HomeMy WebLinkAboutBudget Sub Comm. 02/23/2022Budget Subcommittee Meeting Minutes
February 23,2022
Present: Jenn Walsh; Lynn Cavicchi; Frank Delvecchio; Michael A. Trowbridge; Sara Walsh; �UiMi[)Wilk
Also Present: Barry LaCasse, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director E 1- RKS OFFICE
Jenn Walsh was not present at the start but joined the meeting at 6:14PM M2 APR I Ll P 12: 49
1. Open Meeting 1F E i O
Ms. Sara Walsh called the Budget SubCommittee meeting to order at 6PM followed by 4r-fr6w6ii86FA8
called the Select Board meeting to order. Ms. Sara Walsh noted that there was not a quorum of Finance
Committee members.
2. Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Discussion with the DPW Departments
Mr. LaCasse began the discussion by introducing the Department Managers. Mr. Lee Azinheira, Mr. Josh
Reinke, Mr. Rick Alves, Mr. Mark Cook, Mr. Shawn Precourt, Mr. Mike Ahern, and Ms. Christina Collins were
present for the discussion.
Mr. Josh Reinke gave the highlights of the fiscal year 2023 budget and noted that there are eight employees in
the Administrative Departments budget and that the salary line is down 5.7% and expenses down 2.9% due to
Mr. Azinheira's retirement. Mr. Reinke also noted that fuel is increased 69% and it is purchased through the
SRSG consortium and the biggest user of gas is the police department but the expense for all fuel falls under
DPW. Mr. Reinke stated that the current snow and ice deficit is $312,000 but the salt shed is full and they do
not expect to have to order more this year.
Mr. Azinheira then provided a summary of sewer for Mr. Chris Rossiter who was not able to be present. He
stated that the salaries had a minimal change due to contractual increases. He further noted that after March
11t, he would not be allocated through this budget and would be paid as a consultant through MFN.
Mr. Mark Cook began the presentation of his budget stating that his department is responsible for taking care
of the streets, snow plowing, sewer maintenance, and fleet maintenance which includes police and fire
vehicles. He stated that there is a reduction in salaries of 7.3% due to a reduction of one position. He stated
that the position will be vacant as they need to make up some money while there is no person involved. He
then stated that overall expenses are down 2.2% and the biggest item is the electricity of street lights but
there were no service cuts.
Mr. Ahern provided an overview of his budget stating that public buildings is responsible for oversight of
building maintenance as well as the recycle center. He stated that the increase to salaries is contractual and
contract services is up 8 percent and it may be higher when they go out to bid for cleaning services.
Mr. Precourt provided a summary of the water department stating that there is a staff of eleven and there is
139 miles of watermains in Town along with wells, storage tanks and three treatment facilities. He noted that
salary increases were contractual and that there is an addition of two staff being added in 2023. He added
that this provides an overlap of staff and training due to an expected retirement. Then in fiscal year 2024 it will
be back to a staff of eleven.
Members of all committees asked questions and there was discussion however, there were no motions made.
3. Any Items Not Known within 48 Hours
There were no items.
4. Meeting Adjournment
The Select Board meeting was adjourned at 6:43PM.
Motion: To adjourn the February 23, 2022 Budget Subcommittee meeting at 6:44PM. (Wilk/DelVecchio)
Passes 6:0
Sign ure Date
Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne