Town Council - Ways & Means Committee
Regular MeetingBraintree, MA · February 19, 2019
Minutes
MEMBERS
Braintree Town Council Thomas Bowes, Chairman
Committee of Ways & Means Shannon Hume, Vice-Chair
One JFK Memorial Drive Stephen C. O’Brien, Member
Braintree, Massachusetts 02184 Timothy Carey, Member
Thomas Whalen, Member
MINUTES
February 19, 2019
A meeting of the Committee of Ways & Means was held in the Cahill Auditorium, Braintree Town Hall, on
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 6:30p.m.
Councilor Bowes was in the Chair.
Clerk of the Council conducted the roll call.
Present: Thomas Bowes, Chairman
Shannon Hume, Vice-Chairman
Stephen O’Brien, Member
Thomas Whalen, Member
Timothy Carey, Member
Also Present: Joseph Reynolds, Chief of Staff
Ed Spellman, Finance Director
Nelson Chin, Recreation Director
James Arsenault, DPW Director
Debra A. Saucier, DPW Financial Analyst
Dan Sullivan, Town Auditor
The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance to the flag followed by a moment of silence for all
those serving in our armed services, past and present.
Approval of Minutes
• None
Old Business
• 19 003 Mayor: Request to Approve the Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Plan or take up any action relative
thereto
Motion by Councilor Hume to TAKE off the TABLE Order 19 003
Motion: by Councilor Hume to TAKE off the TABLE Order 19 003
Second: by Councilor O’Brien
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
February 19, 2019 Ways & Means Committee 1 of 14
• 19 004 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2019 General Fund Capital Budget or take up
any action relative thereto
Motion by Councilor Hume to TAKE off the TABLE Order 19 004
Motion: by Councilor Hume to TAKE off the TABLE Order 19 004
Second: by Councilor O’Brien
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
• 19 005 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2019 Enterprise Funds Capital Budget or take
up any action relative thereto
Motion by Councilor Hume to TAKE off the TABLE Order 19 005
Motion: by Councilor Hume to TAKE off the TABLE Order 19 005
Second: by Councilor O’Brien
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
• 19 006 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds
or take up any action relative thereto
Motion by Councilor Hume to TAKE off the TABLE Order 19 006
Motion: by Councilor Hume to TAKE off the TABLE Order 19 006
Second: by Councilor O’Brien
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
Councilor Hume asked where the new Fire Headquarters report is.
Joe Reynolds, Chief of Staff stated the report is not in its completed state. There are various options as
part of that report. We will complete the recommendations on this report and we will be able to publish
it. The availability for space is a main driver.
Councilor Hume asked about the $75,000 for Municipal License and Inspections Department.
Joe Reynolds, Chief of Staff stated this is for ADA use.
Councilor Hume asked about the traffic calming initiative.
Joe Reynolds, Chief of Staff stated Traffic Calming Neighborhood requests have been chosen and they will
decide what they would like in their neighborhood. We are the clearing house of that and the mayor’s
office is providing technical assistance, subject matter expertise, suggestions, we have our town engineer,
dpw and highway team and the mayor’s office as part of this process. We identify if they have been
accepted or haven’t been. We then work with what their designs and requests are. We look to be sure it
will be an overall improvement to the adjacent and abutting neighborhoods.
Councilor Hume stated thank you to Nelson Chin for the work on Perry Park. It is a long time in the
making. I appreciate all your work. It is well over due.
Nelson Chin, Recreation Director stated there were multiple quotes received. Hopefully by April 15, 2019
it will go to the contractor with an estimated completion date of May 30, 2019.
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Councilor O’Brien asked about the memo from Kelly Phelan on the Middle Street trail and parking. Why
more money for this?
Joe Reynolds, Chief of Staff stated we have funds available but if we put it up the state will give us
additional grant money to complete this.
Councilor O’Brien stated the ERP project is the initial cost and it can spin out of control with additional
programs. The Town Auditor, Dan Sullivan gave great input to this; including 10 questions from the
auditors. I am satisfied this is right for the town.
Dan Sullivan, Town Auditor, (Clifton,Larson,Allen) stated we were not involved in the selection committee
but looked at the different products the town had looked at and the Munis product is a company that I
had worked with as an independent auditor and also working at many towns in Massachusetts for the
past 25 years. I would have selected this one too. Their support is excellent. It is a product that the
company keeps putting a lot of resources into. They have a national conference every single year and last
year it was held in Boston. I attend these frequently. We help with implementations.
Councilor O’Brien stated what is critical for these are the chart of accounts. This product allows for a
chart of accounts to be built for great reporting.
Dan Sullivan, Town Auditor stated the chart of accounts is the foundation. This is what we want to be
involved with. We do this work but we are users of this system as part of our job here so we would want
to make sure a good amount of effort is put into that. You can get all the financial reporting, internal
controls, all the best benefits out of the system.
Councilor Hume asked when the tour of the evidence room will be.
Joe Reynolds, Chief of Staff stated he will follow up and get back to Council.
Councilor Whalen asked about the Middle Street walking path and if that will be part of the river walk.
Maybe they could put an arched bridge for the parking on the other side.
Joe Reynolds, Chief of Staff stated that will be incorporated into the Riverwalk. We welcome your
participation in the suggestions for a design of an arched bridge.
Councilor Whalen asked if the other two towns are still reluctant to pay for their portion of the Water
Treatment Plant.
Joe Reynolds stated they are reviewing their own capabilities considering the costs at this point in time or
using time to squirrel away monies to manage their finances. I received information that right now is not
the time for the purchase to be made by our partners.
Councilor Bowes asked why can’t we build this ourselves and make them buy water from us.
James Arsenault, DPW Director stated we have a tri-town meeting next month. We will sit down and
discuss where we are going. We should know a lot better next month.
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Motion(s) read by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council:
• 19 003 Mayor: Request to Approve the Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Plan or take up any action relative
thereto
MOTION: To Approve the Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Plan as submitted
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Carey
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
• 19 004 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2019 General Fund Capital Budget or take up
any action relative thereto
ORDERED:
That the Town of Braintree appropriates the sum of Four Million Two Hundred Thirty-Five
Thousand Dollars ($4,235,000) to pay costs of the following capital projects:
Project Amount Authorizing Statute
Roadway resurfacing 1,700,000 Ch. 44, s 7(1)
Town Wide Computer System 945,000 Ch. 44, s 7(1)
Town Wide Radio System
92,000 Ch. 44, s 7(1)
Migrations
Middle St. Engineering & Design 100,000 Ch. 44, s 7(1)
DPW Parks and Grounds Trash
150,000 Ch. 44, s 7(1)
Truck
Fire Brush Truck 188,000 Ch. 44, s 7(1)
DPW Facilities 4x4 Truck w Plow 60,000 Ch. 44, s 7(1)
DPW Highway Truck w Plows 100,000 Ch. 44, s 7(1)
DPW Highway Sidewalk Plow 100,000 Ch. 44, s 7(1)
DPW Parks Equip. & Court Repairs 100,000 Ch. 44, s 7(1)
School Technology 200,000 Ch. 44, s 7(1)
Town Hall Renovations 500,000 Ch. 44, s 7(1)
and for the payment of all other costs incidental and related thereto; that the amounts indicated
above for each project are estimates and that the Mayor may allocate more funds to any one or more
of such projects, and less to others, so long as, in the judgment of the Mayor, each of the projects
described above can be completed within the total appropriation made by this Order; that to meet
this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said
amount under and pursuant to the authorizing statutes described above, or pursuant to any other
enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor. Any premium received by the
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Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this order, less any such premium applied to
the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs
approved by this order in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby
reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Whalen
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
• 19 005 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2019 Enterprise Funds Capital Budget or take
up any action relative thereto
Motion(s) read by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council:
ORDERED:
That the Town of Braintree appropriates the sum of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) to pay costs of
Town-wide water distribution system improvements, and for the payment of all other costs incidental
and related thereto and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the
Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 8 of the
General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town
therefor. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this
order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes,
may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this order in accordance with Chapter 44,
Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such
costs by a like amount.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Whalen
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
ORDERED:
That the Town of Braintree appropriates the sum of Two Million Twenty Thousand Dollars
($2,020,000) to pay costs of wastewater system rehabilitation projects phase #11, and for the
payment of all other costs incidental and related thereto and that to meet this appropriation, the
Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant
to Chapter 44, Section 7(1) of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to
issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any
bonds or notes approved by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of
issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this order in
accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized
to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Carey
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
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ORDERED:
That the Town of Braintree appropriates the sum of Two Million Twenty Thousand Dollars
($2,020,000) to pay costs of wastewater system rehabilitation projects phase #12, and for the
payment of all other costs incidental and related thereto and that to meet this appropriation, the
Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant
to Chapter 44, Section 7(1) of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to
issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any
bonds or notes approved by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of
issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this order in
accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized
to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Carey
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
ORDERED:
That the Town of Braintree appropriates the sum of Two Million Twenty Thousand Dollars
($2,020,000) to pay costs of wastewater system rehabilitation projects phase #13, and for the
payment of all other costs incidental and related thereto and that to meet this appropriation, the
Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant
to Chapter 44, Section 7(1) of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to
issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any
bonds or notes approved by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of
issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this order in
accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized
to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Carey
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
February 19, 2019 Ways & Means Committee 6 of 14
• 19 006 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds
or take up any action relative thereto
Motion(s) read by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council:
1) Town Wide
MOTION: That the sum of $18,749 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Free Cash to the
Fire Department Radio Repeater account.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Carey
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
2) Police Department
MOTION: That the sum of $210,436 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Free Cash for
the purchase three Marked Cruisers.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Carey
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
3) Police Department
MOTION: That the sum of $ 84,266 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Free Cash for
the purchase of Tasers.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Carey
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
4) Police Department
MOTION: That the sum of $ 14,567 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Free Cash for
the purchase of Automated External Defibrillators.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Whalen
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
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5) Police Department
MOTION: That the sum of $13,738 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Free Cash for
the purchase of an Evidence Containments Area.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Whalen
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
6) Police Department
MOTION: That the sum of $9,440 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Free Cash for the
purchase of Records Storage.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Whalen
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
7) Police Department
MOTION: That the sum of $ 23,304 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Free Cash for
the purchase of Personal Protection Equipment.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Whalen
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
8) Police Department
MOTION: That the sum of $ 38,851 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Free Cash for
the purchase of Portable Radios.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Whalen
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
9) Police Department
MOTION: That the sum of $ 22,100 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Free Cash for
the purchase of Desktop Processing Equipment.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Whalen
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
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10) Fire Department
MOTION: That the sum of $85,000 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Free Cash for
the purchase of Bunker Gear.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Carey
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
11) Fire Department
MOTION: That the sum of $9,000 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Free Cash for
replacing an Extractor.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Whalen
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
12) School Department
MOTION: That the sum of $100,000 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Free Cash for
the purpose of purchasing Munis ERP software system.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Carey
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
13) School Department
MOTION: That the sum of $244,070 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Free Cash for
paying the ESCO Projects first years interest expense .
