TOWN OF NEW HAVEN, VERMONT
ANNUAL REPORT 2006 January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006
ALA CARTE DINNER New Haven Town Hall March 5, 2007 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by The Friends of Beeman To support The Four Winds Nature Program
Town Meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 5th Voting will take place on Tuesday, March 6th from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Discussion period for Australian Ballot items will immediately follow Town Meeting and will continue after School Meeting if needed.
The School Meeting and Australian Ballot Items Informational will be held on Monday, March 5th at 7 p.m.
Page 1 Table of Contents
Dedication Morris Earle Sr...... 1 George W. Apgar, Jr...... 2 Cal Minor...... 3
Phone Directory ...... 4 Office and Meeting Hours ...... 5 Warning for Town Meeting 2006...... 6-8 Outside Agency Information...... 9-10 Auditor’s Statement...... 11 Remuneration for Town Officers ...... 11
Town Officials Elected ...... 12 Appointed...... 13
State Reports State Representative’s Report ...... 14 Superior Court of Vermont ...... 15
Town Reports Town Clerk...... 16-18 Town Treasurer...... 19 Select Board...... 20 Amos Roleau...... 21 Report on Town Roads ...... 22-24 Planning Commission ...... 25-26 Zoning Board of Adjustment...... 27 Traffic Calming and Sidewalk Project...... 28 Emergency Management Committee...... 29 Historical Society...... 30-31 Community Library ...... 32-33 Parks, Recreation and Events...... 34-35 Cub Scouts ...... 36 Little League ...... 36 Brownies ...... 37 New Haven Twilight Tails 4H ...... 37 Girl Scouts ...... 38 New Haven Dairy 4H ...... 38 Green Up Day ...... 39 Dog Warden...... 40
Town Financials Balance Sheet...... 41 Tax Rate Computations ...... 42 Delinquent Tax Report and Summary ...... 43 Delinquent Tax List ...... 44 Summary of Revenues and Expenditures – General & Road Fund ...... 45 General Fund Detail and Budget...... 46-49 Road Fund Detail and Budget...... 50-52 New Haven First Response...... 53 Fire Department ...... 54-55 Fire Truck Fund...... 56 Records Restorations Fund...... 56 Computer Fund ...... 57 Road Equipment Fund ...... 58 Liability Fund...... 58 Reappraisal Fund...... 59 Reserve Facilities...... 59
Vital Statistics Births...... 60 Marriages ...... 61 Deaths...... 62 Burials ...... 63
Cemeteries Evergreen ...... 64 Munger Street ...... 65 Riverside...... 66 West Cemetery ...... 66
2005 Town Meetings Town Minutes...... 67-70 School Minutes ...... 71-73 Special Meeting ...... 74
Town School District Report
School Report ...... 75
Warnings 2004 New Haven Town School District...... 76 Union High School District #28...... 77-78
Reports School Directors...... 79-82 Principal ...... 83-84 Superintendent of Schools ...... 85-87 Tax Rate Summary ...... 88 Estimated Education Tax Rate...... 89
Town School District Budget...... 90-104 Beeman Elementary School Faculty and Staff...... 105 Beeman Elementary School Budget Major Changes...... 106 Addison Northeast Supervisory District Budget ...... 107-111 Four Prior Years Comparisons ...... 112 Act 68 Homestead Tax ...... 113 New Haven Town School District Long Term Debt...... 114 Note Page...... 115 Calendar 2006 to 2008 ...... Inside Back Cover Morris Earle, Sr.
Morris Earle, Sr., a longtime resident of New Haven, died May 9, 2006, at the age of eighty-nine. An attorney and an officer in the U.S. Army during World War II, he served in the Connecticut legislature and ran for state and national office in Vermont in the 1970s and 1980s. He was best known for his campaigns for Congress on the “Small is Beautiful” platform - encouraging a small, human scale approach to economics and society. He was a member of local writing and poetry groups, and also served as the New Haven Town moderator. He lent a humorous voice to the town for almost 40 years.
Morris was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Virginia, and is survived by 4 children, 8 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.
George W. Apgar, Jr.
Albert Schwietzer once said: "I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve."
The late George W. Apgar, Jr. was a very happy man. During the course of his 34 years in New Haven, George sought and found a myriad of ways to serve his community. His first commitment was to the New Haven Volunteer Fire Department as fire truck driver and with his wife Kathleen, dispatcher for local emergency information. Friends and neighbors came to recognize his dedication to the Department and his pride was never more evident than when he drove the fire truck that led the Beeman Academy Memorial Day Parade from North Street to the Evergreen Cemetery each spring.
In 2000, George received a Vermont Public Service Award for his 20+ years of service to New Haven from Vermont’s Secretary of State and in 2005 he was inducted into the official State of Vermont Town Officials Hall of Fame. His dedicated efforts as Delinquent Tax Collector, Fire Warden, Zoning Administrator, Constable, Lister, and Assistant Town Clerk and Treasurer brought him to virtually every home in town and in contact with every family. He will always be remembered for firing up his large gas grill to roast hot dogs and hamburgers for the Beeman Field Days, happily dispensing full-sized candy bars every Halloween and serving up steaming cups of coffee each morning to a variety of neighbors and law enforcement officers gathered at his kitchen table. George’s commitment to his town through his service in so many different capacities has left an example for other citizens to follow.
Cal Minor
Cal Minor came to New Haven in 1986 with his wife Pat and their two children, Shannon and Arlon. The Minors purchased the old Marsh house on South Street and its restoration became their focus for the next 20 years. The house, pictured in the Historical Society’s 2007 calendar for the month of September, has been a labor of love and frustration in equal measure. Townspeople will recall the many afternoons over the years when Cal and Pat were on the roof replacing slate, under the house rebuilding the foundation or out in the yard doing gardening and landscaping.
Cal had his own heating business called General Services that served customers in New Haven and surrounding towns. Many people depended on Cal to keep their heating systems running. His customers knew Cal to be a skilled diagnostician and generous with his time and talents.
Cal was also a generous, though mostly anonymous, contributor to Beeman Elementary School. He built bookshelves, rototilled garden plots, cut “tigertrails”, hosted gatherings, brought supplies and cut, pasted, and assembled materials for all manner of classroom projects - one of the hazards of being married to a schoolteacher. Cal was a natural teacher in his own right, and he was always ready to share his knowledge with customers, children or anyone who showed and interest in learning.
Many people did not know about Cal’s life as an inventor and life-long learner. He loved the challenge of new projects. At different times in his life, Cal built a log home, designed and constructed a powered hang glider, an airboat and a diving bell, and worked on countless cars and trucks, beginning with his father’s Model A.
Cal’s whole being reflected his love of God, his church community, his friends and neighbors, and especially his family. These were the foundations of his life. He was grounded in his faith and he tried to live it every day. Ideas like honesty and truth and helping his fellow man were part of the fabric of his being.
Cal’s family would like to thank the staff of Beeman Elementary School, the New Haven Fire Department and all the many friends from the Town of New Haven for their outpouring of help and support. We live in a town that reflects the values of community and caring. There is no better place to be when the chips are down.
A children’s fund has been established in Cal’s name at Beeman Elementary School to help support special projects for children in need. Telephone Directory For 2006
Emergency Services 911 Fire (New Haven) Police (State Police) Rescue
Town of New Haven Website...... newhavenvt.com Town Office...... 453-3516 Town Shed & Road Commissioner...... 453-3397 Beeman Elementary School ...... 453-2331 Mount Abraham Union High School...... 453-2333 New Haven Library ...... 453-4015 New Haven Park and Recreation/Event...... 453-3516 New Haven Post Office...... 453-2752 New Haven Fire Station (non-emergency)...... 453-3654 Fire Warde-Mike Dykstra ...... 453-2295 Delinquent Tax Collector-Sue Ford...... 453-3832 Health Officer-Stephen Dupoise ...... 388-7620 Town Service Officer-Lynn Goldsmith...... 453-3884
Cub Scout Leader-Michael Paquette ...... 453-2128 Girl Scout Leader-Lisa Dupoise ...... 388-8675 Little League-Alan Curler ...... 453-2724 Equine 4-H-Kathleen Rule ...... 388-7446 Bovine 4-H-Cindy Kayhart ...... 545-2484 Historical Society-Betty Bell ...... 453-3947
Churches
Addison County Church of Christ...... 453-5704 New Haven Congregational Church...... 453-3777 United Reformed Church of New Haven...... 388-1345 Union Church of New Haven Mills (services held only in the summer)
State Officials 109 State Street, Pavilion, Montpelier, VT 05609-0101 Webpage – http://Vermont.gov
Governor Jim Douglas ...... 1-800-649-6825 Lt. Governor Brian E. Dubie...... 802-828-2226 State Senator Harold Giard...... 758-2577 Email ...... [email protected] State Senator Claire Ayer ...... 545-2142 Email ...... [email protected] State Representative Christopher Bray…………………………..453-3444 Email ...... [email protected]
Town Clerk’s Office Hours Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Holiday Schedule will be posted on office door.
Select Board Meetings Second Monday of each Month - 11:00 am Third Tuesday of each Month - 7:00 pm Town Office
School Board Meetings Third Wednesday of each Month 7:00 pm Beeman Elementary
Fire Department Meetings First Wednesday of each Month 7:00 pm Fire Station
Planning Commission First Thursday of each Month 7:00 pm Town Office
Historical Society Usually Second Wednesday 7:00 pm
Library Trustee Meetings First Monday of the Month 5:30 pm
Post Office Hours Lobby Hours M-F 7:30am – 4:30pm Sat 7:30am – 11:30am Window Hours M-F 7:30am – 12:00pm 1:00pm – 4:30pm Sat 7:30-am – 11:30am
CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM CHANGES IN AGENDA AND LOCATION 453-3516 Town Meeting Warning 245th Annual Town Meeting of New Haven, Vermont
The legal voters of the Town of New Haven are hereby warned and notified to meet at the Town Hall in New Haven, Vermont on Monday March 5th, 2007 at 4:00 pm to act on Articles 1 through 7; and on Tuesday, March 6th, 2007 from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM to vote by Australian Ballot on Articles 8 through 31.
As requested, this meeting will begin immediately after the School meeting.
A DISCUSSION PERIOD FOR THE AUSTRALIAN BALLOT ARTICLES WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING TOWN / SCHOOL MEETING.
ARTICLE 1. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven vote to allow all future questions regarding the Dana-King house (located at 116 North Street) to be voted by Australian Ballot?
ARTICLE 2. Shall the Town of New Haven vote to allow the use of vote tabulating machines?
ARTICLE 3. Should the Town of New Haven expand the size of the Selectboard from three (3) to five (5) members effective in March, 2008?
ARTICLE 4. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven vote to increase the Veterans exemption from $10,000.00 to $40,000.00?
ARTICLE 5. Shall the Town of New Haven vote to pay real estate taxes to the Town Treasurer on October 1, 2007; delinquent taxes will be subject to interest charges of one percent per month, and an eight percent penalty charged against them from October 1, 2007?
ARTICLE 6. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven accept the Auditor’s Report for the year 2006?
ARTICLE 7. To transact, vote and act upon any further non-binding business, which may legally come before this meeting.
ARTICLE 8. To elect the following Town Officers by Australian Ballot: Auditor 3 years Beeman School Director 3 years Delinquent Tax Collector 1 year Grand Jurors (2) 1 year Library Trustee 3 years Lister 3 years Moderator 1 year Mt. Abe School Director 2 Years Selectman 3 years Town Agent 1 year Town Clerk 3 year Town Treasurer 3 year Trustee of Public Funds 1 year ARTICLE 9. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven vote to spend up to $5,000.00 from the Computer Fund to network the office computers? By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 10. Shall the Town vote to appropriate $25,000.00 to be added to the Truck Replacement Fund for the Fire Department? By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 11. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven adopt the proposed Road Fund Budget in the amount of $1,097,685.65, a portion thereof in the amount of $586,272.71 to be raised by taxes, for the purpose of maintaining town roads for the year 2007? By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 12. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven vote to adopt the proposed General Fund Budget in the amount of $510,142.63, a portion thereof in the amount of $257,878.12 to be raised by taxes? This amount to be increased by any additional monies voted affirmatively by other articles of this Annual Meeting or voted affirmatively by Australian Ballot on March 6, 2007. Tax rate to be determined by the Selectboard. By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 13. Shall the Town of New Haven amend the future land use map of the Town Plan to include a portion of lands along Ethan Allen Highway (U.S. Route 7) described as follows: beginning on the westerly side of Ethan Allen Highway at a point 800’ (eight hundred feet) north of the New Haven River continuing northerly for a distance of 1955’ (one thousand, nine hundred fifty-five feet), thence westerly along the surveyed line of Town Map number 12 Parcel number 689 for a distance of only 342’ (three hundred forty-two feet), thence southerly keeping the line located 200’ (two hundred feet), easterly from Dog Team Road (keeps housing area intact) through Parcel numbers 689, 688 and 687, thence returning easterly along the southern boundary of Parcel number 687 back to the point of beginning - in the highway commercial district, keeping 200’ deep along Dog Team Road in the RA-2 District? By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 14. Shall the Town appropriate $1,700.00 for the Addison County Community Action Group? By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 15. Shall the Town appropriate $1,753.25 for the Addison County Home Health and Hospice, Inc.? By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 16. Shall the Town appropriate $1,800.00 for the Addison County Parent/Child Center? By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 17. Shall the Town appropriate $500.00 for the Bristol Family Center? By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 18. Will the Town of New Haven vote $2,200.00 to be paid to the Bristol Parks, Arts and Recreation Department for support of its programs, including the Pottery Studio, Skate Park, Bike Park, Ice Rink and The Hub/Youth Center, which have been found to serve the Five Town area? Said sum to come from the General Fund. By Australian Ballot.
ARTICLE 19. Shall the Town appropriate $2,000.00 for the Bristol Rescue Squad? By Australian Ballot. OUTSIDE AGENCY INFORMATION
The following are condensed from reports and requests received from various outside agencies requesting funds by Australian ballot. They are listed below in the order in which the articles with their requests appear on the Town Meeting Warning. When an agency is not included in these sketches, it is because no specific information was received by the Auditors for inclusion in the Town Report.
The total of all requests by Australian ballot is $18,195.25
ACCAG (Article 14, $1,700.00) The mission of ACCAG is “to end poverty in Addison County and enable all persons to fully participate in a just society.” strives to provide Addison County Residents with emergency services, and also works to provide people with the tools and resources they can use to become economically empowered. In 2006, ACCAG served 87 New Haven residents. Address: P.O. Box 165, Middlebury, VT 05753. Telephone: 388-3608
Addison County Home Health and Hospice, Inc. (Article 15, $1,753.25) Provides high quality, comprehensive community health care to Addison county individuals and families regardless of their ability to pay. In 2006 there were 2,535 unduplicated visits to New Haven. Address: P.O. Box 754 Middlebury, VT 05753. Telephone: 388-7259
Addison County Parent/Child Center (Article 16, $1,800.00) Services include training childcare providers, resources and referrals for childcare, support for pregnant teenagers and families, help for clients to continue education and developmental playgroups. Provided services to 68 New Haven Residents. Address: P.O. Box 646, Middlebury, VT 05753 Telephone: 388-3171.
Bristol Family Center (Article 17, $500.00) A non-profit day care center and preschool for the five- town area. The Center served 11 children from New Haven in 2006. Address: 16 Orchard Terrace, Bristol, VT 05443. Telephone: 453-5659
Bristol Parks, Arts and Recreation Department (Article 18, $2,200.00) Serves the Five Town areas of Bristol, New Haven, Starksboro, Lincoln and Monkton. Residents outside Bristol who live in any of the four towns listed above do not have to pay additional non-resident fees to participate in any of the programs offered through Bristol Rec. Pottery on Wheels and the Arts & Crafts program are offered specifically at Beeman Elementary and are always full. Address: 1 South Street, Bristol, VT 05443. Telephone: 453-5885
Bristol Rescue Squad (Article 19, $2,000.00) Responded to 49 calls in 2006. Address: North Street, Bristol, VT 05443. Telephone: 453-2513 (non-emergency)
Champlain Valley Agency on Aging (Article 20, $700.00) Offers the following services to older residents of New Haven: Case Management, Meals on Wheels, Senior Community Meals, Transportation, and the Senior Helpline. Address: P.O. Box 158, Winooski, VT 05404. Telephone: (800)639-2084 or (800)642-5119 (Voice/TDD).
Counseling Service of Addison County (Article 21, $1,750.00) Provides 24 hour emergency services, in addition to a full range of professional mental health services to all members of our community. In 2006, the Counseling Service provided 37,746 hours of service to residents of New Haven. Address: 89 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753. Telephone: 388-6751 (office) Emergency Service: 388-7641 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
Elderly Services Inc.-Project Independence (Article 22, $700.00) Adult day program for elders providing safe, medically oriented daytime care as well as giving educational and emotional support to family members whose elderly relatives attend the center. In 2006, 9 elders from New Haven received services. New Haven residents received a total of 6,795 hours of care, 2,621 meals, and approximately 1,918 van rides, costing $81,542. Address: P.O. Box 581, Middlebury, VT 05753. Telephone: 388-3983
Hospice Volunteer Services (Article 23, $400.00) A volunteer agency providing free services to anyone in New Haven with a terminal illness and their families, including support of trained hospice volunteers, grief support, counseling and on end of life care, death, and bereavement. Address: P.O. Box 772, Middlebury, VT 05753. Telephone: 388-4111
John W. Graham Emergency Shelter Services, Inc. (Article 24, $1,075.00) Provides temporary shelter to people who find themselves without housing, offering a warm safe place to sleep. Reducing the need for homeless persons to find their own shelter in barns, abandoned buildings, cars and other places unfit for habitation. The shelter has served more than 150 Addison County residents. Address: 69 Main Street, Vergennes, VT 05491. Telephone: 877-2677
Middlebury Volunteer Ambulance Association, Inc. (Article 25, $887.00) Served 25 New Haven residents in 2006. Address: P.O. Box 504, Middlebury, VT 05753. Telephone: 388-3286
Open Door Clinic _ Community Health Service of Addison County (Article 26, $500.00) Provides health care for people who are uninsured or underinsured. In 2006, the ODC provided services to a total of 372 Addison County residents through 1220 clinic visits and 1800 case management services. Address: 812 Exchange Street, Middlebury, VT 05753. Telephone: 388-0137
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) (Article 27, $390.00) An “invitation to serve” program for people of all ages who want to meet community needs through meaningful use of their skills, talents, interests and knowledge in volunteer service to non-profit organizations.
Vergennes Area Rescue (Article 28, $300.00) Each year several scholarships are given to area high school seniors pursuing education in emergency service education. Serviced 20 New Haven emergencies in 2006. Address: P.O. Box 11, Vergennes, VT 05491. Telephone: 877-3683
Vermont Adult Learning (Article 29, $525.00) Part of the Vermont Institute for Self-Reliance. VISR offers free and confidential services to persons who lack a high school diploma or basic skills. Address: 282 Boardman Street, Suite 2, Middlebury, VT 05753. Telephone: 388-4392
Vermont Center for Independent Living (Article 30, $215.00) Dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. Provided Home and Community Access Program to three residents of New Haven in 2006. Address: 111 E. State Street, Montpelier, Vermont 05602. Telephone (802)229-0501 or 1-800-639-1522 (voice/TDD)
WomanSafe, Inc. (Article 31, $800.00) Provides services to victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their children. In 2006, at least two New Haven residents were served. Address: P.O. Box 67, Middlebury, VT 05753 Telephone: 388-4205. AUDITORS’ STATEMENT
The undersigned, Auditors of the Town of New Haven, Vermont, have examined the accounts and records of the various Town Officers and declare them to be correct to the best of our knowledge and belief. We further claim that the financial statements submitted herewith represent fairly the financial position and the results of the operation of the Town of New Haven for the year ended December 31, 2006.
Jill L. DeVoe Iva Menard Suzy Roorda/Annie Perkins
The Auditors goal is to make your annual report as complete and meaningful as possible. There are a number of outside agency reports and detailed town reports that will be available for review at town meeting and at the Town Office. Please help us by letting us know what items may be unclear, what additional things we might include, and any suggestions you may have. We will consider all suggestions. Feel free to leave a written message at the Town Office.
REMUNERATION FOR TOWN OFFICERS 2006
SELECTBOARD salaries are set by the Town Auditors (according to statute). New Haven Selectboard members receive annual salaries paid at the time of Town Meeting for their service in the year completed. Chair of the Board receives $2,000; each of the other two members receives $1,750.
In accordance with state statutes, the Selectboard sets the salaries of all town officers except themselves.
TOWN CLERK receives a salary of $20,000
TOWN TREASURER receive a salary of $22,000
ASSISTANT CLERK AND TREASURER receives an hourly rate of $10.50 - $12.50
AUDITORS receive an hourly rate of $15.00
LISTERS receive an hourly rate of $15.00
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR receives an hourly rate of $15.00
DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTOR receives statutory 8% penalty added to delinquent sums collected. (Town is liable only for employer’s share of social security tax.) TOWN OFFICERS FOR 2006
Elected Officials (Term expires as shown in parenthesis)
Auditors Listers Suzy Roorda/Annie Perkins (2007) Julie Tillson (2007) Jill L. DeVoe (2008) Michelle Litch (2008) Iva Menard (2009) Charles Paine (2009)
Beeman School Directors Moderator Silvia Gonzalez (2007) Lanny Smith (2007) Jeff Pratt (2008) Lowell Nottingham (2009) Mt. Abe Directors Lanny Smith (2008) Delinquent Tax Collector Joanna Cimino (2008) / Sylviasue Ford (2007) Kim Farnham (2007)
Grand Jurors Selectmen Earl Bessette Amos Roleau/Keith Hall (2007) John McKinley Paul Audy (2008) Burt Allen(2009) Justices of the Peace Kathi Apgar (2009) Town Agent Betty Bell (2009) Earl Bessette Earl Bessette (2009) Tim Bouton (2009) Town Clerk Keith Hall (2009) Barbara Torian (2007) Pam Marsh (2009) Harvey Smith (2009) Town Treasurer Barbara Torian (2007) Library Trustees Kathi Apgar (2007)/Vacant Trustee of Public Funds Polly Darnell (2008) Town Treasurer - Chris McKhann (2009) Barbara Torian Christine Philips (2010) Pamela Marsh (2011) Appointed Officials
Addison County Solid Waste Dist. Planning Commission Bill Barnard / Susan Smiley Tom Boise (2007) Allen Karnatz (2007) Agent to Defend & Prosecute Suits Donald Jonston (2008) James Ouimette Susie Leonard (2008) James Walsh (2008) Assistant Clerks Stuart McCrellish (2009) Denise Many Mike Sweeney (2009) Pam Kingman Regional Planning Delegates Assistant Treasurer Milo Schaefer Denise Many Harvey Smith
Civil Defense & Emergency Management Road Commissioner Bill Brim By Selectmen
Constable Town Energy Coordinator Wayne Marcelle To Be Appointed
Conservation Commission Town Service Officer To Be Appointed Lynn Goldsmith
Dog Warden Tree Warden Wayne Marcelle Allen Noble
Fence Viewers Truant Officer Earl Bessette Clarence Sturtevant Donald Hallock Charles Smith Zoning Administrator Cris Messerle Fire Warden Dave Heisler Zoning Board of Adjustment Donna Blaise (2007) Health Officer John Evers (2007) Stephen Dupoise Dick Stone (2007) Betty Bell (2008) Inspector Lumber, Shingles & Wood Jim Walsh (2008) Richard Higbee Jason Bacon (2009) Tim Bouton (2009) Park Committee Andy Dykstra (2009) Tim Bouton (2007) Watson Scott (2009) Denise Many (2007) Suzy Roorda (2010) Nina Bacon (2011) Eva Doane (2011) State Representative’s Report
At the time of writing this report, the Vermont House has only been in session for one month. Fifteen committees are already hard at work to tackle literally hundreds of issues in subjects ranging from education, taxes, and agriculture to health care, energy, and public safety. The Agriculture Committee, on which I serve as member and Clerk, has already introduced a bill with aid for dairy farms, and we are working on others to help support the long-term viability of all types of farming in Vermont.
One thing that the first month has made very clear to me is that it’s a great honor, privilege, and responsibility to serve the citizens of New Haven in the General Assembly and to work in our beautiful Statehouse. Thank you for this honor.
To me, the term “citizen’s legislature” means not just the 150 people sitting in the House Chamber, but all of the state’s citizens, because our ability to do good work in Montpelier depends upon hearing from you—whether it is to share an opinion or your expert knowledge on a subject. Please get in touch with me if you have questions or would like to speak to any committee working on an area of interest to you.
In addition, if you are having difficulties working with any state agencies, I would be happy to help ensure that you get full, fair service. The state, after all, works for us; not the other way round.
One of my goals is to build a stronger connection and better communication between Montpelier and the town. I have already met members of the select and school boards, as well as members of fire and the town crew.
I would also like to reach out to others in the town. Please know that you can call me in New Haven at 453-3444 and in Montpelier at (800) 322-5616, or you can email me at [email protected]. I have started sending out an email newsletter of legislative updates; if you’d like to receive this, please email me and let me know.
Again, thank you for the honor of serving you. I look forward to working with you and for you over the next two years.
Respectfully submitted, --Rep. Christopher Bray Superior Court Of Vermont
Notice Regarding Addison County Budget
This year the budget for the County of Addison will be for the period starting February 1, 2007, and ending June 30, 2008. This seventeen month budget will allow us to change our fiscal year from a 02/01 to 01/31 fiscal year to a 07/01 to 06/30 fiscal year. The increase in the budget compared to previous years is due to the additional five months beyond the normal twelve month budget period, and not due to any increase in actual spending by the County. A monthly comparison shows that the budget had been reduced by almost three percent compared to last year. Starting with the July 1, 2008, fiscal year, we will return to a twelve month budget.
Frank Broughton, Addison County Assistant Judge
Kathleen Keeler, Addison County Assistant Judge
REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
Town Meeting - The checklist contained 1174 names of which 599 voted. The Town portion of the meeting started at 4:00 pm and went until 6:00 pm. There was a break for dinner and the School meeting until 7:00 pm. The Town meeting reconvened at 9:22 pm. There was discussion about when to hold town meeting and it was decided that the 4:00 pm start time seemed to be a good compromise with most people being able to attend. There was an article to return to voice vote for monetary items which passed.
Special Town Meeting – A special meeting was held on May 25th 2006 to vote to reconsider the article about how monetary items were voted on. The Town voted to have monetary items over $5,000.00, be voted on by Australian ballot.
Primary Election – The checklist contained 1190 names. 276 people voted. There were 27 requests for absentee ballots.
General Election –This was a very busy election. The checklist contained 1217 names. 908 people cast ballots. Great turn out. There were 127 requests for absentee ballots.
Voting – The voting process - You will need to be prepared to vote by Australian ballot for each of the following: Hannaford Career Center, Mt. Abe, Beeman, Outside Agencies, Town Officials, possibly a Community Center Bond Vote, Town budgets including roads, general fund and other related items over $5,000.00. Your vote is your voice. It is important. Please vote.
If you are interested in helping at the polls or counting ballots, please let me know (453- 3516). I can always use more counters. There has been a wonderful group of dedicated people who have volunteered over the years to whom I am very grateful. Once again this year we had the opportunity to have a few new volunteers as well. I hope that you will continue to be a part of the election process. Thank you for helping. I couldn’t do it without you.
