PITTSFIELD SELECT BOARD BUDGET MEETING MINUTES
DRAFT
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DATE: December 12, 2024
PRESENT: Ann Kuendig, AJ Ruben Joyce Stevens, not present
PUBLIC PRESENT: Cynthia Bryant, Micheline Bissell
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Town Report – VT Rural Fire Protection donation letter
2. Town Report – Rutland County Parent Child Center donation letter
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Budget – General Fund line items
2. Fuel – PVF&R pre-pay
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Budget – Roger Clark Memorial Library + CIP
2. Budget – Cemetery + CIP
3. Warrant – Draft
ADJOURNMENT:
NEXT MEETING DATES:
· Regular – Thursday, January 2, 2025 5:30pm Town Hall
· Budget – Thursday, January 9, 2025 5:00pm Town Office
Ann called the budget meeting to order at 5:01pm. Ann made a motion to take NB#1, the RCML, out of order and move it to the top of the agenda. Seconded by AJ. All in favor. Ann said that Micheline and Cindy are here representing the Library.
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Town Report – VT Rural Fire Protection donation letter. They request $200. Discussion. AJ moved to approve $100. Seconded by Ann. All in favor.
2. Town Report – Rutland County Parent Child Center donation letter. This is a new request. They are requesting $200. AJ moved to approve of this, and Ann seconded. All in favor.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Budget – General Fund line items.
· Dues and Contributions: with changes
Commercial Care Network/Rutland Mental Health – reduced to $150
Rutland County Restorative Justice Center – reduced to $250
Pittsfield Community Connection – decision not to fund
White River Natural Resources Conservation District – decision to fund $200
Pittsfield Select Board Budget Meeting Minutes page 2
December 12, 2024
· Other Services
Ambulance – increase to $45,000 (2025=$43,848 FY24 will be $40,950
· Maintenance and Repairs
Fire Alarm Yearly Inspection – increased to $1,000
· Parks and Grounds:
Labor – increased to $4,000
Trees and Bedding Plants – increased to $400
Supplies – reduced to $100
· Board of Listers
NEMRC Support – increased to $1,400
2. Fuel – PVF&R prepay.
· The proposed figure for Heating was thought to be too high. Discussion. It was decided to lower the amount to $2,000.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Budget – Roger Clark Memorial Library + CIP
Cynthia addressed each line item in their proposed budget and explained any changes. She said most of the changes were small but there were a couple of sizable ones.
· Library Materials/Patron Services – reduced to $2,500
· Periodicals – increased to $100
· Supplies (Office/Cleaning) – increased to $1,200
· Telephone/Internet – increased to $1,600
· Technical Services – reduced to $700
· Mileage - reduced to $50
She and Micheline explained a new program the Library is trying out. It is called Hoopla and is a digital media service available by the library. The Library was going to determine how much of the $1,500 that was allocated for Hoopla this fiscal year has been utilized and determine non-resident subscriptions Their CIP was reviewed, and some items were deleted as they were already budgeted for. Some of the projects they would like to do are to remove the plumbing that’s in the closet, as well as the closet itself. Also, a new computer and printer and renovation of the front hall. Discussion. They will contact a plumber and electrician for the potential work. Ann encouraged the Library to look for grants to help fund projects. Ann explained that the Town has a grant writer who can assist them. The Board encouraged them to use some of the money they have available now to do some of the projects. They were reminded to submit their reports for Town Report. They were both thanked for coming.
