DUBLIN BUDGET COMMITTEE
Minutes – October 10, 2006 Meeting
Present: Nancy Campbell, Charles Champagne, Rich Scheinblum - chairman, Sterling Abram – selectmen’s representative, and Ken Woods
Absent: Judy Knapp
Meeting was called to order by Rich Scheinblum at 7:10 p.m. The October 3, 2006 minutes were accepted as written, with one minor amendment, under Police Department Uniforms-the line should be $2,000.
Discussion on replacement for Tracey McTague. Leslie Whone expressed an interest in joining the Committee last January to both Nancy Campbell and Rich Scheinblum. Because of this the Committee decided to ask Leslie first and then Rovena Robinson. Rich Scheinblum will contact Leslie.
Brian Barden presented the Highway Department budget. The following line items are changed from the 2006 budget:
Supplies (4312.1-610) - $35,000 for 2007 vs $40,000 for 2006. Brian plans on buying the 2007 gravel in 2006.
Uniforms (4312.1-615) - $2,380 for 2007 vs $2,095 for 2006. This is for a two year contract through 2008-$2,380 for each year.
Oiling (4312.1-810) - $40,000 for 2007 vs $60,000 for 2006. Brian plans on crack sealing in 2007, which doesn’t cost as much as road sealing.
Road Construction (4312.1-910) - $125,208 for 2007 vs $100,000 for 2006. The plan is to grind, re-do drainage and pave Old Common and Frothingham roads for $62,638; add gravel and pavement to Old Pound road for $15,930; and grind, re-do drainage, add gravel and stone and pave Meryman road for $44,640.
Telephone (4312.9-341) - $1,600 for 2007 vs $1,200 for 2006. Brian would like to get DSL service at the Highway Garage in order to get the weather.
Electricity (4312.1-410) - $1,600 for 2007 vs $1,200 for 2006. The increase is due to lights in the salt shed.
Heating Oil (4312.9-411) - $5,500 for 2007 vs $6,000 for 2006. This is for 1200 gallons.
Building Repairs (4312.1-490) - $2,000 for 2007 vs $2,400 for 2006. Brian is planning on buying a bottom door panel and weather striping out of the 2006 budget.
Diesel (4132.9-634) - $19,400 for 2007 vs $18,000 for 2006. This is figured on 7500 gallons at $2.59. This is a worst case scenario. All fuel numbers will be re-visited in January.
Road Signs (4312.9-691) - $2,000 for 2007 vs $2,500 for 2006. Brian plans on buying some signs out of the 2006 budget. All signs must be replaced by 2011.
The rest of the Highway Department line items were the same as in 2006. There was also discussion about why the sidewalk wasn’t plowed from the General Store down to Old County Road. Is this a liability problem? It was suggested that perhaps the bus stop could be changed.
Brian Barden also presented the Street Lighting (4316.3-810) budget - $6,500 for 2007 vs $6,250 for 2006.
Brian Barden also presented the Memorial Day (4583.1-810) budget - $1,000 for 2007 vs $1,200 for 2006. There is no need to rent porta potties in 2007.
Tom Kennedy presented the Solid Waste budget. The following line items are changed from the 2006 budget:
Health Insurance (4234.1-210) - $17,631 for 2007 vs $8,193 for 2006. Tom is now insured under the family plan.
Uniforms (4234.1-291) - $600 for 2007 vs $662 for 2006. Approximately $13/week.
Telephone (4234.1-341) - $360 for 2007 vs $500 for 2006. This is based on actual bills.
Electricity (4234.1-410) - $1,000 for 2007 vs $800 for 2006. This is based on extra equipment and the volume of trash, an average $70/month.
Equipment Maintenance (4234.1-430) - $1,200 for 2007 vs $900 for 2006. The forklift needs to be maintained twice a year.
Diesel (4324.1-634) - $1,650 for 2007 vs $1,500 for 2006, based on 631 gallons at $2.59.
Hauling and Disposal (4234.2-810) - $43,000 for 2007 vs $41,920 for 2006. This is based on 276 tons of trash and 29 hauls, plus tire disposal, hazardous waste disposal with Keene, membership dues, scale recertification and a $4,200 contingency for extra trash. The amount of tons used will be reviewed in December.
Metal Removal (4234.2-811) - $500 for 2007 vs $700 for 2006. The Town is now getting money for metal.
Miscellaneous (4234.9-811) - $1,300 for 2007 vs $500 for 2006. This line includes $800 for mileage (12 trips to Keene, 15 trips to Jaffrey and 20 miles/week around town).
The rest of the Solid Waste line items were the same as in 2006.
Code Enforcement/Health Department budgets were not presented because Paul Waterman did not attend the meeting nor did he call in to tell the Committee he wasn’t coming. There was discussion about the number of permits issued in 2006 to date, as well as the need for a job description for the Code Enforcement Officer (it was suggested that LGC might be able to provide one). Mr. Waterman will need to be re-scheduled for his meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy E. Campbell, Co-Secretary
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