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Carey
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
14) Elder Affairs Department
MOTION: That the sum of $10,000 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Free Cash for
the purpose of roof repairs at the Elder Affairs building.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Whalen
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
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15) Elder Affairs Department
MOTION: That the sum of $ 12,000 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Free Cash for
the boiler repairs at the Elder Affairs building.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Carey
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
16) DPW Engineering Department
MOTION: That the sum of $18,000 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Free Cash for
the purchase of Traffic Management Software.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Whalen
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
17) DPW Engineering Department
MOTION: That the sum of $50,000 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Free Cash for
Traffic Calming Design & Construction.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Carey
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
18) DPW Highway Department
MOTION: That the sum of $30,000 be transferred from the Fiscal Year 2018 C ertified Free
Cash to replace a Stainless Steel Spreader.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Whalen
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
19) DPW Highway Department
MOTION: That the sum of $50,000 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2018 C ertified Free Cash to
purchase speed bumps and traffic control items.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Carey
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
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20) DPW Recreation Department
MOTION: That the sum of $ 32,275 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Free Cash for
the purchase of an AFI infield groomer and attachments.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Whalen
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
21) DPW Solid Waste Department
MOTION: That the sum of $ 5,000 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Free Cash for the
purchase of a Trash Compactor expansion.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Whalen
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
22) Library Department
MOTION: That the sum of $ 25,000 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Free Cash for
the purchase of a Flat Rubber roof replacement at the Library.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Carey
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
23) Library Department
MOTION: That the sum of $ 5,000 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Free Cash for the
purchase of computer replacements at the Library.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Carey
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
24) Fire Department
MOTION: That the sum of $40,000 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Free Cash for
replacing a Fire Prevention SUV.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Whalen
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
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Building Capital Stabilization Fund motions
B-1) Municipal License and Inspection Department
MOTION: That the sum of $ 75,000 be transferred from the Building Capital Stabilization Fund
for the purpose of ADA Compliance issues.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Whalen
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
B-2) School Department
MOTION: That the sum of $ 300,000 be transferred from the Building Capital Stabilization Fund
for the purpose of Roof and Floor repairs District Wide.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Carey
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
B-3) School Department
MOTION: That the sum of $ 155,930 be transferred from the Building Capital Stabilization Fund
for the purpose of Plumbing and bathroom repairs District Wide.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Carey
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
B-4) DPW Facilities Department
MOTION: That the sum of $ 50,000 be transferred from the Building Capital Stabilization Fund
for the purpose of Allen Street building repairs.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Carey
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
B-5) DPW Facilities Department
MOTION: That the sum of $ 50,000 be transferred from the Building Capital Stabilization Fund
for the purpose of 74 Pond Street building repairs.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Carey
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
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B-6) DPW Facilities Department
MOTION: That the sum of $ 50,000 be transferred from the Building Capital Stabilization Fund
for the purpose of Eldridge school building repairs.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Whalen
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
B-7) DPW Facilities Department
MOTION: That the sum of $ 20,000 be transferred from the Building Capital Stabilization Fund
for the purpose of Library and Quincy Ave. Security Enhancements.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Carey
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
Water Sewer Enterprise Fund motions
E-1) Water Sewer Enterprise Fund
MOTION: That the sum of $128,729 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Water Sewer
Retained Earnings the purpose of purchasing Munis ERP software system.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Whalen
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
E-2) Water Sewer Enterprise Fund
MOTION: That the sum of $ 80,000 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Water Sewer
Retained Earnings the purpose of purchasing two SUV Vehicles.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Whalen
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
E-3) Water Sewer Enterprise Fund
MOTION: That the sum of $120,000 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Water Sewer
Retained Earnings the purpose of purchasing two Utility Trucks with Plows.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Whalen
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
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E-4) Water Sewer Enterprise Fund
MOTION: That the sum of $100,000 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2018 Certified Water Sewer
Retained Earnings the purpose of Howard Street Pump Station repairs.
Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council
Second: by Councilor Whalen
Vote: For (5– Bowes, Carey, Hume, O’Brien, Whalen), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
New Business
• None
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:48p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan M. Cimino,
Clerk of the Council
Documents provided for Meeting
• 19 003 Mayor: Request to Approve the Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Plan or take up any action relative
thereto
• 19 004 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2019 General Fund Capital Budget or take up
any action relative thereto
• 19 005 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2019 Enterprise Funds Capital Budget or take
up any action relative thereto
• 19 006 Mayor: Request for Appropriation – Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds or
take up any action relative thereto
February 19, 2019 Ways & Means Committee 14 of 14
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