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Minutes of 11/6/2013

November 13th, 2013

Budget Committee
November 6, 2013


Meeting called to order at 7:00pm
Pledge of allegiance
Members present: Bonnie Moroney, Mike Hogan, Dave Scalley, Jack Catalano, Joan Karpf, and Rob Gauthier
Public: Dan Walker, Paul Bussiere, Bill Dowling, Ed...?
Approval of the minutes from 10/16/13 Bonnie motioned to approve, Dave Scalley second
Bonnie motioned to approve the minutes from 10/23/13, rob seconded-Joan and Dave abstained
Bonnie made motion 10/30/13 with the addition of Nate Smith to public present, and correction to Jack Catalano's spelling, Dave seconded
Zoning Board budget was presented by Paul Bussierre. Explanation of the secretary budget and reflected an increase in the 2014 budget. Mentioned that the ZBA board has not yet approved the budget but will be meeting on the 14th to approve the budget.Discussion about the board receiving a raise and the premise behind it was to help with members and retention of members. Joan spoke about the ZBA works many times without a full board, citing several times working with only 3 members. The current board is now at full complement.
Dan walker spoke about the emergency management budget. No change in budget in 2014. Questions about possible grants.
Ed spoke about the cemetery budget, stating it has been reduced by $1,600 over the past seven years.The budget reflects a $50 reduction for 2014.Discussion about head stone repair. Discussion about online sources to find actual placement of head stones. Many calls to locate family members from past and this system assists with that.
Transfer Station budget presented by Bill Dowling line by line. An increase in the training line was for mileage to and from the training course. Bill stated the electricity for the transfer station line has been moved to the selectman's office.
Container lease vs owning was discussed. Pay as you throw was discussed. The system was discussed to increase recycling and generate revenue. Pro's and Con's were discussed at length.Discussion about travel to purchase oil filters in Concord and if shipped rather than driving to Concord would save in mileage payments. The travel to Littleton to purchase 2 cases of paper was discussed as another $23 charge. The charge for mileage for the oil filters were taken out of the special revenue fund rather than the travel line. The liability the town would face while traveling also discussed. Efficiency for all departments was discussed. Dave mentioned a possible conflict as a Selectman signing and approving the Dept. heads purchase requests when both are the same person. Discussion about the warrant articles. Much discussion about the testing warrant article, member Jack Catalano will investigate further into the needs and costs.
Rob mentioned he felt there is a possible conflict in the fact that Joan has filed suit against the Town, yet gets to scrutinize budgets and make statements that we need to generate revenue and the Town cannot afford the increases, yet the legal action has cost's the town thousands of dollars. Discussion about the the definition of a "conflict of interest" and Joan stated she is not making money from it therefore it is not. Rob suggested the word hypocritical may be a better word of what he is trying to express. Rob agreed with Joan about the right to file suit, and Joan agreed with Rob being entitled to his opinion.
Joan discussed the lighting issue in town and asked Bonnie if any further discussion amongst the Select Person's to discuss. Possibility of forming a lighting committee.
Motion to adjourn at 8:25 by Joan, second by Jack.
Submitted,
Rob Gauthier