SELECTBOARD BUDGET MEETING

OCTOBER 12, 2009

Attending the meeting; Jon Trefry, Andrea Morgante, Ken Brown, Randy Volk, Howard Russell, Jeanne Wilson, Al Barber, Missy Ross, Alex Weinhagen, Jean Isham, Fred Silber, Jenn Mc Cuin, Frank Twarog, Jason Reed.

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Budgets reviewed:

Town Clerk / Treasurer; accounting assistant increased due to additional working hours required.

Board of Civil Authority; level funded.

Elections; increased costs due to primary and general election. Also included $200 in salary as there may be need to hire help for election day.

Delinquent Tax Collector; removed expense for supplies as that is now included in the Clerk’s budget. Missy and the Board agreed to reduce ads and notices to $300.

Listers; Lister and assistant salaries / postage / professional tax map - all lowered to better reflect actual expense. Dues, Meetings and Subscriptions increased $200 for new software license agreement renewal.

Planning and Zoning; Professional Services increased to better reflect actual need. Special Projects – includes 4 projects.

Affordable Housing Committee is reduced to the normal request as there are no special projects for them in FY 10/11.

Trails Committee increased for sign improvement / bridges / and outreach. Andrea questioned why the Trails Committee is in P&Z as it was originally included with Recreation. Jason Reed of the Trails Committee spoke of work being done and the fact that they hope to be able to apply for grant funds. Alex said the Trails Committee utilizes planning tools but feels it could be removed and still get support from Planning.

The Board asked Alex to prioritize the 4 special projects. He said Stormwater Master Planning is a top priority. The Recreation Field Site Selection can be moved to the Recreation budget. Growth Center Designation was discussed by Alex and the Board in regards as to how this might impact Hinesburg.

Recreation; moved the special project of rec field site selection from P&Z to Recreation. New Field under capital expense was therefore increased from $5,000 to $10,000. Also noted was the increase in rec field maintenance as this includes a proposal to upgrade/fix low spots on the Town Field. Postage / ice rink / and advertising all increased to better reflect actual expenses. Frank cautioned in shifting the new field and possibly trails to the rec dept this could mean more work for the director and there is no available time.

Police; reduced physical fitness / uniforms / professional services / and vehicle repair and maintenance. The Board cautioned that with an additional officer there may be need to increase the repair and maintenance due to increased usage of the vehicles. Along with that, fuel may need to be increased. The Board asked Fred to check with Rocky on station repair and maintenance.

Fire Department; vehicle repair and maintenance increased for re-certifying air packs – air packs go with the trucks so included under vehicles.

Al discussed the department’s coverage of CVU at football games.

The Board suggested Al draft a letter to CVU regarding shared responsibility of other CVU towns as games.

The Board asked Al to have Rocky assess the Fire Station for potential needs for building maintenance.

Fire Warden – level funded.

Jeanne noted the Safety Committee has completed site reviews and have made recommendations – the Board may see requested funding in department budgets associated with safety.

Animal Control – the Town will need to find a new impound facility so the contract service amount is an estimate.

Randy moved the Board vote to adjourn, second by Howard and approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Valerie Spadaccini, secretary