The Town of Northwood, New Hampshire - Budget Committee Minutes 01/20/07

PRESENT: Chairman Daniel McNally, Vice-Chairman Shelley Bobowski, School Board Representative Bill Tappan, Selectmen Representative James Hadley, Ben Edwards, Kate McNally, Nona Holmes, Robert Jean, Mark Edwards, and Board Administrator Linda Smith.

Water District Representative John Jacobsmeyer, arrives later in the meeting.

ABSENT: Cindy Jones Bryer, Herb Johnson, Douglas Briggs, Robert Bailey,
Colleen Pingree, and Board Secretary Lisa Fellows-Weaver.

PUBLIC PRESENT: Approximately 15 members of the public are present.

TOWN REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT:
Selectman Kenneth Witham and Town Administrator Harriet Cady.

Chairman Daniel McNally turns over the meeting to Mr. Hadley. Mr. Hadley states he was recently appointed to the position of selectmen. He adds that Selectman Bryer is away on business and he will be presenting the budget today along with the 2007 revised draft of the Town of Northwood’s Warrant Articles. Mr. Hadley states that since the budget meeting on Saturday, January 13, the selectmen have met twice and revised the 2007 budget materials.

1. Fire/Rescue Capital Reserve Fund.
Mr. Hadley states that the dollar amount shown of $60,000 needs to be revised prior to town meeting. There is no tax impact and this has been recommended by the board of selectmen, (BOS).

2. New Ambulance.
Mr. Hadley explains why the two selectmen did not support the article based on the number of years that the town has had this ambulance. He states that Mr. Bryer abstained from voting due to a possible conflict of interest. The remaining two selectmen voted to not recommend the article since the ambulance is only five years old and most towns use a timeline of ten years for replacing ambulances. Mr. Hadley adds that there is only 78,000 miles on the ambulance. Ms. Colburn notes that it takes time to order a new ambulance and receive it. By that time this one will be 7 years old. Mr. Hadley refers to the CIP plan and states the fire/rescue department can submit backup information for the selectmen to review at Tuesday night’s meeting.

3. Facility Committee Expendable Trust Fund.
Ms. Knox asks for the title to be changed to General Government Buildings Expendable Trust Fund. The facilities committee administers the fund. Mr. Hadley states they will make the change.

4. Town Hall Improvement Capital Reserve.
Mr. Hadley states that this article will have an impact of $.02 to the tax rate. This is for town hall only.

5. Highway Department Vehicle Purchase.
Mr. Hadley states that the present one ton truck, plow, and wing, will be traded or sold. The sander is proposed to be used in the new truck. He adds that the wording of the article will change due to the amount needed to be raised. This article will have an impact of $.04 to the tax rate.

6. Police Department Vehicle Purchase.
Mr. Hadley states that this is the annual purchase of the cruiser. The oldest one will be put out to bid.

7. Operating Budget.

8. Transfer Station Expendable Trust Fund.
Mr. Hadley states that this is an annual article with no impact on the tax rate.

9. Transfer Station Compactor.
Mr. Hadley states that this is a lease/purchase. He states that it is his understanding that the compactor needs to be replaced. This has been changed to a lease so there will be no annual article and no impact on the tax rate. Monies will come from article 8. Ms. Dole asks for the amount in the trust fund now. Mr. Hadley replies that he does not have a current figure. Ms. Knox believes it is $13,000. Ms. Dole recommends a purchase in one year, if possible.

10. Benefit Pay Vested Time Expendable Trust Fund.
Mr. Hadley explains that this is when employees leave and have accrued sick time, vacation time, and comp time. The article was created to prevent impact to the operating budget. The selectmen recommended 2/1 and the impact on the tax rate is $.03.

11. Cable Expendable Trust Fund.
Mr. Hadley states that the number will change as they are waiting on a final number from Metrocast. Mr. Hadley states that they are also checking to see if the funds can be used for school meetings as well. There is no impact to the tax rate.

12. Lagoon Maintenance and Repair Expendable Trust Fund.
Mr. Hadley states that the number needs to be verified and there will be no impact to the tax rate.

13. Cemetery Improvement Expendable Trust Fund.
Mr. Hadley states that the $18,000 is correct and there is not impact on the tax rate.

