HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-01-27-AC-MIN.pdf Meeting of the Appropriation Committee, Monday, Jan. 27,1969, 7:30 p.m.
Present: R. Gary, J. Blaisdell; R. Blomfield; L. Burnell; E. Furash;
R. Perry, Comptroller; D. White; L. Zehner; R. Souza
Town Engineer, John McSweeney, discussed his budgets
He hopes to put out $200,000 worth of sewer laterals with present staff.
Proposes addition of 2 senior engineers in order to be able to do all
sewer and street projects normally voted in a yea r. He now has
13 people - operated with 11 people for 9 months of the last year, then
added Asst. Town Engineer and a Jr. Inspector.
Reclassification of Supervisor of Construction to S-22 to place him in
same category as Asst. Town Engineer. Neither receives compensation for
overtime. It was noted that he was upgraded last year also.
r-I Estimate of savings which might be made by doingm engineering "in house".
Sewer and street projects $750,000/yr. x 124 (consulting fees)
Prevent dept. can do - 2501000
Dept. $ 2 men would save 500,000 x 12% = $60,000
Priority
If budget had to be cut, Mr. 2k McSweeney would give priority to present
men, would reclassify Supt.of Inspection and reclassify Jr. Inspector g ti)
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Electronic Calculator. Cost of purchase is $1350. Rental would cost
$100 per month, only one month's rental isa applicable topurchase price.
Therefore he would like to purchase the calculator.
Fire Commissioners Fitagerald and Bailey came to discuss their budgets.
Request 8 new men and the promotion of a private to Lieutenant. This
promotion is based on promotion of one Captain to Deputy. Fourth deputy
needed so lthat they can have two on the day shift; training and inspection
must be done during the day.
As explained last year, they would like 8 more men to bring Dept. up
to a strength they believe would be safe; this is still about 10 men
less than the Fire Underwriters recommend.
Expenses
Accounts #226, fire alarm supplies, was underspent last year; and account
377 RIM Fire Alarm was overspent because Fire Alarm Service Truck was
not available. Therefore money which had been budgeted for doing the
work themselves was spent for outside contracts to get the fire alarm
work done. This year they hope to be able to do the work themselves.
Work Uniform - New two-tone blue work uniform is proposed. Dept. would
pay half the cost of the first set, the other half would be paid by
men from their clothing allowance. This accounts for $850 of account 294
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Three-quarter Ton utility truck to be requested $4,000. This would
replace present service wagon, Engine 5 (1947)
New Fire Station is no longer considered necessary. Town seems to be
adequately covered by present stations, particularly now that the Spring
St. overpass has been built.
Next meeting, Thursday, Jan. 30, 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth F. Souza, secretary