Selectmen and TA Update – April 8, 2019

The Board of Selectmen conducted a public meeting on Monday, April 8, 2019. A summary of discussions and actions taken is below.

LitchfieldTV Meeting Video

Review and Approval of Consent Items

  1. Meeting Minutes
  2. A/P Manifest – 4/02/19 – $1,837,823.84 & 04/09/19 – $63,462.71
  3. P/R Manifest – 4/04/19 – $100,561.28 & 4/11/19 – $58,102.83
  4. February Reconciliations – Town Treasurer
  5. March Reconciliations – Town Clerk & Tax Collector
  6. Land Use Change Tax (2) – $12,500 & $0.00
  7. Elderly Exemption (2)  Denial
  8. General Fund Transfer – ($50k to Technology & Communication Fund)
  9. General Fund Transfer – ($50k to Earned Time Accrual Fund)
  10. Collective Bargaining Agreement

Business

  1. Flag Public Hearing
    1. A public hearing conducted regarding the adoption of a Town Flag. No comments from the public. A second hearing will be scheduled soon.
  2. Fee Schedule Changes
    1. The Board of Selectmen approved new fees due to increased disposal cost of certain items at the Transfer / Recycling Facility and some general Town Clerk updates. Changes effective May 1st.
  3. 2019 Road Improvement Projects
    1. The Board of Selectmen authorized the Town Administrator to approve  2019 road improvement projects with Continental Paving, Inc.
  4. Basketball Court Improvements
    1. The Board of Selectmen authorized the Town Administrator approve a contract to paint and strip the basketball courts
  5. Review Town Policies
    1. Investment Policy
    2. Credit Card Policy
    3. Conference and Travel Policy
    4. Financial Reconciliation Policy
  6. Town Contracts and Agreements
    1. Town and School MOU
    2. Town and Library MOU

Notes and Upcoming Meetings

  1. Next Regular Meeting – April 22nd

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