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BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Angela Litchfield (Zoom), Ann Golob (Zoom), Katy Johnson-Aplin, Jeffrey Chevalier, and Mike Fitzpatrick.

OTHERS PRESENT: Jay Wilson (Road Foreman), Melissa Brown (Treasurer), and Wannetta Powling (Administrative Assistant).

CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Chair Litchfield.

MEETING WARNING: Litchfield asked if the meeting was properly warned. Powling confirmed that it was.

ADDITIONS/ AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA:
None

OTHER BUSINESS:
None

NEW BUSINESS:
None

OLD BUSINESS:

Town Report Design:
Discussion
Public gatherings of events and activities in the villages of Newfane, Williamsville, South Newfane, and Brookside are needed to form a collage of events that will be featured on the cover of this year’s Town Report. Ideas mentioned were the Heritage Festival, NBFD BBQ, and Williamsville Hall and Union Hall events.

Dedication:
Additional information will be discussed at future meetings.

Revenue:
Completed

Capital Budget
Wilson gave an update on the proposed flashing sign for the covered bridge and the installation cost.
Mike Renaud will estimate the repair cost needed for the bridge work.
Additional road maintenance and cost of contracted services figures were completed.

Brown gave the updated information on loans, leases, and interest expense.
Sullivan, Powers Co. provided a clarification on the proposed two-year Auditor Contract.
Initial research shows that health insurance coverage is expensive unless there is a large group rate of 50+ employees enrolled. Brown agreed with Wilson that MVP has a remarkably high deductible before benefits are eligible.

Expenditures:
The Planning Commission will submit a budget request with a substantial increase to cover the Town Plan and administrative costs.

Social Appropriation:
Three more applications have been received this week.
SEVCA $,1600.
Ground Works $1500 (increased 500). Ask if they would come in to explain the increase.
Women’s Freedom Center $1000

Articles:
Powling mentioned that she had not yet started working on the draft for the Articles but plans to start by the end of the week.

Golob asked for a follow-up regarding the IT companies.
Powling will forward the emails and proposals. She will forward this information to the Selectboard.

Golob asked that Powling reach out and ask if Bahman Mahdavi is willing to assist in negotiating the needs for I.T. services for Newfane. This will allow for budget planning for the I.T. service to meet the needs for improved operations.

Law Enforcement:
Budget concerns for increased need for services.
Shared services are being considered with neighboring towns. I am waiting for a response back after Thanksgiving.
Follow Up at future meetings.

ADJOURN:

Golob made a motion to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:44 P.M.

Respectfully Submitted,
Wannetta Powling,
Administrative Assistant