BOARD OF SELECTMEN AGENDA
April 6, 2009

6:00 P.M. - Room 115 North ABRHS
I. CITIZEN’S CONCERNS
II. SEWER COMMISSIONERS’ BUSINESS
III.PUBLIC HEARINGS & APPOINTMENTS
None
IV. SELECTMEN’S BUSINESS
1. GENERAL PRE-TOWN MEETING DISCUSSION AND MATERIALS
Enclosed please find materials in the subject regard, for Board consideration.
2. OTHER
V CONSENT AGENDA
3. ACCEPT MINUTES, BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES, NOVEMBER 12, 2008, MARCH 5, 2009, MARCH 23, 2009 AND MARCH 24, 2009
Enclosed please find materials in the subject regard, for Board consideration.
4. APPROVE GIFT FUND TRANSFER TO FUND LAND ACQUISITION, ARTICLE 44, 2009 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT
No materials enclosed.
VI. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
There will be a need to have an Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article 12.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Enclosed please find additional correspondence that is strictly informational and requires no Board action.
FUTURE AGENDAS
To facilitate scheduling for interested parties, the following items are scheduled for discussion on future agendas. This IS NOT a complete Agenda.
NEXT MEETINGS: April 27, 2009
May 4, 2009
May 18, 2009

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES
April 6, 2009
6:00 P.M. - Room 115 North ABRHS

Present: Chairman Rosenzweig, Selectmen Knibbe, Magee, Berry and Friedrichs, Selectman Elect Mr. Gowing, Town Manager Steve Ledoux, and Recording Secretary Maryjane Kenney

CITIZEN’S CONCERNS
SEWER COMMISSIONERS’ BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARINGS & APPOINTMENTS
None

SELECTMEN’S BUSINESS
1. GENERAL PRE-TOWN MEETING DISCUSSION AND MATERIALS
The Selectmen voted to approve the operating budget of $25,973,422. Town Manager Mr. Ledoux wanted it clear that it is actually $165K less than the budget voted in February. If Article 49 fails to appropriate $1 65K to the Sewer Enterprise Fund then the funds remain an unexpended amount of money.

Chairman Rosenzweig asked of the $165K, if removed where is it being held.

Selectman Berry clarified in free cash. Selectman Friedrichs moved to approve and Selectman Magee seconds. The vote on the operating budget was 4 in favor, Selectman Friedrichs abstained.

If Article 10 fails, appropriation of the $542,478 should be moved back into the operational budget.

If an Ambulance Enterprise Fund is not set up so the fees can be generated, the eight firefighters listed in that fund will be paid for by the general fund. (4) $271 K will be raised from taxation and (4) $231 paid by free cash. Motion to recommend approval of the transfer of funds if the Ambulance Enterprise Fund fails. Selectman Friedrichs moved and Selectman Magee seconds, all voted in favor.

CONSENT AGENDA
3. ACCEPT MINUTES, BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES, NOVEMBER 12, 2008, MARCH 5, 2009, MARCH 23, 2009 AND MARCH 24, 2009
Selectman Friedrichs asked for the Minutes of the 23rd to be held. Selectman Knibbe had not had a chance to look at them either. Chairman Rosenzweig moved to pass the others, Selectman Friedrichs made the motion, seconded by Selectman Magee, all voted in favor.

4. APPROVE GIFT FUND TRANSFER TO FUND LAND ACQUISITION, ARTICLE 44,2009 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT
Selectman Berry pulled, Selectman Friedrichs seconds. Town Manager, Steve Ledoux explained the Easement for Brewster Conant will cost $5K. This request is to take the money for the Easement out of the sidewalk gift fund if the easement Article (44) is passed.

Selectman Knibbe moved to approve, Selectman Magee seconds, all voted in favor.

TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
None

EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was to be a need to have an Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article 12. The contract did not get ratified so it will be going to mediation. There will be no need for an Executive Session.

Recording Secretary Andrew D. Magee
Maryjane Kenney