 01-4583-880 entitled Old Home Day to $10,000. Dan Arsneau seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion on the amended line item. Mr. Auger stated last years actual was $19,440 which he has taken from the last page of the revenue sheet. Ron Preble asked if the majority of this was fireworks? Town Manager, Corrow stated fireworks and some flags. Chairman Auger asked for a vote on the amendment.
2/11 MOTION DEFEATED
Patriotic 01-4583-(880-891) Discussion Continued
Chairman Auger asked for a vote on the original motion to accept line items 01-4583(880-891) under the Patriotic accounts.
13/0 MOTION CARRIED
Conservation Commission 01-4611-(390-690)
Catherine Pitari made the motion to accept line items 01-4611-(390-690) entitled Conservation Commission accounts. Jon Thouin seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote on the Conservation Commission line items.
12/1 MOTION CARRIED
Historic District Commission 01-4612-(120-625)
Dorcas Gordon made the motion to accept line items 01-4612-(120-625) entitled Historic District Commission as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Joe Denning seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote.
12/1 MOTION CARRIED
Social Services 01-4652-(570-578)
Dave Carr made the motion to reduce line item 01-4652-571 entitled Grafton County Senior Citizens Council to $7,000. Ron Preble seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion on the line item. Dave Carr stated this is not an in town program that they do have other communities to take from. Joe Denning explained that they had a substantial increase in rent. Dorcas Gordon stated she believes they are saving the Town of Bristol money, as they are well utilized throughout the community. Catherine Pitari stated she feels they utilize their funding very well, and they give a lot of socialization to the elderly population. Andrew Hemmingway stated the majority of people over 60 have used the service, and we should support it based on the number of people who use it. Chairman Auger asked for a vote on the ammendment.
4/9 MOTION DEFEATED
Paul Simard made the motion to accept line items 01-4652-571 entitled Grafton County Senior Citizens Council as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Andrew Hemmingway seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for additional discussion, no comments were made. Chairman Auger asked for a vote.
9/2- 1 abstention MOTION CARRIED
Jon Thouin made the motion to reduce line item 01-4652-577 entitled CADY to ZERO. Andrew Hemmingway seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion. Dave Carr stated this is a function that primarily works through the school.
Social Services 01-4652-(570-578) Continued
Mr. Carr stated they did not meet with the Budget Committee to show their support. Chairman Auger asked for additional discussion, no other comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote.
9/2-2 abstentions MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Auger asked for a vote on the amended item and all other line items 01-4652-(570-578) under the Social Services accounts.
13/0 MOTION CARRIED
Principle L/T Debt 01-4711-(731-990)
Dave Carr made the motion to accept line items 01-4711-(731-990) under the Principle L/T Debt accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Ron Preble seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote.
12/0-1 abstention MOTION CARRIED
Interest L/T Debt 01-4712-(731-988)
Catherine Pitari made the motion to accept line items 01-4712-(731-988) under the Interest L/T Debt accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Tom Winn seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote.
13/0 MOTION CARRIED
Tax Interest 01-4723-830
Skip bowie made the motion to accept line items 01-4723-830 under the Tax Interest accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Jon Thouin seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote.
13/0 MOTION CARRIED
Grants 01-4801-(810-816)
Jon Thouin made the motion to accept line items 01-4801-(810-816) under the Grants accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Ron Preble seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote.
13/0 MOTION CARRIED
Capital Projects / Capital Equipment/ Other Capital Outlay/ Capital Reserves Capital Expenditures/Sewer Capital Projects/Water Capital Projects
The above items were skipped over at this time.
Sewer Operations 01-4326-(301-986)
Paul Simard made the motion to accept line items 01-4326-(301-986) under the Sewer Operations accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Joe Denning seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote.
13/0 MOTION CARRIED
Water Operations 01-4331-(301-986)
Paul Simard made the motion to accept line items 01-4331-(301-986) under the Water Operations accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Joe Denning seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote.
13/0 MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Auger asked for a 2 minute recess at this time. Meeting returned to order at 8:30 p.m. Mr. Auger congratulated the Town Manager and Board of Selectmen for the 6-8 page MS7 Report, which had one minor criticism relative to the current use files.
Salaries 100 Series
Chairman Auger stated he would entertain a motion to discuss Salaries and Benefits at this time. Joe Denning made the motion to accept the 100 series as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Paul Simard seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion.
