Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Live reporting - closing


K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
meeting about speeding on King St creating a concern at Parmenter
coming back with a proposal sometime

Governor's numbers due in about 3 weeks,
OPEB obligation is a concern

the goal to get through FY 14 is to not lose any jobs
health insurance will be going up
$48M backlog in roads
will give a monthly report on what's going on with the budget

Calendar year 12, despite a challenging year, much was accomplished
8-9 have collective bargaining agreements (Firefighters)
refunding of old bonds
updating bylaws
Town Common looks a lot better
continue to update roads
regional dispatch underway
getting close on the Nu-Style after 34 years
did the solar deal, established an operating stabilization account

on the school issue, we see an issue in the morning from 7 - 9 for the school year, half the year
looking at signage as a solution
don't see speed bumps on public ways, downtown's yes


L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS
Dellorco requesting a presentation on DPW for snow removal

N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mercer - quick update on the high school project, foundations and footings being poured possibly erecting first steel end of Jan

Powderly - looking at the traffic issues, a note of appreciation, you do a great job of keeping us on point

Pfeffer - Shire Book Shop - congrats to them for being one of 5 in New England

Bissanti - thanks to the Planning Board and Planning Dept, these workshops are great, I saw the exemptions and I saw the clarity, it is good

Roy - congrats to the Council when you look at the annual report, there is a whole lot accomplished

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required

P. ADJOURN
motion to adjourn, passed 9-0

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