March 10, 2005

Present: President Alan Ackley, Clerk Monica Knaff, Treasurer Thomas Santacroce, Director Tammy de la Cruz, Chief Todd Paige, Deputy Chief Russell Shaw, Fire Marshal Michael Richards and Administrative Assistant Jamie Muhlack

Absent: Vice President Peter Legnos

Alan Ackley opened the meeting at 7:06 p.m. The clerk announced the call to order with the time, date and place. Roll call was taken to establish a quorum. A moment of silence and a pledge to the flag followed.

MOTION: It was MOVED, SECONDED and CARRIED to accept the minutes of the regular meetings of February 10, 2005 and passed unanimously.

Reports and Communications

Chief Todd Paige’s report was accepted for the record.

A discussion of user fees followed. The Fire Department could submit a bill to the insurance companies for service rendered. The chief spoke with a representative from Holdsworth Pelton who explained that there would be a10 ½% charge. After the fire company issues the information to HP they take over billing. The Town will need an ordinance in effect. The board expressed concern over persons who do not have coverage and whether there will be increased cost for homeowner insurance.

Fire Marshal Michael Richards’ report was accepted for the record.

The Fire Marshal explained that the General Assembly is discussion an act concerning identification. The Fire Marshal expressed interest and requested that the board members contact their representatives to encourage them to vote in favor of this bill.

Administrative Assistant Jamie Muhlack’s report was accepted for the record.

Unfinished Business:

The Conseco policy will remain as unfinished business.

New Business:

2005-2006 Budget Process schedule will be as follows:

Date	Day	Time	Purpose
March 29^th	Tuesday	6:00pm/8:00pm	Presentation and work session
March 30^th	Wednesday	6:00pm/8:00pm	Work Session
April 6^th	Wednesday	6:00pm/ 8:00pm	Work Session
April 11^th	Monday	6:00pm/8:00pm	Work Session
April 12^th	Tuesday	6:00pm/8:00pm	Work Session
April 14^th	Thursday	7:00pm	Regular meeting- Possible adoption of budget
May 4^th	Wednesday		Publication of legal notice, letters to the Registrar of Voters, and Legal counsel
May 12^th	Thursday	7:00pm	Regular meeting
May 18^th	Wednesday	7:00pm	Annual meeting at 13 Fort Hill Rd.

It was noted that Alan Ackley and Tammy de la Cruz will be absent at the April 14^th regular meeting.

Presentation and payment of bills:

Tom Santacroce presented the bills to be paid in the month of March in the amount of $67,071.53

MOTION: It was moved by Monica Knaff, seconded by Tom Santacroce to accept the figure of $67,071.53 for the bills to be paid in March and passed unanimously.

MOTION: At 8:05 pm it was MOVED, SECONDED and CARRIED to adjourn.

Respectfully submitted:

Monica R. Knaff