MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
BUDGET WORKSHOP
SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2008
Chairman Mauceri called the meeting to order at 8:10 am in Room 14 at Town Hall in the presence of members Mr. Veno, Mr. Harris, Mr. O’Leary. Mr. Dardeno was absent. Also present were the Town Administrator, Greg Balukonis, Finance Director J. Tassone, Finance Committee Members A. Hurlbut, B. Jones, R. Johnson, D. Kelleher, A. Wolpin, M. Kirby, M. Linnane and M. Westervelt,
1. DPW – David Hanlon, Director
Mr. Hanlon provided budget handouts to all in attendance. He summarized department operations including water and road and street. Other than Ch. 90, no state funds support the DPW budget. Mr. Hanlon reviewed the following DPW divisions: Engineering, Administration, Road & Street, Snow & Ice, Street Lights, Tree Care, Machinery Maintenance, Cemetery & Parks, Town Buildings and Sanitation.
Mr. Mauceri stated any changes in how to fund the Sanitation budget should be done at a special meeting.
The Water Enterprise Fund was addressed by Mr. Hanlon. The Water Rate and Capital Hearing is scheduled for January 7, 2008.
2. Police – Chief Edward Nolan and Lt. Kevin Brennan
Chief Nolan addressed the NRPD mission statement and comparison of peer communities included in the Benchmarking Study. Chief Nolan reviewed statistics on manpower analysis that compares NRPD to other similar communities. It is Chief Nolan’s opinion that NRPD is below staffing requirements by professional standards, and compared to the peer communities.
Chief Nolan reviewed his proposal for additional overtime funding for increasing the DARE program and mandated training. He proposes new overtime funding for staff meetings, special events, and accreditation. Chief Nolan doesn’t believe $141,552 in previously unassigned overtime reductions belong in the additional requests column.
Mr. O’Leary suggested the Town look into providing funding for the COPS overage.
3. Fire/EMS – Chief Richard Harris and Deputy William Warnock
Chief Harris introduced the mission of the NRFD. He stated essential services provided by the department. Chief Harris reviewed his findings that compare the Fire Department to peer communities.
Mr. O’Leary asked about staffing for the Call Department that he thinks is low at 9 fire fighters.
Mr. Mauceri questioned about a report showing potential revenue that could be generated by new ALS services.
Mr. O’Leary asked about an inventory of private vs. Town owned mechanic tools.
Adjourn 1:10 p.m.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
MOTION BY: MR. VENO
SECONDED: MR. O’Leary
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (4-0)
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DATE MICHAEL HARRIS, CLERK
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