Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
The Board of Selectmen met this evening at the Oliver Ames
High School, 100 Lothrop Street, Room #3 with Chair Colleen Corona
presiding. Also in attendance were
Gerard Marsan,
Minutes
On Marsan’s motion,
seconded by Haederle, the board voted
3-0-2 to approve Executive Session Minutes dated
Memorial Day Parade
White announced the Memorial Day Parade which will be held
on
Fire Truck Bid Award
Chief Tom Stone was present. White referred to the contracting specifically noting that the funding had been appropriated at a prior town meeting. Less suggested an amendment to reflect wording to require a certificate of insurance. It was agreed to incorporate the language into the contract.
On Haederle’s motion, seconded by Marsan, the board voted unanimously to approve the contract as amended by Less.
Stone spoke of the proposal.
On Less’ motion, seconded by King, the board voted unanimously to approve the agreement.
Public Participation
None
FY’05 Budget Discussion
White referred to the revised Capital Budget recommendation as attached.
White referred to budget change memo #2. See attached. The board discussed the Veterans budget and its need for revisions.
On Marsan’s motion, seconded by King, the board voted unanimously to approve the revised budget in the amount of $157,459.
Annual Town Meeting Warrant Review
Town Counsel Gary Brackett was present. White distributed updates to the briefing book.
Article 6
On Marsan’s motion, seconded by Haederele, the board voted unanimously to approve Article 6/.
Article 8
On Marsan’s motion, seconded by Haederle, the board voted unanimously to approve Article 8.
Articles 39-47
On Less’ motion, seconded by Haederle, the board voted unanimously to approve articles 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47.
White referred to the citizen petitions and noted no reason for the TA or Selectmen to speak on these articles.
Article re: budget
Town Moderator Dick Dailey noted the need to postpone voting
on the budget discussion in order to meet the requirements of a joint meeting
with the Finance Committee. A continued
town meeting date was discussed
Press Notes
None
Selectmen’s Notes
None
Town Administrator Notes
White distributed a list of her priorities to take place after town meeting as the preparation of the budget and town meeting has taken up most of her time over the last few months.
On Haederle’s motion,
seconded by King, the board voted
unanimously to adjourn at
Respectfully submitted,
Mary McCarthy
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Approved
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Date