Dog Licenses - We had 398 dogs licensed this year. This was fewer than last year. The Dog Ordinance and the fees for not licensing your dog have increased. It will now cost you $75.00 if you get caught with an unlicensed dog. This can be avoided by registering your dogs in a timely fashion prior to April 1st. Please remember to let us know if you no longer have a dog. State law requires all dogs to be licensed by April 1 of each year. This is to protect everyone from rabies. The Fire Dept. usually sponsors a rabies clinic in March. This year Randy Ross will be at the fire station on Saturday, March 17, 2007 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm to vaccinate your dog or cat for a $12.00 fee. Dog license fees will be $7.00 for neutered animals and $11.00 for dogs who are not neutered.
Changes in the Town Hall and offices - The Town Hall has become very busy. Please make sure you schedule your events far enough in advance to get the date you need. With the added use comes added noise. It has become increasingly difficult to transact town business during some periods of time. I don’t usually beg…but, we have outgrown the current office space. It is time to come up with a solution for the town offices. The vault is full, the office is crowded and stuff is living in hallways. More and more items are being stored in the Dana-King House due to lack of space. Please let the Selectboard know what you think will work and at what price. If you don’t understand the problems please come spend some time with us. There are often four people working in a small space and it is difficult to hold a conversation. Please look and plan for the future of your town. I would like to personally thank Jerry Smiley for the numerous hours of time and thought that he has given to the town in helping the Selectboard come up with ideas for the Town offices. It is not common in this day and age for people to be able and willing to donate their services to the town as much as he has. Thank You Jerry.
Property Transfers – There were fewer property transfers this year and the market seems to have slowed down some. However, house prices have not come down and the properties that are selling are still selling far above their assessed values. This means that the common level of appraisal has fallen again this year and we will need to reappraise in the near future. There continue to be several new sub-divisions, which have kept more parcels of land for sale than in past years. Welcome to those who have just moved in and farewell to those who are leaving.
Recording – There continues to be lots of recording to be done. We have run out of shelving for the land record books and will be looking for ways to fit in new shelving. There is talk about keeping records electronically at the State level, but it is still a long way away.
Website –newhavenvt.com - The website is still expanding and will continue to have information for you to look at. You can currently find Selectboard and Planning Commission minutes, Zoning and Subdivision Regulations, and miscellaneous other information of interest. The business links are in. If you have a home business located in New Haven and would like to be included, please contact the Town Offices. Our hope is to provide you with the information you need. Please let us know what else would be helpful.
Newsletter – The newsletter continues to grow and it is our hope that you are finding it informational. We are trying to provide information from the various boards, committees and groups in town. If you have an item for the newsletter please send it to [email protected] by the 15th of the month. Articles are often edited due to lack of space so please try to keep your information brief and to the point. The newsletter goes out the last week of the month and needs to be compiled and folded each month, so volunteers are greatly appreciated. Please let us know what you would like to see in it. Thank You to Jim Gallott for volunteering your time to format the newsletter.
Special Thanks - I would like to take a moment to thank all those who have volunteered their services to the community. There are many people who have given of themselves for the good of the town. New Haven would not be the special place that it is without your help. If you are interested in becoming more involved in your community there are many opportunities, from running for an elected office to helping out in the library.
Its been Ten years – When I first ran for the office of Town Clerk 10 years ago I never thought I would get elected or that you would continue to elect me for 10 more years. So, it is with a lot of thought that I have decided not to run for Town Clerk. The workload has dramatically increased and my personal commitments have also increased. At this point in time, I don’t feel I can devote the time needed to the job the way I feel it should be done. I hope that you will remember to look at both sides of an issue and continue to fight for the one you think will serve the town the best. Remember to gather your information from an accurate source and try to avoid jumping to conclusions. This is your Town. Please help the town officials stay informed by letting them know what your vision is. Thank you for all your support, suggestions, complaints and good will. Pam Kingman will be helping the Selectboard. Claire Van Buren will be running for Town Clerk. She has been in the office as an assistant for several years and is well acquainted with the land records and the town.
Respectfully, Barbara Torian
A huge thank you to Barb for 10 years of exceptional service to the Town of New Haven. Barb performed her job with great energy, a calm demeanor and a friendly smile no matter what chaos was going on around her. She will be greatly missed.
REPORT OF TOWN TREASURER
This coming year the offices of Town Clerk and Town Treasurer will not be held by the same person. It has been a long time since these offices were divided up. But this will not be the first time it has happened in New Haven. The work load has become hard for one person to maintain. It is our hope to divide up the tasks and keep the office functioning in the same manner you are accustomed to. I will continue to be available for questions while the new office personnel become acquainted with the many statutes that govern the roles of the Clerk, Selectboard and Treasurer.
HS 122– This is a new form this year and it incorporates forms HS 131, 138 and 139. If you have been receiving a prebate or a rebate, the amount will now show up as a credit on your tax bill. You may also apply any tax refunds directly to your property taxes, if you so choose. You will still need to file this form every year whether you receive any money back or not. The state has established penalties for late filing or not filing, so please file in a timely fashion. You must file the form by April 17, 2007 to avoid penalties. We will continue to have the two school tax rates, residential and non residential, which may vary depending on each person’s situation. The state and the legislature continue to work on the issue of funding the school with property taxes and the issues relating to the state wide grand list. Who knows what will be new each year.
Escrow accounts - If you have your taxes escrowed with your mortgage, you should pay close attention to the changes with HS 122. The escrow companies will not be aware of your prebate or rebate information. You will need to make sure they understand this change, so they can adjust your payments accordingly. You will need to make sure this happens. Also you will need to make sure that any over payments are dealt with in an appropriate manner.
Taxes - Just a few reminders: The tax bill will be mailed to the owner of record as of April 1st of each year. The Listers are happy to answer any questions you have about how your property value was determined. We will do the best we can to help you understand the changes that happen with HS 122, but you need to know what your rebate or prebate should be. That will have to be handled at the State level. Taxes are due in the office on Oct. 1st by the close of the business day. This means no postmarks. You may make payments at any time during the year.
Respectfully submitted, Barbara Torian
Selectboard Report 2006
The Board is always busy with a wide variety of issues, and we are still working on a plan to build a reasonably priced Town Office. Jerry Smiley has spent many hours on plans for an office. I would like to thank him for all his work.
Keith Hall accepted the position left open by Amos Roleau. We would like to thank him for a job well done.
The Selectmen meet the second Monday of each month at 11:00 am in the Town Office. This meeting is for the Selectmen to meet with the road crew - primarily with Phil Busier and the Roads Administrative Assistant, Katie Reilley and to address any New Haven road issues.
We also meet the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Town Office for all other Town issues.
Please see the Town Clerk if you wish to be added on the agenda for any of our scheduled meetings.
Respectfully submitted, Paul Audy Select board Chair
Amos Roleau
Just like his father and grandfather, Amos Roleau was born right here in New Haven. While growing up, he watched his family’s direct involvement with the community. His grandfather’s 26 years of service as road commissioner inspired Amos to stand and serve the community himself. And that he did.
Amos officially started his own business, Packard of Vermont, in June 1965, which continues to serve New Haven and surrounding towns to this day.
He was appointed to the Planning Commission by Peter Smith in the late 1960s, and in 1972 he was elected to the School Board. In 1978, Amos was elected to the Board of Selectmen, a position that he held (with the exception of one year off) until his retirement in August 2006.
Amos’ many years of service did not go unnoticed and were greatly appreciated by the community around him. Although we won’t see him on the Select Board, you can still catch him in the early morning hours around the coffee pot at the Village Green Market, hashing out the local goings on_ that is, unless he is jet- setting to somewhere warm down south.
Thanks for the many years of service!
REPORT ON TOWN ROADS
In general, 2006 was a gentle year (especially with the lack of snow at the end of 2006), but it was also a wet year that tested our drainage infrastructure significantly. In August, heavy rains over a section of New Haven near the New Haven/Middlebury line created a wall of water that overtopped Route 7 and washed down Belden Falls Road. Flow was also heavy on River Road, and a section was undermined just uphill from Regan’s Farm (Delaney’s old farm purchased by Regan). Route 7 was closed down by the state as several feet of water flowed over the street. Belden Falls Road was damaged by overtopping the drainage ditches, movement of heavy sediments down the road and the backup of water at the railroad underpass.
This storm created new priorities for culvert work and repaving. We had previously anticipated the replacement of the culvert on Belden Falls Road at the railroad overpass, and were fortunate to have already received a state grant for $6000 for the work. We used part of our paving budget to resurface the west end of River Road and the far end of Belden Falls Road.
Over the entire year, other major improvements were completed, including: • replacing the majority of the corroded culverts along Plank Road; • completing final pavement of Twitchell Hill Road; • striping all paved town roads; • repairing the upper bridge abutments on Dog Team Road (supplemented by a state grant for $1600); • excavating and processing materials at the Bristol pit, including sand, gravel, stone and rip rap, with the crusher operation provided by Fred McCullough; • trapping beavers behind Quaker Village Road at Otter Creek to relieve some of the flooding in that area; • ditching and rip rap along East Street, River Road, and Sumner Road (supplemented by a Better Back Roads grant for $2000); and, • repairing structural lower sections and upper sections of the Old Nash Bridge.
NEXT YEAR
In June, we received notice from VTrans that we had been granted $85,500 for the reclamation and repavement of portions of Munger Street, totaling about 0.3 of a mile. To do this work in the most effective way possible, we will replace corroded culverts and undersized culverts prior to the reclamation work. With this in mind, we applied to the state this summer for grant money to do the culvert replacements. We were notified in December that our application was approved and is waiting for funding notification.
This means that our work schedule for next year will start with replacement of corroded culverts along Munger Street. In the same funding request, we included replacing the Plank Road culverts in the low-lying area west of Sawyer Road, so this becomes another priority.
Just east of the Plank Road and Sawyer Road intersection, we are planning to replace the existing culvert, which is undersized. We are awaiting a hydraulic analysis and will apply for state money. Also planned are the addition of culverts and the replacement of corroded culverts along East Street.
Paving typically follows culvert replacement, and is often tied to state funding requests. During the upcoming year, paving is scheduled for parts of Munger Street, and the eastern end of Plank Road from Sawyer Road west one-half mile to the bottom of the hill. Independent of other state funding we would like to repair the surface on additional sections of River Road and Pearson Road. We would also like to finish up the pavement on Plank Road between the Ferrisburgh line and the railroad. East of Sawyer Road will be included if we change the culvert. Portions of Hunt Road would be paved as the budget allows.
As we mentioned last year, the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) has major projects scheduled, which usually require our involvement and coordination. At this time, the primary state job is the replacement of “Rattlin Bridge” (Huntington Falls Bridge), which is scheduled for this spring. Final funding by the Governor and the legislature is still forthcoming at this time, but we have already received final plans and specifications for review purposes. This moves the project much closer to actually. The replacement is in keeping with the historical status of the bridge: the new bridge will be in the same place and look approximately the same as the existing, but will be structurally sound.
A second project that is in a more conceptual stage is the reconstruction of VT Route 17 at East Street and Sawyer Road. VTrans is currently surveying the road sections and preparing plans to redesign the intersection. We’ve been told that VTrans will be evaluating a reconstruction of Route 17, which would include the segments of Sawyer Road and the two legs of East Street that would be affected by the reconstruction. We will know more about their plans when they have completed their analysis. However, this means the town’s plans for the reconfiguration of East Street are on hold.
The Sidewalk Project, which redirects traffic at the green and constructs sidewalks to Beeman, is targeted for completion in 2007. See a special summary on the topic.
This past year has been a difficult one for the Town Highway Department, as we’ve been a two-person staff since this summer when Dave Heisler injured his shoulder. We miss Dave’s contributions and hope he can make it back sooner rather than later. In the meantime, we are still looking for help. Let us know if you’re interested!
Respectfully submitted,
Philip Busier, Acting Road Commissioner Report Of The Planning Commission
December 2006
The Planning Commission welcomed two new members in 2006, Stuart MacCrellish and Mike Sweeney. They replaced past members, Keith Hall and John Evers. Keith also stepped down as Zoning Administrator and he was replaced by Cris Messerle who returned to the position he held for a short time after George Apgar resigned. The Commission extends a heartfelt thank you to Keith and John for their many years of volunteer service to the Town.
As usual, the Commission was very busy with a variety of subdivision approvals, several commercial site plan reviews, conducting public hearings and preparing the Town Plan for readoption, and revising the Zoning and Subdivision Regulations.
The Town Plan was readopted at Town Meeting in March 2006. It is valid for five years but the Commission doesn’t want to wait that long before another revision. Ideally, a new Town Plan will be ready for Town Meeting in 2008. However, if a citizen’s petition is approved at Town Meeting in March 2007 the plan will need to be revised much sooner.
The petition requests the Town to amend the Town Plan and to change the Zoning Regulations so that 3 parcels of land along the west side of Route 7 can be used for commercial purposes. The parcels are just north of Dog Team Road and have a combined size of 16.4 acres with approximately 600 feet of road frontage. Currently the land is in the rural agricultural district (RA-2 & RA -10). The parcels also have frontage on Dog Team Road but that area would remain RA-2.
The petition was circulated by residents Mike and Christine Dunbar who operate their home occupation business, Middlebury Fence Company, from one of the parcels. Under current zoning they are not allowed to change from a home occupation to a full fledged commercial business. The Planning Commission has mixed opinions about the petition and therefore does not endorse the proposed change. While all Commission members understand the Dunbar’s plight, some feel it is not appropriate to allow commercial development and the possibility of further sprawl along this section of Route 7. However, state statute allows citizens to petition a change to the Town Plan or Zoning Bylaws if 5% of registered voters sign the petition. The Dunbars received the required signatures and two public hearings were held to discuss the proposal. About 10-14 people attended each hearing. Since the Town voted in March 2000 to require all Plan amendments or readoptions to go before the voters (rather than the Selectboard) it is up to the voters to decide the fate of this proposal. The vote will take place by Australian ballot on Tuesday, March 6, 2007. If you have any questions about the petition please contact any Commission member or the Dunbars.
Other highlights included the Selectboard approval of new Zoning Regulations on June 27, 2006. This was the first revision since 1990 and it was a long and drawn out process with several previous attempts and lots of drafting and redrafting. Most changes were technical in nature and the Town Regulations are now in compliance with new State land use laws. A grant from the VT Agency of Commerce and Community Development helped fund technical assistance from the Addison County Regional Planning Commission.
After a slight drop in 2005, permits and subdivision approvals increased in 2006. Permits and Subdivisions 2004 2005 2006 Buildings (new residences) 18 13 15 Buildings (barns,sheds,garages)34 24 27 Additions 17 10 21 Alterations 2 0 3 Signs 3 3 2 Changes in use 2 2 4 Home Occupations 2 2 2 Porches 6 3 1 Town Buildings 3 1 0 Line Adjustments 0 2 2 Permit Extensions 0 1 1 Permit to add fill 0 1 1 Site Reviews 5 2 7 Total Permit Requests 92 64 86
Subdivision Applications 7 9 11 Subdivision Amendment 0 2 0 Totals 7 11 11
The Planning Commission meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 P.M. in the basement of the Town Hall. The first portion of the meeting is devoted to warn public hearings which usually involve subdivision approvals, commercial or industrial site plan reviews or other specific zoning issues. New business is discussed during the latter part of the meeting. The meetings are open to the public and the Commission encourages all interested residents to attend and participate. By working together we can all make New Haven a better place.
Respectfully submitted, Allen Karnatz Chair
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment hears appeals of decisions made by the Zoning Administrator, requests for variances, conditional uses, and interpretations of the zoning regulations. The ZBA Chair warns meetings when the cases are presented instead of a regular monthly schedule.
Number of cases heard 2006 Variance Requests 2 Conditional Use 7 Violation Appeals 2 Requests withdrawn 1
Respectively submitted, John Evers Chair
Zoning Administrator, Cris Messerle. TRAFFIC CALMING AND SIDEWALK PROJECT
The sidewalk project will connect the Town Green area to Beeman Elementary School and the Town Hall. It will also encourage traffic on Main Street to slow down. This project has made progress over the last year.
In March 2006, the town and its consultant met with property owners that abut the new sidewalks in the village. Concerns were expressed and some modifications were made to accommodate those concerns. The overall design for the project remains essentially the same. It includes extending the Town Green somewhat to the north (into what is now paved ‘shoulder’), providing a crosswalk from the Green across Main Street (just west of the North/South Street intersection), and safety improvements to the Town Hill Road/Main Street intersection that include closing the “slip lane” just east of the intersection. The sidewalks will be constructed for about 300 feet along both sides of Main Street in either direction from the crosswalk (less on the southwest end), as well as along the eastern side of North Street up to the school driveway. There will be crosswalks across North Street, South Street and Town Hill Road.
In the second half of the year, the next iteration of plans was submitted to the Agency of Transportation. The Agency responded with a request for additional documentation to support the Main Street crosswalk. A Crosswalk Engineering Report was submitted to AOT along with letters of support for the crosswalk from the School Board and the town contact for the recently approved Safe Routes to School grant. Another iteration of plans was submitted in October, but staff changes at AOT have delayed their review. Strictly speaking, the project is several months behind schedule, but since there will be no need to acquire right- of-way (a very time-consuming and delaying proposition for most projects) the plans can still be finalized and put out for bid this Spring. The project is scheduled for construction summer of 2007.
This project is planned to connect with improvements to the parking and sidewalks around Beeman and potentially also site improvements around the Town Hall and future new town offices. Those site improvements were designed as part of the Dana-King House/Village Center site plan. Because the Dana-King House project was not approved by the voters last March, the status of that site plan is unclear. Safety issues in front of the school continue to be an immediate and major concern. The School Board is looking into trying to make the parking and circulation improvements in front of the school as soon as possible, if connected issues like drainage can be resolved. Once completed, walking between the Town Green, store, school, library and Town Hall area will be much safer and easier. In the long run, we can cut down on the use of gas and also be healthier.
Respectfully submitted, Susie Leonard Emergency Management Committee Report
This past year the Emergency Management Committee has been very busy. With the availability of funds, approved in last year’s budget, we have been able to complete some projects that benefit the Town.
We have completed the installation of a permanent generator, gas range and gas water heater at the Fire Station. All of these additions are supplied by one fuel source. The Fire Station is listed as one of the Town’s Shelters. Should we have a prolonged outage of utilities, these additions will help make this shelter self-sufficient. Our other two shelters are the United Reformed Church and Town Hall, which is also our (EOC) Emergency Operations Center.
The mobile generator that is used to supply power to the Town Hall and Beeman Elementary School has been equipped with a metal cover. This will help protect it from the snow loads that come off the school roof. With this completed, the mobile generator has been stationed at the school for ease in use. Should it be needed at other locations, this generator will remain mobile.
All three of our shelters have been inspected by the American Red Cross. The agreements are in the process of being completed. The Committee appreciates all of the individuals involved helping to complete this process.
With the help of many organizations and individuals, the Rapid Response Plan (RRP) has been updated to include pertinent information and State changes. The RRP is invaluable, should the Town be confronted with an emergency situation that requires the combined support of multiple organizations and individuals.
The Emergency Management Committee has been involved with many meetings, exercises and planning sessions that involved the State, the County and local organizations. We have been very active with Vermont Emergency Management (VEM), Addison County Regional Planning Commission (ACRPC), Local Emergency Planning Commission (LEPC), Vermont State Police (VSP) and Vermont Homeland Security, as well. The information gathered while working with these organizations has been of great value to the Town and will be a great help should we require assistance in the time of an emergency.
The Emergency Management Committee is a collection of individuals that are dedicated to dealing with the challenges that may confront the Town at the times of natural and man-made emergencies. With their individual and collective efforts the Town of New Haven will be a safer place to live. Any individuals or organizations that would like to be involved with the committee and/or have any suggestions, please feel free to contact the Town Office at 453-3516.
Respectfully submitted, Bill Brim Emergency Management Coordinator
NEW HAVEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Beginning in March and continuing through December, the New Haven Historical Society meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM. The meetings are held in the dining room of the New Haven Congregational Church.
Our attendance has been outstanding for every meeting and at this time I would like to thank all the people for coming out, especially when our weather has been so bad.
March 8th: Eldon Sherwin had a presentation by group members remembering “The Good Old Days”.
April 12th: Bonnie Fisher Gardner grew up at New Haven Mills, graduated from Beeman Academy, and came to share her family history and her memories of growing up in New Haven. She still has her first prom dress that looks like it just came from the store.
May 10th: This month we had Ashley Bushey whose topic was “Liquor on the Lake:1920-1923 Rum Runners.” The audience had a lot of stories on this topic.
June 14th: Evening speaker was Beverly Landon who spoke on New Haven’s great man J.B. Grinnell who was a friend of Mills J. Landon. Beverly has compiled a book on Mr. Grinnell and donated it to the Historical Society along with other books.
July 12th: We were fortunate to have Barbara Wells who is the County Coordinator for the Green Mountain Folklore Society in Addison County. The Society was founded in 1948 by UVM Professor Leon Dean to collect, preserve and make available the folklore of Vermont.
August 5th: Our picnic was held on the Town Green with thirty seven members who attended with more than enough dishes to pass. Eldon was our chef who ran the grill with hamburgers and hotdogs. Special thanks to Eldon and the clean up crew.
September 13th: One of New Haven’s newest residents, Francie Caccavo was our guest speaker for the evening. Francie and her husband David bought the Bottom farm on North Street. They have started to restore the three story barn for their business which is Olivia’s croutons. Francie presented a slide show on the restoration process and afterwards gave everyone a box of croutons. Francie is a very dynamic speaker.
October 11th: The evening was hosted by Eldon Sherwin and Deborah Lundbeck on “Memories of the Vermont Farm.” Several members were given the book, The Green Mountains to read. We were asked to share our reactions to this book written by Natalie Kinsey-Warnock. Forty-three people attended_ quite a large turnout, with some from as far away as California. Neighbors from surrounding towns joined us as well. Some of our attendees were: Jean Smith, Beth Bemis, Priscilla Stone, John Angier, Julie Tillson, Keely Weening, who said her family’s motto was “If you can walk, you can work.” Many others attended, too numerous to mention. Most agreed that children no longer had the life that taught them responsibility and the value of work at an early age.
November 8th: Speaker for the evening was Andre LaBier who has lived in Vermont for the past twenty years. He works for the oldest law enforcement agency in the country, the US Marshalls. Their history begins when George Washington appointed the first Marshall. Mr. LaBier was the head of the largest special task unit in the world, headquartered in New York and New Jersey. While working in Vermont he has worked with Sheriff Jim Coons and Ex-Sheriff Ralph Hatstaf on drug cases. He told us many stories about the fugitives he has arrested and what it takes to be a US Marshall. Next, our names were drawn out of a basket to receive key chains, hats, sheriff’s pins, pen sets and US Marshall blankets. Everyone in attendance enjoyed that part of the meeting.
December 13th: Another yearly “Show & Tell” night with a great turn out. It is amazing what these folks still find in their closets and attics. Just a few of the articles were a sausage grinder, lard press, old letters from the civil war, a cigarette roller, shot gun shell crimper, antique kerosene buggy lantern’s, and a mourning ring with little pearls around the edge. Mourning rings were used in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
Respectfully submitted, Betty R. Bell President
NEW HAVEN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
We have had another full and lively year at the Library, with both patron visits and material circulation showing significant increases. For example, our patron visits increased from 3,406 in 2005 to 4,032 in 2006. Similarly, our circulation increased from 4,308 in 2005 to 5,954 in 2006. Small space and time restrictions continue to be a challenge, especially given the increase in activities and patrons. New at the Library this year has been our Books for Babies program, which sends a letter of welcome to the new parents of New Haven babies, inviting them to the Library to view the book purchased in honor of their child’s birth. These beautiful new books have the child’s name, birthdate and dedication inscribed on a bookplate and become part of the Library’s permanent collection. Parents and babies are invited to “check their books out” at the Library! Many thanks to the Friends of the Library for supporting this program. Also new at the Library this year is a book discussion group, which has been meeting since January. We have read a variety of books and the discussions tend to be spirited! New members are always welcome. Since September we have been happy to welcome the after- school program on Wednesday afternoons where the children have been listening to chapter books followed by a craft activity. This past year we have added another outreach program from the Library to home child caregivers. We now visit five local caregivers’ homes, delivering books, reading stories and sharing songs, rhymes and a love of literature with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Our kick-off for the summer reading program was Tom Verner, who brought his magic to ninety-nine people in the Town Gym. Our summer program with a Realms of Reading theme, met once a week from July to late August and was enjoyed by many children. We were fortunate to be awarded a Libri Grant earlier in the year and with the Friends generous matching grant of $300 were able to get a total of $900 dollars worth of new children’s books, which have been very much appreciated. In October, in collaboration with the New Haven Historical Society and Beeman Library, we participated in Vermont Reads, a shared book=reading of As Long As There Are Mountains by Natalie Kinsey-Warnock. The panel and group discussion of the book that took place at the Historical Society Meeting was memorable and very moving. Also in October, the Friends hosted the first speaker of a new series they will be offering throughout the year. Kenon Young, a certified gemologist, spoke about the jewelry industry and followed his lecture by conducting informal appraisals of jewelry people had brought with them. It was a great evening with a few big surprises! Read and Feed has continued to be a relaxing and fun way to meet and chat with neighbors on the first Saturday of the month, with coffee, tea, treats and lots of great materials to check out! Story Hour met regularly on Saturday mornings at 10:00am and many children and parents throughout the year came to listen to stories, sing songs and make crafts. As is apparent, the Library budget increase has been kept to a bare minimum this year. We hope that you will continue to patronize and support your town library in 2007!
Respectfully submitted, Deborah Lundbech Town Librarian Parks, Recreation and Events Report
Over the past few years the Parks and Recreation Department has hosted many events for the Town of New Haven and 2006 was no exception.
The year began with what seems to be one of the town's favorite events: Family Soup Supper and BINGO Night. Tasty meals in crock pots and tables full of wonderful prizes donated by area businesses and community crafters energized the crowd for an evening full of family, friends, neighbors, and fun for all ages.
Next up was March Madness with "The Horsetraders Band" at the Town Hall. This very talented local band plays some of the best music from the 70's to now. If you missed them, watch the newsletter for their next event in New Haven.
Fresh pies and baked goods lined the tables at the Village Green Market for “The Day Before Easter Bake Sale". The idea is for your group or club to bake lots of stuff and label it, then bring it over to the Market. You can earn some quick cash for your group, and someone goes home or to Easter dinner with something yummy. This was the same day as the Easter Candy Hunt and seemed to work out really well.
It's always so much fun to see all the families out on the Village Green for the ever popular visit from the Easter Bunny. Neither rain nor snow keeps families (or the Easter Bunny) from braving the elements on this Saturday before Easter, as it is a rain, snow or shine event. It was, as usual, very entertaining to watch all the preschoolers to third graders fill the park looking to fill their baskets with scattered candy. The weather cooperated for a beautiful day. I spoke to quite a few people who seemed to have the same idea about bringing along a blanket and picnic, and staying to have lunch on the green afterwards. I would like to invite all of you to do this great idea, ANY TIME!
This year's Town Fair was more than a little wet! What started out as a good morning, quickly had heads turning constantly to check the sky. It didn't take too long after the rain started to figure out that it was not going to stop. Everyone helped each other pack up and moved everything to the Town Hall. Bands played, vendors sold a variety of goods, the church sold the tastiest pies and great deals could be found at the silent auction and flea-mart tables. The pie eating contest was as fun as ever. You just never know who is going to do this! The Firemen's Chicken BBQ and Pig Roast with all the fixin's was delicious. They do such an amazing job. Thank You fellows for all you do for your town. The weather kept the attendance down a bit, but a dedicated crowd turned out for this annual event. Thank you to all the volunteers, vendors and our Road Crew, who help to make our Town Fair possible.
