Category: Litchfield

Budget Committee | 8/22/19 Meeting Summary

Litchfield Budget Committee Meeting Summery for the meeting on August 22, 2019.

Budget Committee met last night for a regularly scheduled meeting. Agenda items and discussions point included:

Litchfield Budget Committee Meeting – August 22, 2019
  • Acceptance of 6/27/19 and & 8/5/19 (Budget Hearing) minutes
  • A review and discussion on correspondence received and a reminder to the BC on transparency and to limit email communication and avoid ‘reply all’.

Town Business:
Selectman Leary provided a response to several budgets questions asked by Mr. Cutter regarding actual expenses that are not in line with what was budgeted. A review of the upcoming budget review schedule was also discussed. A BC walk through of town facilities is currently being planned.Tentative walk through’s will include:

  • 9/5: Library, Cable Building, Old Fire Station, Talent Hall
  • 9/12: Town Hall, Police Station, Fire Station
  • 9/30: Recycling Center & Kennel

School Business:
SB Representative Meyers provided a general update on the upcoming school year.

  • Teaching staff returns next week.
  • New buses equipped w/ cameras with also be going through there routes (I believe today).
  • Special election remains with Judge for decision.
  • Food Services program ran budget deficit, however, program is being turned around with focus on improving quality of meals at GMS this year.
  • K enrollment is currently at 72 for this year. In line with what was forecasted for enrollment.

The BC’s next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Thursday 9/26 and will plan to meet weekly for the remainder of the year to review and vote on the town and school budgets.

Note: Any public comments or questions can be addressed to the Budget Committee during the next public meeting. Budget Committee responses to questions are not permitted via social media.

As shared by Andrew Cutter via Facebook on 8/23/2019.

Litchfield Budget Committee Meeting Agenda – August 22, 2019

Litchfield Budget Committee Meeting Agenda – August 22, 2019

Meeting Notice
August 22, 2019, at 7:00 pm at Town Hall Meeting Room

AGENDA:

7:00 pm           Call to Order
* Pledge of Allegiance

7:05 pm           Review / Additions to Agenda
7:10 pm           Review / Acceptance of Minutes
* June 27, 2019
* August 5, 2019 (Budget Hearing)
7:15 pm           Correspondence
7:20 pm           Reports


Town Business
* General Update
* Financial Update
* Budget Review Schedule
* Schedule of Facility Tours

School Business
* General Update
* Financial Update
* Summer Projects
* Teacher’s Contract Update
* Kindergarten Enrollment Projection

8:00 pm         Member Input / New Business
8:15 pm         Public Input
8:30 pm         Adjourn

Next Committee Meeting: Thursday, September 26, 2019

Litchfield Budget Committee Meeting Agenda – August 19, 2019

EMERGENCY MEETING NOTICE

Date:            August 19, 2019 at 7:00 PM
Location:      Town Hall Meeting Room

AGENDA

7:00 pm           Call to Order
* Pledge of Allegiance
7:05 pm           Public Input
7:15 pm           Discussion of and Subsequent Vote on the Proposed Teacher’s Contract
7:30 pm           Public Input
7:40 pm           Adjourn

Extreme Heat this weekend

Due to extreme heat tomorrow the Recycling and Solid Waste Facility may close early without notice for the safety of our employees. The facility opens at 8 am so please plan to visit early.

The Selectmen also wish to remind everyone that a heat advisory has been posted until 7 pm on Sunday. Please avoid being outside for long periods of time and consuming too much alcohol, keep hydrated with water, check on your neighbors, especially the elderly and don’t keep pets in your vehicle while it’s not running.

Call 911 if you have any issues.

Litchfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Agenda – July 22, 2019

MEETING AGENDA
TOWN OF LITCHFIELD BOARD OF SELECTMEN
July 22, 2019 – Litchfield Town Hall, Meeting Room

5:30pm Paperwork Review
6:30pm Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance

Review and Approval of Consent Items

  1. July 8, 2019 Meeting Minutes
  2. A/P Manifest – 07/16/19 – $152,565.55 & 07/23/19 – $0.00
  3. P/R Manifest – 07/18/19 – $60,807.28 & 07/25/19 – $0.00

Requests for Additional Items / Other Business Public Input (will occur no earlier than 6:45 pm)

Business

  1. Audit Review
  2. Police Department Shift Coverage
  3. Financial Update
  4. Credit Card Authorization
  5. 2020 Budget Schedule & Guidance
  6. Cash Receipts Policy – Review
  7. Fraud Policy – Review
  8. Background Check Policy – Review

Reports & Other Business

  1. Administrator Report
  2. Selectmen Reports
  3. Items Removed from Consent
  4. Other Business
  5. Next Regular Meeting August 12, 2019

Non-Public Session

1. RSA-91-A:3 II (a) – The compensation of any employee

Litchfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Agenda – July 8, 2019

MEETING AGENDA
TOWN OF LITCHFIELD BOARD OF SELECTMEN
July 8, 2019 – Litchfield Town Hall, Meeting Room

5:30pm Paperwork Review
6:30pm Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance

Review and Approval of Consent Items

  1. June 24, 2019 Meeting Minutes
  2. A/P Manifest – 07/02/19 – $347,799.90 & // – $
  3. P/R Manifest – 06/27/19 – $12,366.81, 07/03/19 – $52,897.65 & // – $

Requests for Additional Items / Other Business Public Input (will occur no earlier than 6:45 pm)

Business

  1. Jayson Brennen – Hillcrest / 3A Corner Update
  2. Heritage Commission By-Laws – Review
  3. Highway Laborer Position – Part-time to Full-time
  4. Cash Receipts Policy – Review
  5. Fraud Policy – Review
  6. Background Check Policy – Review
  7. Review BOS Goals and Action Items

Reports & Other Business

  1. Administrator Report
  2. Selectmen Reports
  3. Items Removed from Consent
  4. Other Business
  5. Next Regular Meeting July 22, 2019

Non-Public Session

  1. RSA 91-A:3,II(I) – Consideration of legal advice provided by legal counsel, either in writing or orally, to one or more members of the public body, even where legal counsel is not present.
  2. RSA-91-A:3 II (a) – The compensation of any employee

Upcoming Holiday Hours

The Litchfield Board of Selectmen and staff would like to wishyou and your family a very safe and happy Independence Day!

Town Office Hours:
Thursday, July 4th – Closed
Friday, July 5th – Closed 

Recycling & Solid Waste Hours:
Thursday, July 4th – Closed
Friday, July 5th – 4pm to 8pm
Saturday, July 6th – 8am to 4pm
Sunday, July 7th – 9am to noon (construction/demolition and brush only)

Police, Fire and Highway Hours:
Always ready and able to serve!

Building, Health & Code Enforcement Inspector

Town of Litchfield
Building, Health and Code Inspector

The Town of Litchfield is seeking an individual to serve in a full-time capacity as a Building, Health, and Code Enforcement Inspector.  This position is responsible for the review of building construction plans, issuing permits, inspecting work for compliance with all applicable codes and standards.  Investigate complaints of Building, Fire, Health Codes and Town zoning ordinance violations. The position requires a strong background in building, health and fire codes with experience in plan reviews, electrical and mechanical system installations.  The individual must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, have at least 5 years in the building trades or inspection field and familiar with municipal zoning concepts. ICC Certifications required to be obtained within a specified timeframe.   The position is subject to a thorough background investigation and reference checks.

The Town offers competitive benefits and salary based upon qualifications. This is a non-exempt hourly weekday position with occasional evening and weekend hours as necessary.

To Apply:
Resume and cover letter with three professional references will be accepted via email (pdf format) to chief@litchfieldfd.com until Friday, July 19, 2019, at 4 p.m. 

The Town of Litchfield is an EOE.
Questions may be directed to chief@litchfieldfd.com.

Closing Date: July 19, 2019