Paul Simard stated he found that salaries were recommended by comparable communities which was used to base the pay, and he finds that Bristol is not doing to badly. Tom Winn stated the information was based on the population, and during seasonal months there are double the amount in population in Bristol. Mr. Winn stated there is no way to adequately figure Bristol’s population during the winter and summer months. Jon Thouin stated we looked at the Meredith Wage Study who also thought we were under. He has now decided to support the salaries over a two year period. Rich Walenda stated we can not afford a lot we have too many retired people.
Dorcas Gordon made the motion to amend salaries giving everyone a pay increase of 2.5% and/or half of the pay increase whichever is higher in order to implement the study over the course of a two year period. Joe Denning seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion on the amendment. Dave Carr stated that would cost approximately 92,000 in the 100 series accounts. Paul Simard commented that he can not support the study because it still leaves things in the air for next year. Mr. Simard stated we will still need to make sure the other half is voted through next year. Ron Preble stated he supports the study, and Dorcas Gordon’s amendment. Chairman Auger asked that Vice Chairman, Dorcas Gordon take the seat at this time. Mr. Auger stated a good deal of time has been spent on trying to resolve issues, and he does believe people should get what they deserve for pay increases.
Salaries 100 Series Continued
Mr. Auger stated he has made comments throughout the process to look close at the numbers, and to adopt certain proposals. Mr. Auger stated if we support the increase it would have a substantial impact on the tax rate. Chairman Auger handed out a Salary/Benefit Data Sheet to all Budget Committee members explaining the impact. Mr. Auger stated he would have a difficult time selling this to taxpayers in one large sum. Andrew Hemmingway stated he is not trying to sell anyone. He feels it is inappropriate to let the voters vote on it without trying to sell it anyone. The taxpayers should be informed, and aware of what it is we are trying to do. Mr. Auger stated “sell it” is only a term, and not to be taken literally.
Paul Simard stated the Budget Committee has an obligation to present this to taxpayers and present something to them that they can agree with. He is not sold on anything stating lets present a program to them. Mr. Simard stated he believes 2% is a fairly good increase. Tom Winn stated can you honestly support the substandard pay that these people are getting currently. Mr. Winn stated these are life safety issues, and Public Safety should be number one. Rich Walenda stated no one is under paid give them all $1.00 increase treating everyone the same. Mr. Walenda continued to say the private sector gets 10-20 cents and no one cares about that.
Joe Denning stated in his experience Public Safety has had a huge impact on his life most recently. Other towns that have left us, there are numbers are working out. Mr. Denning supports Ms. Gordon’s amendment, stating if it were to go over two (2) years it will take too long to catch up. Catherine Pitari stated she feels they should deal with the study in front of them tonight, not trying to sell anything but rather make recommendations. There is a degree that goes with this commitment. She also agrees with Ms. Gordon’s amendment to do it over the course of two (2) years. Mr. Auger asked Town Manager, Corrow if the 2% would have any impact on the placement of each job title? Ms. Corrow stated it would not. Joe Denning stated he is concerned about next year it being funded if something is not done to make it happen. He asked Ms. Corrow if there was a way to encumber the rest of the implementation into next year? Ms. Corrow stated there is by implementing the next year in January of 2009.
Paul Simard speaks against the amendment. Mr. Simard stated he would like to see the study redone. Taxpayers did not spend any additional funds on this study, and it is flawed. It is not comparable, and he thinks they should set a COLA for this year, and talk about a new study next year. Chairman Auger asked for additional discussion, no further comments were made. Chairman Auger asked for a vote on the amendment of giving everyone a pay increase of 2% and/or half the increase in wages whichever is greater.
9/4 MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Auger asked for a vote on all 100 series as amended by Dorcas Gordon, and seconded by Joe Denning.
11/2 MOTION CARRIED
Benefits 200 Series
Chairman Auger stated now that the 100 series has been addressed it should take care of the number of items needing to be addressed in the 200 Series which include FICA, Medicare, and other benefit portions within the budget. Mr. Auger asked everyone to look at the 200 Series throughout the budget worksheet carefully for anything that may need discussion or that may have been missed. Town Manager, Corrow stated that Health Insurance and Disability Insurance did go down this year.
Joe Denning exited the meeting at this time.
Executive Office 01-4130-201 Merit Pay
Dorcas Gordon made the motion to reduce line item 01-4130-201 entitled Merit Pay of the Executive Office accounts to $1,500. Paul Simard seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion. Ms. Gordon stated she believes Merit Pay is a good idea but with the salary increases this year she feels it could be cut back. Chairman Auger asked for additional discussion, no comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote.