This year we tried something new. We decided to host the Halloween Party/Costume Dance and the Harvest Festival on the same day. The Halloween Party was great...the Harvest festival was not. This was a very busy day, as the new Community Playground was also being installed! Later that evening, a great group of kids and some “not too pooped” families that helped install the playground came out to dance and enjoy the sounds of D.J. Alan Kohray.
The last event of the year was Winterfest. This year we held the Community Dinner at the Congregational Church. Everyone brought a dish to share and then we went over to the Village Green to decorate the town's holiday tree, roast marshmallows and chestnuts and visit with Santa. He even took a couple of laps with us on the Jewett's wagon rides. It was a beautiful night to be outside. Back over at the church, the air came alive with the magical sounds of hand bell ringing and carols singing. Then, hot cocoa and delicious cookies of all fashion (baked by the church ladies) were enjoyed by everyone. It was nice to see so many people out enjoying the holidays together. What a beautiful way to end the year! Thank You to everyone who takes the time to volunteer for these events.
At their last meeting, and approved by the selectboard, the Parks Committee (aka;"Parks, Recreation and Events") decided that they would like to concentrate on their original mission, “to assure permanent care of the parks”. This will allow the Parks Department to concentrate on the maintenance and changes that need to be made in order to maintain the town's public parks and areas. A detailed account of this reflects the committee’s findings and is included for your review. Not all of these issues need to be addressed immediately, however, sooner rather than later to assure no further issues with them or the property involved. Therefore, the Parks Department will no longer be hosting any more events.
It is the consensus of the Park's Committee and supported by the Selectboard, that an Events Department be established. This department is responsible for overseeing the planning, advertising, organizing, directing and evaluating of recreational services and events for the community.
A Sports Fund will also be established in order to support the additional costs of running New Haven coed soccer, girls basketball, boys basketball and little league. These sports have grown in popularity and are reflected in registration.
Dividing these departments from the Parks Department will allow the town to better focus and organize now to structure for the future. If you have any questions or ideas, please share them with us. Please remember, we LOVE to have volunteers! There are so many great departments to get involved with in our town. You can even work behind the scenes, and we could really use your help to make the town what you want it to be.
Come out with family and friends and enjoy yourself. You're in good company.
Respectfully submitted, Suzy Roorda
Cub Scouts Pack #600
New Haven Cub Scout Pack 600 had an eventful 2006. We advanced seven Cub scouts in rank. Our pack grew to 15 active scouts. February saw our annual Pinewood Derby. This is always a fun day for the scouts! In April we went camping at Camp Sunrise in Benson. Green-up day saw us on lower South Street, River Road. and Sergeant Cross Road. In May we participated in our first Memorial Day Parade in Vergennes. We entered a float to honor the soldiers who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. Eric Boise donated the use of his tractor and hay wagon. The scouts decorated the wagon and on the back hung Pete Myers American flag from the Korean War. All of the scouts had a great time. In July we had a family fun day and picnic at the River Park on River Rd. Almost all of our scouts and their families were there to enjoy the river, company, and pot luck meal. We purchased our new pack flag with money generously donated by Misty Knoll Farm and Paul & Margaret Meacham. The flag arrived in late August, just in time for our first pack meeting of the new season. We sold popcorn this fall for a fund raiser. We went back to Camp Sunrise in December. This fall we gained three new scouts, and one moved on. We are always looking for new scouts.
Our meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday every month from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Congregational Church. We want to thank the Church for the use of their basement. Stop in and see how much fun we have.
Respectfully submitted, James Bachand – Cub Master Mike Paquette – Den Leader Pack 600 New Haven
LITTLE LEAGUE NEWS
We had another successful year in Little League. We had approximately 89 participants this past year. I would like to thank all the parents for their support in helping out. Without your support the success of the program would not be possible. A reminder, if you have still have a Little League uniform, please turn it in at the Beeman business office. Thanks once again for everyone’s help.
Respectfully submitted, Alan Curler League President
Brownies 128 IS GREAT!
Troop 128 is made up of a group of fifteen girls age five to nine. The Troops main focus is to be a good friend, a good citizen and to have fun!
Meetings are held in the Town Hall on the first and third Saturdays of the month. During the meetings we do arts & crafts, sing songs, exercise and eat yummy snacks. Soon we will be visiting with residents of a local nursing home. We will have a small performance and bring cards and flowers for the residents.
Currently we are raising money to fund a sleep=over at the Montshire Museum in April.
If you are interested in learning more about our Troop, please contact Terri Lyons at 453-4980.
Respectfully submitted, Terri Lyons
New Haven Twilight Tails
New Haven Twilight Tails 4H Club is an equine club for kids and parents interested in learning more about horses. Kids learn about horses through discussion, hands=on activities, guest speakers and other outside activities. This year we will have our 5th annual Twilight Tails 4H Horse Show at Addison County Field Days grounds. The club meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 in the downstairs of the Town Hall. Some months we may meet at other places like area barns, vets or other places throughout the state, so please call ahead to learn where the next meeting will be. All members of the community are welcome. Contact: Kathleen Rule (802)388-7446. Girl Scout News
Junior Troop #105 is in its second year and we meet two Saturdays a month at the New Haven Fire House. We have eight registered girls and three registered adults. Our troop has raised money by participating in the QSP Reader program, a magazine fundraiser and also by selling Girl Scout Cookies. We are working on the Consumer Power Badge and have completed the Cookie Connection Badge.
For the second year we have attended Middlebury Girl Sports at Middlebury College. This is where women athletes from Middlebury College teach the girls some of the skills for basketball, soccer, and softball, to name a few. The girls also get to swim in the pool. To support some of the athletes, we attended a Middlebury College Women’s Hockey game. For many of us, it was our first hockey game ever.
We visited the New Haven Fire House where Chief Dykstra talked about fire safety and the girls were able to try on a pair of bunker pants, boots and jacket. Brownie Troop #128 joined us for the visit to the fire house, and all the girls decorated gingerbread houses.
We will be attending the 95th Anniversary Celebration at the Shelburne Museum in May, and we will also be going on an overnight trip to the Boston Museum of Science in June.
Last summer some, of the girls attended the Green Mountain Day Camp at Button Bay in Addison. They all had a great time.
Respectfully submitted, Lisa Dupoise- Troop Leader Marie Boise- Troop Co Leader
NEW HAVEN DAIRY 4-H CLUB
The January activities for our club recently have been warm, inside projects. We had ten members who made no-sew fleece blankets. The gym was a great place for this project. The whole floor was covered in fleece! We plan on making more of these to give to local charities.
The children also made grapevine wreaths with Valentine decorations on them for Porter Nursing Home, as well as Valentine candy mugs for the nurses’ stations.
Respectfully submitted, Cindy Kayhart GREEN UP DAY
The first Green Up Day was launched by Governor Deane Davis in 1970. Since that time, thousands of Vermonters of all ages and walks of life have come together on the first Saturday in May to clean up their communities by picking up litter from our roadsides, waterways, woods and public places.
Green Up Day in New Haven got off to an eager start. People from all over New Haven came to the Town Green to pick up bags, gloves and water. Each volunteer registered for a road or area that needed to be cleaned up. I was glad to see the usual year round, dedicated regulars, as well as a lot of new Green- Uppers, doing their part. Thanks to all.
The Bristol Brass Band played on the bandstand and was fantastic! Free hot dogs and drinks were donated by the Parks and Recreation Department. Sweet treats donated by the Friends of the Library were wonderful and enjoyed by all.
For the past 5 years, Beeman Elementary has been VERY involved in the Green Up process. As in the past, the entire school (teachers and support staff, too) are brought together for an assembly about the importance of Green Up, our responsibility for litter and the environment, as well as important safety tips. The children are put into class groups and are then given an area on or around school grounds to Green Up. The findings make for lively conversation when we meet back at the Town Hall an hour or so later.
The bottom line is always the same: "Be responsible for your belongings" and "Don't Litter.” Please remember to "Put Litter in Its Place" and "Live The Green Up Way Every Day.”
Keep your eyes out this spring for a video commercial airing on our local stations. This commercial is made by, and starring, New Haven children on the importance of Green Up.
New Haven Green Up Day Totals: 1,700 lbs. of bagged litter, 13 tires, 6 car batteries, 1 couch, 1 range top oven, 1 television and 2 adult deer (big ones too!). We also collected $39.90 in returnable cans and bottles.
A HUGE "Thank You" to our awesome Road Crew, Philip, Scott and David, for collecting all the bags and getting them to the Transfer Station.
Green Up Day is always the first Saturday in May. This year’s Green Up Day falls on May 5th, 2007. We hope to see you!
Suzy Roorda, Green Up Day Coordinator
Dog Warden
This year I proposed some changes to the dog ordinance that the selectboard adopted and are now in affect. Most of the changes are in the way that the town will deal with unlicensed dogs and the fees that will be assessed when someone is cited for a violation.
Remember all dogs need to be licensed with the Town Clerk by April 15th of each year. In order to license your dog, it has to have a current rabies vaccination that was done by a licensed veterinarian. You may not give your dog a rabies shot yourself.
The state of Vermont, along with most Vets in our state, has established a spay- neuter assistance program. Application forms are available at the Town Clerks office or at the Addison County Humane Society. Most local vets also have forms. Just ask for the VSNIP form-
If you need to contact me for a problem with a dog, please call (802) 233-9534
Respectfully Submitted; Wayne Marcelle Constable/Animal Control
Just a reminder: In order to continue the Rabies clinic, Dr. Randy Ross has graciously volunteered to take over for Dr. Donald Peddie. This year’s clinic will be Saturday, March 17th at the New Haven Fire Station from 1 – 2 pm. Please have all dogs on leashes and cats in carriers. Cost is $12.00 to vaccinate your animal.
Don’t forget to license your dog by April 1st. Cost is $7.00 for Spayed/Neutered dogs or $11.00 for non spayed/neutered dogs.
New Haven Volunteer Fire Department
Beginning Account Balances 1/1/06 Checking $44,534.02 Regular Savings $200.63 Money Market $504.14 Haz Mat $0.00 Other Savings $0.00 Total $45,238.79 Income Expenses Donations $19,811.00 Fundraising $36,307.50 Grants $0.00 Town Appropriation $17,000.00 HazMat $936.00 Other $1,493.98
Operating Expenses $9,844.88 Fundraising $17,433.40 Insurance $8,968.00 Trucks $13,705.39 Equipment $30,444.59 Personal Gear $12,623.99
Total $75,548.48 $93,020.25 ($17,471.77)
Ending Account Balances 1/1/07 Checking $25,993.70 Regular Savings $202.39 Money Market $519.02 HazMat $649.63 Other Savings $402.28
Total $27,767.02 TAX RATE COMPUTATIONS 2006
School Taxes Residential Rate (1.4335 / 85.86%) 1.6696
Non Residential Rate (1.44 / 85.86%) 1.6771
Residential Grand List 1,001,040.53 Non -Residential Grand List 488,760.76 Total Grand List at time of billing 1,489,801.29
Residential School Taxes Billed 1.6696 $1,001,040.53 $1,671,337.27 Non Residential School Tax Billed 1.6771 $488,760.76 $819,700.67 Total School Tax Billed $2,491,037.94
Roads as Voted $575,823.75
Total Roads $575,823.75
General Fund as Voted $260,952.13 Outside Agency Appropriations $19,545.25 Fire Truck Fund $25,000.00 Emergency Generator $14,000.00
Seperately Voted items Total $58,545.25 Total General Fund $319,497.38
Total Town Funds Voted $895,321.13
Total School Taxes Billed $2,491,037.94 Total Town Tax Billed $895,321.13 Computer rounding Taxes billed prior to adjustments $3,386,359.07 Corrections and Adjustments $106.37 Total Taxes Billed after Adjustments $3,386,465.44
TAX STATUS DECEMBER 31, 2005 Grand List prior to adjustments $1,489,801.29 Actual Grand List after adjustments $1,487,406.45 Tax Rate (Taxes to be Raised/Grand List) Roads 0.3871 General Fund 0.2148 Tax Rate 0.6019 0.6019 Taxes Receivable for Town $895,321.13
Discrepancy between taxes raised and taxes billed are due to rounding of tax rate Tax Rate Grand List Taxes Billed $3,386,465.44
Taxes Received: Prepaid Taxes (2006 Taxes paid before 1/1/06) $6.79 Prepaid Taxes (2007 Taxes paid before 1/1/07) $3.37 2006 Taxes paid on Time $3,282,597.45 2006 Delinquent Taxes Received (10/3/06-12/31/06) $64,478.39 Waiting for State correction and rounding $46.89 Total 2005 taxes received as of 12/31/06 $3,347,132.89
2006 taxes still delinquent as of 12/31/06 $39,332.55 Total Taxes as Collected $3,386,465.44
Taxes Turned Delinquent 10/3/06 $103,810.94
DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTORS REPORT
Total Delinquencies January 1, 2006 80,713.22
Delinquencies Added October 3, 2006 103,810.94
Total Delinquencies Collected 2006 131,853.02
Taxes Abated 0.00
Total Delinquent Taxes Due December 31, 2006 52,671.14
DELINQUENT TAX SUMMARY
2005 13,338.59 2006 39,332.55
TOTAL DELINQUENCIES 52,671.14
DELINQUENT TAXES 2006
Taxes Delinquent December 31, 2006
2006 Abbey, Ronald & Peggy 18.23 2005 Armstrong, Norman 4558.95 2006 Armstrong, Norman 5134.14 2005 Barnum, Charles B 553.53 2005 Collette, Daniel 3375.71 2006 Collette. Daniel 3704.82 2005 Conant, Rusty 1362.72 2006 Conant, Rusty 1494.52 2006 Cushman, Edward E 1453.87 2006 Cushman, Mary M 16.86 2006 Demers, Daryl 2351.72 2005 Farnsworth, Roger 1406.33 2006 Farnsworth, Roger 1583.76 2005 Haury, Karen 2081.35 2006 Haury, Karen 2282.66 2006 Jackson, Tony 1464.36 2006 Langdon, Ward 95.71 2006 Liberio, Nicholas 385.18 2006 Quenneville, Richard 4917.65 2006 Quenneville, Richard 6.84 2006 Quenneville, Richard 154.96 2006 Schreiber, Brett 1308.81 2006 Spooner, Gordon 186.86 2006 Tracey, Richard Sr. 1971.86 2006 Van Dine, Katrina E 2647.67 2006 Vermont Railway 7299.00 2006 Vincent, Ronald Jr. 853.07
SUMMARY OF 2006 REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
GENERAL FUND Revenues Expenditures Voted Surplus 1/01/06 $109,452.90 Town Offices $31,838.96 Insurance $25,906.23 Payroll $116,620.57 Tax Revenues $3,499,050.02 Contract Services $1,453.78 Office Revenues $25,066.74 Printing and Publishing $8,937.53 Zoning Fees $9,937.00 Elections $1,961.86 License Fees $2,379.00 Regular Items $116,600.77 Map and Book Sales $805.00 Taxes $25,142.88 Interest Income $33,319.18 Fire Department $49,396.84 Grant Money $12,560.50 Voted Funds (outside Agencies) $19,195.25 Sheriff's Dept. $49,236.19 King House $733.91 Total Receipts $3,632,353.63 Misc. Paid to Other Funds $3,182,175.25 Total Funds Available $3,741,806.53 Generator $12,178.19 Less Expenditures $3,592,142.02 Misc. $0.00 Balance 12/31/06 $149,664.51 Total Selectmen's Expenditures $3,592,142.02
Town of New Haven operates on a cash basis of accounting
SUMMARY OF 2006 REVENUES AND EXPENSES
ROAD FUND
Payroll Expenses $165,708.11 Balance 1/01/06 $49,019.91 Contract Services $4,283.95 Proceeds from Equip Fund $86,000.00 Garage Expenses $15,110.31 Taxes Voted $575,823.75 Equipment Expenses $235,968.74 Other Income $1,494.80 Road Maintenance $94,080.04 State & Highways Aid $117,939.66 Road Surfacing $159,876.42 FEMA Bridge Maintenance $26,503.07 Other Highway Grants $20,283.94 Projects $41,711.48 Equipment Fund $35,000.00 Total Revenues $801,542.15 Total Funds Available $850,562.06 Less Expenses $778,242.12 Balance 12/31/06 $72,319.94 Total Expenses $778,242.12
Town of New Haven operates on a cash basis of accounting. GENERAL FUND DETAIL AND BUDGET
REVENUES PROPOSED 2006 ACTUAL 2006 PROPOSED 2007 VOTED SURPLUS $109,452.90 $109,452.90 $149,664.51 TAXES Land Use Reimbursement $82,938.00 Current Property Tax * $2,371,312.98 $3,282,597.45 $2,427,707.32 Taxes paid in 2005 for 2006 $6.79 Prepaid taxes for 2007 $3.37 Del. Property Tax $20,000.00 $131,853.02 $15,000.00 Railroad Tax/Pilot Tax $1,000.00 $1,651.39 $1,000.00 Voted Items TOTAL TAX $2,392,312.98 $3,499,050.02 $2,443,707.32
OFFICE REVENUES DMV Registration Renewals $800.00 $597.00 $600.00 Vault Time/ Copies $4,500.00 $4,517.44 $4,500.00 Recording Fees $12,000.00 $13,632.00 $13,000.00 Restoration Fee $2,203.00 Green Mt. Passports $4.00 Zoning Fees / Building Permits $8,000.00 $9,937.00 $9,000.00 History Book and Map Sales $805.00 Junk Yard Permits $25.00 Liquor & Tobacco Licenses $350.00 $350.00 $300.00 Animal Licenses $2,000.00 $2,004.00 $2,000.00 State and local fines $205.00 Interest on Del. Tax $1,000.00 $12,228.49 $2,200.00 Interest Income $4,000.00 $21,090.69 $4,000.00 Town Hall Rent $500.00 $1,297.00 $1,000.00 Miscellaneous Revenues $2,611.30 Sheriff's Dept. $55,000.00 $49,236.19 $50,000.00 TOTAL OFFICE REVENUE $88,150.00 $120,743.11 $86,600.00 Grant Money $12,560.50
TOTAL REVENUES $2,589,915.88 $3,741,806.53 $2,679,971.83
Proposed Total Revenues: $2,589,915.88 $3,741,806.53 $2,679,971.83 Less: Proposed School Tax for Beeman ($1,753,140.00) ($1,835,821.00) Less: Proposed Road Appropriation ($575,823.75) ($586,272.71) Less : Proposed General Fund Expenses ($260,952.13) ($257,878.12) Anticipated Surplus or Deficit $0.00 $0.00
*we have estimated the property tax amount based on the proposed budgets (does not include Mt. Abe. assessment). This amount does not include any other proposed article amounts and will be determined after the articles have been voted on and the grand list has been completed. GENERAL FUND DETAIL AND BUDGET PROPOSED 2006 ACTUAL 2006 PROPOSED 2007 SELECTMEN'S EXPENDITURES TOWN OFFICES Office Phone $2,200.00 $2,293.90 $2,300.00 Office Copier $2,800.00 $2,897.69 $5,000.00 Office Supplies $3,500.00 $3,006.69 $3,500.00 Office Equipment $700.00 $279.21 $500.00 Office Software/Computers $1,000.00 $2,991.47 $1,000.00 Office Postage $4,000.00 $3,837.83 $4,000.00 Town Report $2,500.00 $3,228.66 $3,200.00 Town Dues/Memberships $1,923.00 $1,893.00 $2,000.00 Town Legal Fees $15,000.00 $8,933.13 $10,000.00 Town Loan Interest $3,000.00 $1,194.22 $2,000.00 Town Officials Education $800.00 $525.00 $800.00 Town Officials Mileage $1,200.00 $758.16 $1,000.00 Emergency Manager Supplies / Training $1,000.00 Under town Supplies TOTAL TOWN OFFICES $39,623.00 $31,838.96 $35,300.00
TOWN INSURANCE Health Insurance $14,500.00 $13,626.23 $35,500.00 Town Insurance $12,280.00 $12,280.00 $14,500.00 TOTAL TOWN INSURANCE $26,780.00 $25,906.23 $50,000.00
TOWN PAYROLL Part Time Workers $27,600.00 $20,345.66 Auditors Wages $2,000.00 $4,814.18 $3,000.00 Board of Civil Authority Wages $250.00 Clerk Salary $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 Clerk Assistant $12,000.00 Constable Wages/ Animal Control $500.00 $688.50 $500.00 Custodial Wages $6,000.00 $5,722.50 $6,300.00 Events Coordinator $7,785.00 $9,360.00 Health Officer Wages $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 Listers Wages $9,000.00 $8,011.98 $9,000.00 911 Coordinator $2,500.00 Planning Commission Help Wages $3,000.00 $1,624.00 $3,000.00 Selectman's Wages $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Selectboard Clerk $17,500.00 Treasurer Salary $22,000.00 $22,000.00 $25,000.00 Treasurer Assistant $2,500.00 Zoning Wages $9,000.00 $20,328.75 $20,000.00 TOTAL PAYROLL $104,650.00 $116,620.57 $135,960.00
CONTRACT SERVICES Selectboard $1,500.00 $1,026.28 $1,500.00 Planning Commission $2,500.00 Listers $3,200.00 $427.50 $3,200.00 TOTAL CONTRACT SERVICES $7,200.00 $1,453.78 $4,700.00
PRINTING AND PUBLISHING Maps $2,000.00 $2,025.00 $2,000.00 Legal Notices $4,500.00 $4,872.53 $5,000.00 Planning $2,040.00 grant History Book TOTAL PRINTING AND PUBLISHING $6,500.00 $8,937.53 $7,000.00
ELECTIONS Annual Meeting $1,000.00 $895.06 $1,000.00 Additional Meetings $500.00 $50.00 $500.00 Primary Elections $500.00 $466.80 General Election $1,000.00 $550.00 TOTAL ELECTIONS $3,000.00 $1,961.86 $1,500.00 GENERAL FUND DETAIL AND BUDGET PROPOSED 2006 ACTUAL 2006 PROPOSED 2007 REGULAR ITEMS Cemetery $1,500.00 $3,134.00 $3,000.00 Green Up Vermont $100.00 $154.11 $150.00 Humane Society $425.00 $500.00 $500.00 Library $36,210.00 $36,210.00 $36,395.00 New Haven 1st Response $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Otter Creek Natural Resources $196.13 $196.13 $196.13 Park Mowing and Maintanence $3,000.00 $2,602.56 $3,500.00 Parks and Recreation Committee $2,000.00 $2,000.00 Play Ground Equipment/Ball field Grant $7,000.00 $7,000.00 $17,000.00 Recycling Removal $9,000.00 $6,371.13 $6,500.00 Regional Planning $1,765.17 $1,765.17 $1,796.85 Sheriff's Department $40,000.00 $34,885.11 $35,000.00 Sports $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $3,000.00 Summer Program Grants $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Street Lights $6,000.00 $5,131.76 $5,500.00 Town Events $200.00 $213.83 $2,000.00 Town Hall Repairs and Maintenance $9,000.00 $12,936.97 $6,000.00 TOTAL REGULAR ITEMS $119,896.30 $116,600.77 $123,037.98
TAXES Addison County Tax $14,400.00 $14,335.59 $20,543.71 Tax Gravel Pit $1,500.00 $1,054.66 $1,100.00 Payroll Taxes/Social Security $8,005.73 $9,752.63 $10,400.94 Taxes Abated TOTAL TAXES $23,905.73 $25,142.88 $32,044.65
FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Dept. Repairs / Brooms & Tanks $1,126.29 Fire Dept. Operating Expense $17,000.00 $17,000.00 $17,000.00 Fire Dept. Insurance $2,500.00 $1,960.00 $2,000.00 Fire Dept. Electric $3,000.00 $2,716.83 $3,000.00 Fire Dept. Fuel $2,000.00 $1,593.72 $1,600.00 FIRE TRUCK APPROPRIATION** $25,000.00 TOTAL FIRE DEPARTMENT $24,500.00 $49,396.84 $23,600.00
VOTED FUNDS To be voted Addison County Community Action $1,700.00 $1,700.00 $1,700.00 Addison County Home Health and Hospice $1,753.25 $1,753.25 $1,753.25 Addison County Parent / Child Center $1,800.00 $1,800.00 $1,800.00 Addison County Transit Resources $1,900.00 $1,900.00 Bristol Family Center $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 Bristol Recreation Department $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $2,200.00 Bristol Rescue Squad $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 Champlain Valley Agency on Aging $700.00 $700.00 $700.00 Counseling Service of Addison County $1,750.00 $1,750.00 $1,750.00 Elderly Services $700.00 $700.00 $700.00 Hospice Volunteer Services $400.00 $400.00 $400.00 John W Graham Emergency Shelter $1,075.00 $1,075.00 $1,075.00 Middlebury Volunteer Ambulance Association $887.00 $887.00 $887.00 Open Door Clinic $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 Retired Senior Volunteer Program $390.00 $390.00 $390.00 Vergennes Rescue Squad $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 Vermont Adult Learning $525.00 $525.00 $525.00 Vermont Center for Independent Living $215.00 $215.00 $215.00 WomanSafe $600.00 $600.00 $800.00 TOTAL VOTED FUNDS ** $19,195.25 $18,195.25 GENERAL FUND DETAIL AND BUDGET PROPOSED 2006 ACTUAL 2006 PROPOSED 2007 DANA / KING HOUSE Maintenance $2,000.00 $733.91 $1,000.00 Grant Funds for Planning TOTAL DANA / KING HOUSE $2,000.00 $733.91 $1,000.00
MISC. ITEMS Generator $14,000.00 $12,178.19 $2,000.00 Outside Audit $7,000.00 $7,000.00 TOTAL MISC. ITEMS $21,000.00 $12,178.19 $9,000.00
Paid to Funds Paid to Schools $2,488,583.00 Paid to Roads $575,823.75 $575,823.75 Paid to Computer Fund $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $2,000.00 Paid to Restoration Fund $2,203.00 Paid to Reappraisal Fund $25,000.00 $33,065.50 $20,000.00 Paid to Reserve Facilities Fund $80,000.00 $80,000.00 $65,000.00 Total Paid to Funds $725,323.75 $3,182,175.25 $87,000.00
TOTAL GENERAL FUND EXPENSES $1,104,378.78 $3,592,142.02 $510,142.63
REVENUES LESS EXPENSES $1,485,537.11 $149,664.51 ($257,878.12)
AMOUNT TO BE APPROPRIATED FOR TAXES $260,952.13 $260,952.13 $257,878.12
** Voted under separate Articles $65,195.25 Actual amount voted to expend $479,555.03 General Fund Expenses less School and Road Taxes $544,750.28 (Actual amount expended) $527,735.27 Difference between proposed and Expended ($17,015.01)
Proposed Budgets
Outside Agencies $19,195.25 $18,195.25
Fire Truck Fund $25,000.00 $25,000.00
Total General Fund Voted in 2006 Total proposed Articles $44,195.25 $0.00 $43,195.25 Total Spent from General Fund $3,592,142.02 Less: School Taxes $2,488,583.00 Less : Road Taxes $575,823.75 Total Spent Less Taxes Paid to School and Roads $527,735.27 ROAD FUND DETAIL AND BUDGET
ROAD REVENUE PROPOSED 2006 ACTUAL 2006 Voted Surplus $49,019.91 $49,019.91 MISC. INCOME Taxes Voted $575,823.75 Culverts $764.80 Over Wt Permits Vehicles $730.00 Transfer from Equipment Fund Loader $86,000.00 Loan for Grader TOTAL MISC. INCOME $0.00 $663,318.55
STATE AID HIGHWAYS State Aid Hwy. Class 2&3 $118,000.00 $117,939.66 Reimbursement Bridge and Culvert Program $7,600.00 Other Highway Grants/Aid $40,000.00 $2,000.00 Sidewalk Project $10,683.94 TOTAL HIGHWAY AID $158,000.00 $138,223.60
TOTAL REVENUE $207,019.91 $850,562.06
ROAD FUND EXPENDITURES PAYROLL WAGES Phil Busier $45,000.00 $45,000.00 Scott Busier $37,000.00 $37,000.00 Dave Heisler $28,000.00 $20,577.65 Part Time Help $5,000.00 $11,072.12 TOTAL WAGES $115,000.00 $113,649.77
PAYROLL INSURANCE Health Insurance $34,466.16 $32,929.07 Unemployment Trust $1,939.00 $2,645.00 Workers Comp Ins. $8,641.00 $7,786.82 TOTAL PAYROLL INSURANCE $45,046.16 $43,360.89
PAYROLL TAXES Social Security $8,797.50 $8,697.45 TOTAL PAYROLL TAXES $8,797.50 $8,697.45
GARAGE EXPENSES Education $500.00 $405.00 Garage Phone $1,700.00 $1,951.48 Garage Supplies $12,000.00 $8,128.47 Garage Repairs $5,000.00 $1,562.65 Garage Electric $1,800.00 $1,488.20 Garage Trash Removal $2,000.00 $1,574.51 TOTAL GARAGE EXPENSES $23,000.00 $15,110.31 ROAD FUND DETAIL AND BUDGET PROPOSED 2006 ACTUAL 2006 EQUIPMENT Equipment Fuel/ Heat $35,000.00 $26,526.04 Equipment Supplies $19,000.00 $9,120.50 Equipment Repairs $4,000.00 $4,040.97 Chipper Cutting Edges $20,398.37 New Equipment $7,000.00 $1,975.50 Equipment Rental $7,000.00 $169.27 1999 International Truck $26,000.00 $7,436.17 2002 International Truck $5,500.00 $5,443.52 550 Ford Truck $3,000.00 $4,502.24 1996 International Truck 4900 $5,000.00 $8,784.48 1993 Ford Backhoe $1,000.00 $3,019.34 2005 Grader $1,914.96 Loader $3,000.00 $3,688.23 2006 Loader $112,465.50 Tractor $500.00 $336.55 Loan Payment $23,000.00 $26,147.10 TOTAL EQUIPMENT $139,000.00 $235,968.74
MAINTENANCE Contract Services (includes $ spent for project) $20,000.00 $4,283.95 Gravel / Winter Sand $40,000.00 $47,528.03 Salt $45,000.00 $27,292.93 Chloride $8,000.00 $3,676.20 Traffic Signs $5,000.00 $1,942.79 Culverts / Guardrails $9,000.00 $13,640.09 TOTAL MAINTENANCE $127,000.00 $98,363.99
SURFACING Surfacing $180,000.00 $137,774.90 Painting Road Lines $25,000.00 $22,101.52 TOTAL SURFACING $205,000.00 $159,876.42
BRIDGES Bridges $15,000.00 $26,503.07 TOTAL BRIDGES $15,000.00 $26,503.07
PROJECT Project Related $25,000.00 $26,618.50 Munger St Paving Munger St. Culverts Plank Road Culverts Sidewalk Project $5,000.00 $15,092.98 Route 17 / East Street $40,000.00 TOTAL PROJECT $70,000.00 $41,711.48 ROAD FUND DETAIL AND BUDGET PROPOSED 2006 ACTUAL 2006
EQUIP. FUND APPROPRIATION Equip. Fund Appropriation $35,000.00 $35,000.00
TOTAL ROAD EXPENDITURES $782,843.66 $778,242.12 Amount expended less Projects
Road Fund Balance ($575,823.75) $72,319.94
Amount to be Appropriated $575,823.75 $575,823.75
Special Appropriations To be voted by separate article Conveyor for Sand
** HIGHWAY GRANTS FOR 2007 Grant Money from Project Cost State Munger St Paving $122,143.00 $85,500. (70%) Munger St Culverts $32,500.00 $26,000. (80%) Plank Rd Culverts $11,000.00 $8,800. (80%) Sidewalk Project (State and Fed. Money) $217,204.00 $198,053. (~90%) SUMMARIES $382,847.00 $318,353.00 PROPOSED 2007 $72,319.94
$2,000.00 $750.00
$2,750.00
$118,000.00 $34,800.00 $85,500.00 $198,043.00 $436,343.00
$511,412.94
$47,250.00 $38,850.00 $28,000.00 $10,000.00 $124,100.00
$46,000.00 $2,376.00 $7,869.00 $56,245.00
$9,493.65 $9,493.65
$500.00 $2,000.00 $12,000.00 $3,000.00 $1,900.00 $2,000.00 $21,400.00 PROPOSED 2007
$35,000.00 $15,000.00 $4,100.00 $500.00
$7,000.00 $4,000.00 $26,000.00 $5,500.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $1,500.00 $2,000.00 $4,000.00
$500.00 $23,000.00 $138,100.00
$15,000.00 $47,500.00 $30,000.00 $8,000.00 $5,000.00 $10,000.00 $115,500.00
$150,000.00 $25,000.00 $175,000.00
$15,000.00 $15,000.00
$25,000.00 $122,143.00 $32,500.00 $11,000.00 $217,204.00
$407,847.00 PROPOSED 2007
$35,000.00
$1,097,685.65 $689,838.65
($586,272.71)
$586,272.71
$20,000.00
Town Share $36,643. (30%) $6,500. (20%) $2,200. (20%) $19,161. (~10%) $65,504.00 New Haven First Response
This has been a busy year for New Haven First Response. We had a total of 98 emergency calls in town. We currently have seven members, three with advanced certification.
