Monday, May 4th, 2009- Commenced at 7:00 PM
Committee Members:
Present: Rep. Douglas Hanlon, Acting Chair, Rep. David Baker, Rep. Kevin O’Donnell, Rep Gail Infantino, Rep. Dennis Flanigan, Rep. Frank Twohill, Rep. Pamela Fowler
Absent: None (Rep Twohill departed prior to final deliberations and vote because of a scheduling error on the part of the chairman)
Also Present: Janice Plaziak- Town Engineer, Ed Massota- Public Works Director, Laura Burban- Animal Shelter Director, RTM Rep Anthony Giardiello
AGENDA
1) Town Engineer Budget Presentation: Town Engineer Plasiak proposed a FY09-10 budget which included an increase in salaries of 3.1%(Town Engineer and Administrative Assistant increases) and a small longevity payment (Engineer). Consulting services were significantly reduced (36.8%). Overall, the budget represented a -1.9%
change from FY 08-09.
2) Animal Shelter Budget Presentation: Animal Shelter director Burban proposed a FY09-10 budget which included a 3% salary increase (including additional weekend kennel cleaner for 3hrs) and slight increases in veterinarian expenses and additional uniform costs. Decreases were proposed in OT (1.1%) and dog food expenses. Overall,
the budget represented a 0.3% increase over FY08-09.
3) Public Works Budget Presentation: Public Works director Massota presented a FY09-10 which included a 5.8% increase in salaries (contractual increases) as well as small longevity payments. Reductions of OT (-3.1%), seasonal help, equipment R&M and various road expenses were also proposed. Overall, the budget represented a
1.1% increase from FY 08-09.
Budget Votes:
1) Police- Motion to Approve (Flanigan), Second (Baker), motion passes 6-0.
2) Fire- Motion to Approve (Flanigan), Second (Baker), motion passes 6-0.
3) Public Works- Motion to Approve (Flanigan), Second (Baker), motion passes 6-0.
4) Engineering- Motion to Approve (Flanigan), Second (Baker), motion passes 6-0.
5) Animal Shelter- Motion to Approve (Flanigan), Second (Baker), motion passes 6-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Douglas Hanlon
Acting Chair- Public Services Committee
May 11th, 2009
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