Thursday, December 20, 2018
Where the hell is the Templeton Veterans Advisory Board? Not one single meeting posted on Templeton Town Website. Only one member listed on Templeton Town website. Where is the new dump body for 1984 Mack truck that Templeton Town Meeting voted for? The money appropriated for it was spent, but not on what it was voted for. You can check it out under Town Meeting on Templeton website, You may even read the email confirming the body was not bought. Another case of selectmen flipping you the finger (in my opinion) They want to know how to get people to attend town meeting? How about they listen to the people, ask for what they (selectmen) want and use the money for what it was appropriated for! If you look at the recently voted for by-law concerning Veterans Advisory Board, a meeting is to be held at least quarterly, but not one shown on the town website calendar and only one member shown under that committee. Either no one is keeping up with website or there is a serious lacking in followup by selectmen! One has to wonder how many people have been sworn in for this board.
Monday, December 10, 2018
Perhaps more important than town meeting articles not being read is the fact that raises for non-union sewer department employees that were approved by the board of sewer commissioners and approved by town meeting vote have been continually denied by the selectmen/ T/A.
Another thing you voted for but selectmen have waved you off and flipped you the middle finger!
Saturday, December 8, 2018
I would encourage people to attend the 01/29 public meeting with the Town Moderator and Town Clerk at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room.
"No, the Town did not buy a new dump body for a 1984 Mack it did, however, buy a Dump Body (as we advised people we would with those monies in seeking approval of the $160k for the 6 wheeler)."
If the selectmen / town did not buy a dump body for a 1984 Mack truck, how can they state that has been done?
Want to improve town meeting attendance, stop putting out BS to us!
Something cannot be stated as complete if it was never done!!!!
Article 20 of annual town meeting May 2017 shown on Templeton website
shows $17,500 for dump body 1984 Mack.
Article 7 of special town meeting November 2017 shown on Templeton website
shows $160,000 for six wheel dump truck. You appropriated $160,000.00 for a truck.
Monthly expenditure report shows $17,500.00 for dump body 1984 Mack spent,
it also shows $158,800.00 for six wheel dump truck spent. What was the $17,500.00 spent on?
November 14, 2018 - Board of Selectmen meeting;
item f - adopt selectmen goals:
| CAPITAL PROJECTS | Cost | Done | In Process | Defer | Planning |
| Dump Body - 1984 Mack 10 Wheel | $17,500 | X | |||
| Mini Split A/C Town Hall | $17,500 | X | |||
| Templeton Center Fire/EMS Roof | $35,000 | X | |||
| Senior Center Siding | $195,000 | X | |||
| 6 Wheel Dump Truck | $160,000 | X | |||
| Infield Groomer | $10,000 | X | |||
| Fire Training Room AC | $3,500 | X | |||
| Fire Chief Vehicle | $35,000 | X | |||
| Cemetery Garage Roof | $10,000 | X | |||
| Cruiser / Dump Truck | $138,000 | X | |||
| Fire Engine | $550,000 | X |
Friday, December 7, 2018
from the Massachusetts Division of Local Services:
Credit rating agencies weigh healthy reserves as a positive when assessing a community’s overall ability to honor its debt obligations. Local finance officials should understand credit rating agency threshold percentages for all reserves, especially if they intend to borrow funds or seek a rating upgrade.
Credit rating agencies weigh healthy reserves as a positive when assessing a community’s overall ability to honor its debt obligations. Local finance officials should understand credit rating agency threshold percentages for all reserves, especially if they intend to borrow funds or seek a rating upgrade.
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Interesting item in the Templeton town by-law codification work;
Currently in article 1 the general by-laws of Templeton, the penalty for violating a by-law is $20.00 for each offense. The current state statue allows for a maximum of $300.00 and codification recommends the penalty be increased to the current maximum.
Currently in article 1 the general by-laws of Templeton, the penalty for violating a by-law is $20.00 for each offense. The current state statue allows for a maximum of $300.00 and codification recommends the penalty be increased to the current maximum.