This year we were able to acquire a fourth defibrillator through an EMS District 7 grant. Unfortunately, as of January 1, 2007 all CPR and Defibrillation Protocols are changing in the state. We will have to have our machines reprogrammed, and two of them will become obsolete. We are currently requesting a third defibrillator through another grant.
We are always looking for more interested people to join us. Please contact either our president, Berend Doane, at [email protected] or our Vice President and Training Officer, Howie McCausland, at [email protected] for more information. We are also available to stand by at sporting events, give talks on first aid, and, if there is a need for it, we can arrange for CPR instruction.
Beginning Balance: $2713.70
Expenses:
Postage Rental: 28.00 District Dues: 150.00 EMT Class: 408.00 Equipment (Batteries): 182.00 Equipment (Jump Bags): 553.96
Total Expenses: $1,321.96
Revenue:
Town of New Haven: $1,500.00
Total Revenue: $1,500.00
Ending Balance: $2,891.74
Respectfully submitted, Eva Noronha Doane
New Haven Volunteer Fire Department
This year, with great regret New Haven Volunteer Fire Department lost two of its long- time members, George Apgar and Marc La Pete. Both will be long remembered for their contributions to the fire service and their town. We will all miss them.
Our Fire Department has had a busy year running a total of 55 calls, 22 of them being motor vehicle accidents. Through fundraising and donations of $20,000, we were able to purchase Heavy Rescue Tools and training. They are housed on Utility 1 and are available for our Heavy Rescue Members to respond locally and to provide mutual aid for vehicle extrication. We also had seven structure related calls, the largest being the Dog Team Tavern fire Sept.1, 2006. We all feel the loss of that historic business. Other calls: Lifting Assist: two, Mutual Aid Structure Fires: three, Power Lines Down: four, Grass Fires: four, Flooding: two, Fire Alarm: three, Vehicle Fire: two, Chimney Fire: two, Carbon Monoxide Alarm: three, and Station Standby: one.
Other purchases for the year include a multi-gas meter and calibration equipment, twelve-pagers for alerting firefighters of calls, one-mobile radio for the utility truck, eight- handheld radios for officers and interior firefighting teams, one-SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus) for interior firefighting, and two-dry hydrants installed for better water supply. All equipment was purchased with money from grants.
The fire station and town garage now have a new LP generator, thanks to our town Emergency Management, Road Crew and Champlain Valley Plumbing & Heating. During a power outage, this generator automatically switches on approximately one minute after the power goes out, allowing the electric overhead doors to be opened or anything else in the building to be used. The hot water tank and stove were replaced with LP fueled units, so they also work during outages. This is important with the fire station being one of the town shelters/command centers.
We have 32 active members. In training alone this year we have over 1300 hours, not to mention, fundraising, maintenance on the building and trucks, grant writing, hazmat decontamination training, heavy rescue training, fire prevention, actual calls and other community functions we help with. For this, I thank all the members, their families and significant others.
The officers and members of the New Haven Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank the Community of New Haven for all your support this year and for your support in the future.
Dept. Officers: Chief Michael Dykstra 1st Assistant Chief David Heisler 2nd Assistant Chief Alan Mayer Line Captain Mike Kingman Line Captain Derrick Dykstra Truck Captain Mark Livingston Truck Captain Dean Gilmore Respectfully submitted, David Heisler, 1st Assistant Chief FIRE TRUCK FUND TOWN OF NEW HAVEN, VERMONT
Balance on hand, January 1, 2006 $32,329.59 Income Appropriation voted March 2006 $25,000.00 Interest Income $1,494.61 Total Income $26,494.61 $26,494.61 Expenses
Total Expenses $0.00 $0.00 Balance on hand, December 31, 2006 $58,824.20
Money Market, Citizens Bank
RECORDS RESTORATION FUND TOWN OF NEW HAVEN, VERMONT
Balance on hand January 1, 2006 $19,347.01 Income Fees collected per state statute during 2006 $2,203.00 Interest Income $855.75 Total Income $3,058.75 $3,058.75
Expenses $0.00 Total Expenses $0.00 $0.00 Balance on hand December 31, 2006 $22,405.76
Money Market, Citizens Bank
COMPUTER FUND TOWN OF NEW HAVEN, VERMONT
Balance on hand, January 1, 2006 $14,600.89 Income Appropriation voted March $2,500.00 Interest Income $652.97 Total Income $3,152.97 $3,152.97
Expenses
Total Expenses $0.00 $0.00 Balance on hand, December 31, 2006 $17,753.86
Money Market, Citizens Bank ROAD EQUIPMENT FUND TOWN OF NEW HAVEN, VERMONT
Balance on hand, January 1, 2006 $85,570.03 Appropriation voted March 2006 $35,000.00 Interest Income $877.13 Total Income $35,877.13 $35,877.13
Expenses Purchase Loader $86,000.00 Total Expenses $86,000.00 $86,000.00 Balance on hand, December 31, 2006 $35,447.16
Money Market Account, Citizens Bank
LIABILITY FUND TOWN OF NEW HAVEN, VERMONT
Balance owed, January 1, 2006 $92,000.00
Principal Paid $23,000.00 Total Paid $23,000.00 $23,000.00 Balance owed, December 31, 2006 $69,000.00
Interest Paid in 2006 $3,147.10 Loan Chittenden Bank REAPPRAISAL FUND TOWN OF NEW HAVEN, VERMONT
Balance on hand, January 1, 2006 $11,966.74 Income State Grant Money $8,065.50 Appropriation Voted March 2006 $25,000.00 Interest Income $612.93 Total Income $33,678.43 $33,678.43 Expenses
Total Expenses $0.00 $0.00
Balance on hand, December 31, 2006 $45,645.17
RESERVE FACILITIES FUND TOWN OF NEW HAVEN, VERMONT
Balance on hand, January 1, 2006 $127,109.00 Income Appropriation voted March $80,000.00 Interest Income $5,830.29 Total Income $85,830.29 $85,830.29 Expenses $0.00 Total Expenses $0.00 $0.00 Balance on hand, December 31, 2006 $212,939.29
Money Market, Citizens Bank VITAL STATISTICS
BIRTHS
CHILDS NAME DATE OF BIRTH PARENTS
MATTHEW ALLEN BEMIS 2/9/2006 BETH BURNHAM CRAIG BEMIS
CASEY MARTIN CALZINI 2/14/2006 VALERIE R. CALZINI ALBERT CALZINI, JR
CHARLOTTE SUSAN TUCKER 3/3/2006 JILL TUCKER ROGER TUCKER
MICHAEL CLYDE DUNBAR 3/20/2006 CHRISTINE CAMPANILE MICHAEL DUNBAR
MASON MARK LIVINGSTON 5/5/2006 DANA EMILO MARK LIVINGSTON
KAYDENCE MARIE WHITE 5/25/2006 JENNIFER MARTELL TRAVIS WHITE
AMALIA PENDLETON WARD 6/13/2006 ANDREA WARD JEREMY WARD
BRAILEY MARIE LIVINGSTON 8/29/2006 DAWN-MARIE KANDZIOR PHILIP LIVINGSTON
ANDREW JAMES NOLAN 8/31/2006 LISA FIFIELD MICHAEL NOLAN, SR
PETER ERIK MEYER 9/19/2006 MARY HANLEY GERHARD MEYER, III
GAVIN LARS McKHANN 12/18/2006 LISA CONDINO CHRISTOPHER McKHANN
* 5 BIRTHS NOT PRINTED
CONGRATULATIONS!
The Town of New Haven would like to welcome the new members of our community. VITAL STATISTICS
MARRIAGES
BRIDE AND GROOM MARRIAGE DATE LOCATION
JOHN KURT MULLER 5/5/2006 STOWE, VT GRETCHEN MARY PRICE
RORY MACLEOD JACKSON 5/26/2006 LINCOLN, VT HENRIETTA AKWELEY AGYEMANG
JEREMY PAUL SOULE 6/10/2006 KILLINGTON, VT MICHELLE LAUREN PUGH
NOAH SAMUEL HAHN 6/24/2006 NEW HAVEN, VT ANAIS MITCHELL
DARIN MICHAEL GRINER 7/1/2006 BRISTOL, VT KARI LYNN BOUVIER
CHRISTOPHER J HAMEL 7/1/2006 NEW HAVEN, VT KRISTEN CLAIRE SARGENT
JAMES GRANT VAN DUYN 6/24/2006 KILLINGTON, VT MAGGIE ELIZABETH TURNER
SEAN TIMOTHY BROE 8/5/2006 NEW HAVEN, VT JACQUELINE ANGEL BOUCHER
JAMES EDWARD MALCOLM 9/30/2006 PAWLET, VT JANET LEE STUDDIFORD
MARK EDWARD MAGIERA 11/12/2006 RIPTON, VT BIANCA MUELLER
Congratulations! VITAL STATISTICS
DEATHS
NAME DATE OF DEATH PLACE OF DEATH AGE
JOHN WARD BROOKSHIRE 2/13/2006 HARTFORD 60
LEONARD ROBERT PAQUETTE 2/28/2006 BURLINGTON 65
CLIFFORD MILLER HARRIS 4/11/2006 NEW HAVEN 93
GEORGE WIRE APGAR, JR 4/26/2006 BURLINGTON 76
RITA JOANNE TRACEY 6/3/2006 NEW HAVEN 59
JENNIFER MARY LAUGHLIN 6/12/2006 NEW HAVEN 44
JEANNE HACKETT 6/28/2006 NEW HAVEN 78
ALFRED BRUCE CURAVOO, SR 8/13/2006 NEW HAVEN 58
NERI ANTHONY CLARK 8/21/2006 MIDDLEBURY 88
CHRISTOPHER ALLAN HESSLINK 9/1/2006 NEW HAVEN 42
NIKOLAS SPYR PARASKEVOPOULOS 10/1/2006 NEW HAVEN 82
CALVIN RANDALL MINOR 9/20/2006 CORNWALL 63
KATHLEEN APGAR 10/23/2006 MIDDLEBURY 76
JOHN EDWARD McNAMARA 11/15/2006 BURLINGTON 71
The Community of New Haven offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those listed above. VITAL STATISTICS
BURIALS
NAME DATE OF DEATH CEMETERY
LEONARD ROBERT PAQUETTE 2/28/2006 EVERGREEN CEMETERY
PAULINE M. GREENOUGH 11/15/2004 EVERGREEN CEMETERY
GEORGE WIRE APGAR, JR 4/26/2006 EVERGREEN CEMETERY
MARION YOUNG 5/2/2006 EVERGREEN CEMETERY
MORRIS EARLE, SR 5/9/2006 EVERGREEN CEMETERY
MURIEL DAVIS 9/5/2005 EVERGREEN CEMETERY
BABY CARPENTER 7/31/2006 EVERGREEN CEMETERY
NIKOLAS SPYR PARASKEVOPOULOS 10/1/2006 EVERGREEN CEMETERY
AUDREY WALL 10/6/2006 EVERGREEN CEMETERY
KATHLEEN APGAR 10/23/2006 EVERGREEN CEMETERY
JAMES ALTON DAVIS 10/22/2006 EVERGREEN CEMETERY
MERCEDES WALLACE 9/12/2005 EVERGREEN CEMETERY
The Community of New Haven offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those listed above. EVERGREEN CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
This summer was one of the wettest seasons we have had, but I managed to keep the cemetery well manicured. The driveways needed to be built up in places, so I asked Pike Industries, Inc. if they would donate some blue stone for the job. They said yes, not knowing how many yards or tons would be asked for. They ended up giving us sixty-five tons to do what I wanted done. The Evergreen Cemetery Board of Directors was very appreciative!
On September 4th, Roger Boise was voted in as our new President.
Last February, we had some terrible north side winds which toppled two of our evergreen trees onto the fence. We hired Craig Brown, on December 10th to take down the trees. Roger Boise volunteered to cut up the trees and take them away. Josh Rickert and I volunteered our time to carry the limbs away.
Respectfully submitted, Betty R. Bell Annual Report Evergreen Cemetery Association June 1, 2006
Expenditures Groundskeeper $ 9,000.00 Tree Removal $ 1,635.00 Insurance $ 500.00 Bush Hogging etc. $ 275.00 Checks $ 7.90 $ 11417.90
Receipts Lots Sold $ 2,100.00 Gift $ 200.00 Town (pauper lots) $ 34.00 Interest – Squire CD $ 11.92 Interest – Checking $ 56.82 $ 2,402.74
Assets Vanguard $154,412.14 Checking Account $ 1,738.09 Squire CD $ 1,000.00 $157,150.23
Respectfully submitted, Jean H. Smith Treasurer
Munger Street Cemetery Association
Income Statement April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2006
Fiscal 2006 Fiscal 2005 Income: Dividends $ 196.77 $ 207.42 Interest (Trust Fund & CD) 36.98 25.88 Lot Sales ~ ~ Alliance Capital Gains 656.25 ~ Town of New Haven 800.00 ~ Round Robin & Neat Repeats 40.80 76.07 Fundraising ~ 903.65 Misc. Gifts ~ 925.00 Total Income $ 1,730.80 $ 2,138.02
Expenses: Reinvestment of Capital Gains $ ~ $ ~ Lawn Mowing 600.00 600.00 Addison Press (legal notice) 10.13 10.13 Total Expenses $ 610.13 $ 610.13
Income less Expenses: $ 1,120.67 $1,527.89
Balance Sheet - March 31, 2006
Assets: Alliance Shares** $12,474.69 $11,854.47 CD (balance) 1,300.00 1,300.00 Checking Account 663.61 218.03 Trust Fund 6,287.27 6,268.43 Total Assets $20,725.57 $19,640.93
Liabilities: None $ ~ $ ~ Net Worth: Assets less Liabilities $20,725.57 $19,640.93
Respectfully submitted, Phyllis Bowdish, treasurer
** On March 31, 2005 - 698.143 shares @ $16.98 On March 31, 2006 - 737.275 shares @ $16.92
The trustees of the Munger Street Cemetery would like to thank the Town of New Haven for their support and request continuation of this funding.
RIVERSIDE CEMETERY FUND TOWN OF NEW HAVEN, VERMONT
Check Book Balance 1/1/06 $22,809.21 Income Interest Income $1,010.23 Sale of Plots Total Income $1,010.23 $1,010.23
Expenses Caretaker $2,100.00 Total Expenses $2,100.00 $2,100.00
Balance on Hand, December 31, 2006 $21,719.44
Money Market, Citizens Bank Checking Acct received Sept 04
WEST CEMETERY FUND TOWN OF NEW HAVEN, VERMONT
Balance on hand, January 1, 2006 $28,414.16 Income Interest Income $1,258.49 Total Income $1,258.49 $1,258.49
Expenses
Total Expenses $0.00
Balance on Hand, December 31, 2006 $29,672.65
Principal amount restricted ($21,346.42) Subtotal $8,326.23
Available for expenditures, (Interest portion only) $8,326.23
Money Market Citizens Bank
Town Meeting Minutes
Monday March 6, 2006
Moderator Lanny Smith opened the meeting at 4:00 pm with introductions of the Town Clerk, Barbara Torian and the Selectmen, Paul Audy, Larry Buck and Amos Roleau III. The Town portion will go from 4-6 pm at which time there will be a break for dinner. The School meeting will start at 7:00 pm and then the Town meeting will continue after the School Meeting if necessary.
The warning was read: With each article being read prior to discussion.
Town Meeting Warning 244th Annual Town Meeting of New Haven, Vermont
The legal voters of the Town of New Haven are hereby warned and notified to meet at the Town Hall in New Haven, Vermont on Monday March 6th 2006, at 4:00 pm to act on Articles 1through 6; and on Tuesday, March 7th from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM to vote by Australian Ballot on Articles 7 through 35.
A DISCUSSION PERIOD FOR THE AUSTRALIAN BALLOT ARTICLES WILL BEGIN immediately following Town Meeting and will continue after the School Meeting if necessary.
ARTICLE 1. Defeated after a lengthy discussion to have the voters of New Haven elect the seven member Planning Commission to a term of four years for each Planning Commission Member.
ARTICLE 2. Voted to adopt the general fund budget, the road budget and all other monetary items by Voice Vote at Town Meeting. While continuing Australian Ballot for requests from various outside agencies; thereby continuing the tradition of Town Meeting.
ARTICLE 3. Voted to pay real estate taxes to the Town Treasurer on October 2, 2006; with delinquent taxes subject to interest charges of one percent per month and an eight percent penalty charged against them from October 2, 2006
ARTICLE 4. Voted to accept the Auditor’s Report for the year 2005.
ARTICLE 5. Voted to have the Town of New Haven instruct our State Representatives and Senators to oppose: o Any use of the State Education Fund for purposes that are outside the law’s original intent to “make payments to school district and supervisory unions for the support of education”; o The shifting of existing State General Fund expense obligations to the Education Fund; and o The reduction of any existing State General Fund revenue support to the Education Fund?
ARTICLE 6. To transact, vote and act upon any further non-binding business which may legally come before this meeting. Much discussion about the time of town meeting, different times or days suggested, no great time for everyone. Meeting recesses until after school meeting. 5:55 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 9:22pm ARTICLE 7. To elect the following Town Officers by Australian Ballot: Auditor 3 years Beeman School Director 3 years Delinquent Tax Collector 1 year Grand Jurors (2) 1 year Library Trustee 5 years Lister 3 years Moderator 1 year Mt. Abe School Director 3 years Selectman 3 years Town Agent 1 year Trustee of Public Funds 1 year
No one was running for Auditor, Beeman School director and Mt. Abe School director. The following people have said they would run as a write in candidate for the following positions: Lowell Nottingham – Beeman School Director, Joanna Cimino – Mt. Abe School Director, Iva Menard – Auditor.
ARTICLE 8. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven vote to appropriate $7,000.00 for the purpose of purchasing replacement playground equipment for the community. By Australian Ballot. Passed
ARTICLE 9. Shall the voters of New Haven vote to approve the Town Plan as adopted by the Planning Commission and Selectboard? By Australian Ballot. Passed
ARTICLE 10. Shall the Town vote to appropriate $ 25,000.00 to be added to the Truck Replacement Fund for the Fire Department? By Australian Ballot. Passed
ARTICLE 11. Shall the Town vote to appropriate up to $14,000.00 for the purchase of a generator, fencing and electrical work related to installation. To be used for emergency purposes. By Australian Ballot. Passed
ARTICLE 12. Shall the Voters of the Town of New Haven vote to spend up to $ 120,000.00 from the Equipment Fund for the purpose of purchasing a Loader? By Australian Ballot. Passed
ARTICLE 13. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven adopt the proposed Road Fund Budget in the amount of $ 782,843.66 a portion thereof in the amount of $ 575,823.75 to be raised by taxes, for the purpose of maintaining town roads for the year 2006? By Australian Ballot. Passed
ARTICLE 14. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven vote to adopt the proposed General Fund Budget in the amount of $ 479,555.03 a portion thereof in the amount of $ 260,952.13 to be raised by taxes. This amount to be increased by any additional monies voted affirmatively by other articles of this Annual Meeting or voted affirmatively by Australian ballot on March 7, 2006. Tax rate to be determined by the Selectboard. By Australian Ballot. Passed
ARTICLE 15. Shall the bonds of the Town of New Haven in an amount not to exceed $1,300,000.00 be issued for the purpose of constructing town offices and a community center? Including a new vault, library/meeting room, new entry way; added to the renovation of the house located at 116 North Street (King House), construction of a new parking lot and moving of the ball fields. Allowing the Selectboard to utilize monies from the Reserve Facilities Fund? By Australian Ballot. Failed
ARTICLE 16. Shall the Town appropriate $1,700.00 for the Addison County Community Action Group? By Australian Ballot. Passed
ARTICLE 17. Shall the Town appropriate $1,753.25 for the Addison County Home Health and Hospice, Inc.? By Australian Ballot. Passed
ARTICLE 18. Shall the Town appropriate $1,800.00 for the Addison County Parent/Child Center? By Australian Ballot. Passed
ARTICLE 19. Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven vote to appropriate $1900 for Addison County Transit Resources to be taken from Town funds for the purpose of maintaining and improving transportation services for elders, persons with disabilities and the general public? By Australian Ballot. Passed
ARTICLE 20. Will the Town of New Haven, Vermont appropriate $ 350.00 for the Addison Otters Swim Team to be used to help pay annual operating expenses? By Australian Ballot. Failed
ARTICLE 21. Shall the Town appropriate $ 500.00 for the Bristol Family Center? By Australian Ballot. Passed
ARTICLE 22. Will the Town of New Haven vote $1,500.00 to be paid to the Bristol Recreation Department for support of its programs, including the Pottery Studio, The Hub/Youth Center, the Skate Park, and Ice Skating Rink? By Australian Ballot. Passed
ARTICLE 23. Shall the Town appropriate $ 2,000.00 for the Bristol Rescue Squad? By Australian Ballot. Passed
ARTICLE 24. Shall the Town of New Haven appropriate $ 700.00 for the Champlain Valley Agency on Aging? By Australian Ballot. Passed
ARTICLE 25. Shall the Town appropriate $ 1,750.00 for the Counseling Service of Addison County? By Australian Ballot. Passed
ARTICLE 26. Shall the Town appropriate $ 700.00 for the Elderly Services Inc.? By Australian Ballot. Passed
ARTICLE 27. Shall the Town appropriate $ 400.00 for the Hospice Volunteer Services? By Australian Ballot. Passed
ARTICLE 28. Shall the Town appropriate $1,075.00 for the John W. Graham Emergency Shelter Services, Inc.? By Australian Ballot. Passed
ARTICLE 29. Shall the Town appropriate $ 887.00 for the Middlebury Volunteer Ambulance Association Inc.? By Australian Ballot. Passed
ARTICLE 30. Shall the Town appropriate $ 500.00 for the Open Door Clinic? By Australian Ballot. Passed
ARTICLE 31. Shall the Town appropriate $ 390.00 for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program? By Australian Ballot. Passed
ARTICLE 32. Shall the Town appropriate $ 300.00 for the Vergennes Area Rescue Squad, Inc? By Australian Ballot. Passed
ARTICLE 33. Shall the Town appropriate $ 525.00 for Vermont Adult Learning? By Australian Ballot. Passed
ARTICLE 34. Shall the Town appropriate $ 215.00 for the Vermont Center for Independent Living? By Australian Ballot. Passed
ARTICLE 35. Will the Town of New Haven appropriate the sum of $ 600.00 to WomanSafe, Inc. to support their mission to: work toward the elimination of physical, sexual and emotional violence against woman and their children through direct service, education and social change? Said sum to come from General Funds. By Australian Ballot. Passed
Adjourn 10:30 pm
Approved:
Annual School Meeting
March 6, 2006
The School Meeting opened at 7:00 pm with a discussion of having the school go first next year and continuing to alternate back and forth each year. The School will begin next year at 4:00pm.
