Town of Bradford Budget Committee Meeting
August 15, 2019
Draft Meeting Minutes
Marlene Freyler called the meeting to order at 6:32pm
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll call Marlene Freyler Chair, Mark Fournier Vice Chair, Claire James, Cheryl Croto
Justin Dohrn, Jason Allen (Select Board Representative) absent
To Do:
1. Review & Consideration of Meeting Minutes from July 18th, 2019.
Motion: Claire James motioned to approve the minutes.
Second: Cheryl Croto
Vote: 4-0 in favor
2. Jim Bibbo and Courtney Schusler had volunteered to fill the remaining Budget Committee Member position. The Committee expressed appreciation for Jim’s experience and commitment to the community but felt Courtney would bring a fresh perspective to the Committee.
Motion: Marlene Freyler motioned to appoint Courtney Schusler to the Budget Committee.
Second: Mark Fournier
Vote: 3-1 in favor; Marlene Freyler voted for Jim Bibbo
Review of Budget & Expenditures:
1. Mark Goldberg appeared to provide the Committee insight into the agreement with the Henniker Ambulance Service. He provided a brief history around the decision to use Henniker’s service and outlined the billing structure. Bradford is billed for the percentage of calls it generated.
2. Marlene reviewed the schedule for an upcoming Budget and Finance Workshop, instructing Committee Members to register by contacting Maureen Brandon at the Selectmen’s Office.
3. The Committee reviewed the content of the Highway Departments Contract Labor line which has $11,000 in spending against a $2,500 anticipated budget. The spending included approximately $400 for snowplowing help last winter and the remainder was spent on sand cleanup this summer. Sand cleanup was conducted across 100% of the applicable roads this year which was a significant increase in volume over previous years. The Road Agent is comfortable that he will still maintain spending within his overall budget.
Future Business:
1. The next Budget Committee meeting will be held September 19th at 6:30pm.
2. Next agenda will include a Capital Improvement Program update.
Motion: Marlene Freyler motioned to adjourn at 7:22pm.
Second: Claire James
Vote: 4-0 in favor
Draft minutes submitted by Laurie Colburn, Recording Secretary