14. Special Duty Coverage.
Mr. Hadley states that the amount of $50,000 is correct and there is not impact on the tax rate.

17. Teen Center Demolition.
Mr. Hadley states that the BOS are recommending the building be demolished due to structural deficiencies, based on the recommendation of the building department. He explains that if article 17 should pass, article 18 Teen Center Repairs will be removed.

19. Full Time Recreation Director.
Mr. Hadley explains that this is a working document as it is in the operating budget. The chair of the recreation commission will be meeting with the BOS on Tuesday. They will be keeping it in the budget at this time and are not asking for a vote from the budget committee.

20. Milfoil.
Mr. Hadley explains that this is a yearly article and there is no impact to the tax rate as it is coming from the unexpended fund balance as of December 31, 2006.

Ms. Dole states that comparing the warrant article from today and last week, there are four articles that are not included in the new list. She states that the articles for positions are not listed. Mr. Hadley replies that the BOS will be addressing positions at Tuesday night’s meeting. He explains that those four warrant articles will now be petition warrant articles.

Mr. Hadley states that on Tuesday evening the BOS reviewed the department’s budgets and came up with a total bottom line, not to exceed, $2,905,000. Mr. Hadley refers to the comparison document and states that the selectmen’s recommended amount is $2,920,751.86. This is over by $15,000. He states that the BOS have approved the bottom line, not to exceed, $2,905,000. He adds that one increase would be the cable technician if the hours were increased; approximately $8300. Another increase was around $6,000 for the hours to be increased for the deputy tax collector. Mr. Hadley states that the insurance will increase for the school resource officer (SRO) for a cost of $8,000. The BOS did approve a bottom line knowing there would be some changes; however, they thought the $2,905,000 would be a sufficient amount.

Mr. Hadley explains that for budgeting purposes only, the selectmen voted for employees to receive a step increase and a 3.3% COLA. The exception would be for employees that are already at a step 10. Those employees will only be receiving a COLA. Mr. Jean requests what the impact to the tax rate will be based on the $2,905,000 proposed budget. Mr. Hadley states that he will get that information.

Mr. Hadley explains that the board also took into consideration all of the comments from the department heads and public relative to the budget. The BOS will hope to have the final budget from what is given today for the January 27 meeting.

Mr. Thomas began a discussion regarding the position of the SRO and related benefits. It was determined that the discussion was of a personnel matter and should not be further discussed.

Mr. Hadley states that this budget is an increase of $88,000, 3.1% increase. Ms. Cady states that the increase will be 16.89 cents per thousand.

Mr. Hadley explains why there are two different packets provided; one is the selectmen’s budget which gives the footnotes, and the other is a comparison document with department numbers. He states that the current finance software, ADS, cannot handle certain types of reports with notes; they need to be done separately. He adds that the document that he will be presenting from today will be the comparison document and referring back to the notes. One other document provided is a grid of employees. It was brought to the attention of the selectmen that there were 3 employees budgeted for 20 hours instead of 28 hours. This too will have an impact in the new budget as far as an impact in wages.

Ms. Dole suggests that the committee go through the comparison sheet to check the departments. Mr. Hadley agrees and adds that the comparison document does meet the requirements per RSA 32 as far as presenting at public hearings.

Mr. Hadley continues the budget presentation and reviews the departments as noted per the comparison sheet, with substantive changes.
Page: 1: Dept. 41303~Moderator:
Mr. Hadley notes that there will be fewer meetings in 2007.

Page: 2-3: Dept. 41309~Executive Office:
Mr. Hadley states that this is the department with errors regarding budgeted hours for employees.
Mr. Sinnamon states that the phones are still listed under the executive office 341/telephone and government buildings, page 8. Ms. Cady states that this is still listed under the department budget; however, it has been zeroed out of the selectmen’s budget. Ms. Colburn suggests that the extra line be removed. Ms. Cady explains to the public her reason why to not remove the line. She states that the finance technician put the budget lines in when the budget was set up using previous materials. Mr. Hadley states that they will look into moving lines.

A discussion is held regarding the hours for the board administrator, line 41309/191. Ms. Cady states that the hours were originally estimated and it has been determined that the hours total about 105 per month.

