SELECTBOARD BUDGET MEETING MINUTES – NOVEMBER 13, 2017

NEWFANE SELECTBOARD

BUDGET MEETING MINUTES

November 13, 2017

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:  Marion Dowling, Carol Hatcher,  Gary Delius, Christopher Williams

OTHERS PRESENT:   Shannon Meckle, Melissa Brown

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Carol Hatcher, Chair.

ADDITIONS/AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

There were no additions or amendments to the agenda

TOWN OFFICE COVER PHOTO

The consensus of the Board was to use the photo of the library for the cover.  Shannon will find out who took the photo and get permission.

REVIEW OF AUDIT

The Board reviewed the FY 2017 Audit report.   Discussion ensued regarding finding someone to do the monthly bank statement reconciliations.

STORM DAMAGE REPAIRS

A motion was made by Gary Delius and seconded by Marion Dowling to authorize Christopher Williams, Jay Wilson, and Shannon Meckle to open, review, and award construction bids for storm damage repair. The motion carried with three in favor and Christopher Williams abstaining. 

UPCOMING BUDGET ITEMS

The Board will need to make a decision regarding budgeting of any recycling facilities.

Christopher noted that the culvert budget will need to be increased significantly to begin work on compliance with the General Roads Permit rules.

ADJOURN

A motion was made by Gary Delius and seconded by Marion Dowling to adjourn at 6:50 p.m.

The motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully Submitted,

Shannon Meckle