2. Budget – Cemetery + CIP.
· Tree Removal – increased to $1,200
· Stone Cleaning - reduced to $300
3. Warrant – Draft. Tabled to the next meeting.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
· Budget & regular– Thursday, January 2, 2025 5:00pm Town Office
· Budget – Thursday, January 9, 2025 5:00pm Town Office
Pittsfield Select Board Budget Meeting Minutes page 3
December 12, 2024
ADJOURNMENT:
As there was no further business to discuss, Ann moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:33pm
Respectfully submitted,
Martha L. Beyersdorf
Ann Kuendig Joyce Stevens AJ Ruben___________________
DRAFT
To listen to a recording of the meeting please click here: https://bit.ly/3BLDaIe
DATE: December 12, 2024
PRESENT: Ann Kuendig, AJ Ruben Joyce Stevens, not present
PUBLIC PRESENT: Cynthia Bryant, Micheline Bissell
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Town Report – VT Rural Fire Protection donation letter
2. Town Report – Rutland County Parent Child Center donation letter
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Budget – General Fund line items
2. Fuel – PVF&R pre-pay
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Budget – Roger Clark Memorial Library + CIP
2. Budget – Cemetery + CIP
3. Warrant – Draft
ADJOURNMENT:
NEXT MEETING DATES:
· Regular – Thursday, January 2, 2025 5:30pm Town Hall
· Budget – Thursday, January 9, 2025 5:00pm Town Office
Ann called the budget meeting to order at 5:01pm. Ann made a motion to take NB#1, the RCML, out of order and move it to the top of the agenda. Seconded by AJ. All in favor. Ann said that Micheline and Cindy are here representing the Library.
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Town Report – VT Rural Fire Protection donation letter. They request $200. Discussion. AJ moved to approve $100. Seconded by Ann. All in favor.
2. Town Report – Rutland County Parent Child Center donation letter. This is a new request. They are requesting $200. AJ moved to approve of this, and Ann seconded. All in favor.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Budget – General Fund line items.
· Dues and Contributions: with changes
Commercial Care Network/Rutland Mental Health – reduced to $150
Rutland County Restorative Justice Center – reduced to $250
Pittsfield Community Connection – decision not to fund
White River Natural Resources Conservation District – decision to fund $200
Pittsfield Select Board Budget Meeting Minutes page 2
December 12, 2024
· Other Services
Ambulance – increase to $45,000 (2025=$43,848 FY24 will be $40,950
· Maintenance and Repairs
Fire Alarm Yearly Inspection – increased to $1,000
· Parks and Grounds:
Labor – increased to $4,000
Trees and Bedding Plants – increased to $400
Supplies – reduced to $100
· Board of Listers
NEMRC Support – increased to $1,400
2. Fuel – PVF&R prepay.
· The proposed figure for Heating was thought to be too high. Discussion. It was decided to lower the amount to $2,000.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Budget – Roger Clark Memorial Library + CIP
Cynthia addressed each line item in their proposed budget and explained any changes. She said most of the changes were small but there were a couple of sizable ones.
· Library Materials/Patron Services – reduced to $2,500
· Periodicals – increased to $100
· Supplies (Office/Cleaning) – increased to $1,200
· Telephone/Internet – increased to $1,600
· Technical Services – reduced to $700
· Mileage - reduced to $50
She and Micheline explained a new program the Library is trying out. It is called Hoopla and is a digital media service available by the library. The Library was going to determine how much of the $1,500 that was allocated for Hoopla this fiscal year has been utilized and determine non-resident subscriptions Their CIP was reviewed, and some items were deleted as they were already budgeted for. Some of the projects they would like to do are to remove the plumbing that’s in the closet, as well as the closet itself. Also, a new computer and printer and renovation of the front hall. Discussion. They will contact a plumber and electrician for the potential work. Ann encouraged the Library to look for grants to help fund projects. Ann explained that the Town has a grant writer who can assist them. The Board encouraged them to use some of the money they have available now to do some of the projects. They were reminded to submit their reports for Town Report. They were both thanked for coming.
2. Budget – Cemetery + CIP.
· Tree Removal – increased to $1,200
· Stone Cleaning - reduced to $300
3. Warrant – Draft. Tabled to the next meeting.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
· Budget & regular– Thursday, January 2, 2025 5:00pm Town Office
· Budget – Thursday, January 9, 2025 5:00pm Town Office
Pittsfield Select Board Budget Meeting Minutes page 3
December 12, 2024
ADJOURNMENT:
As there was no further business to discuss, Ann moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:33pm
Respectfully submitted,
Martha L. Beyersdorf
Ann Kuendig Joyce Stevens AJ Ruben___________________
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