WARRANT COMMITTEE May 28, 2008
FORTY-FIFTH MEETING
PRESENT: K Conlon, B Martin, E Innes, L Dee, O Sanchez, K Chase, S Keel, D Biagiotti,
J Folcarelli, B McLaughlin
ABSENT: T Hurley, J Conley, L Walker, J Pinkus, J O’Connor
Reserve Fund: $ 91,712
School Set-Aside $ 61,626
Reserve Fund Balance $ 30,086
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm at the Senior Center.
A moment of silence was held in memory of Thomas Flatley, a generous benefactor of the Town.
On a motion made by Member Innes and seconded by Member Biagiotti, the Committee voted 7-0-2 to approve the minutes of May 12, 2008 as amended.
On a motion made by Member Keel and seconded by Member Innes , the Committee voted 9-0-0 to approve the minutes of May 13, 2008.
On a motion made by Member Martin and seconded by Member McLaughlin, the Committee voted
9-0-0 to approve the minutes of May 8, 2008 as amended.
Three Reserve Fund transfer requests were considered. The Chair reported that the Reserve Fund Balance is $30,086 as a result of Town Meeting’s action on Article 50. A request of $4,421 to cover the cost of reprogramming the Fire Department and Police Department radios to new Fire Department frequencies was deferred. Questions will be submitted to the Fire Chief. Second, the Committee considered a request for $12,425 for veterans benefits to cover the cost of state approved benefits for the months of March through June. Member Keel moved to transfer $12,425 to the Veterans budget which was seconded by Member Martin with the Committee voting unanimously in favor.
The Committee also discussed a request for $8,847 for Law Special Services to cover the January 2008 invoice. Member Innes moved to transfer $8,847 to the Law budget which was seconded by Member Martin with the Committee voting 9-0-0 in favor.
The Committee had a lengthy discussion of events that occurred during the past year, including at the Annual Town Meeting, and suggestions for FY10. The Committee will request separate meetings with the Selectmen and the School Committee in June. The Committee will ask the Selectmen to meet on June 11 and the School Committee to meet on June 25. The Committee also discussed an inquiry from Kristan Bagley-Jones, Chair of the School Committee’s Communications Subcommittee, about communication between the Warrant Committee and the School Committee.
The Chair gave an update on the Carol Blute Scholarship, which she and Paula Rizzi presented to two graduating seniors on the previous night. The Committee discussed potential dates for the dedication of the Carol Blute Conference Room and the Committee’s year-end party. Most members are available on June 28. The Chair will contact the Selectmen’s office regarding the dedication ceremony.
On a motion made by Member Keel and seconded by Member Innes, the Committee unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:25 PM.
The next meeting will be held on June 11th at 7:30 PM.
Reserve Fund: $ 70,440
School Set-Aside $ 61,626
Reserve Fund Balance $ 8,814
Respectfully submitted,
Helen Kiddy
Senior Administrative Clerk
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