Meeting opened at 7:05 p.m.

In attendance: Mike Cutting - Chair, David Karrick, Harold Whittemore, Barbara Bartlett, John Warner, Mark Violette and Selectman Richard Cook

Recorder of the minutes is Mary Whalen.

Others present:

Laura Buono – Town Administrator

William Chandler – Police Chief

Selectman David E. Hartman

Selectman Wayne Eigabroadt

Martha Mical

Ron Carter

1. MEETNG MINUTES

Barbara Bartlett made a motion to accept meeting minutes dated November 9, 2006. Motion was seconded. All were in favor. The motion passed. (NOTE: previously accepted on November 20^th).

Harold Whittemore made the motion to approve meeting minutes dated November 20, 2006. Barbara Bartlett seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

2. GENERAL COMMENTS REGARDING NOVEMBER 20^TH MINUTES

Selectman Hartman commented about the November 20^th meeting regarding Northeast Resource Recovery Association. Selectman Hartman explained that NRRA is a very good organization. The Town of Warner actively uses their services, for example the Town sells scrap metal through NRRA.

3. POLICE 2007 BUDGET

Police Chief William Chandler presented the 2007 Police Department budget. The Police Department has begun the hiring process for a full-time officer. Office Supplies & Equipment increased by $1,000 in order to purchase a license and phone cards for the lap tops, also a DVD recording device is budgeted for the interview room.

Chief Chandler spoke to the Director of Public Works about having the mechanic perform routine maintenance on the cruisers. The DPW explained that he cannot purchase the material necessary for the price that is currently being paid ($20.00) for an oil change and lube job. Marc Violette asked if an analysis has been completed regarding the repairs completed on the Town trucks versus sending them out. The DPW explained during his presentation to the Budget Committee that he would not fill the mechanic’s position if the position was vacated. Mr. Violette would like to know what the complete labor rate is for the Town’s mechanic (hourly rate including benefits).

Uniforms increased due to an additional part-time officer, the hiring process has not begun yet. Mr. Chandler explained the cost for training.

The Committee discussed pulling all grounds maintenance/building maintenance into one line instead of breaking it down between each department.

An SUV will be presented in a warrant article. The 2003 patrol car is scheduled for replacement in 2008; the Committee asked if the 2003 could be held off another year. Mr. Chandler explained to move past the purchase of the SUV, replace the 2003 next year then the remaining vehicles would be back on schedule. The force needs two cruisers plus an SUV. The current SUV is over 20 years old and unreliable. It was noted that the SUV needs to be indicated within the Capital Improvements Program.

4. CAPITAL BUDGET

Selectman Cook updated the Committee on the proposed Capital Budget. The Selectmen met and added $10,000 for the planning/expansion of the Transfer Station. An overview needs to be generated on how the facility can be expanded to gain efficiencies. The Committee added that the Town needs to decide on either a Transfer Station or a marketing operation. Selectman Hartman explained that the Transfer Station is both. The life span of the Transfer Station is 20 years which is closing in. Laura explained that a spread sheet is being developed regarding revenues and tonnages.

Also discussed by the Selectmen is installing a sprinkler system within the Fire Station, $20,000 will be presented in a warrant article. The Board of Selectmen will be meeting with the Fire Chief to discuss this.

Next scheduled meeting is December 11, 2006 beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Motion to adjourn 8:40 p.m.