Page: 3: Dept. 41403~Elections:
Mr. Hadley notes that there is a line for office equipment, line 690, under this department. Ms. Cady states that she has taken it out of the system yet it is still showing. She states that the $2,500 will come out of the budget.

Bob Jean states that he has a formal objection to proceeding. The statements must be in an expectable and clear manner. He states that the increases and decreases must be from the prior year not from the departmental requests. This must be changed by the next public meeting. He feels that this is still unacceptable material. Ms. Cady states that she will get the comparisons between last year and the selectmen’s recommended amounts. Mr. Jean states that he objects to having two documents that are non compatible. He adds that it is probably not in conformity with GAP and it is confusing. He requests that this issue be addressed by the final public hearing.

Page: 3: Dept. 41501~Finance Administration:
Mr. Hadley refers to line 240/tuition. He states that the department has requested $7,060 and the selectmen have removed this amount.

Page: 4: Dept. 41502~Audit Services:
Mr. Hadley states that the audit for 2006 is being scheduled.

Page: 4: Dept. 41503~Assessing Admin:
Mr. Hadley states that the contract line 330 showed up in the salary line last year. The town is in year 2 of a 3 year contract. The contract is for one person to come into town hall and they are required to do the pickups for new construction and assessments, etc. Ms. Cady states that July 1 is the start of the new year of the contract. Ms. Dole asks why there is such an increase. Mr. Hadley explains that previously the assessing was taken from the expendable trust last year. Now it is in the operating budget. Mr. Hadley states that the contract is a fixed price contract.

Page: 5: Dept. 41504~Town Clerk/Tax Collector:
Mr. Hadley states that the town clerk/tax collector has requested to increase the hours of the deputy. This is now reflected in line 110. Mr. Hadley adds that line 390 is reduced. Ms. Cady explains that the department will be receiving a grant for $6,000. for restoration of records.

Page: 7: Dept. 41552~Personnel Administration:
Mr. Hadley notes that this is an increase due to workers comp cases, line 260. Ms. Knox states that this is where she suggested all of the health and dental be placed instead of individual budgets due to the privacy act.
Ms. Dole refers to line 232 and asks why there was such a decrease. Ms. Cady replies that the wage study was in this line and was done for $6,750. She adds that it should be completed by the end of the month.

Page: 9-10: Dept. 41911~Planning & Development:
Mr. Hadley states that the differences here is the selectmen are recommending less for the salary of the planner, line 112. The department recommended $30,000 and the BOS are recommending $25,000. Also the legal line, line 320, based on prior year the BOS are recommending $15,000 and the department is requesting $25,000. Ms. Smith notes that line 330 is incorrect. The department asked for $6,000 not $10,800.

Page: 8: Dept. 41913~Zoning Board of Adjustments:
Mr. Hadley states that the selectmen are recommending a higher amount. Ms. Cady explains that the selectmen were discussing this at one of their meetings and Jean Lane felt that the amount should be $10,000 for legal and the selectmen agreed and changed the figures.

The committee takes a brief recess.

Page: 8: Dept. 41941~General Government Buildings (GGB):
Mr. Hadley states that the difference in the bottom line here is the telephone line, 340. Ms. Cady states that the amount of $22,800 is correct. Marion Knox asks if this amount is for new telephones. Ms. Cady explains that this is for Verizon and long distance services.

Ms. Dole refers to line 650 and asks what the $5,000 is for. Ms. Cady explains that the administrative study committee is recommending hiring another full time laborer for $26,000 from March to December. The two selectmen, at that time, agreed to hire a part time person for grounds maintenance for $5,000.

Page: 9-10: Dept. 42112~Police Department:
Police Commissioner Ted Thomas is present. A discussion is held regarding the health and dental line 210. This issue will be further reviewed.

Ms. Dole refers to line 334/Janitorial Services and 335/Security Camera System and asks why the increases from $0 in the prior year. Mr. Thomas states that he believes that the janitorial service was moved from another line. He further explains the proposed camera system that would be at the station.

Mr. Hadley refers to line 42112/661~Purchase of New Vehicle. He explains that the department had requested this is their budget for $28,914 and the BOS had requested a separate warrant article.

