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<br />,Selectmen's INteet ing -:5-- January 22 , 1990
<br />ABATEMENTS
<br />Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
<br />abatement of sewer charge ($6,500.53) and water charges ($5.808.54) for
<br />billing adjustments, as previously discussed.
<br />BUDGET REVIEWS, DPW /ENGINEERING
<br />r Mr. White reported that the total appropriation requested for the Public
<br />Works is $5,410,428. lie is proposing a reduction in that amount of $103,000,
<br />or funding of 55,307,468. He felt that DPW will be more significantly
<br />impacted by decreases than any other major department.
<br />Mr. White outlined additional programs proposed and ongoing /maintenance
<br />projects of the DPW and Engineering Department. He noted an increase in
<br />r espons ib i l i t ies and duties in all departments and divisions and the definable
<br />:��: ry i c -fps to be provided. Increa service had been provided by less sick
<br />1 (gave, concentration of efforts and use of skills, sophisticated equipment and
<br />productivity.
<br />Richard Spiers, Director of Public Works /Engineering, reviewed current
<br />Staffing and added responsibilities since 1980, accomplished with decreased
<br />staff and summarized the appropriation requests of the departments and
<br />divisions tinder his jurisdiction: DPW Administration, Highway Division, Parks
<br />Grounds, Refuse Collection, Building Maintenance. Appropriations requested
<br />for these programs are $5,410,428. The Town Manager is proposing $5,307, 468.
<br />Mr. Spiers reported on the following budget requests.
<br />Highway Maintenance -- level funded for the last few years, showing a
<br />lecrease this near; Street Lighting, reduced by $30,000 in FY91. The
<br />implications of the street light moratorium were discussed. Road Machinery,
<br />rio i in 3 years; Sanitary Landfill, reduced by $4, in FY91. There
<br />be no well testing this year. Traffic Regulation /Street Signs, level
<br />t'iinded; Snow REmoval, no increase; Park Division, requesting an increase of
<br />$ 33,000; Park /Shade Tree D i v i s i o n , reduced by $1,780 in FY91; Insect
<br />Suppression, no increase in the Dutch Elm Disease budget; Cemetery, an
<br />increase of $21,000 for contracted maintenance services.
<br />Town Office Building maintenance is provided by 5 employees. Mr. Spiers
<br />listed added responsibilities since 1972, with the same level of staffing.
<br />Refuse Collection & Disposal, Recycling: funding to be decreased by
<br />S55,000 in FY91 as a result of the recycling program. A brief discussion of
<br />collection /recycling at condominium and apartment developments with respect to
<br />Possible inclusion in the program, followed.
<br />William Hadley, Director of the Sewer & Water Division reported on the
<br />.responsibili.ties and accomplishments of the 13 employees and described
<br />mandated programs, such as the leak detection program which has resulted in
<br />considerable sav ings since i ts inception.
<br />Mr. Marshall asked that information on savings successes and
<br />Productivity descri in several programs be given to Town Meeting members in
<br />a strong presentation.
<br />The Water /Sewer Division operating budget will require an increase of
<br />11 %, due to debt requirement, need for equipment, and MWRA assessment.
<br />Capital outlay of $1.2 million will also be proposed. Mr. Hadley saw an
<br />increase of 53% in sewer /water rates to pay for the capital items, if the
<br />items are not bonded.
<br />DPW capital projects were outlined briefly and will be reviewed more
<br />completely at a future meeting on all capital items.
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