Monday, December 3, 2018
Sunday, December 2, 2018
In case the selectmen have forgotten:
Town Meeting vote has spoken on many things concerning the Templeton Sewer Department, charged with overseeing those things are the elected Templeton Sewer Commissioners, I also recall Town Meeting voted for raises for non-union Sewer department employees, no strings attached. Where are those raises?
ARTICLE 16: FY 2019 SEWER DEPARTMENT OPERATING BUDGET
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of One Million Seventy Seven Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Five Dollars and No Cents ($1,077,355.00) to operate the Sewer Department for Fiscal Year 2019 and to meet said appropriation by a transfer of Thirty Six Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Six Dollars and No Cents ($36,656.00) from the certified retained earnings of the Sewer Fund and the balance from the receipts and revenues to be collected on behalf of the Sewer Department for said fiscal year. Or take any other action related thereto.
Submitted by the Board of Selectmen for the Sewer Commission -Majority Vote Required
On a motion duly made and seconded the Town voted to appropriate the sum of One Million Seventy Seven Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Five Dollars and No Cents ($1,077,355.00) to operate the Sewer Department for Fiscal Year 2019 and to meet said appropriation by a transfer of Thirty Six Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Six Dollars and No Cents ($36,656.00) from the certified retained earnings of the Sewer Fund and the balance from the receipts and revenues to be collected on behalf of the Sewer Department for said fiscal year.
Passed Unanimously/May 19th @ 12:16 pm
ARTICLE 17: DEFERRED MAINTENANCE SEWER DEPARTMENT
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of Seventy Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($70,000.00) to address a series of items upon which maintenance has been deferred and to meet said appropriation by a transfer of said sum from the certified retained earnings of the Sewer Fund. Or take any other action related thereto.
Submitted by the Board of Selectmen for the Sewer Commission
Majority Vote Required
On a motion duly made and seconded the Town voted to appropriate the sum of Seventy Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($70,000.00) to address a series of items upon which maintenance has been deferred and to meet said appropriation by a transfer of said sum from the certified retained earnings of the Sewer Fund.
Passed Unanimously/May 19th @ 12:16 pm
ARTICLE 15. RATIFICATION OF PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED SEWER BOND
see if the Town will vote to ratify, approve and confirm the vote adopted under Article 10 of the Warrant at the May 14, 2016 Town Meeting, pursuant to which the Town voted to authorize the borrowing of Two Million and Three Hundred Thousand Dollars and no cents ($2,300,000.00) to pay costs of the Pleasant Street sewer pump station project, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto; or take any other action relative thereto.
Submitted by the Board of Selectmen for the Sewer Commission - 2/3 Vote Required
Advisory recommends for this article.
On a motion duly made and seconded the town voted that the Town ratify, approve and confirm the vote adopted under Article 10 of the Warrant at the May 14, 2016 Town Meeting, pursuant to which the Town voted to authorize the borrowing of Two Million and Three Hundred Thousand Dollars and no cents ($2,300,000.00) to pay costs of the Pleasant Street sewer pump station project, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto.
Passed Unanimously/May 13th @ 11:37am
ARTICLE 10 PLEASANT STREET PUMP STATION REPLACEMENT
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, or transfer from available funds the sum of Two Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,400,000) to pay for the replacement of the Pleasant Street sewer pump station; said sum is to be raised from sewer user charges and fees, entrance fees, tipping fees paid by disposal contractors, betterments and other fees and monies collected as per Sewer Department Rules by the Town of Templeton Sewer Department; or to take any other action relative thereto.
Submitted by the Board of Selectmen for the Sewer Commission
On a motion duly made and seconded the town voted to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, or transfer from available funds the sum of Two Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,300,000) to pay for the replacement of the Pleasant Street sewer pump station; said sum is to be raised from sewer user charges and fees, entrance fees, tipping fees paid by disposal contractors, betterments and other fees and monies collected as per Sewer Department Rules by the Town of Templeton Sewer Department.