8/4 MOTION CARRIED
Police Department 01-4210-292 Bike Equipment/Uniforms
Dave Carr made the motion to amend line item 01-4210-292 entitled Bike Equipment/Uniforms under the Police Department accounts to ZERO. Paul Simard seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion. Mr. Carr stated he did not believe this line item was necessary at this time. Chief Clark stated this item was started last year, and services the new trail coming from the lake. Bike Patrol is also used during in town functions such as Old Home Day and other events, and is also used in safety classes for the kids. Chairman Auger asked for additional discussion, no comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote on the amendment.
4/6-2 abstentions MOTION DEFEATED
Chairman Auger asked for any further discussion on any of the 200 Series accounts, no other comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a motion on the 200 Series.
Paul Simard made the motion to accept the 200 Series accounts with the amendment to the Executive Office 01-4130-201 Merit Pay. Tom Winn seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion.
Jon Thouin made the motion to amend line item 01-4155-270 entitled Downtown Economic Development Program under the Personnel Administration accounts to ZERO. Paul Simard seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion on the proposed amendment. Mr. Thouin stated in light of the money spent on the pay study this year he believes this item can be sacrificed this year in order to implement the increase in salaries. Dorcas Gordon stated she would like to see the downtown shine. Paul Simard stated nothing has happened over the years. It’s time to change things and add some positives.
Downtown Economic Development Program Discussion Continued
Andrew Hemmingway what are the ideas for this line item that trickle throughout the budget for this line item? Salary for one person to implement these things is a positive that will effect the economic development of the community and its tax base. Skip Bowie stated there is no parking downtown, and your attracting more people, where are they going to park. Ms. Gordon stated this person will help structure the downtown area and she is in favor of keeping that person. Chairman Auger asked for additional discussion, no other comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote.
3/8-1 abstention MOTION DEFEATED
Chairman Auger asked for a vote on the 200 Series accounts reciting the original motion.
Paul Simard made the motion to accept the 200 Series accounts with the amendment to the Executive Office 01-4130-201 Merit Pay. Tom Winn seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for the vote.
11/1 MOTION CARRIED
Capital Projects 01-4901-(720-772)
Paul Simard made the motion to accept line items 01-4901-(720-772) under the Capital Projects accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Catherine Pitari seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion on these line items.
Paul Simard made the motion to accept line item 01-4901-720 entitled Bourough Road Bridge under the Capital Projects accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Dorcas Gordon seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion. Ms. Gordon asked if this item was gross appropriated? Town Manager, Corrow stated it is gross appropriated and 10% is the overall cost. Chairman Auger asked for additional discussion on this line item, no other comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote.
11/0-1 abstention MOTION CARRIED
Paul Simard made the motion to accept line item 01-4901-737 entitled Central Street Bridge Construction under the Capital Projects accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Ron Preble seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Chairman Auger asked for a vote.
11/0-1 abstention MOTION CARRIED
Paul Simard made the motion to accept line item 01-4901-765 entitled Town Inventory-GASB 34 under the Capital Projects accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Skip Bowie seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Chairman Auger asked for a vote.
11/0-1 abstention MOTION CARRIED
Paul Simard made the motion to accept line item 01-4901-766 entitled Smith River Grant under the Capital Projects accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Ron Preble seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made.
Capital Projects / Smith River Grant Discussion Continued
Chairman Auger asked for a vote.
11/0-1 abstention MOTION CARRIED
Paul Simard made the motion to accept line item 01-4901-768 entitled Transfer Station Improvements under the Capital Projects accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Skip Bowie seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Chairman Auger asked for a vote.
11/1 MOTION CARRIED
Ron Preble made the motion to accept line item 01-4901-769 entitled Police Building & Historic Town Hall under the Capital Projects accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Catherine Pitari seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Chairman Auger asked for a vote.
9/3 MOTION CARRIED
Paul Simard made the motion to accept line item 01-4901-771 entitled Downtown Improvements Plan under the Capital Projects accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Andrew Hemmingway seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Chairman Auger asked for a vote.
11/1 MOTION CARRIED
Paul Simard made the motion to accept line item 01-4901-772 entitled Library Building Improvements under the Capital Projects accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Ron Preble seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Chairman Auger asked for a vote.
11/1 MOTION CARRIED
Capital Equipment 01-4902-(760-758)
Paul Simard made the motion to accept line item 01-4902-760 entitled Police Cruiser under the Capital Equipment accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Tom Winn seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion.