The Moderator Lanny Smith made introductions of the Town Clerk, Barb Torian and the School Board Sylvia Gonzalez, Phil Buchwald and Jeff Pratt.
Susan Jeffries from Starksboro, business manager for the Supervisory Union, was allowed to speak. Motion was made by Pam Marsh and seconded by Rick Shappy.
The warning was read. The warned meeting does not start until 7:30. No decisions requiring a vote will be made prior to 7:30. WARNING ANNUAL MEETING NEW HAVEN TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
The legal voters of the New Haven Town School District are hereby warned and notified to meet at the Town Hall in New Haven, Vermont on Monday, March 6, 2006 at 7:30 P.M. to discuss and transact the following business. Articles 1 and 4 require a vote by Australian ballot to take place on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at the New Haven Town Hall between 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M.
ARTICLE 1: To elect a moderator following nominations from the floor. Pam Marsh nominated Lanny Smith to be the moderator. There were several seconds. Lanny Smith will moderate the meeting.
ARTICLE 2: To elect the Town School District Officers for the ensuing year by Australian ballot. No Discussion
ARTICLE 3: To act upon the reports of the New Haven Town School District Officers. Susan Jeffries will talk about Act 68. On page 113 of the Town Report, how taxes are calculated. The budget plus any separately warned articles plus the Mt. Abe assessment equals the gross act 68 budget. This is then divided by the # of equalized pupils. This is compared to the States base amount. (equal to tax rate of 99 cents prior to the CLA adjustment). Discussion of projections for declining student enrollment. This year the tax rate would have gone down if there were no CLA. The CLA has dropped from 97% to 85%. More discussion of the CLA (Common Level of Appraisal) Discussion of who is eligible for the tax prebate. More people are eligible than the number who file. Discussion of how children at Mt. Abe and Beeman are weighted differently for the equalized pupil calculation.
Lowell Nottingham: Wondered about the debt service. Page 101 of the Town Report. Balance is $350,000. Discussion of how principle and interest are listed in Town Report and how they are paid.
Rick Shappy: wondered what type of a plan was in place to address the declining student enrollment. Sylvia Gonzalez: The board has been looking at it. The teaching staff is quite experienced and some of the teachers will be retiring and there will be a natural change. If we have more teachers than we need then the board will need to address the situation. The board tries to balance what is needed for the kids with what we can afford.
Rick Shappy: How long before teachers are fully vested in their retirement. 10 years based on 3 or 5 of the highest years of earning. More discussion of retirement programs.
Pam Marsh made a motion to accept the reports. Seconded by John Peters.
Jeff Pratt: Would like to speak about some of the board initiatives. Financial, quality of service, readiness for the future. These are the 3 areas of the initiative. Would like to focus on communication with the staff, community and the district; all have various complexities. Discussion of the forum that will be held on Wednesday night at which Val Gardner will be presenting ten trends that this group of kids will be graduating into. What types of educational experiences do we want for our kids and how can we balance those with the resources available. The hope is to create a strategic plan to move forward with. Discussion of student assessments and facilities plan. Pam Marsh made a motion to allow principal Carol Barnes to speak. Several seconds. Carol Barnes was allowed to speak. She spoke of the warm nurturing and dedicated staff; and about the many wonderful programs. She invited the public to please come in and see what is happening in the school as well as ask any questions they may have. Discussion over types of assessment tests and the results. Beeman student scores have dropped over the last several years. Discussion of what the school is doing to bring the scores up and why they may have fallen. Discussion of how these scores may or may not relate to how the kids do in college. More discussion of how hard it is to compare different tests and scores. Reports acted on.
ARTICLE 4: To establish salaries for the New Haven Town School District Officers for the ensuing year. The question was moved by Sue Ford and Tim Bouton. Sue Ford: What were the salaries last year? The chair received $1200.00 and the officers received $1000.00. Sylvia Gonzalez: The board dropped their salaries to $600.00 in the budget. Discussion of how to keep the salaries the same as they were last year when the proposed budget has lower number. Discussion of the budget being voted on by Australian ballot and not being able to change the number. Discussion of it being nice that the board was willing to reduce their salaries. The town’s people would like to keep them the same as last year. Jeff Everest: Pointed out that the warning says articles 1 & 4 by Australian ballot when it is actually Articles 2 & 5 that will be voted on by Australian ballot. Discussion of process to validate the meeting. Will carry on as if this were a typo and will validate the meeting at a later date. Question called by Amos Roleau and Larry Buck. Debate was stopped. Voted to pay the officers including the treasurer each $1000.00 and the Chair would receive $1200.00. Passed.
ARTICLE 5: For discussion only: VOTE TO BE TAKEN BY AUSTRALIAN BALLOT ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2006 FROM 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. Shall the voters of the New Haven Town School District appropriate $1,753,140 necessary for the support of its school for the year beginning July 1, 2006? Discussion of how to change the budget. Can’t change the budget. This is a 4.4% increase from last year. Discussion of pre-audited expenses and audited expenses. Just found out that there is a $24,000.00 surplus for last year. Jane Aube: The board worked really hard and is doing a good job.
ARTICLE 6: Shall the voters of the New Haven Town School District authorize the Board of School Directors to make available school facilities and equipment for other specified purposes, if those purposes appear to be in the best interest of the residents of the district, due consideration being given to efficient, economical and appropriate use of the facilities and equipment? Article moved by Pam Marsh and Tim Bouton. Passed.
ARTICLE 7: Shall the voters of the New Haven Town School District authorize the Board of School Directors to borrow money in anticipation of taxes according to state statute? Article moved by Kathy Barrett and Al Karnatz. Passed.
ARTICLE 8: Shall the voters of the New Haven Town School District appropriate $15,000 to be placed in the Long Term Facilities Improvement Fund? Article moved by Pam Marsh and Margaret Carothers. Pam Marsh: Makes sense to put money aside it will cost less later. Kathy Barrett: How much is in the fund. About $18,000.00. Discussion of it being a good idea to be putting money aside. Discussion of what condition the facilities are in. Pretty good. Discussion of how the funds will be used. Will the board come back to the voters to spend? The board does not have to but usually does. Discussion of the difference between maintenance and capital improvements. Question called by Al Karnatz and George Jaeger. Passed
ARTICLE 9: To hear and report on any further business which may legally come before this meeting. Kathy Barrett: Substitutes like to work at Beeman the best because there is such a great atmosphere and good attitude. Jeff Pratt: Would like to publicly acknowledge the efforts of the staff who have been very responsive and do a great job. Thank you to Phil Buchwald for serving on the board. Lanny Smith: Urged people to support articles 2-6 on the Mt. Abe Ballot.
Adjourn 9:15
Special Town Minutes
May 25, 2006, at 7:30 PM
Moderator Lanny Smith called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Introductions were made: Selectboard: Paul Audy, Burt Allen and Amos Roleau III; and Town Clerk: Barb Torian The Warning was read.
Article 1: Shall the voters of the Town of New Haven vote to reconsider the following article? A motion was made to amend the article to not reconsider article 2. A yes vote would uphold the vote at Town Meeting to pass budgets during Town meeting. A no vote would return to article 1 as written. There was lots of confusion. The amendment was defeated by a hand vote 48 no to 40 yes. Article one was read again and Passed.
Article 2: Shall the Town of New Haven vote to adopt the general fund budget, the road budget and all other monetary items by Voice Vote at Town Meeting, while continuing Australian ballot for requests from various outside agencies; thereby continuing the tradition of Town Meeting.
After much discussion of pros and cons a paper ballot was requested. 101 votes cast Article Defeated 58 no to 43 yes.
Article 3: To transact, vote and act upon any further non-binding business which may legally come before this meeting.
No other business.
Adjourn 8:40
New Haven Town School District Reports
Budget 2007-2008
Beeman Elementary School REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DIRECTORS
It has been a busy year at Beeman as the Board, staff and administration continue our efforts to prepare our students to be enthusiastic and life-long learners in the 21st century. In keeping with the format of our 2006 report, the school directors will organize this year’s update into three sections: 1. School Performance and Activities 2. School Board Initiatives 3. 2007-08 Proposed School Budget
School Performance and Activities: Our staff has been very diligent this year in their efforts for continuous improvement in student academic performance. The primary areas of focus include non-fiction writing, vocabulary building, math problem solving and math facts. In addition to these centers of academic focus, we all remain committed to the full development of our children by providing many experiential learning and non-academic opportunities as well.
Examples of these efforts can be sited throughout the year: - Beeman staff has worked on the design and implementation of ANESU-wide math power standards and common assessments. The power standards and assessments have been developed as a result of a district-wide math program evaluation conducted by The Vermont Institutes in 2005-06. Our staff is also in the process of reviewing new K-6 math programs to be implemented in the next two years since the math program we currently use is no longer in print. - In recognition for her work as Beeman’s collaborative teacher for literacy, Mrs. Robin Shalline (3rd/4th grade teacher) was selected as ANESU’s Outstanding Elementary School Teacher and was honored during Vermont Outstanding Teachers Recognition Day at UVM this fall. Under her leadership, Beeman staff has worked on a new word study initiative and on the implementation of a consistent spelling K-6 program. - During the fall, Beeman’s Spelling Bee Team won the spelling contest in our district. - Our enrichment program brought two of Mt. Abraham’s engaging math and science teachers to Beeman and challenged our students and their families with math games and puzzles, and introduced them to the science of flight. - Beeman students’ many talents have been showcased in the 4th-6th grade Beeman Band and Chorus concert; the district’s Fine Arts Festival and Beeman’s very own “talent show.” - In collaboration with Friends of Beeman, our students continue to take part in an innovative hands-on environmental science program administered by the Four Winds Nature Program and run by parent volunteers. - Our winter workshops, some of them led by community members, have engaged our kids in subjects ranging from bridge making and newspaper writing to landscape painting and snow shoeing. - Our community and in-house mentoring programs continue to provide wonderful opportunities and role modeling for our students. - And when it comes to sports, our boys' and girls' soccer, basketball and baseball programs keep growing in numbers and match wins. Many of these events have been open to the community and offer enjoyable opportunities for all to engage with our community and experience, first hand, the infectious enthusiasm our students bring to their learning and interests. Please join us for up-coming school events. We extend our sincere gratitude to all the volunteers who teach, mentor and coach our kids.
A recap of 2006 would not be complete without acknowledging the tremendous community effort behind building the new school playground. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the Friends of Beeman, and its president, Kirsten Pitts, who provided the leadership, hard work and determination which made this long awaited project a reality. We are also thankful for the upwards of 100 volunteers who donated time, money and services in the actual assembly of the playground. Sincere thanks also to the Beeman Trustees and the Town of New Haven for their financial and moral support which culminated in this dramatic improvement for our children’s daily recreation and enjoyment.
School Board Initiatives: As introduced last year, the school board of directors identified several areas we felt required some specific attention with the goal of establishing and communicating a better collective understanding of the position the school is in and where it plans to go. 1. Strategic Education Plan: Since our last presentation to the town, a significant effort has been made to establish a more unified educational vision for the children of New Haven. Last spring, the school hosted a community ‘Future’s Night,’ engaging residents of New Haven with our educators and administrators to discuss what programs we should provide to best prepare our children to meet the challenges they will face after graduating from our regional educational system. Recurring themes that were established through this process include: i. Academic competence for all students. ii. Increased community and family engagement as ‘partners’ with the school in our educational plan for our students. iii. Increased emphasis on global awareness & citizenship. iv. Increased use and understanding of technology as an educational tool.
Having established a number of guiding ‘Principles of Practice’ for the school to adhere to during the on-going development and consideration of specific programs, it is the board’s hope and belief that these programs will be kept in alignment with these agreed upon themes as generated from this broad and collaborative effort. A more comprehensive outline of these reports is available from the principal. Thank you to all who participated in this valuable and informative process.
2. Student Performance Assessment: Our principal and teaching staff periodically review student assessment data in order to determine how well our students are meeting learning goals and how they are developing and using learning skills. The data also help our teaching staff make decisions about best classroom practices and curriculum. To assess student performance, our teaching staff uses data collected through standardized tests, as well as classroom observations, sample of individual student work, and extended projects. The Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) was given to our 2nd grade students in May. 84% of our students met or exceeded the standard, compared to 65% the previous year. The New England Comprehensive Assessment Program was given to all our 3rd to 6th grade students in October 2005 and October 2006. At this time, we only have data for 2005. On average, 67% of our students met or exceeded the standard in reading, 63% in math and 45% in writing. This is the first year data is available for this particular assessment, as it was fully implemented in the fall of 2005.
The Board continues to develop a more thorough understanding of these various assessments. Our shared goal is to make sure that all our students’ needs are being met. As in previous years, the Superintendent’s Office will mail to all New Haven residents a detailed report on student assessment at the school and district level in early spring.
3. Facilities Plan: The building, grounds and infrastructure of Beeman are a significant asset of the town of New Haven. To assure that the board was making the best possible decisions in the maintenance and planning for the facilities, our principal, facilities manager and several outside firms have done a complete and thorough evaluation of the current condition and on-going maintenance requirements of this property.
The Board was pleased to learn that our core infrastructure and building are sound with no obvious need of large repairs or replacement expenditures in our short-mid range forecast. The regular maintenance of several critical systems has now been clearly established within the priorities of both the principal and facilities manager/custodian and a binder with the complete maintenance and systems requirements is now on file for annual reference.
The voters may recall that the board requested $15,000 in 2005 and again in 2006 to be held in a “Long Term Facilities Improvement Fund” against unanticipated capital expenditures at Beeman. Given the nature of our findings from this thorough review, we have lowered that request to $10,000 in 2007 but still feel it is prudent to grow this fund from its current level of $30,000 to $60,000-$70,000 before considering a further reduction or suspension of this practice.
2007/2008 School Budget: The New Haven School Board’s budget mission is to work with the School Administration and the Community to create a responsible budget, within the town’s means, that will satisfy our collective obligation to provide a quality educational experience to all the town’s children.
The School Board has been very sensitive to New Haven’s Homestead Tax Rate as we organized this year’s budget and feel we have struck the proper balance between controlling costs and providing educational services that will support the development of all our children. The school budget proposed for 2007-08 is $1,835,821 which represents an increase of 4.72% over the 2006-07 school year. This budget provides funding for a comprehensive K-6 curriculum and continues New Haven’s standing commitment to meet the full range of our student needs. In addition to the extensive core academic programs, specific needs are met through special education, remedial reading and math, speech, enrichment, and technology. This budget includes an anticipated increase for professional and support staff. The increase in health care costs is expected to be 8.5%
In response to these escalating costs and due to the continued decline in student enrollment, this proposed budget reflects the reduction of our classroom teaching staff by 1 FTE. In addition, we reduced our Physical Education/Health teaching time from .80 FTE to .70 FTE. The Board would like to emphasize to the voters how difficult these reductions in staff are within a small and tightly knit community such as ours and to acknowledge the professional and constructive manner in which the staff worked with our principal and the board to align these difficult decisions with the on-going educational needs of our children.
In a separate mailing to the community, the School Board will provide information on Beeman’s per pupil cost and the impact the proposed school budget will have on the 2007 homestead tax rate. At town meeting, we will also provide information regarding provisions for tax relief based on family income.
After 38 years in the field of education, our Principal, Carol Barnes, has informed the Board that she is retiring at the end of the school year. Carol has been with us for only two years, but she leaves behind a solid foundation on which her successor and Beeman’s staff will continue to build. She has shown a constant and genuine commitment to provide the best education for all our children. The Board regrets this loss and wishes Carol the very best in this new chapter in her life. We have begun the process of finding a new principal. As in previous searches, staff, parents, and the community at large will have an opportunity to participate in forums and meet the finalists.
We continue to invite all concerned citizens to come to our meetings so that the Board and community residents can gather for a productive dialogue. School Board meetings are usually held the third Wednesday each month at 6:30 p.m. at the school, unless otherwise noted. Agendas are posted at the school and at the town clerk’s office.
We want to thank our staff for their continued efforts to help all our students achieve their full potential and educational goals, preparing them for their move to middle school, high school and beyond. On behalf of the Board, staff and students, we appreciate the ongoing support of parents, volunteers and tax-payers of our community. Thank you.
Respectfully submitted, Silvia Gonzalez, Chair Jeff Pratt, Vice Chair Lowell Nottingham, Clerk
Beeman Elementary School REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL
This past year has been a successful, exciting year for us at Beeman with new learning opportunities and challenges that were embraced and enjoyed. The Friends of Beeman have continued to bring our children environmental science experiences through what was formerly the ELF Program and is now continued through the facilitation of the Four Winds Nature Program. Volunteers have participated in monthly training sessions on a variety of topics ranging from wetlands to migratory birds.
Our contingent of Middlebury College mentors has grown exponentially from 35 last year to 50 and includes not only the Women’s Field Hockey team and their coach, but also members of the Men’s Nordic and Alpine teams, as well as the Men’s Swim Team. Our in-house mentoring program is also in full swing with older students befriending younger ones. Our own board member, Lowell Nottingham, has regularly volunteered as a community mentor to one of our older students. We are also enjoying the company of half dozen or so Mt. Abraham students who spend time with us as homework buddies.
Academic emphasis appeared in the guise of a Math Night, hosted by Mt. Abraham teacher Ed McGuire, during which students and their families tried their hand at math games and puzzles. At Flight Night with science teacher Andy Kepes, students and their families made paper airplanes and learned about Bernoulli’s principle of flight. Finally, our Beeman Spelling Team, composed of five students coached by Mrs. Josie Glenn, studied hard and won the district spelling contest last fall.
We worked with the New Haven Fire Department, Jeff Everest, and the Congregational Church to plan and complete an all-school evacuation in early December as part of our focus on safety for our children.
Another community partnership began with our Futures Night Forum when about 70 staff and community members sat down to discuss our hopes and dreams for the future of New Haven’s children. A committee is using the results to craft a mission and vision for Beeman. An implementation plan that embodies that vision is in the works.
Our most exciting news was the long awaited community project of building our new playground supported by a Land and Water Conservation grant, individual donations, and a contribution from the Beeman trustees. The weather did not cooperate that day, and if you were there, you have fond memories of participating in an incredible experience.
Our most recent large-scale assessments include the following: Vermont Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA): The combined results of second grade students in the spring of 2005 and 2006 show that an average of 75% of the students met the standard. Results from individual years vary from a low of 64% to a high of 84%. The faculty has continued to use the word study approach in literacy with a focus on non-fiction writing and looking at student work.
The New England Comprehensive Assessment Program (NECAP): This assessment, given during the month of October, was designed in concert with New Hampshire and Rhode Island to meet the requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind mandates. During the fall of 2005, 67% of the students met or exceeded the standards in reading, 63% met or exceeded the standards in math, and 45% met or exceeded standards in writing. These percentages are comparable to state percentages for reading and math and less than state averages for writing. We are working with consultants and our own district experts to improve our achievement levels in these areas.
The student projection figures are based on information from recorded New Haven births. 2007-2008 2008-2009 Kindergarteners 16 15 First Graders 15 16 Second Graders 16 15 Third Graders 14 16 Fourth Graders 27 14 Fifth Graders 21 27 Sixth Graders 20 21 Totals 129 124
A school thrives with the support of its community. On behalf of the students, faculty, and staff of Beeman, I would like to thank the many volunteers who provide support both in and out of the classroom by generously donating their time and energy. Our continued thanks go to Chief Mike Dykstra and the New Haven Volunteer Fire Department for providing our children with fire prevention and safety programs. We thank the members of the New Haven First Responders who have come to BEST and showed us the kind of help we can expect in an emergency. We would also like to thank the Friends of Beeman and the H. E. Thompson Foundation for their continued personal and financial support of our educational and extra-curricular programs. It is through your generosity that Beeman Elementary School continues to be a great place to learn. A special note of thanks goes to Bob and Kirsten Pitts and the many, many community members who helped make our dream of a new playground a reality. What a legacy!
Respectfully submitted, Carol Barnes, Principal Addison Northeast Supervisory Union REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
The work of educators in the five elementary schools and Mt. Abraham Union High School remains focused on building greater coherence into the experience of students as they progress through the grades from pre-school to grade twelve so that each student throughout that experience achieves a sense of accomplishment and success. Given all the demands of today’s society on children and their families, our collective efforts are needed to build learning opportunities that are engaging and coherent. Coherence is a product of instruction planned in a deliberate and coordinated way, instruction that acknowledges the variety of learning strengths of all students, and instruction that is well aligned with the manner in which students will be tested. All schools share in the efforts to utilize curriculum mapping, to conduct ongoing review and revision of course descriptions, to improve transitions between schools, and to share knowledge about assessment, instructional approaches, and equity. These initiatives are recognized in the district’s Strategic Plan. Major initiatives in this plan include: • an expanded array of evidence of student achievement, • non-fiction writing, • district-wide information technology coordination, • K-12 implementation of selected learning strategies and structures, • professional development in literacy and differentiated instruction for teachers, • dropout prevention, • opportunities for teacher leadership, • pre-school and early education program development, and • standards – based teaching and reporting. This Strategic Plan is presently being updated and revised for the coming three years.
Supervisory Union Services and Personnel
The Superintendent’s Office at 10 Orchard Terrace Park in Bristol houses the major functions of ANESU (superintendent, curriculum and assessment, special education, and fiscal services). These departments provide administrative services to our six school districts and to several district-wide programs. Associate Superintendent Nancy Cornell facilitates the work of district teacher committees on curriculum, staff development, and assessment, as well as providing oversight to numerous federal grant programs. Margaret Benn, Collaborative Teacher for Assessment works with first and second year teachers to provide mentoring support, provides direct support to individuals and teams in planning units of study and is spearheading a curriculum mapping project for the district. Special Education Coordinator Diane Treadway supervises and coordinates special education services at Mt. Abraham Union High School. Joining us this year to oversee the needs of the elementary schools and Early Education is Special Education Coordinator Susan Bruhl.
Business Manager Greg Burdick joined us in July ‘06 to oversee all financial services to the six schools and their cumulative budgets in excess of twenty-four million dollars. He follows in the footsteps of Susan Jefferies who began an extensive upgrading of business functions in the Superintendent’s Offices. This work has continued under the new manager’s direction. The most visible effect of upgrading our accounting practices is seen in the way grant-funded positions are shown in the local budgets. All school boards will be showing an additional expense for these positions, and also the additional revenue that will fully offset any effect on the amount needed to be raised by taxes.
The business manager’s position also provides oversight to all facility construction and renovation projects. This past year the Mt. Abraham U.H.S. Board seized the opportunity to build a woodchip heating facility under the state’s ninety percent reimbursement program, with the unit in full operation by December. Also included in that project was the repaving of all roads and parking lots at Mt. Abraham. The most serious part of the 2004 bank erosion directly behind the school was also repaired. As the Mt. Abraham project neared completion, the Starksboro School Board and the Lincoln School Board have begun facility analysis projects for long-range planning. Each of these projects requires extensive work with architects, with particular attention to the details and time lines of applications, bidding, documentation of expenses, and borrowing or bonding to meet state requirements for reimbursement.
The business office also can be credited with obtaining audited year end balances for the last fiscal year in a more timely manner. Audit reports do contain statements regarding non-compliance with federal auditing requirements under GASB 34. These new requirements to maintain an inventory of equipment valued at $5,000 or more will be addressed in the coming months.
Educational Technology Coordinator Lauren Kelley Parren coordinates the collective planning efforts of educational and technical personnel in the district. The purpose of this coordination is to economize on purchasing decisions and promote long-range planning that affects the entire district. The Technology Team has embarked on a new effort to offer a variety of after-school workshops and learning opportunities for teachers located at schools across the district. In addition to leading professional development activities across the district, Lauren is working closely with district administrators to utilize a state-wide warehouse of student information from which we will be able analyze data about our students in the six schools. Michael Carper is the district network specialist working out of Mt. Abraham Union High School. Joining his effort this year in overseeing all functions of our data management system is Guy Kimball. Michael also works with Amy Smith, our in-house technology specialist, to support the office network, hardware, and software needs, a vital service to our daily operations.
Supervisory Union Board
The ANE Supervisory Union Board is made up of three board members from each of the six schools. It meets two to three times annually to review and revise the district’s Strategic Plan, adopt curriculum documents, and approve the supervisory union budget. One representative of each school also serves on the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee oversees the ongoing monthly functions of the Superintendent’s Office. Starksboro Board Member Bonita Bedard chairs the Executive Committee which includes Monkton Member Amy Moody, New Haven Member Silvia Gonzales, Lincoln Member Donny Sargent, Bristol Member Cindy Mayer, and Mt. Abraham Member Lanny Smith. The Executive Committee also sets the supervisory union board agenda and makes recommendations to that board.
The Supervisory Union Board gathered in November 2006 to consider the budget of the Superintendent’s Office. This budget shows an expense increase of 5.8% offset by an increase in revenue of $11,500 and a surplus of $72,255. The result is an assessment increase of less than one percent (0.3%). The budget does include an additional technology support specialist at .4 FTE. This position is not new. It is being shifted from local budgets and is relocated to the ANESU budget. The district is also assuming additional costs in utilizing a web-based software program for special educators across all six schools. The additional costs are being covered with additional Medicaid revenues.
Budgets
As the expenditure of public funds increases, so too do the accounting requirements to ensure complete transparency in how public funds are used. This year we are asking all the school boards to show the use of federal grant monies as part of their local budgeting process. These are not new funds or services being utilized in the local schools but funds formerly accounted for at the supervisory union only. These are funds provided by the federal government and are often restricted for specific use to supplement the local effort. Very strict auditing of these funds ensures that federal dollars are not used to provide the basic educational needs in a school, a federal constitutional obligation awarded to states. In Vermont, responsibility for funding basic educational needs is addressed through the statewide property tax, educational programs are determined by the local school boards and voters. You will see new lines in the budget that highlight instructional programs receiving federal assistance. These expenditure lines are aligned with the additional revenue lines to produce a matching “wash” resulting in no impact on local taxes or local per pupil spending.
Once again, although we do try to consider individual school per pupil spending, your town’s tax rate will be based on a combined high school and elementary per pupil cost. We continue to anticipate changes under Act 130 in the coming years that will separate the high school’s per pupil spending from that of the elementary school.
Our preliminary forecasting of tax rates is presented on a page following this report. Similar to last year, the comparison of towns within the supervisory union reveals that tax rates for educational spending would be similar ($1.309 to $1.359) if all five towns met the 100% Common Level of Appraisal. The similarity can also be seen in the projections for per pupil spending (including debt spending) ranging from a low of $10,809 at Mt. Abraham to a high of $12,678 at Monkton.
