WARRANT COMMITTEE MARCH 17, 2008
THIRTY FIRST MEETING
PRESENT: K Conlon, T Hurley, S Keel, J Conley, J Folcarelli, L Walker, E Innes, D Biagiotti,
B Martin, J Pinkus
ABSENT: J O’Connor, B McLaughlin, K Chase, L Dee
Reserve Fund: $ 75,290
School Set-Aside $ 61,626
Reserve Fund Balance: $ 13,664
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
On a motion made by Member Martin and seconded by Member Innes, the Committee voted 7-0-1 to approve the minutes of March 10, 2008. On a motion made by Member Keel and seconded by Secretary Hurley, the Committee voted 8-0-0 to approve the minutes of March 12, 2008 as amended.
Chair Conlon and Secretary Hurley reported on legislative action regarding State aid and on a meeting that they and Member Dee had last week with Town and School officials. The Chair reported that they had asked the Town Accountant to work on FY 10 projections so that a multi-year approach could be considered. David Grab, Town Accountant, spoke about the FY09 budget and FY10 projections. Selectmen Marion McEttrick and Kathy Fagan and Town Administrator Kevin Mearn spoke about the Fire Department ‘s budget and wage set-asides. Many questions were raised. The Selectmen will submit information to the Warrant Committee by Wednesday, March 19th. Also in attendance and participating in the discussion was School Committee member Glenn Pavlicek.
Member Innes, General Government Subcommittee Chairman, discussed Articles RR (self-service gas stations) and VV (citizens petition).
Revolving Funds were discussed. Member Pinkus recused herself before the Inspectional Services Revolving Fund was discussed. On a motion made by Secretary Hurley and seconded by Member Innes, the Committee voted 8-0-0 to recommend in favor of Article O, the Inspectional Services Department’s revolving fund, with a $10,000 limit on expenditures. $10,000 is the maximum amount that Mr. Prondak advised the Chair would be needed, given that the school building project is winding down. Member Pinkus returned to the meeting.
Member Walker left the meeting. On a motion made by Member Innes and seconded by Member Keel, the Committee voted 8-0-0 to recommend in favor of Article Q, the Senior Center Revolving Fund with a $25,000 cap on expenditures.
On a motion made by Member Innes and seconded by Secretary Hurley, the Committee voted to recommend in favor of Article X, the Board of Health’s revolving fund .
Before the Library revolving fund was presented, Member Innes recused himself from the meeting. On a motion made by Secretary Hurley and seconded by Member Martin, the Committee voted 8-0-0 to recommend in favor of Article Z, the library’s revolving fund for books and materials with a $45,000 cap on expenditures. Member Innes returned to the meeting.
Article AAA was deferred pending Town Counsel’s review of the revised language.
Following a discussion, on a motion made by Member Martin and seconded by Secretary Hurley, the Committee voted 8-0-0 to recommend against continuing the revolving fund for the Cemetery under Article BB.
On a motion made by Member Keel and seconded by Secretary Hurley, the Committee voted 8-0-0 to recommend in favor of Article QQ (Canton water agreement termination or modification).
Member Pinkus asked about the status of the School Department’s Reserve Fund Set-Aside. Chair Conlon and Secretary Hurley reported on a discussion with the School Superintendent and Business Manager at last week’s meeting.
On a motion made by Member Keel and seconded by Secretary Hurley, the Committee voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:35 PM.
The next meeting is on Wednesday, March 19th at 7:30 at the Senior Center.
Reserve Fund: $ 75,290
School Set-Aside $ 61,626
Reserve Fund Balance: $ 13,664
Respectfully submitted,
Helen M. Kiddy
Senior Administrative Clerk
March 18, 2008
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