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Budget Committee Minutes 10/15/2013
Budget Committee Meeting
October 15, 2013
Call to Order: 6:30 pm.
Present: Kristin Lewis-Savage, Chair
Martha Sumner, Vice-Chair
Tricia Holt
Gayle Hamel
Darrell Britton
David Gerns
Ben Sadewicz
Dennis Heffernan
Barry Weymouth - arrived 6:35 pm.
John Sherman, Selectmen Ex-Officio
Also Present: Sean Fitzgerald, Town Manager
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Tricia Holt
Motion by T. Holt to accept the minutes of September 24, 2013.
2nd by Dennis Heffernan
Vote 8-0-0
Motion carries.
BUDGET PRESENTATIONS:
Lori Sadewicz explained the Welfare (Human Services) Administration proposed line items for the 2014 Budget:
Level Funded Budget Items:
- Training $240.00
- Dues $50.00
- Office Supplies $250.00
- Mileage/Travel $200.00
Motion by B. Sadewicz to accept for consideration the Budget for Welfare Administration for $740.00.
2nd by T. Holt
Vote: 9-0-0
Motion carries.
Lori Sadewicz explained the Welfare (Human Services ) Direct Assistance proposed line items for the 2014 Budget:
Level Funded Budget Items:
- Shelter/Rent $20,000.00
- Food/Markets $250.00
- Telephone Service $100.00
- Unitil Electric $4,500.00
- Heat $5,000.00
- Medical $1,000.00
- Unforeseen Assistance $500.00
- Funeral Assistance $1,000.00
Motion by G. Hamel to accept for consideration the Budget for Welfare (Human Services) Administration for $32,350.00.
2nd by M. Sumner
Vote: 9-0-0
Motion carries.
Lori Sadewicz explained the Human Services – Agencies proposed line items for the 2014 Budget:
Level Funded Budget Items:
- Family Mediation $10,408.00
- Rockingham County Community Action Program $10,612.00
- Sexual Assault Support $1,000.00
- Crisis Pregnancy Center $2,200.00
- A Safe Place $4,000.00
- Child Advocacy Center $1,250.00
- Center For Life Management $7,000.00
- Sad Café $5,000.00
- Retired Senior Volunteer Programs $850.00
- Greater Salem Caregivers $5,400.00
- Vic Geary Center $6,500.00
- Lamprey Health $3,090.00
- Community Health Services $2,500.00
- Child and Family Services $1,000.00
Increased Budget Line Items:
- Rockingham Nutrition & Meals On Wheels $3,672.00
Decreased Budget Line Items:
Discussion: Review of area service providers.
Motion by B. Sadewicz to accept for consideration the Budget for Human Services Agencies for $64,482.00.
2nd by T. Holt.
Vote: 9-0-0
Motion carries.
Chief John McArdle explained the Fire Department’s proposed line items for the 2014 Budget:
Level Funded Budget Items:
- Fire Department Permanent Positions – Chief $71,229.00
- Fire Department Supplies $700.00
- Fire Department Books and Periodicals $200.00
- Permanent Positions Fire Fighters $130,466.00
- Fire Department Building Maintenance $200.00
- Fire Department Part-Time Forest Fire $350.00
Increased Budget Line Items
- Uniforms $10,450.00
- Data Processing $5,505.00
- Miscellaneous $1,720.00
- Events and Activities $1,650.00
- Over-Time Fire Fighters $31,559.00
- Training $40,639.00
- Dues – Hazmat $6,600.00
- Equipment Maintenance $11,440.00
- Gasoline $12,418.00
- Equipment $27,089.00
- Books and Periodicals $3,315.00
- General Supplies $6,750.00
Decreased Budget Line Items
- Telephones/Communication $4,032.00
- Medical Services $4,220.00
- Dues $1,720.00
- Mileage & Expense $1,000.00
- P-T Call Firefighters $132,810.00
- Vehicle Maintenance and Supplies $15,420.00
- Vehicle Repairs $4,000.00
- Equipment-Bunker Gear $8,925.00
- General Supplies $6,750.00
Motion by G. Hamel to accept for consideration the Budget for the Fire Department for $534,387.00.
2nd by T. Holt.
Vote 9-0-0
Motion carries.
Chief John McArdle explained the Water Distribution proposed line items for the 2014 Budget:
Level Funded Budget Items:
- Telephone $660.00
- Heating $0.00
- General Supplies $200.00
- Waterline Repairs $8,500.00
- Equipment Repairs $500.00
- Vehicle Maintenance $200.00
Increased Budget Line Items
- Uniforms $925.00
- Engineering $13,500.00
- Mileage $250.00
- Equipment Maintenance $7,200.00
- Fuel $2,400.00
- Equipment Purchase $1,100.00
Decreased Budget Line Items
- Payroll Temporary $147,570.00
- Electric $11,500.00
Discussion: Occurred regarding the necessity for a study to evaluate pump house replacement feasibility and the appropriate process of funding.
Motion by B. Sadewicz to accept for consideration the Budget for Water Distribution for $61,505.00.
2nd by D. Gerns
Vote: 9-0-0
Motion carries.
Sean Fitzgerald explained the Emergency Management proposed line items for the 2014 Budget:
Level Funded Budget Items:
- Part Time Positions $10,000.00
- Telephone $1,000.00
- Training $1,000.00
- Office Supplies $400.00
- Postage $500.00
- Equipment Maintenance $150.00
- Emergency Supplies $500.00
- Mileage/Travel $444.00
Increased Budget Line Items
- Equipment Purchase $10,000.00
Motion by B. Sadewicz to accept for consideration the Budget for Emergency Management for $23,994.00.
2nd by M. Sumner
Vote: 9-0-0
Motion carries.
Discussion: CIP Plan, Tim will present. Confirm when on the agenda. Verify whether Lt. Baldwin can be present on October 29th.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: NONE
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS: NONE
MEETING ADJOURNED: 8:25 pm.
Respectfully submitted:
Kerry Lee Noel
Recording Secretary
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