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Warner Budget Committee Meeting Minutes Meeting
opened at In
attendance: Marc Violette - Chairman
Mike Cutting
Alfred Hanson
Martha Bodnarik
Peter Newman – Warner Village Water District Representative
Laura Buono – Town Administrator Absent:
John Warner
Others
present: Selectman David Karrick, Jr., Jeanne Hand, Marianne Howlett,
Martha Mical 1. Meeting
Minutes Motion
was made and seconded to approve
meeting minutes dated Motion
was made and seconded to approve
meeting minutes dated 2. Meeting
Schedule The
Committee members reviewed the draft meeting schedule.
The Committee discussed changing the start time from Martha
Bodnarik spoke about the Budget Committee’s charge as allowed in RSA
32:16; the Budget Committee will create a budget.
She also feels in order for the committee to create a budget it
would be beneficial to meet with the department heads, other members
agreed. The members decided upon an open invitation for the department
heads to attend the October 15, November 12 and December 10 Budget
Committee meetings. 3. Budget Review Mike
Cutting asked why the computer expense in the offices is high.
The Town Administrator explained that it is a one time expense
for software support, there should be no further billing for the rest of
the year. He also questioned
office supplies, that too is running high, about 70% spent.
The Town Administrator said that supplies are purchased as
needed; the office does not hold much inventory.
She feels the line will not be overspent, but because supplies
are ordered on an as needed basis, if the line is overspent then most
likely the line item will need to be increased.
Cruiser
expense is at 93.7% spent because the oldest cruiser had substantial
repairs. The cruiser is
scheduled to be replaced in 2010. Kimberley
Edelmann recommends adding an additional column to the budget sheet that
indicates the status of an expense, if it is expected or red flagged as
an unexpected expense. Alfred
Hanson asked the Town Administrator if she has any concerns about the
budget. The Town
Administrator said she was concerned about the heating line.
The cost for heating fuel for the end of the year has been cut in
half per gallon. She said
every department is aware of where their heating lines are.
The
Town Administrator explained the Town is not receiving revenue sharing
from the State this year. The
Selectmen reviewed and identified with the departments certain areas
within their budgets that will make up the difference.
The intent is to prevent a tax impact to the residents.
For example the paving line has been cut back by $36K.
The paving line was level funded from 2008; the $36K that was cut
is not enough to complete another paving project.
Selectman Marc
Violette asked if it is known what the school budget will look like.
The Town Administrator said that the Superintendant met with the
Selectmen and projected a 3-4% increase.
County at this time is unknown. Town
Hall water and sewer is at 105%. The
Town Administrator said the rates increased.
The line was funded based on estimates supplied by the water
district. She said she will
check to see if the Alfred
Hanson asked if the Town will still receive the meals & rooms tax
from the State ($131K). The
Town Administrator said yes, it will be received at the end of this
year. The Committee asked
what is made up in the miscellaneous revenues.
The Town Administrator said rental of Town property, for Alfred
Hanson asked the Selectmen what the goals are for the department heads
for their budgets, will they be cutting back by any percentage.
Selectman The
Committee members feel that if there is pay increases scheduled for 2010
that the budget should include the adjustments still keeping the budget
level funded. Alfred Hanson
feels the department budgets could be cut by 2% with still being able to
provide what is needed. Chairman
Violette called for questions. Jeanne
Hand asked why building permits is estimated as high as it is.
The estimated revenue for the year is $6,000. Currently, the Town
has accepted $5,629 in building permit fees. The
estimate is accurate. The
Town Administrator added that the revenue estimates from the beginning
of the year have already been adjusted. Marianne
Howlett asked about the ambulance billing, she said it was discussed at
a Selectman’s meeting the significant cost for ambulance.
The Town Administrator explained the ambulance billing that was
discussed was for 2008, the 2009 billing will be received in October.
The Town of Jeanne
Hand asked why within the Police budget zero money has been spent for
training. The Town
Administrator explained the Police Department does a lot of their
training at Police Standards & Training at no cost.
Ms. Hand asked if the Town sets certain standards for training.
The Town Administrator said Police Standards & Training sets
the standards. 4. Adjournment Motion
was made and seconded to adjourn at Respectfully
submitted, Mary
Whalen Recording
Secretary
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