BOS-02-19-02

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES
FEBRUARY 19,2002

MEMORIAL HALL
SALAH ROOM

Present: Avril T. Elkort, Chairman; John 1. Connolly, Vice-Chairman; George F.
Jenkins, Clerk; William T. Friel, Town Executive Secretary; Christina Carlton, Secretary

Mrs. Elkort called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.

Additional Funding Requests for FY 03 Budget
Bernard Fallon - Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds is requesting
administrative/clerical assistance for six additional hours/week. No additional budget
funding is requested; however there will be an increase of approximately $2,000 in
employee benefits for this person. He currently has help from the Senior Citizens, but the
continuity of a part-time secretary would

Electricity, Memorial Hall- Mr. Fallon is requesting an increase of $10,000 in his
electricity budget from $20,000 to $30,000. Mr. Friel informed the Board that in 2001,
the $14,200 was a full year with Select Energy. Mr. Friel updated the Board on the
Select Energy issue. The Attorney General and Inspector General have been assisting the
Town of Canton in this case. Canton is expecting a rebate/reinstatement through the end
of the Select Energy Contract in FY 2002/2003. Mr. Fallon stated that the increase in
funding is due to consumption and the rate change caused by Select Energy's
cancellation of the contract.

Electricity, Elliot Building - Requested to reduce the budget by $14,000. as the building
will be vacant due to addition/renovation for the new Police Facility. If the Police facility
does not move forward and offices stay open at the Elliot School, he will then be
requesting additional funds for electricity at this location.

Mr. Fallon also requested an increase of $500 for gas & oil, primarily used for vehicles
used for snow/ice removal.

He also requests $4,000 for the elevator and alarm contract services.

Safety Facility - Requests increase of $4,000 for electricity.

Williams Estate - Recreation planning on moving in sometime in the next Fiscal Year
and funds needed to provide heat, electricity and building repairs and maintenance. An
additional $5,500 is requested.

Pequitside Farm - Electricity and heating fuel. Based on consumption used last year, it is
necessary to request additional funds of $5,600.