Meeting opened at 9:05 a.m.

In attendance: Selectman David E. Hartman – Chairman, Selectman Wayne Eigabroadt - absent and Selectman Richard A. Cook

Town Administrator Laura Buono

Recorder of the minutes is Mary Whalen

Capital proposals for 2007 were discussed; Chairman Hartman added that even though the Budget Committee did not accept the Capital Improvements Program that was presented this year the Selectmen will use it as guidance.

Conservation Fund will be asking for $50,000.

The Selectmen recommend $50,000 for the Highway Equipment Capital Reserve and a new loader will be presented as a warrant article for 2007.

Laura recommends presenting all the FEMA funded projects in one warrant showing the expenses for the repairs then what needs to be raised by the Town. Connors Mill will be presented separately. Selectman Cook asked if the Town match could come out of the operating budget if the Town crew is going to complete the work. Laura explained that the Towns portion of 25% can, but the larger jobs may be contracted out. There will be a Public Hearing to accept the FEMA funds on November 28^th; these funds are for projects in 2006 and 2007 with a time limit for completion. Laura will obtain information for bonding the reconstruction of the Connors Mill Bridge. Laura will also research the State’s procedure for funding the reconstruction of the bridge. A warrant article for funding the Road Construction Fund will be presented in the amount of $200,000 knowing that the funding would be used primarily for the engineering of projects.

The Maintenance Technician will verify the condition of the last section of the Town Hall roof that is scheduled for new slate. An updated estimate to level the granite steps is being worked on also. It is felt that the electrical update of the stage area can be absorbed within the budget. The refurbishing of the lower meeting room floor will not be addressed this coming year. The small tile area at the bottom of the stairs needs to be replaced; it is believed that this could be absorbed within the budget. A warrant article for the granite steps in the amount of $20,000 will be presented.

The repair of the Old Graded School roof will be addressed in 2007.

Book preservation will be included in the operating budget.

The Selectmen are not inclined to fund the Fire Department Building/Renovation Fund. The Budget Committee felt that as long as there is enough funding to sign a purchase & sales agreement on a piece of property the building could be bonded. The Selectmen discussed the need for a sprinkler system in the current station.

Laura will arrange a meeting with the Trustees of the Trust Funds to obtain a history of each Capital Reserve Fund.

Property Revaluation will be asking for $50,000

Forest Fire will not be additionally funded.

Cemeteries will be asking for $5,000

Exit 9 traffic control needs clarification from the Planning Board; $10,000 is the amount that will be asked for.

Police cruiser will be presented in a warrant article in the amount of $31,000 for a SUV.

The Solid Waste proposal will need to be reviewed.

Motion to adjourn 10:00 a.m.

Board of Selectmen

David E. Hartman – Chairman
Wayne Eigabroadt -Absent at meeting
Richard A. Cook