Bus De-Coupling
Research efforts are underway to consider the feasibility of separating high school and elementary school students for purposes of transportation beginning in September 2007. A primary reason to make this change comes from the need of the high school for a longer day. The addition of twenty minutes in the high school schedule offers a multitude of advantages for programming. Currently, the elementary school day is as long or longer than most elementary school days. Extending the elementary school day to accommodate the high school is not in the best interest of young children nor is it reasonable for budget purposes in terms of additional supervision cost burdens it would place on the elementary schools. As proposals are developed, community forums will be arranged to discuss changes in bus routes or routines.
Community Service
In my seventh year as superintendent at Addison Northeast Supervisory Union, I commend the tireless efforts of thirty-three board members who serve the six schools and the many community members who come forward to participate in this community effort on behalf of students. My special thanks to the board chairs who give significant time and effort to planning and facilitating the work of boards. These include Bonita Bedard for her leadership as Chair on the ANESU Board and Chair for the Starksboro Board, Lanny Smith as Chair of the Mt. Abraham U.H.S. Board, Sarah Quattrocci as Chair of the Lincoln School Board, David Prehoda as Chair of the Bristol School Board, Amy Moody as Chair of the Monkton School Board, and Silvia Gonzales as Chair of the New Haven School Board. School board members are often challenged by competing interests of different constituents while balancing those interests with the routine work of the board. Debate and deliberation, skills often developed by the group as a whole, place these volunteer community members in positions where their personal views and persuasive skills will be weighed and considered by others different from themselves. It often requires individuals to test their theories publicly and admit new insights as well as misconceptions. The Board members who serve our schools in this capacity and place the interests of the total community ahead of any personal gain for themselves or their own children deserve our most sincere and deepest appreciation. . We welcome your views and encourage each and every citizen’s voice to be heard in a process that honors equity, tolerance, respect, and justice for the common good. In the words of Margaret Mead, "Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
Respectfully submitted, Evelyn T. Howard, Superintendent of Schools Nancy A. Cornell, Associate Superintendent of Schools Diane Treadway, Coordinator of Special Education Susan Bruhl, Coordinator of Special Education Greg Burdick, Business Manager
Addison Northeast Supervisory Union Tax Rate Summary Proposed 07-08 Budgets
Preliminary Projections (1/23/07) Bristol Lincoln Monkton New Haven Starksboro Projected Equalized Tax Rate FY08*$ 1.309 $ 1.359 $ 1.360 $ 1.346 $ 1.359 Common Level of Appraisal 102.05% 78.99% 89.51% 79.77% 104.69% Projected Local Tax Rate*$ 1.283 $ 1.720 $ 1.519 $ 1.687 $ 1.298 Actual Tax Rate FY 07$ 1.300 $ 1.601 $ 1.530 $ 1.670 $ 1.340 Change in Projected Tax Rate (0.017) 0.120 (0.011) 0.017 (0.042) Change Caused by CLA** 0.019 0.140 0.030 0.033 0.005 *Includes anticipated $0.90 statewide tax rate. **Includes change in CLA and net of tax rate decrease of $.05
Budget Increases (Expenses only): Bristol Lincoln Monkton New Haven Starksboro Mt Abraham ANESU FY06 3.51% 8.50% 4.65% 2.34% 8.95% 12.06% 12.26% FY07 1.02% 7.95% 6.57% 4.40% 1.51% 9.36% 5.30% FY08 (Minus Grant Funded) -0.0001% 6.30% 3.00% 2.30% -0.045% 5.90% 0.008%
Act 68 Basis - Mt Abraham Assessment and Equalized Pupils Included by Town w/ Debt Total Spending Per Equalized Pupil: Bristol Lincoln Monkton New Haven Starksboro FY06$ 10,720 $ 10,868 $ 10,631 $ 10,642 $ 10,478 FY07$ 10,976 $ 11,214 $ 11,382 $ 11,061 $ 11,466 FY08$ 11,254 $ 11,682 $ 11,690 $ 11,565 $ 11,678
Change in Per Pupil Spending Amount$ 278 $ 468 $ 308 $ 504 $ 212 Change in Per Pupil Spending Percent 2.5% 4.2% 2.7% 4.6% 1.8%
Act 130 Basis (Estimated) - Each School's Budget and Equalized Pupils Determined Independently w/ Debt School Spending Per Equalized Pupil: Bristol Lincoln Monkton New Haven Starksboro Mt Abraham FY06***$ 11,716 $ 11,917 $ 11,551 $ 11,367 $ 11,423 $ 9,680 FY07*** $ 11,752 $ 11,903 $ 12,222 $ 11,863 $ 11,939 $ 10,580 FY08*** $ 11,672 $ 12,485 $ 12,678 $ 12,453 $ 12,275 $ 10,809
Change in Per Pupil Spending Amount $ (80) $ 582 $ 456 $ 590 $ 336 $ 229 Change in Per Pupil Spending Percent -0.68% 4.89% 3.73% 4.97% 2.81% 2.16%
*** Mt Abraham students are weighted 25% higher than elementary school students to determine per pupil spending. Increases by school will not equal increases by town because the school calculations limit the reduction in equalized pupils to 3.5% for purposes of determining per pupil spending. For purposes of calculating the tax rate, the decrease in equalized pupils is limited to 3.5% for the entire town. New Haven Town School District Estimated Education Tax Rate FY 2007-08 New Haven
Elementary School Budget$ 1,835,821 Plus Mt Abraham Union High School Assessment 1,591,821 Less (1) Beeman School Revenues (213,498)
Equals Education Spending$ 3,214,144
(2) Equalized Pupils (K-12) 277.91
(3) Education Spending per Equalized Pupils$ 11,565
(4) District Spending as a Percent of the Base Education Spending Amount ($7,736) 149.501%
Estimated Homestead Education Tax Rate (State Tax Rate of $0.90 times District Spending Percent)$ 1.346
(5) Common Level of Appraisal (CLA) 79.77%
(6) Estimated Property Tax Rate$ 1.688
Notes: (1) Revenues deducted from budgeted expenses to determine education spending include special education and transportation reimbursement received from the State of Vermont, Medicaid, interest income and other miscellaneous revenues.
(2) The equalized pupil number is based on the last two years' average daily membership (including Pre-K through grade 12) and is adjusted for specific factors, such as secondary vs. primary students, students in a poverty situation, and students with limited English proficiency. (3) This is the number that will be compared to the base education amount of $7,736 to determine the adjustment to the state education tax rate of $0.90 for each town. This number less qualified debt spending is also compared to the penalty ceiling of $12,594 to determine if property taxes will be increased as a result of spending in excess of the ceiling. (4) The State Education Tax Rate is multiplied by this percentage to determine the Homestead Education Tax Rate. This is the rate before adjustment for the Common Level of Appraisal. In other words, this is the rate based on elementary and union high school budgeted expense and revenue. (5) The Common Level of Appraisal (CLA) is the State's method of equalizing education grand lists between towns. It is based on recent property sales compared to the listed value of the properties sold. Towns that haven't completed a reappraisal in several years will usually have low CLA's, while towns that have recently completed a reappraisal will have CLA's close to 100%.
(6) This is the total estimated residential property tax rate based on the recommmended state rate of $0.90, adjusted for District budgets and also for the Common Level of Appraisal. BEEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Code Description Budget Audit Budget Proposed Budg/Budg 2005-06 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 %Change
Regular Programs - 1100
1100 - 111 Salaries - Professional Staff $555,103 $555,942 $594,579 $588,525 [1] -1.02% 1100 - 112 Salaries - Assistants 58,041 59,855 39,041 31,423 [2] -19.51% 1100 - 115 Buy-Out Professional Staff 2,500 3,000 4,550 3,750 [3] -17.58% 1100 - 121 Salaries - Substitutes for Professional Staf 12,500 12,229 11,500 11,500 [4] 0.00% 1100 - 123 Salaries- Substitutes Assistants 2,000 2,310 2,000 2,000 0.00% 1100 - 211 Health Insurance - Professional Staff 84,812 70,858 78,155 77,537 [5] -0.79% 1100 - 212 Health Insurance - Support Staff 15,867 14,746 9,079 6,710 [5] -26.10% 1100 - 221 Social Security 48,206 45,646 49,853 47,120 -5.48% 1100 - 231 Life Insurance 843 867 702 593 -15.57% 1100 - 241 Retirement Contribution 589 0 0 0 -- 1100 - 251 Workers' Compensation 3,879 2,908 2,523 2,395 -5.06% 1100 - 261 Unemployment Compensation 291 318 292 261 -10.64% 1100 - 271 Tuition Reimbursement 1,194 12,033 1,215 1,098 -9.65% 1100 - 281 Dental Insurance 2,392 2,324 2,091 1,658 -20.74% 1100 - 291 Disability Insurance 255 1,537 151 128 -14.96% 1100 - 311 Purchased Services-Section 125 495 668 495 495 0.00% 1100 - 321 Inservice - Professsional Staff 624 1,000 624 624 0.00% 1100 - 323 Conference Fees 2,000 1,440 2,000 2,000 0.00% 1100 - 332 Testing/Evaluation 1,500 0 1,500 500 -66.67% 1100 - 339 Other Professional Services 15,000 15,505 17,259 19,157 [6] 11.00% 1100 - 431 Equipment Repair 2,100 45 1,000 1,000 0.00% 1100 - 581 Travel 500 0 500 500 0.00% 1100 - 611 Consumable Supplies 16,000 13,278 11,920 11,000 -7.72% 1100 - 641 Textbooks 4,000 5,000 4,000 11,513 187.83% 1100 - 642 Periodicals 279 282 279 200 -28.32% 1100 - 651 AudioVisual Materials 0 250 0 120 -- 1100 - 661 Manipulatives 1,500 748 1,500 600 -60.00% 1100 - 699 Noncapitalized Equipment 3,400 2,085 3,400 3,400 [7] 0.00% Regular Programs Total $835,870 $824,874 $840,209 $825,807 -1.71%
[1] The 2007-08 student population is projected at 129; current population is 139. This budget includes 8 classroom teachers (a reduction by 1 classroom) and teachers who provide physical education, remedial reading/math, art, and health education. [2] The proposed budget includes 1.50 FTE, which is a reduction of 0.50 FTE from the 06-07 budget. [3] Full-time teachers may elect to receive a stipend of $1,000 rather than the offered health insurance. The change in benefit elections during 05-06 resulted in a lower insurance cost in the health insurance line. [4] Substitutes for teachers on unpaid leaves are paid from the teacher salary line. Short term substitute teachers are paid from $65 to $70 per day. [5] Health insurance costs are expected to increase 8.5% in 07-08. [6] The .40 FTE music teacher is paid by Addison Central Supevisory Union. Beeman purchases this service from ACSU. [7] Equipment items costing less than $5,000 each are classified as noncapitalized expenditures. This line item supports classroom furnishings. Also refer to 2222-699 Library/Media and 2225-699 and 739 Technology. BEEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Code Description Budget Audit Budget Proposed Budg/Budg 2005-06 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 %Change
Enrichment Program - 1112
1112 - 111 Salaries - Professional Staff $12,097 $80 $0 $0 -- 1112 - 112 Salaries - Support Staff $0 $780 $9,071 $11,761 29.65% 1112 - 212 Health Insurance - Support Staff $0 $0 $2,837 $3,050 7.50% 1112 - 221 Social Security 925 66 694 900 29.65% 1112 - 231 Life Insurance 0 0 26 26 0.00% 1112 - 251 Workers' Compensation 75 5 40 52 29.65% 1112 - 261 Unemployment Compensation 0 0 7 7 0.00% 1112 - 271 Tuition Reimbursement 24 0 0 0 -- 1112 - 291 Disability Insurance 0 0 46 60 29.65% 1112 - 321 Inservice - Professsional Staff 0 195 0 0 -- 1112 - 323 Conference Fees 0 86 100 100 0.00% 1112 - 611 Consumable Supplies 0 184 0 300 -- 1112 - 641 Books 300 0 300 0 -- Enrichment Program Total $13,421 $1,396 $13,122 $16,256 23.88%
Special Education Services - 1200
1200 - 111 Salaries - Professional Staff $21,586 $31,654 $22,957 $35,240 [1] 53.50% 1200 - 112 Salaries - Assistants 49,703 52,250 58,689 83,711 [2] 42.63% 1200 - 114 Salaries - Summer School 2,500 5,144 1,800 1,800 [3] 0.00% 1200 - 115 Buy-Out Professional Staff 800 800 0 800 -- 1200 - 121 Salaries - Substitutes for Professional Staf 0 1,091 0 0 -- 1200 - 123 Salaries- Substitutes Assistants 500 0 500 500 0.00% 1200 - 212 Health Insurance - Support Staff 6,206 13,521 19,861 27,789 [4] 39.92% 1200 - 221 Social Security 6,180 6,885 7,074 9,108 28.76% 1200 - 231 Life Insurance 186 101 225 252 11.58% 1200 - 241 Retirement Contribution 593 495 617 673 9.04% 1200 - 251 Workers' Compensation 491 376 391 505 28.92% 1200 - 261 Unemployment Compensation 79 78 74 88 19.18% 1200 - 271 Tuition Reimbursement 426 0 426 426 0.00% 1200 - 281 Dental Insurance 380 735 1,597 1,357 [4] -15.05% 1200 - 291 Disability Insurance 213 184 374 504 34.56% 1200 - 311 Purchased Services-Section 125 45 38 45 45 0.00% 1200 - 321 Inservice - Professsional Staff 100 88 100 100 0.00% 1200 - 323 Conference Fees 300 0 300 300 0.00% 1200 - 332 Testing/Evaluation 4,350 1,889 2,350 1,350 [5] -42.55% 1200 - 333 OT/PT Services 2,720 1,191 650 650 0.00% 1200 - 518 Student Transportation 0 815 0 0 -- 1200 - 581 Travel 500 102 500 500 0.00% 1200 - 611 Consumable Supplies 400 426 400 400 0.00% 1200 - 641 Textbooks 200 192 200 200 0.00% Special Education Services Total $98,458 $118,055 $119,131 $166,297 39.59%
[1] This line supports a .80 FTE teacher, same as current year. Approximately 57% of special education costs are reimbursed by the Department of Education. The portion of this position covered by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Grant (Flow Through Grant) now appears in the total salary. There is off-setting revenue to cover this expense. [2] This line supports 5 FTE special education assistants, which is an increase of 1.5 FTE from 06-07. [3] This supports limited summer tutoring for students with Individual Education Plans that require this service. [4] Changes in employee benefit elections affect health insurance costs. [5] Assessments such as neurological and phychological evaluations conducted by outside individuals/agencies. BEEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Code Description Budget Audit Budget Proposed Budg/Budg 2005-06 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 %Change
Early Education Program - 1201
1201 - 331 Supervisory Assessment $9,466 $9,466 $9,466 $9,466 0.00% 1201 - 934 Transfer of State EEE Funding 0 11,215 0 0 -- EEP Total $9,466 $20,681 $9,466 $9,466 [1] 0.00%
[1] The Early Education Program, a pre-school special education program, is located in Bristol. The state allocates some funds for this program. This amount is Beeman's share of the basic program cost.
TAD Classroom Program - 1220
1220 - 112 Salaries - Assistants $0 $0 $0 $6,294 -- 1220 - 221 Social Security 0 0 0 481 -- 1220 - 251 Workers' Compensation 0 0 0 28 -- 1220 - 261 Unemployment Compensation 0 0 0 6 -- 1220 - 325 Program Assessment - TAD $4,550 $3,535 $3,470 3,480 [1] 0.29% 1220 - 519 Student Transportation 0 2,260 0 0 -- 1220 - 561 Tuition to Other Vermont LEAs 0 4,468 0 17,856 [2] -- TAD Total $4,550 $10,263 $3,470 $28,144 711.08%
[1] The TAD (Toward Affective Development) Classroom Program is an Addison Northeast Distric program currently located at the Robinson School. It serves students who have been determined to be emotionally disturbed. Twenty percent of the cost is proportionately assessed amoung the five towns, ensuring our students space in the program. [2] As of the date of this budget preparation, it is anticipated that 1 New Haven resident students will be enrolled in the TAD program during the 07/08 school year.
Student Activities - 1400
1400 - 339 Professional Services 1,200 1,000 1,200 1,200 [1] 0.00% 1400 - 519 Student Transportation 3,000 3,388 2,500 2,500 [2] 0.00% 1400 - 611 Consumable Supplies 0 190 0 0 -- 1400 - 699 Noncapitalized Equipment 500 0 500 500 0.00% Student Activities Total $4,700 $4,578 $4,200 $4,200 0.00%
[1] These funds support programs such as Vermont Council of the Arts performers, Four Winds - Natural Science Program, and the district Fine Arts Festival. [2] School bus transportation for educational field trips. BEEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Code Description Budget Audit Budget Proposed Budg/Budg 2005-06 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 %Change
School Counselor - 2120
2120 - 111 Salaries - Professional Staff $33,334 $33,334 $35,136 $36,962 [1] 5.20% 2120 - 211 Health Insurance - Professional Staff 7,408 7,408 8,074 9,037 11.92% 2120 - 221 Social Security 2,550 1,753 2,688 2,732 1.64% 2120 - 231 Life Insurance 0 52 0 0 -- 2120 - 251 Workers' Compensation 207 157 141 143 1.64% 2120 - 261 Unemployment Compensation 18 16 18 18 0.00% 2120 - 271 Tuition Reimbursement 160 0 160 160 0.00% 2120 - 281 Dental Insurance 130 225 130 130 0.00% 2120 - 291 Disability Insurance 0 85 0 0 -- 2120 - 311 Purchased Services-Section 125 23 49 23 23 0.00% 2120 - 321 Inservice - Professsional Staff 36 36 36 36 0.00% 2120 - 323 Conferences 0 95 0 0 -- 2120 - 339 Professional Services 500 0 500 500 [2] 0.00% 2120 - 581 Travel 100 0 100 100 0.00% 2120 - 611 Consumable Supplies 100 0 100 100 0.00% 2120 - 641 Textbooks 150 217 150 150 0.00% School Counselor Total $44,715 $43,427 $47,255 $50,090 6.00%
[1] This reflects a .60 FTE counselor, same as current year. [2] Consultation with other professionals concerning student issues/needs.
Health Services - 2130
2130 - 111 Salaries - School Nurse $22,819 $28,630 $29,250 $31,400 [1] 7.35% 2130 - 112 Salaries - LPN 5,415 0 0 0 -- 2130 - 115 Buy-Out Professional Staff 400 550 0 550 -- 2130 - 221 Social Security 2,160 2,232 2,238 2,321 3.72% 2130 - 231 Life Insurance 0 52 0 0 -- 2130 - 251 Workers' Compensation 1,722 136 257 267 3.72% 2130 - 261 Unemployment Compensation 35 27 35 36 1.29% 2130 - 271 Tuition Reimbursement 213 0 293 293 0.00% 2130 - 291 Disability Insurance 0 52 0 0 -- 2130 - 321 Inservice - Professsional Staff 24 33 33 41 24.55% 2130 - 323 Conference Fees 100 0 100 100 0.00% 2130 - 431 Equipment Repairs 180 81 180 190 5.56% 2130 - 611 Consumable Supplies 0 423 450 460 2.22% 2130 - 641 Textbooks 60 68 60 60 0.00% 2130 - 699 Noncapitalized Equipment 450 0 0 0 -- Health Services Total $33,578 $32,284 $32,897 $35,718 8.58%
[1] School nurse position is .55 FTE. We also have 25 days (.135 FTE) of nursing coverage. A portion of this is paid through Medicaid revenue. BEEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Code Description Budget Audit Budget Proposed Budg/Budg 2005-06 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 %Change
Speech/Language Services - 2150
2150 - 111 Salaries - Professional Staff $0 $0 $17,568 $0 -- 2150 - 211 Health Insurance - Professional Staff 0 0 1,532 0 -- 2150 - 221 Social Security 0 0 1,344 0 -- 2150 - 251 Workers' Compensation 0 0 70 0 -- 2150 - 261 Unemployment Compensation 0 0 18 0 -- 2150 - 271 Tuition Reimbursement 0 0 160 0 -- 2150 - 323 Conference Fees 0 42 0 0 -- 2150 - 337 Services Purchased from Supervisory Unio 0 34,437 0 28,070 [1] -- 2150 - 339 Professional Services 15,367 0 0 0 -- 2150 - 431 Equipment Repairs 0 45 0 0 -- 2150 - 611 Consumable Supplies 200 378 200 200 0.00% 2150 - 641 Textbooks 150 143 150 150 0.00% Speech/Language Services Total $15,717 $35,045 $21,042 $28,420 35.07%
[1] The Speech/Language Pathologist is budgeted at .40 FTE. This position qualifies for 57% special education reimbursement and is purchased from the Supervisory Union
Library/Media Program - 2222
2222 - 111 Salaries - Professional Staff $29,714 $30,534 $30,838 $32,908 [1] 6.71% 2222 - 211 Health Insurance - Professional Staff 7,408 7,408 8,074 8,987 11.30% 2222 - 221 Social Security 2,273 1,853 2,359 2,435 3.23% 2222 - 231 Life Insurance 0 52 0 0 -- 2222 - 251 Workers' Compensation 184 125 119 123 3.23% 2222 - 261 Unemployment Compensation 18 16 18 18 0.00% 2222 - 271 Tuition Reimbursement 320 295 320 320 0.00% 2222 - 291 Disability Insurance 0 73 0 0 -- 2222 - 311 Purchased Services-Section 125 45 49 45 45 0.00% 2222 - 321 Inservice - Professsional Staff 36 36 36 36 0.00% 2222 - 323 Conference Fees 0 20 0 0 -- 2222 - 431 Equipment Repairs 0 30 0 0 -- 2222 - 531 Telephone 350 350 350 0 -100.00% 2222 - 532 Postage 300 297 300 200 -33.33% 2222 - 581 Travel 200 201 200 200 0.00% 2222 - 611 Consumable Supplies 250 393 250 250 0.00% 2222 - 641 Books 3,504 5,499 3,500 3,500 0.00% 2222 - 642 Periodicals 1,034 1,123 1,034 1,000 -3.29% 2222 - 651 AudioVisual Materials 350 351 350 350 0.00% 2222 - 699 Noncapitalized Equipment 2,000 1,860 2,000 3,048 52.40% Library/Media Program Total $47,985 $50,565 $49,793 $53,420 7.28%
[1] The Librarian is .60 FTE, which is the same as the current year. BEEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Code Description Budget Audit Budget Proposed Budg/Budg 2005-06 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 %Change
Technology Program - 2225
2225 - 112 Salaries - Assistants 24,111 23,733 24,104 38,456 [1] 59.54% 2225 - 221 Social Security 1,845 1,816 1,844 2,942 59.54% 2225 - 231 Life Insurance 0 42 60 60 0.00% 2225 - 251 Workers' Compensation 145 99 106 169 59.54% 2225 - 261 Unemployment Compensation 53 16 14 28 100.00% 2225 - 291 Disability Insurance 0 123 0 0 -- 2225 - 323 Conference Fees 350 0 200 200 0.00% 2225 - 341 Technical Purchased Service 16,469 16,466 16,920 0 -100.00% 2225 - 431 Equipment Repair 1,500 1,239 1,250 1,000 -20.00% 2225 - 533 Internet Provider Services 1,050 688 1,050 480 -54.29% 2225 - 611 Consumable Supplies 2,000 556 1,750 1,500 -14.29% 2225 - 642 Periodicals 0 300 0 0 -- 2225 - 671 Computer Software 2,700 3,935 2,700 2,905 7.59% 2225 - 699 Noncapitalized Equipment 0 4,515 0 11,660 -- 2225 - 739 Capitalized Equipment 10,150 8,144 9,150 0 [2] -100.00% Technology Program Total $60,373 $61,672 $59,148 $59,400 0.43%
[1] Staff positions equals 1.0 FTE and include educational support in integrating information technology into the curriculum and tech support. [2] Computer and other technology equipment is on a 6 year replacement cycle.
Board of Education - 2310
2310 - 113 Salaries - Clerical $510 $2,380 $550 $550 [1] 0.00% 2310 - 127 Salaries - Stipends 1,600 1,000 1,600 3,200 [2] 100.00% 2310 - 221 Social Security 150 258 170 170 0.00% 2310 - 323 Conference Fees 200 86 200 200 0.00% 2310 - 339 Other Professional Services 0 855 0 0 -- 2310 - 522 Liability Insurance 1,522 1,103 1,213 1,255 3.44% 2310 - 532 Postage 0 55 0 0 -- 2310 - 541 Advertising 1,000 2,691 1,000 1,000 0.00% 2310 - 551 Printing 500 279 500 500 0.00% 2310 - 811 Dues and Fees 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 [3] 0.00% 2310 - 891 Miscellaneous 250 120 250 250 0.00% Board of Education Total $6,932 $10,027 $6,683 $8,325 24.56%
[1] A non-board member receives compensation to record meeting minutes. [2] Board members receive $1,000 per year. The Board Chair receives $1,200 per year. [3] The State School Board Association provides services and advice to the local school board. Dues are based on total dollar amount of the school budget. BEEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Code Description Budget Audit Budget Proposed Budg/Budg 2005-06 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 %Change
Board Treasurer - 2313
2313 - 127 Salary - Stipends $600 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 [1] 0.00% 2313 - 221 Social Security 46 76 46 46 0.00% 2313 - 532 Postage 175 78 175 175 0.00% 2313 - 611 Consumable Supplies 250 289 250 250 0.00% 2313 - 642 Periodicals 0 31 0 0 -- Board Treasurer Total $1,071 $1,474 $1,471 $1,471 0.00%
[1] A stipend for the District Treasurer.
Legal Services - 2315
2315 - 361 Legal Services $750 $448 $750 $750 [1] 0.00%
[1] Legal services for school related issues, such as policy review, personnel issues, etc. are provided here.
Audit Services - 2317
2317 - 371 Audit $4,700 $4,900 $4,935 $5,182 [1] 5.01%
[1] Yearly audits are done by independent Certified Public Accountants. Local auditors review accounting procedures and consult with the CPA
Superintendent's Office - 2321
2321 - 331 Supervisory Assessment $81,405 $81,405 $77,405 $74,076 [1] -4.30%
[1] All Addison Northeast Supervisory District Services are included in this area. This includes the positions of Superintendent, Associate Superintendent of Curriculum, Business Manager, District Technologist and Special Education Coordinator. Beeman's share is 7.47% based on the number of students in the ANESU District. BEEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Code Description Budget Audit Budget Proposed Budg/Budg 2005-06 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 %Change
Principal's Office - 2410
2410 - 111 Salaries - Principal $68,233 $67,165 $69,680 $70,377 [1] 1.00% 2410 - 111 Salaries - Assistant Principal 525 525 525 525 0.00% 2410 - 113 Salaries - Secretary 25,887 27,407 27,430 29,180 6.38% 2410 - 121 Salaries - Substitute 240 519 240 240 0.00% 2410 - 211 Health Insurance - Professional Staff 4,685 9,209 10,038 10,791 7.51% 2410 - 212 Health Insurance - Support Staff 5,206 5,209 5,675 6,100 7.50% 2410 - 221 Social Security 7,200 7,163 7,429 7,616 2.52% 2410 - 231 Life Insurance 420 342 418 418 0.00% 2410 - 241 Retirement Contribution 777 685 823 875 6.38% 2410 - 251 Workers' Compensation 578 434 399 410 2.62% 2410 - 261 Unemployment Compensation 35 33 32 32 0.00% 2410 - 271 Tuition Reimbursement 1,066 373 1,066 1,066 0.00% 2410 - 281 Dental Insurance 752 1,235 1,174 1,126 -4.13% 2410 - 291 Disability Insurance 1,149 513 1,598 1,614 0.97% 2410 - 311 Purchased Services-Section 125 45 45 45 45 0.00% 2410 - 321 Inservice - Professsional Staff 135 484 135 135 0.00% 2410 - 323 Conference Fees 1,100 120 1,100 1,100 0.00% 2410 - 339 Other Professional Services 0 563 0 0 -- 2410 - 431 Equipment Repairs 0 1,255 200 200 0.00% 2410 - 531 Telephone 2,500 3,170 2,500 2,500 0.00% 2410 - 532 Postage 1,200 986 1,200 1,200 0.00% 2410 - 551 Printing 400 40 400 400 0.00% 2410 - 581 Travel 800 675 800 800 0.00% 2410 - 611 Consumable Supplies 200 329 200 200 0.00% 2410 - 671 Software 360 1,042 1,212 1,212 0.00% 2410 - 699 Noncapitalized Equipment 1,000 195 0 0 -- 2410 - 811 Dues and Fees 900 529 900 700 -22.22% Principal's Office Total $125,394 $130,245 $135,218 $138,860 2.69%
[1] The New Haven Administration is comprised of a full-time Principal and a secretary for 7 hours per day for 210 days.