Page: 10-12: Dept. 42211~Fire Department:
Mr. Hadley states that the major difference is line 693/Hydrants. The department is requesting $2,000. and the BOS are recommending $1. The selectmen referred to the prior year with nothing spent and left $1 for the line to remain open. Ms. Colburn states that she believes the amount was addressed by Matt Hotchkiss at the January 13 meeting and was added back in. Mr. Hadley states that this will be checked into.

Page: 12: Dept. 42217~Medical Services:
Mr. Hadley asks Ms. Cady for an explanation regarding line 390/Medical Services as there is a difference of $300 between the selectmen’s recommended amount and the department’s request. Ms. Cady replies that she will check into this.

Page: 12-13: Dept. 42401~Building/Code Enforcement:
Mr. Hadley explains that the building inspector, line 112, will be reducing his hours and those hours will be picked up by the two assistants, line 111.

Ms. Dole refers to line 690/Office Equipment and asks why there is an increase from $350 to $1700. Ms. Cady explains that the department is requesting a filing cabinet and a computer for one of the assistants.

A discussion is held regarding line 330/Contracted Services. Ms. Cady explains that there is $4,000 in this line yearly for town owned buildings that must be boarded up due to hazardous conditions. Mr. Hadley adds that the department also recovers much of their costs through fees. This year they took in about $50,000. The fees are reviewed periodically.

Ms. Behm notes that there are differences throughout the budget regarding the increases and decreases line.

Page: 13: Dept. 42901~Emergency Management:
Mr. Hadley states that the department did not submit a budget. Ms. Cady states that she did contact the department and added to the department’s budget but did not add anything to the selectmen’s recommended amount as the BOS have not voted on anything for this department.

Page: 14: Dept. 43121~Paving & Reconstruction:
Mr. Hadley states that the department and the selectmen amounts agree.
Ms. Knox states that the she presented a breakdown last week and what was approved by the highway advisory committee and selectmen was $368,000. She adds that she feels that part of the change is in the highway block grant, line 880, which comes from the state. The figure noted is last years figure, not 2007. Ms. Cady notes that the actual block grant is $83,200.

Page: 16: Dept. 43243~Solid Waste Disposal:
Mr. Hadley states that Northwood is part of a co-op and this is based on a contract. Selectman Witham explains the cost for Lamprey Regional and that the contract will be signed next Wednesday. Mr. Hadley asks if tipping fees will be going down. Mr. Witham replies yes. Mr. Hadley asks why line 390 is increasing so much. Mr. Witham replies that the tonnage will remain the same. The BOS will further discuss this on Tuesday night.

Page: 16-17: Dept. 44111~Health Department:
Mr. Hadley defers to Ms. Cady regarding why the supplies/620 has been reduced. Ms. Cady explains that Mr. Hickey is now the supervisor of the department, reduced the supplies, and combined it all within the building department’s budget. Mr. Hadley explains that there are additional funds in this budget for the health officer requesting to do bed bottom inspections. Mr. Hadley states that some towns are requiring this and he believes that NHDES is recommending the inspections.

Page: 17: Dept. 44141~Animal Control:
Mr. Hadley states that the salary is the difference with this department. He states that the animal control officer (ACO) now works for Northwood only. Ms. Cady states that the position is now part time and benefits are no longer provided. The BOS have set 20 hours per week for the ACO.

Page: 17-18: Dept. 44151~Health Agencies:
Mr. Hadley states that Rockingham Counseling Center is a new agency, line 843. Seacoast Mental Health did not request monies last year and was not budgeted for this year.

Page: 18: Dept. 44411~Welfare Administration:
Mr. Hadley states that the department has requested for more training and travel. Ms. Cady explains that there are two new people in this department. She adds that there are also monthly meetings for the administration to attend for educational purposes.

Page: 18: Dept. 44451~Medical Payments-Welfare:
Ms. Cady states that the selectmen have increased this line as the department head has indicated that the $650 will not be enough for prescriptions.

Page: 18-19: Dept. 44452~Welfare Vendors Payments:
Ms. Colburn states that last week it was stated that the welfare director has indicated that there may be a need to increase the electricity line, line 410. Mr. Hadley replies that the BOS will address this at Tuesday’s meeting.

Page: 19-20: Dept. 45201~Parks and Recreation:
Mr. Hadley states that the selectmen’s amount is different by $38,000 due to the salary line/121 for the full time recreation coordinator. The department did not put this into the budget as it was going to be submitted as a warrant article. Health, dental, retirement, and social security are also part of the difference. Mr. Hadley refers to line 122/salary counselors the selectmen are recommending $2,000 less than what the department requested.

