BUDGET COMMITTEE

                        January 28, 2010
 
Present: John Balla, Craig Oshkello, Jim Jennison, Linda Brenneman, Jim K. Brown, Sue Metsack, Tom Esslinger (Selectmen Rep)
Absent: Sue Metsack

Public: Kathi Bradt, Peg Kish, Gretchen Abendschein

Meeting began: 7:00 PM

Minutes:
Motion JB?TE to approve minutes from Jan 26, 2010, corrections noted, passed.

Discussion
1. Line 4909 – Improvements other than Buildings: JB asks if we need an engineer if we have a qualified road agent; TE suggests that engineer saves town money in many ways, including the professional quality of bid package prep and delivery.
2. Line 4912 – Special Revenue (Cemetery): TE cemetery lot sales are restricted income used for perpetual care.
3. Motion JKB/SM to not recommend Draft Warrant Article #10 Desbiens; motion passed; JB straw vote if no LCHIP 5-2 against, JB straw vote if yes LCHIP and amount from taxes was 25k - in favor.
4. Draft Warrant Article # 6 – Paving CPR: JB and CO request selctmen to consider reallocation of funds to line 4909 for use on other road projects in the case article fails.
5. Motion CO /SM to reccomnend Draft Warrant Article #9: discussion about wording; JKB does not want to vote without seeing final wording; LB/TE move the question, motion passed.

Meeting adjourned JB: 9:00PM

Respectfully, Craig Oshkello.