Fiscal Service - 2520
2520 - 835 Interest 5,000 3,620 5,000 5,000 [1] 0.00% 2520 - 891 Miscellaneous 0 (2) 0 0 -- 2520 - 893 Late Charges 0 107 0 0 -- Fiscal Services Total $5,000 $3,725 $5,000 $5,000 0.00%
[1] The District borrows money in order to pay expenses before the state grant and tax monies are received. Interest is earned throughout the year that partially offsets this expense. BEEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Code Description Budget Audit Budget Proposed Budg/Budg 2005-06 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 %Change
Operation of Plant - 2600
2600 - 116 Salaries - Custodians $33,252 $31,544 $34,582 $36,171 [1] 4.60% 2600 - 126 Salaries - Substitutes Support Staff 500 3,183 500 500 0.00% 2600 - 212 Health Insurance - Support Staff 5,206 4,189 5,675 6,100 7.50% 2600 - 221 Social Security 2,544 2,657 2,646 2,767 4.60% 2600 - 231 Life Insurance 55 37 52 52 0.00% 2600 - 241 Retirement Contribution 998 581 1,037 0 -100.00% 2600 - 251 Workers' Compensation 2,038 1,476 152 159 4.60% 2600 - 261 Unemployment Compensation 18 16 14 14 0.00% 2600 - 281 Dental Insurance 380 388 399 388 -2.91% 2600 - 291 Disability Insurance 243 179 176 184 4.60% 2600 - 322 Workshops 120 0 120 120 0.00% 2600 - 421 Rubbish Removal 3,600 3,785 3,600 3,600 0.00% 2600 - 424 Lawn Care Services 2,200 1,690 2,200 2,200 0.00% 2600 - 431 Repairs and Maintenance Services 0 7,990 0 0 -- 2600 - 436 Building Repairs 5,000 6,163 5,000 5,000 0.00% 2600 - 442 Equipment Rental 6,195 4,727 5,500 4,000 -27.27% 2600 - 499 Purchased Property Services 10,400 5,095 10,000 10,000 0.00% 2600 - 521 Property Insurance 2,945 2,106 2,317 2,526 9.04% 2600 - 522 Liability Insurance 1,781 1,791 1,966 2,143 8.99% 2600 - 526 Umbrella Insurance 1,260 716 788 859 9.07% 2600 - 581 Travel 100 82 100 200 100.00% 2600 - 611 Consumable Supplies 7,000 6,400 7,000 7,000 0.00% 2600 - 622 Electricity 25,000 24,987 26,000 28,000 7.69% 2600 - 624 Oil 12,500 20,648 25,350 28,000 [2] 10.45% 2600 - 921 Transfer to Sinking Fund 15,000 15,000 0 0 -- Operation of Plant Total $138,334 $145,430 $135,174 $139,984 3.56%
[1] This budget includes one (1) full time custodian. [2] This amount is based on the FY2007 pre-buy price.
Student Transportation - 2711
2711 - 322 Inservice - Support Staff $100 $22 $100 $100 0.00% 2711 - 519 Transportation from Contractor 105,018 112,966 126,022 126,022 [1] 0.00% Student Transportation Total $105,118 $112,988 $126,122 $126,122 0.00%
[1] Approximately 45% of student transportation cost is reimbursed by the state. Our transportation contract contains a fuel escalation clause that requires the district to pay an additional cost when fuel prices increase.
Food Service - 3100
3100 - 591 Food Service Subsidy $8,903 $8,815 $12,815 $7,000 [1] -45.38%
[1] The Food Service Program is provided by an outside contracted service. BEEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Code Description Budget Audit Budget Proposed Budg/Budg 2005-06 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 %Change
Debt Service - 5100
5100 - 833 Interest - Renovation Project 12,867 18,654 16,834 16,834 [1] 0.00% 5100 - 913 Principal - Renovation Project 35,000 29,212 35,000 35,000 [1] 0.00% Debt Service Total $47,867 $47,866 $51,834 $51,834 0.00%
[1] The renovation project bond will be completed in 2015.
Operating Budget Total $1,684,156 $1,742,019 $1,747,990 $1,835,821 5.02% Capital Expenditures 10,150 8,144 9,150 0 -100.00% Beeman Elementary School $1,694,306 $1,750,163 $1,757,140 $1,835,821 4.48%
Mt. Abraham Assessment to Member Districts 1,464,943 1,464,943 $1,550,124 $1,553,235 0.20% Mt Abraham Tech Assessment Paid by State 0 0 $37,909 $38,586 [1] 1.79% Beeman School District (K-12) $3,159,249 $3,215,106 $3,345,173 $3,427,642 2.47%
[1] Act 130 required Mt. Abraham to include the state base payment to the Hannaford Career Center in the Mt Abraham assessment to its member districts. This payment will be made by the State of Vermont directly to the Hannaford Career Center. Its inclusion in the Mt Abraham assessment is to ensure that this cost is included in education spending.
BEEMAN COMPOSITE BUDGET
1100 Regular Programs $835,870 $824,874 $840,209 $825,807 -1.71% 1101 Enrichment Program 13,421 1,396 13,122 16,256 23.88% 1200 Special Education Services 98,458 118,055 119,131 166,297 39.59% 1201 Early Education Program 9,466 20,681 9,466 9,466 0.00% 1220 TAD Classroom Program 4,550 10,263 3,470 28,144 711.08% 1400 Student Activities 4,700 4,578 4,200 4,200 0.00% 2120 School Counselor 44,715 43,427 47,255 50,090 6.00% 2130 Health Services 33,578 32,284 32,897 35,718 8.58% 2150 Speech Services 15,717 35,045 21,042 28,420 35.07% 2222 Library/Media Services 47,985 50,565 49,793 53,420 7.28% 2225 Technology Program 60,373 61,672 59,148 59,400 0.43% 2310 Board of Education 6,932 10,027 6,683 8,325 24.56% 2313 Board Treasurer 1,071 1,474 1,471 1,471 0.00% 2315 Legal Services 750 448 750 750 0.00% 2317 Audit Services 4,700 4,900 4,935 5,182 5.01% 2321 Office of Superintendent 81,405 81,405 77,405 74,076 -4.30% 2410 Office of Principal 125,394 130,245 135,218 138,860 2.69% 2520 Fiscal Services 5,000 3,725 5,000 5,000 0.00% 2600 Operation of Plant 138,334 145,430 135,174 139,984 3.56% 2700 Pupil Transportation 105,118 112,988 126,122 126,122 0.00% 3100 Food Services 8,903 8,815 12,815 7,000 -45.38% 5100 Debt Service 47,867 47,866 51,834 51,834 0.00% Beeman Elementary School $1,694,306 $1,750,163 $1,757,140 $1,835,821 4.48%
Beeman Elementary School Grand Total $1,694,306 $1,750,163 $1,757,140 $1,835,821 4.48%
Mt. Abraham Assessment to Member Districts 1,464,943 1,464,943 1,550,124 1,553,235 0.20% Mt Abraham Tech Assessment Paid by State 0 0 37,909 38,586 1.79% Beeman School District (K-12) $3,159,249 $3,215,106 $3,345,173 $3,427,642 2.47% BEEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Code Description Budget Audit Budget Proposed Budg/Budg 2005-06 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 %Change NEW HAVEN TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT REVENUES
Local Revenue: Interest Income$ 8,500 $ 17,509 $ 8,500 $ 13,000 52.94% Miscellaneous 500 431 250 250 0.00% Prior Year Adjustment 0 1,758 0 0 -- State Revenue: Education Fund 3,038,200 3,037,757 3,166,994 3,175,065 0.25% State Support - Technical Centers - 34,891 37,909 38,586 1.79% Special Education: Mainstream Block Grant$ 43,739 $ 39,319 $ 47,495 $ 46,291 -2.54% State Placed Student 0 9,495 0 0 -- Extraordinary Reimbursement 0 1,290 0 0 -- Expenditure Reimbursement 25,885 18,783 36,756 83,559 127.33% Essential Early Education 0 11,215 0 0 -- Categorical Aid: Transportation Reimbursement 47,258 47,385 50,135 50,845 1.42%
Federal Revenue: E-Rate$ - $ 2,216 $ - $ 1,750 -- Flow Through 9,000 9,000 6,341 17,319 173.13% Medicaid 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,019 0.32% Title IIA - - - 14,075 --
Surplus (Deficit): $ (19,833) $ - $ (15,208) $ (19,116) 25.70%
Total Revenue$ 3,159,249 $ 3,237,049 $ 3,345,173 $ 3,427,642 2.47%
Under Act 68, the General State Support Grant and Local Share Taxes were eliminated. All education taxes are raised by the State of Vermont, and local school budgets are funded from the State Education Fund. BEEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Code Description Budget Audit Budget Proposed Budg/Budg 2005-06 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 %Change
Budget by Object Code
111 Teachers' Salaries $674,653 $680,174 $730,329 $725,035 -0.72% 111 Administrative Salaries 68,758 67,690 70,205 70,902 0.99% 112 Support Staff Salaries 137,270 136,618 130,905 171,644 31.12% 113/114/127 Other Salaries 64,349 68,475 66,962 71,901 7.38% 115 Health Buyout 3,700 4,350 4,550 5,100 12.09% 121/123 Salaries- Substitutes 15,740 19,332 14,740 14,740 0.00%
100 Sub Total: Salaries $964,470 $976,639 $1,017,691 $1,059,321 4.09%
211 Health Insurance - Professional Staff $104,312 $94,883 $105,873 $106,353 0.45% 212 Health Insurance - Support Staff 32,485 37,665 43,127 49,749 15.36% 221 Social Security 74,079 70,405 78,384 78,638 0.32% 231 Life Insurance 1,504 1,545 1,483 1,400 -5.62% 241 Retirement Contribution 2,957 1,761 2,477 1,548 -37.51% 251 Workers' Compensation 9,319 5,716 4,199 4,250 1.22% 261 Unemployment Compensation 546 520 521 507 -2.77% 271 Tuition Reimbursement 3,403 12,701 3,640 3,363 -7.61% 281 Dental Insurance 4,034 4,907 5,392 4,658 -13.62% 291 Disability Insurance 1,860 2,746 2,345 2,490 6.15%
200 Sub Total: Benefits $234,499 $232,849 $247,442 $252,955 2.23%
311 Purchased Services-Section 125 $653 $849 $653 $653 0.00% 321 Inservice 1,175 1,894 1,184 1,192 0.68% 323 Conference Fees 4,050 1,889 4,000 4,000 0.00% 331 Supervisory Assessment 90,871 102,086 86,871 83,542 -3.83% 331 Program Assessment 4,550 3,535 3,470 3,480 0.29% 332 Testing/Evaluation 5,850 1,889 3,850 1,850 -51.95% 337 Services Purchased from Supervisory Unio 0 34,437 0 28,070 -- 339 Professional Services - Other 51,256 35,580 36,529 21,507 -41.12% 361 Legal Services 750 448 750 750 0.00% 371 Audit Services 4,700 4,900 4,935 5,182 5.01%
300 Sub Total: Prof./Technical Services $163,855 $187,507 $142,242 $150,227 5.61%
421/424 Rubbish Removal/Lawn Care 5,800 5,475 5,800 5,800 0.00% 431 Repairs 8,780 16,848 7,630 7,390 -3.15% 442 Equipment Rental 6,195 4,727 5,500 4,000 -27.27% 499 Other Purchased Services (Plant) 10,400 5,095 10,000 10,000 0.00%
400 Sub Total: Purchased Property Services $31,175 $32,145 $28,930 $27,190 -6.01%
518 Transportation from Other VT Districts $0 $3,075 $0 $0 -- 519 Transportation from Contractor 108,018 116,354 128,522 128,522 0.00% 520 Insurances 7,507 5,716 6,284 6,783 7.95% 530 Postage/Telephones 5,575 5,624 5,575 4,555 -18.30% 541 Advertising 1,000 2,691 1,000 1,000 0.00% 551 Printing 900 319 900 900 0.00% 561 Tuition to Other Vermont LEAs 0 4,468 0 17,856 -- 581 Travel 2,200 1,060 2,200 2,300 4.55% 591 Food Service Subsidy 8,903 8,815 12,815 7,000 -45.38%
500 Sub Total: Other Services $134,103 $148,122 $157,295 $168,916 7.39% BEEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Code Description Budget Audit Budget Proposed Budg/Budg 2005-06 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 %Change
610 Consumable Supplies $25,850 $22,228 $21,970 $21,110 -3.91% 640 Books/Periodicals 9,677 12,855 9,673 16,773 73.40% 651 AudioVisual Materials 350 601 350 470 34.29% 661 Manipulatives 1,500 748 1,500 600 -60.00% 671 Computer Software 3,060 4,977 3,912 4,117 5.24% 699 Noncapitalized Equipment 7,900 9,273 6,450 19,158 197.02%
600 Sub Total: Supplies and Materials $48,337 $50,682 $43,855 $62,228 41.89%
622 Electricity $25,000 $24,987 $26,000 $28,000 7.69% 624 Oil 12,500 20,648 25,350 28,000 10.45%
620 Sub Total: Energy $37,500 $45,635 $51,350 $56,000 9.06%
811 Dues and Fees $2,100 $1,729 $2,100 $1,900 -9.52% 830 Investment Interest 5,000 3,620 5,000 5,000 0.00% 891 Miscellaneous 250 225 250 250 0.00%
800 Sub Total: Miscellaneous $7,350 $5,574 $7,350 $7,150 -2.72%
830 Bond Interest $12,867 $18,654 $16,834 $16,834 0.00% 910 Bond Principal 35,000 29,212 35,000 35,000 0.00%
900 Sub Total: Debt Service $47,867 $47,866 $51,834 $51,834 0.00%
Operating Budget Total $1,669,156 $1,727,019 $1,747,990 $1,835,821 5.02%
739 Capital Equipment 10,150 8,144 9,150 0 -100.00% 921 Transfers to Sinking Funds 15,000 15,000 0 0
Beeman Elementary School (K-6) $1,694,306 $1,750,163 $1,757,140 $1,835,821 4.48% BEEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Code Description Budget Audit Budget Proposed Budg/Budg 2005-06 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 %Change
BEEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Object Code Recap
1000 Salaries $964,470 $976,639 $1,017,691 $1,059,321 4.09% 2000 Benefits 234,499 232,849 247,442 252,955 2.23% 3000 Professional/Technical Services 163,855 187,507 142,242 150,227 5.61% 4000 Purchased Property Services 31,175 32,145 28,930 27,190 -6.01% 5000 Other Services 134,103 148,122 157,295 168,916 7.39% 6000 Supplies & Teaching Materials 48,337 50,682 43,855 62,228 41.89% 6200 Energy 37,500 45,635 51,350 56,000 9.06% 7300 Capital Equipment 10,150 8,144 9,150 0 -100.00% 8000 Miscellaneous 7,350 5,574 7,350 7,150 -2.72% 9000 Debt Service 47,867 47,866 51,834 51,834 0.00%
Beeman Elementary School (K-6) $1,679,306 $1,735,163 $1,757,140 $1,835,821 4.48%
Mt. Abraham Assessment to Member Districts 1,464,943 1,464,943 1,550,124 1,553,235 0.20% Mt Abraham Tech Assessment Paid by State 0 0 37,909 38,586 1.79%
Beeman School District (K-12) $3,144,249 $3,200,106 $3,345,173 $3,427,642 2.47%
Food Service - 3100
3100 - 339 Professional Services - Other 44,319 57,566 58,600 58,600 [1] 0.00% 3100 - 431 Equipment Repairs 400 664 400 400 0.00% 3100 - 623 LP Gas 800 903 800 800 0.00% 3100 - 632 Commodities 0 3,795 4,000 4,000 0.00% 3100 - 741 Depreciation 0 1,815 1,815 1,815 0.00% Food Service Total Expenses $45,519 $64,740 $65,615 $65,615 0.00%
[1] The Food Service Program is provided by a outside contracted service.
Food Service Revenue
Food Service - Local Revenue 23,000 32,236 32,000 32,000 0.00% Food Service - State Revenue 1,000 1,112 1,000 1,000 0.00% Food Service - Federal Revenue 12,616 18,782 23,800 23,800 0.00% Food Service - Commodities 0 3,795 4,000 4,000 0.00% Food Service Total Revenues $36,616 $55,925 $60,800 $60,800 0.00%
Food Service Subsidy from General Fund $8,903 $8,815 $8,815 $7,000 -20.59% BEEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FACULTY 2006-2007 DEGREE/ YEARS NAME CREDITS EXP POSITION Carol Barnes CAS+15 5 Principal Linda Kulhowvick BS+44 32 Kindergarten Patricia Minor CAS+15 26 Grade 1/2 Kathleen Sagendorf ME+30 21 Grade 1/2 Kristine Evarts BA+22 5 Grade 3/4 Arnell Paquette ME+58 31 Grade 3/4 Robin Shalline ME+42 30 Grade 3/4 (.50)/Literacy (.20) Dawn Thibault BA+35 13 Grade 3/4 (.50) John Bourgoin ME+43 32 Grade 5/6 (.50) Annette Carter BS 9 Grade 5/6 (.50) Debra Cross ME+6 31 Grade 5/6 Suzannah Kaster ME+6 1 Grade 5/6
Nancy Custer Carroll BA+41 21 Library (.60) Allison Vigne BSN 6 School Nurse (.55) Carol Danielson MSN+31 21 School Nurse (.14) Michaela Granstrom ME+30 28 Art (.40) Sarah Metcalf BMus 4 (NH) Music (.40) Anne Christie MS+17 17 Speech/Language Pathologist (.40) Katharine Neilsen MA+20 19 Guidance Counselor (.60) Heather Cosgrove ME 7 Consulting Teacher/Learning Specialist (.80) Patricia Whittemore BS+17 24 Physical (.50)/Health (.30) Education Donna Smith BS+68 23 Remedial Services
SUPPORT STAFF 2006-2007 NAME POSITION Antone Bosnich Facilities Manager Tara Brooks Collaborative Partner Amy Buxton Educational Assistant Jamie Calzini-Lundie Educational Assistant Kristine Downey Educational Assistant Claudia Fagan Collaborative Partner Aaron Hawley Technical Support Sheryl Kimball Educational Assistant Denise Martin Collaborative Partner Mary Micklas Technical Support Julie Olson Activities & Enrichment Coordinator Mary Pat Roche Secretary Beeman Elementary School Major Changes 2007-08 Budget Compared to 2006-07 Budget
Operating Budget 2006-07$ 1,757,140
Additions to 07-08 Budget Increases for Existing Staff: Professional Staff Increases (per projected Salary Schedule) 24,384 Supp Staff Increase (4.5% plus $.35 Incentive) 12,340 Health Insurance Increase and Changes in Benefit Elections 12,727 Inclusion of Grant-funded Personnel 10,933
Other Increases 1.50 Special Education Assistants 44,293 .48 TAD Program Assistant 6,915 Purchased Services 13,048 Tuition to TAD Program 17,856 Fuel Oil 2,000 Electricity 2,650 Reductions to 07-08 Budget 1.10 Professional staff (54,235) .50 FTE Aide (7,200) Equipment Rental (1,500) Dues and Fees (200) ANESU and TAD Assessments (3,329) Testing/Evaluation (2,000)
Operating Budget 2007-08$ 1,835,821
Increase in Operating Budget 4.48%
Increase without Grant-funded Personnel 3.86% PROPOSED ADDISON NORTHEAST SUPERVISORY DISTRICT BUDGET FY 2007-08
Budget Audit Budget Proposed Code Description 2005-06 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
Curriculum and Instruction - 2210
2210 - 111 Associate Superintendent (100%)$ 70,216 $ 70,024 $ 73,025 $ 75,946 [1] Local Funds 46,365 43,819 49,174 52,095 Title 1 Funds 11,969 26,205 23,851 23,851 Title V Funds 11,882 - - - 2210 - 113 Admin. Assistant's Salary (.25 FTE) 12,979 7,209 7,402 7,991 [2] 2210 - 115 Health Buyout - 649 750 750 2210 - 212 Health Insurance - Support Staff 7,217 - 3,687 3,858 2210 - 221 Social Security 6,422 5,407 6,210 6,479 2210 - 231 Life Insurance 348 347 362 361 2210 - 251 Workers' Compensation 516 338 322 336 2210 - 261 Unemployment Compensation 39 16 24 24 2210 - 271 Course Reimbursement 1,137 - 1,137 1,137 2210 - 281 Dental Insurance - - 103 97 2210 - 291 Disability Insurance 461 438 410 428 2210 - 311 Purchased Services-Section 125 45 - 45 45 2210 - 321 Inservice 750 - 750 750 2210 - 323 Conference Fees 1,000 913 1,000 1,000 2210 - 442 Printing/Copier 540 - 540 40 2210 - 581 Travel 1,700 3,465 2,600 3,750 2210 - 611 Consumable Supplies 750 1,362 750 1,400 2210 - 641 Books/Periodicals 150 365 150 400 2210 - 671 Software - 23 - 100 2210 - 699 Noncapitalized Equipment 750 319 750 1,550 2210 - 811 Dues and Fees 450 190 550 550 Curriculum & Instruction Total$ 105,470 $ 91,065 $ 100,566 $ 106,991
[1] Curriculum & Instruction services are provided by the Associate Superintendent. Services include coordination of district-wide and individual school professional development, management of one million dollars of federal grants, the management of student assessment data for six schools, and coordination and facilitation of nine district curriculum committees. [2] Administrative assistance of .25 FTE is provided by support staff personnel. Computer-Assisted Instruction Services - 2225
2225 - 111 Educational Technologist (40%)$ 22,657 $ 43,004 $ 23,564 $ 23,055 [1] 2225 - 111 Technology Support (40%) 23,858 - 22,558 22,558 [2] 2225 - 113 Technology Support Specialist (40%) - - - 20,254 [2] 2225 - 211 Health Insurance - Professional Staff 5,335 7,133 6,084 11,573 2225 - 221 Social Security 3,558 3,166 3,528 5,039 2225 - 231 Life Insurance 153 171 153 278 2225 - 241 Retirement Contributions 525 - - - 2225 - 251 Workers' Compensation 288 361 184 263 2225 - 261 Unemployment Compensation 39 29 39 58 2225 - 271 Tuition Reimbursement - - 1,980 1,980 2225 - 281 Dental Insurance 164 159 181 155 2225 - 291 Disability Insurance 146 217 235 233 2225 - 311 Purchased Services-Section 125 45 53 45 45 2225 - 323 Conference Fees 1,000 191 1,000 2,500 2225 - 339 Professional Services 2,000 738 2,000 1,000 2225 - 581 Travel 250 195 250 250 2225 - 611 Consumable Supplies 800 - 800 800 2225 - 641 Books/Periodicals 100 26 100 100 2225 - 699 Noncapitalized Equipment - - 3,500 1,000 2225 - 811 Dues and Fees 300 25 300 300 Technology Total$ 61,218 $ 55,468 $ 66,502 $ 91,442
[1] The .40 FTE position of Educational Technologist provides coordination services to the six schools and the district. These services are designed to assist in long-range planning, grant application, professional development, economy of purchasing in bulk, and development of district policies and procedures for information technology. [2] Two individuals, each working .40 FTE, provide technology support functions for the ANESU office and district-wide network services located at Mt. Abraham U.H.S. These services support all the schools in sharing the same software for student data management of attendance, grades, standardized test results, discipline records, and special services. PROPOSED ADDISON NORTHEAST SUPERVISORY DISTRICT BUDGET FY 2007-08
Budget Audit Budget Proposed Code Description 2005-06 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 Board Treasurer - 2313
2313 - 127 Stipends - Treasurer 250 143 250 250 [1] 2313 - 127 Stipends - Clerk 0 200 100 300 [2] 2313 - 221 Social Security 20 11 19 19 2313 - 261 Unemployment Compensation - - 7 7 Board Treasurer Total$ 270 $ 354 $ 376 $ 576
[1] Stipends are paid to the Treasurer for check signing services provided at the Superintendent's Office once or twice a month.
[2] The Clerk stipend is paid to individuals who record minutes of meetings held two to four times a year.
Legal Services - 2315
2315 - 361 Professional Services$ 2,000 $ 8,724 $ 2,000 $ 2,000
Legal services are secured when issues of employment, benefits, compensation, or liability involving ANESU employees are raised.
Audit Services - 2317
2317 - 371 Professional Services$ 8,900 $ 10,470 $ 10,000 $ 10,500
Currently, audit services are being provided by A. M. Peisch.
Office of the Superintendent - 2321
2321 - 111 Superintendent's Salary$ 90,131 $ 90,131 $ 93,736 $ 97,485 2321 - 113 Admin. Asst. and Secretary Salaries 70,500 73,716 77,112 80,945 [1] 2321 - 211 Health Insurance - Professional Staff 27,184 4,790 5,248 5,490 2321 - 212 Health Insurance - Support Staff - 23,012 25,751 23,021 2321 - 221 Social Security 12,288 12,332 13,070 13,650 2321 - 231 Life Insurance 458 450 459 452 2321 - 241 Retirement Contributions 2,389 2,497 2,532 2,707 2321 - 241 Annuity 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 2321 - 251 Workers' Compensation 996 781 683 714 2321 - 261 Unemployment Compensation 58 47 58 58 2321 - 271 Course Reimbursement - 105 1,100 1,100 2321 - 281 Dental Insurance 1,118 1,150 1,234 1,164 2321 - 291 Disability Insurance 1,049 918 871 910 2321 - 311 Purchased Services-Section 125 45 177 90 90 2321 - 323 Conference 1,500 449 1,500 1,500 2321 - 339 Other Professional Services 2,000 526 2,000 1,000 2321 - 341 Technical Services - Email - - - 879 2321 - 431 Equipment Repairs 250 88 250 250 2321 - 442 Copier Service Contract 9,500 10,023 9,500 10,500 2321 - 522 Liability Insurance 500 1,733 500 2,000 2321 - 531 Telephone 6,000 7,023 6,000 7,500 2321 - 532 Postage 6,200 6,889 6,200 7,000 2321 - 533 Internet Service Provider 1,500 379 1,500 1,500 2321 - 541 Advertising 2,500 10,888 6,500 3,500 2321 - 551 Printing & Binding 1,500 - 1,500 500 2321 - 581 Superintendent's Travel 3,000 2,095 3,000 3,000 2321 - 611 Consumable Supplies 6,000 6,979 6,000 7,000 2321 - 641 Books/Periodicals 350 372 350 350 2321 - 671 Software 250 255 250 15 2321 - 699 Noncapitalized Equipment 1,000 1,493 1,000 1,000 2321 - 811 Dues and Fees 3,800 3,735 3,800 3,800 2321 - 891 Miscellaneous 500 - 500 500 Office of the Superintendent Total:$ 254,365 $ 264,833 $ 274,094 $ 281,380
The primary functions of the Superintendent's Office include communication to better serve educators in their professional practice and to garner community support, support to board members and their board activities, and HR (Human Resource) services for the professional staff.