Passed Unanimously/May 14th @ 12:49pm
Town Meeting vote has spoken on many things concerning the Templeton Sewer Department, charged with overseeing those things are the elected Templeton Sewer Commissioners, I also recall Town Meeting voted for raises for non-union Sewer department employees, no strings attached. Where are those raises?
ARTICLE 16: FY 2019 SEWER DEPARTMENT OPERATING BUDGET
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of One Million Seventy Seven Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Five Dollars and No Cents ($1,077,355.00) to operate the Sewer Department for Fiscal Year 2019 and to meet said appropriation by a transfer of Thirty Six Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Six Dollars and No Cents ($36,656.00) from the certified retained earnings of the Sewer Fund and the balance from the receipts and revenues to be collected on behalf of the Sewer Department for said fiscal year. Or take any other action related thereto.
Submitted by the Board of Selectmen for the Sewer Commission -Majority Vote Required
On a motion duly made and seconded the Town voted to appropriate the sum of One Million Seventy Seven Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Five Dollars and No Cents ($1,077,355.00) to operate the Sewer Department for Fiscal Year 2019 and to meet said appropriation by a transfer of Thirty Six Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Six Dollars and No Cents ($36,656.00) from the certified retained earnings of the Sewer Fund and the balance from the receipts and revenues to be collected on behalf of the Sewer Department for said fiscal year.
Passed Unanimously/May 19th @ 12:16 pm
ARTICLE 17: DEFERRED MAINTENANCE SEWER DEPARTMENT
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of Seventy Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($70,000.00) to address a series of items upon which maintenance has been deferred and to meet said appropriation by a transfer of said sum from the certified retained earnings of the Sewer Fund. Or take any other action related thereto.
Submitted by the Board of Selectmen for the Sewer Commission
Majority Vote Required
On a motion duly made and seconded the Town voted to appropriate the sum of Seventy Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($70,000.00) to address a series of items upon which maintenance has been deferred and to meet said appropriation by a transfer of said sum from the certified retained earnings of the Sewer Fund.
Passed Unanimously/May 19th @ 12:16 pm
ARTICLE 15. RATIFICATION OF PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED SEWER BOND
see if the Town will vote to ratify, approve and confirm the vote adopted under Article 10 of the Warrant at the May 14, 2016 Town Meeting, pursuant to which the Town voted to authorize the borrowing of Two Million and Three Hundred Thousand Dollars and no cents ($2,300,000.00) to pay costs of the Pleasant Street sewer pump station project, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto; or take any other action relative thereto.
Submitted by the Board of Selectmen for the Sewer Commission - 2/3 Vote Required
Advisory recommends for this article.
On a motion duly made and seconded the town voted that the Town ratify, approve and confirm the vote adopted under Article 10 of the Warrant at the May 14, 2016 Town Meeting, pursuant to which the Town voted to authorize the borrowing of Two Million and Three Hundred Thousand Dollars and no cents ($2,300,000.00) to pay costs of the Pleasant Street sewer pump station project, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto.
Passed Unanimously/May 13th @ 11:37am
ARTICLE 10 PLEASANT STREET PUMP STATION REPLACEMENT
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, or transfer from available funds the sum of Two Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,400,000) to pay for the replacement of the Pleasant Street sewer pump station; said sum is to be raised from sewer user charges and fees, entrance fees, tipping fees paid by disposal contractors, betterments and other fees and monies collected as per Sewer Department Rules by the Town of Templeton Sewer Department; or to take any other action relative thereto.
Submitted by the Board of Selectmen for the Sewer Commission
On a motion duly made and seconded the town voted to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, or transfer from available funds the sum of Two Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,300,000) to pay for the replacement of the Pleasant Street sewer pump station; said sum is to be raised from sewer user charges and fees, entrance fees, tipping fees paid by disposal contractors, betterments and other fees and monies collected as per Sewer Department Rules by the Town of Templeton Sewer Department.
Passed Unanimously/May 14th @ 12:49pm
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