HOLDEN FINANCE COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 14, 2009
TOWN HALL
Members Present: Al Berg, Paul Challenger, Maria Dell'Ovo, Jim Dunn, Peter Lacy, Rick Bates, Glenn Gaudette, Marilynn Foley
Bob Ripley has resigned from the Committee.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00.
The Committee discussed having guidelines for purchasing capital budget items. What items should be included in the DPW depreciation fund, for example. Should there be long term planning for replacement of vehicles?
A motion by Paul 2nd by Maria to ask the Town Manager for an explanation of the proper use of the DPW depreciation fund and long term planning for replacement of vehicles was voted unanimously.
The Committee discussed the December ice storm. FEMA will probably grant the town funds up to 75% for expenses during and after the storm. FEMA dictates what expenses are eligible in the application.
A motion by Paul 2nd by Glenn to deficit spend in the snow removal account (Chapter 44, section 31D of the State Law) was voted 7 for and 1 opposed (Jim).
The regional Finance Committee will meet with the WRSD Superintendent next Thursday. They want to hear what the WRSD position is concerning the State/Federal budget problems.
Rick reported that the Public Safety building projected costs is on budget. The bids will go out soon.
The Committee discussed the idea of Selectman Dave White to have an appreciation dinner for town workers and their families. Funds expended for non employees would need to be donated for an event like this. A motion by Paul 2nd by Rick that the Finance Committee support Selectman White was voted 5 for, 2 opposed (Jim, Maria) 1 abstained (Peter).
A motion by Paul 2nd by Jim to accept the minutes of October 8, 2008 was voted unanimously as amended (abstained Peter, Maria, Glenn).
The meeting adjourned at 8:40.
Respectfully Submitted,
Marilynn Foley, Secretary
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