Selectboard Minutes
Minutes
Town of Greenfield
Greenfield Town Offices, 7 Sawmill Road Greenfield, NH
Selectboard’s Minutes
Thursday, March 16, 2017 – 5:30 PM
Selectboard: Chairwoman Margaret A. Charig Bliss, Selectman Stephen Atherton Jr., Selectman Robert Marshall
Staff: Aaron Patt, Town Administrator;
Public:
5:30 p.m. The meeting was opened by Chairwoman Charig Bliss.
Documents for Review/Approval
- A/P Check Register
- Wastewater Check Register
- NH Retirement “ACH” Payment
- Minutes of Selectboard Meeting
- Wetlands Permit Application
- Land Use Change Tax – R9-18-6
5:30 PM: Selectboard Work Session – Consent Agenda
At 5:30 pm the Chair opened the meeting. It was noted that there was no public present for the public forum.
The Board reviewed a draft copy of the Fast Facts document. Selectman Marshall made a motion to accept the Fast Facts document contingent upon minor formatting, and to print a minimum of 100 copies to have available at the business portion of Town Meeting. Chair Charig Bliss seconded the motion. On a vote of 3-0 the motion passed unanimously.
Next the Board discussed the question of having quarterly reports provided by Department Heads in the coming year. The Board also discussed the potential for an informational meeting that could be provided to residents, illustrating the financial state of the town. Topics included showing progress in capital purchases, year-over-year financial health, and stabilization of the tax-rate over time. Of particular interest was a discussion of collection of taxes, interest, and the relationship of deferred taxes to fund balance.
The Board reviewed the Town Warrant in advance of Town Meeting’s business meeting on Saturday. The Selectboard members discussed warrant articles and each selectboard member volunteered to speak to specific articles.
Adjournment
The time being 8:45 pm, Selectman Marshall moved to adjourn. Selectman Atherton seconded. All were in favor, and the motion carried 3-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM.
The minutes are final when approved and signed by the Selectboard. A signed copy is on file in the Selectboard’s office.