SPECIAL MEETING
April 15, 2009
Present was James C. Lehan, Robert J. Garrity, and Jack Hathaway, Town Administrator. Ramesh H. Advani was not present.
Jim Lehan called the meeting to order at 4:08 p.m.
The Board discussed an additional $231,000 in cuts from the State. Jack said that this news was just received, and we need to know how to handle it.
Jack said he needs to put more money into the unemployment account.
The Board discussed all options, and decided to cut capital by 50%, taking $100,000. There is presently $600,000 in the stabilization fund. The Board suggested taking $75,000 from the stabilization; $30,000 from schools and $30,000 from the Town. This would take care of the cuts.
The Board also decided to postpone the budget until June. We would defer it from the May town meeting, and schedule a June 16th town meeting at which time we will discuss the budget. Hopefully, we will have better news by then.
The Board briefly discussed Dan Winslow’s consent agenda for town meeting.
Jack asked the Board to consider releasing the Executive Session minutes of December 12, 2005 related to the Pollard case. Rob Garrity moved to release the executive session minutes of December 12, 2005. Jim Lehan seconded, and it was so voted.
Rob Garrity moved to allow a representative from NCTV use the Transfer Station on Saturday, April 18th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to collect signatures on a petition for Comcast cable services. Jim Lehan seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Lehan said the Chair will speak at Memorial Day services as opposed to the whole Board.
The Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 26th.
At 5:30 p.m., being no further business, Rob Garrity moved to adjourn the meeting. Jim Lehan seconded, and it was so voted.
This is a true and accurate report of the Special Meeting of April 15, 2009.
James C. Lehan, Clerk
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