Administration is responsible for overall management of Town operations, human resources and finances. The Town Administrator is the executive officer on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, who are your elected representatives responsible for running the prudential affairs of the Town.
The Board of Selectmen meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month to conduct public business. The Town Offices are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with the exception of the Town Clerk/Tax Collector's office, which is open Monday - Wednesday from 8:30 to 5:00 p.m., Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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2009 Town Adminstrator's Report
A challenging year, but every year is a challenge, that's what makes this job so interesting. 2009 represents a year of financial economic challenges accompanied with the excitement of Farmington’s version of the ‘Big Dig' otherwise known as the waste water treatment plant. I am pleased to report that the representations made at the last Town Meeting reference the Treatment Plant have been met. The financing portion of the project fell into place as predicted, the actual construction portion of the project is on time and presently under budget. The regulatory authorities, NH DES and US EPA, have been meeting and working with us on finalizing an operating permit which I believe will be extremely favorable to us in the long term. Stay tuned for further details but right now there does not appear to be any
storm clouds on the horizon.
The former Collins & Aikmann plant still remains a marketing challenge. I have been working closely with the State's trustee on this project. While I cannot report any final resolution as of yet despite a fair number of interested parties, I would say that we are in serious negotiations with a bona fide buyer that would be an asset to the community. All parties are working diligently to get this deal accomplished. I should also report as of this writing that demolition of the main plant is presently ongoing. While a sad conclusion to what was once the largest employer in Town, the main plant had become a liability due to environmental pollution and structural concerns so that it was no longer economically viable to maintain it as a facility. Additionally, we have applied to the State to make the Aikman property
an Economic Revitalization Zone which would give prospective buyers certain state business tax advantages. I am confident that 2010 will see a resolution to this property which will be favorable to the Town.
As to the nuts and bolts, operationally we have been affected (as has everyone) by a decrease in revenues as a result of the economic downturn. While we have been able to maintain services we are cognizant that we must do everything smarter and more efficiently. The 2010 Budget which we will present to the Town will be bare bones. The BOS, the Dept Heads and myself have been working diligently to cut costs on the Town side. As of this writing we predict a zero percent impact on the Town's portion of the tax rate. But this came with a cost. I should also mention that all employees of the Town have had to significantly increase their contributions towards health insurance (lessening the Town's burden) while at the same time not receiving any salary or cost of living increases for the past year.
But the Town's business goes on. We have been able to do some upkeep and improvements to Town facilities. The Town Clock had a beautiful restoration job done on it. The Opera House has had some ongoing repairs to the roof and heating system and the fire sprinkler system is fully operational. The Town offices are presently undergoing some cosmetic repairs and at the same time we are applying for an energy efficiency grant for the Offices which will involve a replacement of the heating system, energy efficient windows, and blown in insulation. It is a 100% grant and very competitive but I am hopeful for a successful process. We have also completed the installation of a standby generator at the Town Offices which will allow that building to be used as an Emergency Operations Center during natural disasters or prolonged
power outages.
So, life goes on and so does the Town's business. I am, as you should be, proud of our employees and the job that they do. I am proud to be working for the Town of Farmington and thank you for the opportunity to be here.
Anthony Mincu, Town Administrator
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