WARRANT COMMITTEE April 16, 2008
THIRTY-SEVENTH MEETING
PRESENT: K Conlon, E Innes, S Keel, D Biagiotti, L Dee, J Pinkus, B McLaughlin,
B Martin, O Sanchez
ABSENT: J O’Connor, J Folcarelli, K Chase, J Conley, L Walker, T Hurley
Reserve Fund: $ 67,530
School Set-Aside $ 61,626
Reserve Fund Balance: $ 5,904
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM.
The Committee received a copy of a letter from the Town of Holbrook to the Blue Hills Regional Technical School, multi-year projections from the School Department and draft resolutions for the Carol Blute Scholarship.
Omar Sanchez was introduced to the Warrant Committee. Member Pinkus made a motion to appoint Mr. Sanchez to fill the vacancy on the Warrant Committee through the end of the current year which was seconded by Member Innes with the Committee voting 8-0-0 in favor.
The minutes of March 24th were deferred.
On a motion made by Member Innes and seconded by Member Keel, the Committee voted 7-0-1 to approve the minutes of March 26th as amended.
On a motion made by Member Innes and seconded by Member McLaughlin, the Committee voted 7-0-1 to approve the minutes of March 31st as amended.
On a motion made by Member Keel and seconded by Member Innes, the Committee voted 7-0-1 to reconsider the minutes of March 31st. Corrections were made and, on a motion made by Member Keel and seconded by Member Innes, the Committee voted 6-0-2 to change the minutes of March 31st.
On a motion made by Member Innes and seconded by Member Dee, the Committee voted 7-0-1 to approve the minutes of April 2nd as amended.
The Chair gave an update on the Blue Hills Technical Regional School budget and discussions with members of the Avon, Holbrook and Randolph Finance Committees. Member Innes suggested that representatives of the finance committees of the member towns take an earlier look at the FY10 budget.
A lengthy discussion was held on the multi-year budget for FY10 and FY11. The committee decided to add a meeting on April 23rd and to invite the Selectmen and School Committee to give a formal presentation on level service.
The Chair gave an update on the Carol Blute Scholarship and the Committee discussed draft resolutions that have been previously reviewed. On a motion made by Member Innes and seconded by Member Keel, the Committee voted 8-0-0 to adopt resolutions regarding the Carol Blute Scholarship. The Chair will forward the resolutions to Mary Gormley.
A motion was made by Member Innes and seconded by Member Dee and the Committee voted 8-0-0 to reconsider Article 21 because of the revised amount of the Chapter 90 money. On a motion made by Member McLaughlin and seconded by Member Keel, the Committee voted 8-0-0 to recommend that $471,071 be appropriated under Article 21.
On a motion made by Member Keel and seconded by Member Biagiotti, the Committee voted 8-0-0 to adjourn at 9:10 PM.
The next meeting will be on Wednesday, April 23rd at the Senior Center at 7:30 PM.
Reserve Fund: $ 67,530
School Set-Aside $ 61,626
Reserve Fund Balance: $ 5,904
Respectfully submitted,
Helen Kiddy
Senior Administrative Clerk
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