[1] 2.0 FTE (administrative assistant and receptionist) support staff provide services in this area. PROPOSED ADDISON NORTHEAST SUPERVISORY DISTRICT BUDGET FY 2007-08
Budget Audit Budget Proposed Code Description 2005-06 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 Special Education Coordinator - 2420
2420 - 111 Coordinator's Salary (2 FTE)$ 136,174 $ 151,178 $ 141,621 $ 144,627 [1] Local Funds 13,283 18,730 21,736 [2] Mainstream Block Grant 53,778 53,778 53,778 Federal Flow Through Funds 69,113 69,113 69,113
2420 - 113 Secretary's Salary (1 FTE) 30,548 33,171 32,568 35,243 Medicaid 5,000 5,000 5,000 Federal Flow Through Funds 6,093 6,093 6,093 2420 - 211 Health Insurance - Professional Staff 22,040 14,204 15,562 19,957 2420 - 212 Health Insurance - Support Staff - 8,681 9,791 10,820 2420 - 221 Social Security 12,754 13,742 13,325 13,760 2420 - 231 Life Insurance 751 748 751 748 2420 - 241 Retirement Contributions 1,527 1,658 1,628 1,762 2420 - 251 Workers' Compensation 1,034 896 697 719 2420 - 261 Unemployment Compensation 58 47 58 58 2420 - 271 Course Reimbursement 1,066 1,066 1,066 1,066 2420 - 281 Dental Insurance 1,069 1,165 1,069 1,164 2420 - 291 Disability Insurance 1,052 1,004 1,052 917 2420 - 311 Purchased Services-Section 125 90 143 90 90 2420 - 321 Inservice 240 - 240 240 2420 - 323 Conference Fees 750 2,022 750 1,500 2420 - 339 Professional Services 22,000 22,539 22,000 30,000 [3] 2420 - 361 Legal Services 2,500 - 2,500 1,500 2420 - 371 Audit Service 800 - 800 850 2420 - 431 Equipment Repairs 500 122 500 500 2420 - 436 Leasehold Improvements 500 - 500 500 2420 - 441 Rent 11,124 13,516 12,046 13,600 2420 - 442 Service Contracts 3,166 2,904 2,903 2,903 2420 - 532 Postage 360 283 360 360 2420 - 531 Telephone 3,600 3,992 3,600 4,400 2420 - 541 Advertising 750 - 750 750 2420 - 581 Travel 1,000 - 1,000 1,000 2420 - 624 Oil 489 810 1,700 1,700 2420 - 611 Consumable Supplies 3,000 2,236 3,000 3,000 2420 - 671 Software - 32 - 120 2420 - 699 Noncapitalized Equipment 500 385 500 500 2420 - 811 Dues and Fees 600 595 600 600 Special Education Total $ 260,042 $ 277,139 $ 273,028 $ 294,954
[1] 2.0 FTE Professional salaries are funded through federal and local funds. [2] Increases in salaries must be assumed by local funds as federal funds generally do not increase with salary increases.
[3] Services for Medicaid billing are being expanded to include web-based software services for all special educators in the district. This is offset by additional Medicaid revenues. PROPOSED ADDISON NORTHEAST SUPERVISORY DISTRICT BUDGET FY 2007-08
Budget Audit Budget Proposed Code Description 2005-06 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 Fiscal Services - 2520
2520 - 111 Coordinator of Fiscal Services' Salary$ 70,034 $ 74,073 $ 72,835 $ 72,800 [1] 2520 - 113 Administrative Assistant's Salary 30,437 30,437 32,300 34,788 [2] 2520 - 113 Bookkeepers' Salaries 182,596 174,340 177,425 190,513 [2] 2520 - 211 Health Insurance - Professional Staff 64,026 9,414 10,314 10,791 2520 - 212 Health Insurance - Support Staff - 59,306 62,758 65,659 2520 - 221 Social Security 21,655 20,880 21,616 22,805 2520 - 231 Life Insurance 677 661 666 648 2520 - 241 Retirement Contributions 8,892 10,442 7,537 11,265 2520 - 251 Workers' Compensation 1,755 1,154 1,130 1,192 2520 - 261 Unemployment Compensation 135 109 130 130 2520 - 271 Course Reimbursement 1,066 778 2,886 2,886 2520 - 281 Dental Insurance 2,981 3,110 3,187 2,619 2520 - 291 Disability Insurance 2,023 1,403 1,441 1,520 2520 - 292 Annuity - - 3,642 - 2520 - 311 Purchased Services-Section 125 135 353 135 135 2520 - 323 Conference Fees 500 496 1,000 1,000 2520 - 339 Other Professional Services 6,000 - 18,000 6,000 [3] 2520 - 341 Technical Service (Software) 4,696 5,777 6,300 6,900 2520 - 431 Computer Service (Hardware) 1,110 1,277 1,110 - 2520 - 431 Equipment Repairs 250 - 250 250 2520 - 581 Travel 750 1,801 750 750 2520 - 611 Consumable Supplies 5,000 4,300 5,000 5,000 2520 - 671 Software-Enhancements 500 148 1,519 2,535 2520 - 699 Noncapitalized Equipment 750 2,505 2,200 2,544 2520 - 811 Dues and Fees 135 122 135 135 2520 - 891 Miscellaneous 300 - 300 300 2520 893 Late Charges - 5,716 - - Fiscal Services Total $ 406,403 $ 408,602 $ 434,567 $ 443,166
Fiscal Services includes 1.0 FTE Business Manager [1] and 5.75 support staff [2] serving six schools with total budgets and grant expenditures exceeding twenty-four million dollars.
[3] Mentoring services to the new business manager will be reduced. Services to bring the district into GASB 34 compliance will be continued.
Plant Operation - 2600
2600 - 116 Custodian's Salary$ 4,160 $ 7,857 $ 9,513 $ 9,926 2600 - 221 Social Security 318 601 703 735 2600 - 251 Workers' Compensation - 11 37 38 2600 - 261 Unemployment Compensation - 12 22 23 2600 - 431 Repairs 500 107 500 500 2600 - 441 Rent 21,887 20,487 21,887 26,400 [1] 2600 - 521 Property Insurance 557 22 904 904 2600 - 522 Liability Insurance 545 500 1,906 1,906 2600 - 611 Consumable Supplies 1,300 639 1,300 1,300 2600 - 624 Oil 1,287 2,593 3,300 3,300 Plant Operation Total $ 30,555 $ 32,829 $ 40,072 $ 45,033
[1] The Executive Committee is considering a change in location, to be decided at a later date.
Grand Total $ 1,129,223 $ 1,149,273 $ 1,201,205 $ 1,276,043
Surplus (Deficit) (60,101) - 12,000 72,255
Addison Northeast District Total$ 1,189,324 $ 1,149,273 $ 1,189,205 $ 1,203,788 PROPOSED ADDISON NORTHEAST SUPERVISORY DISTRICT BUDGET FY 2007-08
Budget Audit Budget Proposed Code Description 2005-06 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
Revenues
District Assessment$ 990,680 $ 990,680 $ 988,561 $ 991,644 Interest 2,000 11,659 4,000 7,500 Flow Through 75,206 74,643 75,206 75,206 Mainstream Block Grant 53,778 53,778 53,778 53,778 Medicaid Revenue 27,000 27,500 27,000 35,000 Title 1 Curriculum 11,969 37,430 23,851 23,851 Title V 11,882 - - - Special Assessments: Title 1 Program 13,759 - 13,759 13,759 Early Education Program 800 800 800 800 TAD Program - - - - Grants Administration 1,750 7,000 1,750 1,750 Prior Year Adjustment - 2,127 - - Erate Reimbursement - 3,162 - - Miscellaneous 500 58 500 500
Revenues Total$ 1,189,324 $ 1,208,837 $ 1,189,205 $ 1,203,788 Before Assessment$ 198,644 $ 218,157 $ 200,644 $ 212,144 Assessment
The percentage used to determine each town's portion of the Supervisory Assessment for 2007-08 is based upon the 10/1/06 headcount.
Percentage Budget Proposed % Towns 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08 Change
Bristol 16.67% 169,835 165,307 -2.7% Lincoln 6.33% 62,378 62,771 0.6% Monkton 10.07% 96,582 99,859 3.4% New Haven 7.47% 77,404 74,076 -4.3% Starksboro 7.37% 77,404 73,084 -5.6% Mt. Abraham 52.09% 504,957 516,547 2.3%
Addison Northeast District 100.00% 988,561 991,644 0.3% PROPOSED ADDISON NORTHEAST SUPERVISORY DISTRICT BUDGET FY 2007-08
Services to Other Vermont LEAs
Budget Pre-Audit Budget Proposed Code Description 2005-06 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
Regular Education - 1100
1100 - 100 Salaries - Subtotal$ 34,048 $ 77,331 1100 - 200 Benefits - Subtotal 7,137 15,564 1100 - 321 Inservice 48 34 Regular Education Total $ - $ - $ 41,233 $ 92,930
Salaries include a .57 FTE ELL (English Language Learners) teacher and a Reading Recovery teacher. ELL services are purchased by Mt. Abraham and Starksboro. .50 FTE Reading Recovery services are purchased by Lincoln and .50 FTE services are purchased by ten other supervisory unions.
Special Education - 1200
1200 - 100 Salaries - Subtotal$ 16,257 $ 16,257 $ 11,072 $ 5,632 1200 - 200 Benefits - Subtotal 1,301 1,301 912 473 1200 - 321 Inservice 18 18 12 6 Special Education Total $ 17,576 $ 17,576 $ 11,996 $ 6,111
Bristol purchases .5 day/week Autism consultation services.
Speech & Language Services - 2150
2150 - 100 Salaries - Subtotal 69,083 69,083 125,656 111,632 2150 - 200 Benefits - Subtotal 14,029 14,029 29,177 26,684 2150 - 311 Purchased Services-Section 125 49 49 117 99 2150 - 321 Inservice 120 120 156 132 Speech & Language Services Total $ 83,281 $ 83,281 $ 155,106 $ 138,547
2.20 FTE personnel provide speech/language services to Bristol, Mt. Abraham, Monkton, and New Haven.
Curriculum Development Services - 2212
2212 - 100 Salaries - Subtotal 58,765 58,765 61,760 63,360 2212 - 200 Benefits - Subtotal 17,382 17,382 18,724 19,990 2212 - 311 Purchased Services-Section 125 45 45 45 45 2212 - 321 Inservice 60 60 60 60 Curriculum Development Services Total $ 76,252 $ 76,252 $ 80,589 $ 83,455
1.0 FTE Collaborative Teacher for Assessment provides support for designing units of study and assessment tasks, mentoring services to new teachers, peer coaching and facilitation to group planning. These services are fully funded by federal grants.
Computer-Assisted Instruction Services - 2225
2225 - 100 Salaries - Subtotal 40,062 40,062 50,038 44,485 2225 - 200 Benefits - Subtotal 10,202 10,202 11,322 11,390 2225 - 311 Purchased Services-Section 125 45 45 45 45 Technology Total $ 50,309 $ 50,309 $ 61,405 $ 55,920
Technician services in this category are purchased by Bristol, Monkton, and Starksboro.
Grand Total $ 227,418 $ 227,418 $ 350,329 $ 376,963
Revenues
Services to Other Vermont LEA'S$ - $ 149,602 $ 269,740 $ 293,507 Grant - Funded $ 76,252 $ 80,589 $ 83,455 Revenues Total $ - $ 225,854 $ 350,329 $ 376,963 PRELIMINARY Four Prior Years Comparisons - Format as Provided by DOE ESTIMATES ONLY
District: New Haven LEA: T138 County: Addison S.U.: Addison Northeast
Expenditures FY2005 FY2006 FY2007 FY2008 1. Budget (local budget, excluding special programs reported in line 3, full tech expenditures, and any Act 144 expenditures) $2,887,090 $3,159,249 $3,356,162 $3,427,642 1. 2. plus Special revenue program expenditures (federal dollars, restricted grants, etc .- included in FY06-FY08 budgets) + 2. 3. Locally adopted or warned budget (including federal dollars) $2,887,090 $3,159,249 $3,356,162 $3,427,642 3.
4. plus 1. Separately warned article passed at town meeting + - - - 4. 5. plus 2. Separately warned article passed at town meeting + - - - 5. 6. plus 3. Separately warned article passed at town meeting + - - - 6. 7. - - - 7. 8. Act 68 locally adopted or warned budget $2,887,090 $3,159,249 $3,356,162 $3,427,642 8.
9. plus Mt Abraham UHSD #28 + - - - 9. 10. plus No union elementary or junior high school assessment + - - - 10.
11. plus Prior year deficit reduction if not included in budgets + 11. 12. Gross Act 68 Budget $2,887,090 $3,159,249 $3,356,162 $3,427,642 12.
13. S.U. assessment (included in local budget) - informational data - - - 13. 14. Prior year deficit reduction (if included in local budget) - informational data - - - 14.
Revenues 15. plus Local revenues (categorical grants, donations, tuitions, surplus, etc., including local Act 144 tax revenues) + $148,044 $86,601 $179,934 $213,498 15. 16. plus Capital debt aid for eligible projects pre-existing Act 60 + - - - 16. 17. plus Special program revenues for federal programs (if not included in FY05 budget; included in FY06-FY08 budgets ) + - - - - 17.
18. minus Prior year deficit reduction if included in revenues - - - - 18. 19. - - - 19. 20. Total local revenues $148,044 $86,601 $179,934 $213,498 20.
21. Education Spending (Act 68 definition) $2,739,046 $3,072,648 $3,176,228 $3,214,144 21.
22. Equalized Pupils 276.84 288.73 287.16 277.91 22.
23. Education Spending per Equalized Pupil $9,894 $10,642 $11,061 $11,565 23. 25a. minus Less eligible construction costs (or P&I) per equalized pupil - - 386.08 394.25 441 25a.
threshold = $10,889 threshold = $11,347 threshold = $11,728 estimated threshold = $12,575 24. plus Excess Spending per Equalized Pupil over threshold (if any) + - - - - 24. 25. Per pupil figure used for calculating District Adjustment $9,894 $10,642 $11,061 $11,565 25.
26. The projected base education District spending adjustment (minimum of 100%) 145.500% 152.573% 150.898% 149.496% 26. spending amount of $7,736 is ($11,565 / $7,736) based on $6,800 based on $6,975 based on $7,330 based on $7,736 subject to Legislative approval. 27. Anticipated homestead tax rate, equalized $1.528 $1.556 $1.434 $1.346 27. To technically comply with (149.496% x $0.90) based on $1.05 based on $1.02 based on $0.95 based on $0.90 current law, the Commissioner of 28. Taxes recommended a 5 cent Common Level of Appraisal (CLA) 107.80% 97.22% 85.86% 79.77% 28. 29. reduction in the base education Estimated homestead tax rate, actual $1.417 $1.601 $1.670 $1.687 29. homestead tax rate. The income ($1.346 / 79.77%) percentage cap is therefore 30. 1.80%. Final figures are subject Household Income Percentage for income sensitivity 2.76% 2.82% 2.72% 2.69% 30. to Legislative approval. (149.50% x 1.80%) based on 1.90% based on 1.85% based on 1.80% based on 1.80%
Prior Years Comparison FY2007 Estimates Act 68 Equalized Homestead Tax Rate Calculation, Multi-Year ESTIMATES ONLY Preliminary Budgets Official rates from Tax Dept.
T138 District: New Haven S.U.: Addison Northeast County: Addison FY2005 FY2006 FY2007 FY2008
Equalized Actual Base education spending amount 6,800 6,975 7,330 7,736 Homestead Homestead Homestead base tax rate 1.05 1.02 0.95 0.90 Tax Rate Tax Rate Non-residential tax rate 1.54 1.51 1.44 1.39 Act 60 FY2004 1.9794 1.6410 Common level of appraisal (CLA) 107.80% 97.22% 85.86% 79.77% Act 68 FY2005 1.5278 1.4173 Statewide average education spending 9,062.56 9,765.98 est 10,460 no data Act 68 FY2006 1.5562 1.6007 Prior year average ed spending, less eligible capital costs 8,066.05 8,728.64 9,382.21 est 10,000 estimate FY2007 1.3455 1.6867 ESTIMATED Threshold amount for excess spending penalty 10,889 11,347 11,728 est 12,500
FY2005 FY2006 FY2007 FY2008
1. Local budgeted expenditures - - - 1,835,821 (1) 2. Act 144 expenditures - - - - (2) 3. Mt Abraham UHSD #28 - - - 1,591,821 (3) 4. No union elementary or junior high school assessment - - - - (4) 5. Expenditures net of Act 144 dollars line 1 - line 2 2,887,090 3,159,249 3,356,162 3,427,642 (5)
6. Total local revenues 148,044 86,601 179,934 213,498 (6) 7. Act 144 dedicated revenues - - - - (7) 8. Act 144 expenditures to raise locally line 2 - line 5 - - - - (8) 9. Local revenues less Act 144 dedicated revenues line 4 - line 5 148,044 86,601 179,934 213,498 (9)
10. Inital Education Spending line 3 - line 7 2,739,046 3,072,648 3,176,228 3,214,144 (10) 11. Capital debt hold-harmless aid line 16, "CDaid" page - - - - (11) 12. Education Spending line 8 - line 9 2,739,046 3,072,648 3,176,228 3,214,144 (12)
13. Equalized pupils 276.84 288.73 287.16 277.91 (13) 14. Education spending per equalized pupil line 10 / line 11 9,893.97 10,641.94 11,060.83 11,565.41 (14)
Excess Spending Calculation 15. NET Eligible construction costs, including P&I - 111,474 113,212 122,665 (15) 16. Eligible construction costs per pupil, including P&I lin 13 / line 11 - 386.08 394.25 441.38 (16) 17. Per pupil figure to use for Excess Spending line 12 - line 14 9,893.97 10,255.86 10,666.58 11,124.03 (17)
18. Excess spending threshold FY2007 estimate only 10,889 11,347 11,728 12,575 (18) 19. Per pupil spending above the threshold line 15 - line 16 - - - NA (19)
20. Per pupil figure used for calculating District Adjustment line 12 + line 17 9,893.97 10,641.94 11,060.83 11,565.41 (20)
21. District spending adjustment max of 100% or line 18 / 7,736 145.500% 152.573% 150.898% 149.501% (21)
base = 1.05 base = 1.02 base = 0.95 base = 0.90 22. Equalized homestead tax rate line 19 x 0.90 1.5278 1.5562 1.4335 1.3455 (22) 23. Common level of appraisal 107.80% 97.22% 85.86% 79.77% (23) 24. Estimated actual homestead tax rate 1.4173 1.6007 1.6696 1.6867 (24)
25. Equalized non-residential tax rate 1.540 1.510 1.440 1.390 (25) 26. Actual non-residential tax rate 1.4286 1.5532 1.6771 1.7425 (26)
27. Education spending line 10 2,739,046 3,072,648 3,176,228 3,214,144 (27) 28. Tech FTE's 4.33 5.75 5.94 5.73 (28) 29. Base education amount for tech FTE's line 22 x (7,736) x 87% 25,616 34,891 37,879 38,563 (29)
30. Adjusted education spending due the district from Ed Fund line 21 - line 23 2,713,430 3,037,757 3,138,349 3,175,581 (30)
31. Amount to raise locally for Act 144 line 6 - - - - (31)
base = 1.90% base = 1.85% base = 1.80% base = 1.80% 32. Income cap percentage for education property tax if eligible 2.76% 2.82% 2.72% 2.69% (32)
DOE/School Finance/bcj J:\FY2007\Field07\ 28Nov05 ESTIMATES ONLY Copy of FY08 Act 68 field prelim v02.xls MultiYr New Haven Town School District Long Term Debt June 30, 2006
Balance Balance Additions Payments 6/30/06 Vermont Municipal Bond Bank: Interest at 6.74% to 7.45% due semi-annually, and principal payments due December 1st of each year to 2016.
$350,000$ - $ 35,000 $315,000
TOTAL $350,000$ - $ 35,000 $315,000
Debt Service Requirements Are:
Year Ended 30-Jun Principal Interest Total INDEPENDENT AUDIT 2007 35,000 16,834 51,834 2008 35,000 14,979 49,979 Beeman Elementary School has a yearly 2009 35,000 13,089 48,089 Independent Audit. A.M. Peisch, Certified Public 2010 30,000 11,303 41,303 Accountants, performed the 2005-06 audit. Copies of 2011 30,000 9,623 39,623 the report will be available at the Superintendent of 2012 30,000 7,898 37,898 Schools Office, 10 Orchard Terrace Park, Bristol, 2013 30,000 6,143 36,143 Vermont 05443 or by calling 453-3657 2014 30,000 4,388 34,388 2015 30,000 2,633 32,633 2016 30,000 878 30,878
TOTAL $315,000 $87,768 $402,768 Bulk Rate Town of New Haven U.S. Postage 78 North Street PAID New Haven, VT 05472 New Haven, VT 453-3516 Permit No. 1
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Postal Patron ROAD FUND DETAIL AND BUDGET
ROAD REVENUE PROPOSED 2006 ACTUAL 2006 PROPOSED 2007 Voted Surplus $49,019.91 $49,019.91 $72,319.94 MISC. INCOME Taxes Voted $575,823.75 Culverts $764.80 $2,000.00 Over Wt Permits Vehicles $730.00 $750.00 Transfer from Equipment Fund Loader $86,000.00 Loan for Grader TOTAL MISC. INCOME $0.00 $663,318.55 $2,750.00
STATE AID HIGHWAYS State Aid Hwy. Class 2&3 $118,000.00 $117,939.66 $118,000.00 Reimbursement Bridge and Culvert Program $7,600.00 $34,800.00 Other Highway Grants/Aid $40,000.00 $2,000.00 $85,500.00 Sidewalk Project $10,683.94 $198,043.00 TOTAL HIGHWAY AID $158,000.00 $138,223.60 $436,343.00
TOTAL REVENUE $207,019.91 $850,562.06 $511,412.94
ROAD FUND EXPENDITURES PAYROLL WAGES Phil Busier $45,000.00 $45,000.00 $47,250.00 Scott Busier $37,000.00 $37,000.00 $38,850.00 Dave Heisler $28,000.00 $20,577.65 $28,000.00 Part Time Help $5,000.00 $11,072.12 $10,000.00 TOTAL WAGES $115,000.00 $113,649.77 $124,100.00
PAYROLL INSURANCE Health Insurance $34,466.16 $32,929.07 $46,000.00 Unemployment Trust $1,939.00 $2,645.00 $2,376.00 Workers Comp Ins. $8,641.00 $7,786.82 $7,869.00 TOTAL PAYROLL INSURANCE $45,046.16 $43,360.89 $56,245.00
PAYROLL TAXES Social Security $8,797.50 $8,697.45 $9,493.65 TOTAL PAYROLL TAXES $8,797.50 $8,697.45 $9,493.65
GARAGE EXPENSES Education $500.00 $405.00 $500.00 Garage Phone $1,700.00 $1,951.48 $2,000.00 Garage Supplies $12,000.00 $8,128.47 $12,000.00 Garage Repairs $5,000.00 $1,562.65 $3,000.00 Garage Electric $1,800.00 $1,488.20 $1,900.00 Garage Trash Removal $2,000.00 $1,574.51 $2,000.00 TOTAL GARAGE EXPENSES $23,000.00 $15,110.31 $21,400.00 ROAD FUND DETAIL AND BUDGET PROPOSED 2006 ACTUAL 2006 PROPOSED 2007 EQUIPMENT Equipment Fuel/ Heat $35,000.00 $26,526.04 $35,000.00 Equipment Supplies $19,000.00 $9,120.50 $15,000.00 Equipment Repairs $4,000.00 $4,040.97 $4,100.00 Chipper $500.00 Cutting Edges $20,398.37 New Equipment $7,000.00 $1,975.50 $7,000.00 Equipment Rental $7,000.00 $169.27 $4,000.00 1999 International Truck $26,000.00 $7,436.17 $26,000.00 2002 International Truck $5,500.00 $5,443.52 $5,500.00 550 Ford Truck $3,000.00 $4,502.24 $5,000.00 1996 International Truck 4900 $5,000.00 $8,784.48 $5,000.00 1993 Ford Backhoe $1,000.00 $3,019.34 $1,500.00 2005 Grader $1,914.96 $2,000.00 Loader $3,000.00 $3,688.23 $4,000.00 2006 Loader $112,465.50 Tractor $500.00 $336.55 $500.00 Loan Payment $23,000.00 $26,147.10 $23,000.00 TOTAL EQUIPMENT $139,000.00 $235,968.74 $138,100.00
MAINTENANCE Contract Services (includes $ spent for project) $20,000.00 $4,283.95 $15,000.00 Gravel / Winter Sand $40,000.00 $47,528.03 $47,500.00 Salt $45,000.00 $27,292.93 $30,000.00 Chloride $8,000.00 $3,676.20 $8,000.00 Traffic Signs $5,000.00 $1,942.79 $5,000.00 Culverts / Guardrails $9,000.00 $13,640.09 $10,000.00 TOTAL MAINTENANCE $127,000.00 $98,363.99 $115,500.00
SURFACING Surfacing $180,000.00 $137,774.90 $150,000.00 Painting Road Lines $25,000.00 $22,101.52 $25,000.00 TOTAL SURFACING $205,000.00 $159,876.42 $175,000.00
BRIDGES Bridges $15,000.00 $26,503.07 $15,000.00 TOTAL BRIDGES $15,000.00 $26,503.07 $15,000.00
PROJECT Project Related $25,000.00 $26,618.50 $25,000.00 Munger St Paving $122,143.00 Munger St. Culverts $32,500.00 Plank Road Culverts $11,000.00 Sidewalk Project $5,000.00 $15,092.98 $217,204.00 Route 17 / East Street $40,000.00 TOTAL PROJECT $70,000.00 $41,711.48 $407,847.00 ROAD FUND DETAIL AND BUDGET PROPOSED 2006 ACTUAL 2006 PROPOSED 2007
EQUIP. FUND APPROPRIATION Equip. Fund Appropriation $35,000.00 $35,000.00 $35,000.00
TOTAL ROAD EXPENDITURES $782,843.66 $778,242.12 $1,097,685.65 Amount expended less Projects $689,838.65
Road Fund Balance ($575,823.75) $72,319.94 ($586,272.71)
Amount to be Appropriated $575,823.75 $575,823.75 $586,272.71
Special Appropriations To be voted by separate article Conveyor for Sand $20,000.00
** HIGHWAY GRANTS FOR 2007 Grant Money from Project Cost State Town Share Munger St Paving $122,143.00 $85,500. (70%) $36,643. (30%) Munger St Culverts $32,500.00 $26,000. (80%) $6,500. (20%) Plank Rd Culverts $11,000.00 $8,800. (80%) $2,200. (20%) Sidewalk Project (State and Fed. Money) $217,204.00 $198,053. (~90%) $19,161. (~10%) SUMMARIES $382,847.00 $318,353.00 $65,504.00
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