Page: 20: Dept. 45501~Library:
Library trustees are present along with Librarian Donna Bunker. Mr. Hadley notes that the BOS amounts are different regarding retirement and line 670/Books and Periodicals. Ms. Bunker states that the library amount is correct. Ms. Bunker refers to line 330/Contracted Services and states that it will need to be increased to $9,802. due to the audit. She asks about the correct placement of a contingency for a health and dental should personnel change of policy changes. Mr. Hadley states that this would be part of the existing health and dental line. Ms. Bunker states that they would then like to increase line 210 to $8,609.35.

Kate McNally asks why there is a selectmen’s recommendation when the library’s budget was presented directly to the budget committee. Mr. McNally replies that the library chose to present on their own and it was not presented as part of the selectmen’s budget. Mr. Hadley states that the selectmen have a duty to make a recommendation per RSA’s. Ms. Behm states that the total still is a part of the budget that is voted on at town meeting.

Page: 21: Dept. 45831~Patriotic Purposes:
Betsy Colburn asks about the $3,500 in line 610/Memorial Day Supplies for fire department flags. Ms. Cady states that the flags were out all last summer and need to replaced as well as some markers.

Page: 21: Dept. 45899~Historical Society Donations:
Ms. Cady states that the amount noted in the department should be $500.

Page: 21: Dept. 46111~Conservation:
Mr. Hadley states that the selectmen are recommending $500. on line 550/Printing and Education and the department recommended $750. He adds that the selectmen are recommending $650 on line 690/Equipment and the department recommended $400. Ms. Smith notes that the department and selectmen’s amount should be $500 on line 550. NCRC, line 623, should be $800 not $810.

Mr. Hadley states that the CDBG Expenditures Misc. should not be in the budget.

Mr. Hadley states that there have been some changes made to the selectmen’s budget column. He states that the BOS recommended the budget to not exceed $2,905,000.

Ms. Dole states that there was an increase of $496,489 over what was spent last year. Ms. Behm adds that by looking at what was budgeted last year and what is being recommended, the increase is $165,000.

With no further public comment, Mr. McNally closes the public hearing and the work session is opened.

WORK SESSION:
Ms. McNally and Mr. Jean express concern regarding the materials having been distributed today. Bob Jean feels that there is too much confusion. He suggests that the committee look at both school and town in regard to overall impact to the taxpayers; he does not like the “ledger approach” where each section is viewed independently of each other. He specifically would like to look at all new programs or increases in programs, salaries, etc. individually. Further discussion is held regarding the option of how the committee should be reviewing materials and other options.

Mark Edwards left the meeting.

Additional Meetings:
An additional work session is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, January 22, at town hall.

Bob Jean states that the budget committee has a duty to look at the budgets for school and town as one total.

Nona Holmes makes a motion, second by Kate McNally, to recess the meeting until Monday, January 22, to allow the members time to review the materials. Mr. Jean states that he is uncomfortable making any legal votes on the figures as there is no continuity between the figures. He would like one document with no need for explanations. Ms. Cady states that she will be speaking with the software company and also the business administrator of the school to see if the information can be placed on one document in an Excel format. She adds that she will try to produce a town budget in the same format as the school’s budget.

Ms. Smith explains that in the past the numerical data was entered into the town’s accounting software and then exported to Excel. Notes were added later when the data was already in the Excel format. This year the department heads entered their own data and notes into the ADS software. What is occurring is the software is trying to export the notes and the numerical data and is not working. She states she tried to do a report with just the notes and reformat the materials; however, that too was not working as it was not formatting to the paper. Ms. Smith states that it would be easier to have someone type a word document with each department’s notes; however, it is her understanding the there are no hard copies of some department’s originals submissions. Ms. Cady explains that department’s were trained by ADS and adds that not all departments had printed hard copies of their materials they had entered into the software.

Mr. Hadley requests to see a revised document prior to being distributed to the budget committee, as some items were changed today.

A discussion is held regarding a request for additional information relative to the properties that the town has taken in lieu of taxes.

