WARRANT COMMITTEE MARCH 10, 2008
THIRTY-FIRST MEETING
PRESENT: K Conlon, T Hurley, L Dee, S Keel, J Pinkus, J Conley, E Innes, B Martin, K Chase, D Biagiotti
ABSENT: J Folcarelli, J O’Connor, Leroy Walker, B McLaughlin
Reserve Fund: $ 101,628
School Set-Aside $ 61,626
Reserve Fund Balance: $ 40,002
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM at the Senior Center.
Therese Desmond Sills, Superintendent of the Cemetery and Bob Mason, Chairman of the Board of Trustees presented the FY09 Cemetery budget. Among other things, they discussed new fees for the Cemetery which became effective 3/1/08 and FY09 revenue projections.
James Mullen, Town Clerk, presented his FY09 budget.
Before the Planning Board presentation, Member Innes recused himself from the meeting. Emily Innes, Member of the Planning Board and Bill Clark, Town Planner, talked about the Planning Board’s FY09 budget, Article MM (adjudicatory hearings), Article PP (Fletcher Steele Way) and Article WW (citizens’ petition regarding master plan). Ms. Innes and Mr. Clark discussed the Town’s 1977 Master Plan and the recent Community Development Plan.
Ms. Innes who is advising DPW Director Heller on the renovation of the Carol A. Blute Conference Room, presented the Committee with information about the new paint colors and furniture for the room. Mr. Innes returned to the meeting.
On a motion made by Secretary Hurley and seconded by Member Keel, the Committee voted 8-0-0 to recommend in favor of Article PP.
On a motion made by Member Dee and seconded by Member Keel, the Committee voted 5-0-4 to approve the minutes of 2/25/08.
The minutes of 2/27 were reviewed. On a motion made by Member Dee and seconded by Secretary Hurley, the Committee voted 9-0-0 to approve the minutes of 2/27/08.
The minutes of 3/1/08 were deferred until the next Warrant Committee meeting on 3/12/08.
The minutes of 3/5 were reviewed. On a motion made by Secretary Hurley and seconded by Member Keel, the Committee voted 7-0-2 to approve the minutes of 3/5/08.
The Chair discussed two capital articles submitted by the Capital Improvement Planning Committee. Member Conley, the Committee’s representative to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee, explained that the Committee’s requests for $67,773 for a lease payment for DPW vehicles and $16,000 for a lease payment for 4 fuel efficient vehicles.
The Chair brought up scheduling matters relating to citizens’ articles and other articles. Member Innes scheduled a General Government Subcommittee for Monday, March 17 at 6:45 PM. The Chair reported on a conversation with Festus Joyce, Blue Hills School Committee Chairman, and stated that she will have a draft letter to the other towns in the school district available for review on Wednesday, March 12.
On a motion made by Member Keel and seconded by Member Dee, the Committee voted to adjourn at 9:40 PM.
The next meeting will be on March 12 at 7:30 PM at the Senior Center.
Reserve Fund: $ 101,628
School Set-Aside $ 61,626
Reserve Fund Balance: $ 40,002
Respectfully submitted,
Helen Kiddy
Senior Administrative Clerk
March 10, 2008
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