Present: Fred Childs, Chair, Jack Sapia, Paul Sullivan, and Town Administrator Russell McAllister.

The Board began reviewing revenue trends to date and from that Mr. Sapia began a discussion relative to a desire to see department heads provide a monthly forecast of anticipated expenditures as part of the budget process. The forecast could then be compared to actual monthly expenditures. It was hoped that this would curb the end of year spending spree. Mr. Sullivan while acknowledging the spirit of the idea was not entirely convinced of its utility. A lengthy discussion ensued wherein cash flow, expenditure forecasting and the budgeting process was debated.

The Board briefly reviewed the assistant gas inspector and ACO appointments along with the highway laborer applications recently received.

The TA reviewed the contents of the agenda packet noting that the three-year contract along with a cost analysis per unit of pick-up for the proposed three-year renewal and one-year extension was included. The proposed language of the RFP was also included. Discussion of moving the transfer station ensued with Messer’s Childs and Sullivan noting the historical difficulties of this Sisyphian like task. The TA explained that reducing the number of hauls out of the transfer station would reduce costs, but it required a compactor, which in turn required three-phase power. The Board also discussed the RFP timeline noting that the current contract required a 90- notification clause.

Mr. Sapia spoke to the need to review the current status of engineering services by issuing an RFQ for Engineering Services to get a clearer picture of the marketplace. Mr. Sapia made the motion to issue an RFQ for professional engineering services. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and so moved.

Mr. Sapia revisited the idea of having the Town recognize local businesses for their support and contributions to the many activities in the Town. He explained that he would like to acknowledge a business of the year and he believed that George Barcello, owner of the Village Store, fit the bill because of his constant support for the Town.

There being no further business to come before the Board Mr. Childs made the motion to adjourn. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and so moved. The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:10am.

Respectfully,

Russell McAllister

Town Administrator

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Fred Childs, Chair

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Jack Sapia

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Paul Sullivan