Ms. Smith explains the deadlines for the MS-7. She expresses concern regarding the software with issues and the time frame that the material needs to be done. Mr. Hadley states that the selectmen will work diligently to get the materials necessary to get the budget completed.
VOTE: YES: SBobowski, BE, KM, NH, RJ, BT, JH, DM. Motion passes unanimously; 8/0.

Warrant Articles:
Ben Edwards states that the warrant articles presented today do not show the request for full time positions. Ms. Cady replies that the warrant articles for the full time transfer station position, finance technician, and highway laborer, as well as the newsletter have been removed as the administrative study committee will be presenting the articles by petition.

1. Fire/Rescue Capital Reserve Fund.
Ms. Bobowksi makes a motion, second by Ms. Holmes, to recommend the warrant article, as read. VOTE: YES: SBobowski, BE, KM, NH, RJ, BT, JH, DM. Motion passes unanimously; 8/0.

2. Fire/Rescue Department ~ New Ambulance.
Ms. Bobowksi makes a motion, second by Ms. McNally, to recommend the warrant article, as written. Mr. Jean states that the board has not had time to think about or establish whether or not there will be a new format for new expenditures. Mr. McNally states that this is a fund created from collecting fees for ambulance services. Mr. Hadley states that there is approximately $33,000 in the account and the article states that $165,000 will be removed from the account. Further discussion is held regarding the figures and Mr. Hadley will obtain the correct information for Monday night’s meeting. The committee requests additional information on the ambulance as far as the condition, mileage, etc. Ms. Bobowski withdraws her motion. Ms. McNally withdraws her second.

3. Facility Committee Expendable Trust Fund.
Mr. Hadley states that the title and wording need to be changed. Ms. Bobowksi makes a motion, second by Mr. Edwards, to recommend the amount of $30,000 for this warrant article. Mr. Hadley states that this is done yearly and the selectmen approve the recommendations from this committee. Ms. Cady adds that the proposal for this year is for work on the Bryant library. Money was spent to paint and repair the Bryant and Chesley Libraries, and the town garage. Mr. McNally explains that the budget committee can only recommend or not recommend the dollar amount and has no authority regarding the wording. VOTE: YES: SBobowski, BE, KM, NH, RJ, BT, JH, DM. Motion passes unanimously; 8/0.

4. Town Hall Improvement Capital Reserve.
Ms. Bobowksi makes a motion, second by Mr. Jean, to recommend the

warrant article, as written. With no discussion, VOTE: YES: SBobowski, BE, KM, NH, RJ, BT, JH, DM. Motion passes unanimously; 8/0.

5. Highway Department Vehicle Purchase.
Ms. Bobowksi makes a motion, second by Mr. Jean, to recommend the warrant article, as written. A discussion is held regarding the trade in figure noted for $9,000. Ms. Cady states that she does not believe the garage has offered this amount nor looked at or inspected the truck. Ms. Bobowski withdraws the motion and Mr. Jean withdraws the second to get more information.

6. Police Department Vehicle Purchase.
Ms. Bobowksi makes a motion, second by Mr. Jean, to recommend the warrant article, as written. A discussion is held regarding the reason for the police cruiser. Ms. Smith states that the police department is on a program for a new cruiser yearly due to high mileage and safety issues. She adds that this new cruiser will replace another cruiser that is 3-4 years old. She notes that there is also a lot of idle time on cruisers as well. Ms. Cady adds that the maintenance costs have been reduced, about $4,000 less per year. Mr. Jean states that these vehicles cannot be put into a position where they need maintenance at inappropriate times. After additional discussion and comments, VOTE: YES: SBobowski, BE, KM, NH, RJ, BT, JH, DM. Motion passes unanimously; 8/0.

7. Operating Budget.

8. Transfer Station Expendable Trust Fund.
Ms. McNally makes a motion, second by Mr. Jean, to recommend the warrant article, as written. VOTE: YES: SBobowski, BE, KM, NH, RJ, BT, JH, DM. Motion passes unanimously; 8/0.

9. Transfer Station Compactor.
Ms. Bobowksi makes a motion, second by Mr. Jean, to recommend the warrant article, as written. Mr. Hadley explains this is a lease/purchase option and adds that this is ballot vote due to the fact that trust and capital reserve funds are being used to make the lease payments. Mr. Hadley states that this is for all transfer station equipment. VOTE: YES: SBobowski, BE, KM, NH, RJ, BT, JH, DM. Motion passes unanimously; 8/0.