Paul Simmard made the motion to amend this line item to ZERO. Rich Walenda seconded the amendment. Chairman Auger asked for discussion. Catherine Patari stated she believes the Budget Committee should stick with the program replacing vehicles when they are scheduled to be replaced. Dan Arsneau stated when ever he passes Town Hall he sees cruisers parked, and he believes they do not need any more. Chairman Auger asked for additional discussion on the amendment, no other comments were made. Chairman Auger asked for a vote.
5/6-1 abstention MOTION DEFEATED
Chairman Auger asked for a vote on the original line item 01-4902-760 entitled Police Cruiser under the Capital Equipment accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. 6/5-1 abstention MOTION CARRIED
Capital Equipment Discussion Continued
Paul Simard made the motion to accept line item 01-4902-750 entitled Police Radar Trailer under the Capital Equipment accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Ron Preble seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote.
8/3-1abstention MOTION CARRIED
Catherine Pitari made the motion to accept line item 01-4902-770 entitled Ballot Counting Machine under the Capital Equipment accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Jon Thouin seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote.
7/5 MOTION CARRIED
Ron Preble made the motion to accept line item 01-4902-771 entitled Highway 6 wheeler Truck under the Capital Equipment accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Catherine Pitari seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote.
12/0 MOTION CARRIED
Andrew Hemmingway made the motion to accept line item 01-4902-774 entitled Fire Breathing Apparatus under the Capital Equipment accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Jon Thouin seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote.
11/0-1abstention MOTION CARRIED
Dorcas Gordon made the motion to accept line item 01-4902-765 entitled Ladder Truck Replacement under the Capital Equipment accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Andrew Hemmingway seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote.
11/0-1abstention MOTION CARRIED
Paul Simard made the motion to accept line item 01-4902-766 entitled Tools and Equip. Fire under the Capital Equipment accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Catherine Pitari seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote.
11/0-1abstention MOTION CARRIED
Tom Winn made the motion to accept line item 01-4902-769 entitled Tools Equip. EMS under the Capital Equipment accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Catherine Pitari seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote.
12/0 MOTION CARRIED
Capital Equipment Discussions Continued
Catherine Pitari made the motion to accept line item 01-4902-759 entitled Protective Clothing Fire under the Capital Equipment accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Tom Winn seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote.
12/0 MOTION CARRIED
Ron Preble made the motion to accept line item 01-4902-758 entitled Fire Radio Equipment under the Capital Equipment accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Paul Simard seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote.
12/0 MOTION CARRIED
Capital Reserves 01-4915-(700-710)
Paul Simard made the motion to accept line items 01-4915-(700-710) under the Capital Reserves accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Ron Preble seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote.
10/1-1abstention MOTION CARRIED
Sewer/Water Surplus Transfer 05-4324(905-900)
Ron Preble made the motion to accept line items 05-4324-(905-900) under the Sewer/Water Surplus Transfer accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Paul Simard seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote.
12/0 MOTION CARRIED
Sewer Capital Projects 05-4325-(915-925)
Paul Simard made the motion to accept line items 05-4325-(915-925) under the Sewer Capital Projects accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Dave Carr seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote.
12/0 MOTION CARRIED
Sewer/Water Surplus Transfer 07-4324-900
Paul Simard made the motion to accept line item 07-4902-750 under the Sewer/Water Surplus Transfer accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Andrew Hemmingway seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote.
12/0 MOTION CARRIED
Water Capital Projects 07-4332-(910-918)
Paul Simard made the motion to accept line items 07-4332-(910-918) under the Water Capital Projects accounts, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Ron Preble seconded the motion. Chairman Auger asked for discussion, no comments were made. Mr. Auger asked for a vote.
12/0 MOTION CARRIED
Closing Remarks
Town Manager, Elizabeth Corrow stated there is one more day left for submissions of Petition Warrant Articles, and should anything come in she will forward it to Budget Committee members via email. Chairman Auger stated if anyone would like to speak next week at the Public Hearing to contact him and he would make a point to set some time aside to do so. Mr. Auger reminded everyone to attend the Public Hearing next week at 7 p.m. on February 11, 2008, at the Bristol Elementary School.
Adjournment
Paul Simard made the motion to adjourn at 10:30 p.m. Tom Winn seconded the motion.
12/0 MOTION CARRIED