SPECIAL MEETING
December 28, 2009
Present was James C. Lehan, Robert J. Garrity, James M. Tomaszewski, and Jack Hathaway. Town Administrator.
Department heads present were Bob Bullock, Don LeClerc, Arlie Sterling, Robin Glasser, Charles Stone, Butch Vito, Julie Siewko, Cheryl Kelley, John Neas and Gail Bernardo.
Jim Lehan called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Jim Lehan started out explaining that we need to finalize the tax rate, which we cannot do until we have a balanced budget. Jim would like everyone’s input.
Jack had a handout that he explained. He went through the figures. The state has cut the prison mitigation funds, which cut our budget $192,000.
The Board mentioned the land sale. Don LeClerc said he could come up with half a percent now; maybe $43,000. Gail Bernardo is already overspent. Cheryl Kelley is worried about the Stabilization Fund. Chief Stone said he would rather do the 1% now, than have to find it later in the budget when it would be impossible to do.
The overall consensus is not to touch the Stabilization Fund, and do the one percent cut and do the land sale.
With respect to a DPW matter, Jim Tomaszewski moved to give the authority for deciding on payment plans of 5 to 10 years for water leaks to Jack Hathaway and Butch Vito. Rob Garrity seconded, and it was so voted.
At 8:40 p.m., being no further business, Jim Tomaszewski moved to adjourn the meeting. Rob Garrity seconded, and it was so voted.
This is a true and accurate report of the Selectmen’s Meeting of December 28, 2009.
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James M. Tomaszewski, Clerk
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