Town of Atkinson

Budget Committee Meeting Minutes

April 4, 2006

Attending: Mark Acciard-Chairman, Jim Blackadar – Vice Chairman, Dave Paquette, Paul Tracy, Marsha Bassi, and Paul Sullivan.

 

Mark called the meeting to order at 7:36 PM. The first order of business was to elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman. Dave nominated Mark to continue as Chairman/Seconded by Marsha/Unanimous. Dave nominated Jim for Vice Chairman/Seconded by Marsha/Unanimous.

The next order of business was for the board to address the vacancy due to Mrs. Morelli’s refusal of her nomination based on Article 21 passing. Therefore, in accordance with RSA 32-15 we will appoint a member to serve until the next town meeting. The board received 2 letters of interest regarding the vacancy. Both individuals attended the meeting. The individuals were Mary Anne Princiotta and Jill Flemming. Both individuals were considered outstanding candidates for the position. The board voted unanimously to appoint Mary Anne to the board based on the fact that she ran for the position in the election.

The next order of business was to determine the liaisons for the different committees, which are as follows:

Paul Sullivan (Selectman Liaison): Dave Paquette:

Legal Executive

Other Insurance Financial Admin

Advertising Personnel Admin

Street Lighting Computers

General Assistance Library

Long Term Debt (Principal & Interest)

Paul Tracy: Marsh Bassi:

Elections/Registrations Cemetery

Planning/Zoning Recycling

Building Inspectors Waste Disposal

Conservation Health Dues

Memorial Day

Mark Acciard (Chairman): Jim Blackadar (Vice Chairman):

Animal Control Elderly Affairs

General Gov’t Buildings Police

Recreation Health

Community Center

Cable TV

Mary Anne Princiotta:

Hospitals/Ambulance

Fire

Homeland Security

Highway

Dave had identified several accounts that still needed to be changed from last year. Paul S. will facilitates these changes with Sandra and will see if it can be provided to Dave in electronic format. The board also discussed an emphasis on proposed labor in next year’s budget to ensure the department heads have a clear breakout of these costs in their budgets. We will work to set a firm agenda in advance and work with the Department Heads to have advance copies of the budgets prior to the meetings and to ensure we have ample time to review all money related warrant articles. The next formal meeting is scheduled for October 3, 2006 at 7:30 PM. However, we may meet in the July timeframe to prepare.

Mark motioned to adjourn the meeting/Seconded by Paul/Motion passed 6-0. Mark adjourned the meeting at 9:04 PM.

Respectively submitted,

kjb