10. Benefit Pay Vested Time Expendable Trust Fund.
Ms. Bobowksi makes a motion, second by Mr. Jean, to recommend the warrant article, as written. Mr. McNally asks if amount is correct. Mr. Hadley states that the amount is $15,000. $16,000 was in the account and $12,000 was used during 2006. VOTE: YES: SBobowski, BE, KM, NH, RJ, BT, JH, DM. Motion passes unanimously; 8/0.

11. Cable Expendable Trust Fund.
Ms. Bobowksi makes a motion, second by Mr. Jean, to recommend the warrant article, as written. Mr. McNally states that the amount will change.
VOTE: YES: SBobowski, BE, KM, NH, BT, JH. NO: RJ, DM. Motion passes; 6/2.

12. Lagoon Maintenance and Repair Expendable Trust Fund.
Ms. Bobowksi makes a motion, second by Ms. Holmes, to recommend the warrant article, as written. Ms. Cady explains the maintenance program for the lagoon. Ms. Cady states that $11,021 that has been taken in from lagoon fees. This is then transferred into the trust fund. The amount will not change.
VOTE: YES: SBobowski, BE, KM, NH, RJ, BT, JH, DM. Motion passes unanimously; 8/0.

13. Cemetery Improvement Expendable Trust Fund.
Ms. Bobowksi makes a motion, second by Mr. Tappan, to recommend the warrant article, as written. With no discussion, VOTE: YES: SBobowski, BE, KM, NH, RJ, BT, JH, DM. Motion passes unanimously; 8/0.

14. Special Duty Coverage.
Ms. Bobowksi makes a motion, second by Mr. Jean, to recommend the warrant article, as written. Mr. Hadley explains that this is coverage of an officer when there is construction being done. Ms. Cady adds that it is fully reimbursed. VOTE: YES: SBobowski, BE, KM, NH, RJ, BT, JH, DM. Motion passes unanimously; 8/0.

15. NH Climate Change Resolution.
No discussion is held.

16. Northwood Water Rights Ordinance.
No discussion is held.

17. Teen Center Demolition.
Ms. Bobowksi makes a motion, second by Mr. Jean, to recommend the warrant article, as written. Ms. Cady states that the wording is incorrect. Mr. Hadley states that he changed the article. Ms. Cady explains that originally the facilities committee had recommended the building be destroyed and the fire department use it for training purposes and the highway department would remove the debris. She adds that the fire department did not want to do the burn. She then got a price of $10,000 for the removing of the debris. Mr. Hadley thought that the order was to be reversed with the teen center repair warrant article. Ms. Cady explains that the building was leased. The building inspector inspected the building and closed it due to many violations. Ms. Smith adds that the property was purchased due to possible contaminations from the transfer station. There is no well or the well was contaminated, and there is no septic system. Mr. McNally adds that the town purchased the property to protect the town as well. He adds that he believes there was a warrant article for monies for improvements for a handicapped bathroom. Ms. Bobowski feels that there should be a building for civic groups to meet. Mr. Edwards calls to move the question. VOTE: YES: KM, NH, RJ, BT, JH, DM. NO: SBobowski, BE. Motion passes; 6/2.

18. Teen Center Repairs.
Ms. Bobowksi makes a motion, second by Mr. Jean, to move the warrant article, as written. VOTE: NO: KM, NH, RJ, BT, JH, DM. YES: SBobowski, BE. Motion fails; 2/6.

19. Full Time Recreation Director.
No action can be taken as there is no dollar amount provided.

20. Milfoil Control Treatment Program Expendable Trust Fund.
Ms. Bobowksi makes a motion, second by Mr. Jean, to recommend the warrant article, as written. Mr. Hadley states that this comes form surplus. He adds that there was $5,000 in the account at the end of 2005. YES: SBobowski, BE, KM, NH, RJ, BT, JH, DM. Motion passes unanimously; 8/0.

Ms. McNally makes a motion, second by Mr. Jean, to recess until Monday, January 22, at 7:00 p.m. Motion passes unanimously; 12/0.

Respectfully submitted,

Lisa Fellows-Weaver
Board Secretary

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