Regular Meeting
Town of Milton
Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting
Tuesday November 7, 2012
Milton Town Hall
Meeting Minutes
Meeting called to order at 6:05 pm.
Board Members in attendance: Bob Bridges, Bob Srnec, and Tom Gray. Also in attendance was Joe Ryan, Town Administrator and Wendy Keane, Recording Clerk.
Public in attendance: Bob Carrier.
Bob Srnec stated that this will be more of a workshop than a true meeting.
First item to be discussed will be Town Administration Budget lines.
Discussion was held on who the salary line covers, which line the Bookkeeper is coming out of and what Professional Services covers. Joe Ryan stated that this is a bottom line budget, so if we go through the year and find it fiscally wise to hire someone it can be found within the budget. Bob Bridges inquired if we are keeping Joanne Smith under contract services. Tom Gray stated she has to stay there because if she is put under the salary line then FICA and Medicaid would have to be paid.
Discussion was held on what to add into the full time line. Joe Ryan thinks that the amount now would be sufficient if only the TA position was paid out of that line. Bob Bridges stated that the Board of Selectmen (BOS) decided that every dept, commission or board could hire its own secretary and they could pay up to a $50 stipend covering meetings and writing minutes. Joe Ryan stated that the BOS needs some sort of secretarial assistance. The reality is that to think that there is no cost for secretarial services is unrealistic. Bob Bridges stated that the last week he has spent in the office was an eye opener and we (the Town) have continually cut and the two girls left in the office are overwhelmed. Joe Ryan reiterated that he thinks to see it cut in that line item is unrealistic considering that this board needs some kind of secretary. Keeping the line at 80k gives the BOS maneuverability. Because of the circumstances that line will be overspent this year. Bob Bridges stated that he would like to see a 20 hr position put back in for the BOS secretary. Tom Gray stated that $97,077 would be a projected number to include a TA position as well as a 20 hr secretary.
Salaries elected are BOS and Pam Arnold. Joe Ryan stated that once again we will surpass the budgeted number. Joe Ryan stated that the reality is that these line items are the biggest questions as to who they include and the BOS.
Discussion was held on the Town Clerk Tax Collectors office and the proposed increase in part time salaries.
Consensus was that the following items may remain stable from last years amounts allocated: Training, Contract Services, Legal Notices and Ads, Professional Services, Street lights, Phone, and Printing/Copies. Legal Services, increase by $2500 and Registry of Deeds decrease of $100. Subject to change.
It was decided that the topic of the Town Administration budget shall be suspended until all information is gathered regarding line items.
Outside Appropriations was discussed and will remain as is, with the exception of Youth Sponsorship which may be decreased based on prior usage.
Contingency and Bonding to remain as is.
Discussion was held on the Police Department and retention pay.
Schedule for future meetings: November 14, 2012 (Wed.) 5:30pm at Town Hall Fire/Ambulance Departments
Police Departments
Assessing
Recreation
November 20, 2012(Tues.) 5:30pm at Town Hall Planning and Code enforcement
Public Works, Gov. Bldgs., Solid Waste Library
Town Clerk/Tax Collector
Welfare
Sewer
MOTION: Tom Gray moved to adjourn. Seconded by Bob Bridges. Motion carried 3-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 PM
Official Minutes
