Town Council - Ways & Means Committee
Regular MeetingBraintree, MA · May 10, 2023
Minutes
Braintree Town Council MEMBERS
Joseph Reynolds, Chairman
Committee of Ways & Means Julia Flaherty, Vice-Chairwoman
One JFK Memorial Drive Elizabeth Maglio, Member
Braintree, Massachusetts 02184
MINUTES
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
A meeting of the Committee of Ways & Means was held via Zoom Webinar on Wednesday, May 10, 2023
at 6:00pm.
Councilor Reynolds was in the Chair.
Clerk of the Council, Susan Cimino conducted the roll call.
Present: Joseph Reynolds, Chairman
Julia Flaherty, Vice-Chairwoman
Elizabeth Maglio, Member
Meredith Boericke, President (ex-officio)
Also Present: Ed Spellman, Director of Municipal Finance
James Arsenault, DPW Director
Mike McGourty, Facilities Director
Lou Dutton, Water & Sewer Superintendent
Rob Devito, DPW Finance
John Thompson, Asst DPW Director/Town Engineer
Ben Hulke, Asst DPW Director
Christopher Griffin, Acting Coordinator Recreation & Community Events
Jeff Kunz, Trash & Recycling Director
Hilary Waite, Stormwater Manager
Ryan Matheson, Engineering Manager
Shawn McGoldrick, Town Auditor/CLA
Approval of Minutes
• None
Old Business
• None
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New Business
• 23 025 Mayor: FY2024 Operating Budget or take up any action relative thereto
Motion: by Councilor Flaherty to Take off the Table Order 23 025
Second: by Councilor Maglio
Vote: For (3–Flaherty, Maglio, Reynolds), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
APPENDIX F
400 Department of Public Works
APPENDIX G
436 Sewer Enterprise Fund
438 Water Enterprise Fund
APPENDIX I
640 Storm Water Enterprise Fund
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - DESCRIPTION FUNDING AND STATUS
The Public Works Department implemented a department wide re-organization about five years ago to help us
better serve the public, provide for upcoming challenges and allow for us to seamlessly move forward in the years
to come. This implementation included a new stormwater utility to help us be ready and staffed to meet the EPA’s
new federally mandated and unfunded stormwater regulations, more streamlined management of staff, provide
for succession planning with a number of senior people that have since retired and will be retiring and having staff
and equipment in place to allow us to continue to improve. Since that time we have incorporated the School
maintenance program into the Town Facilities program as well. The current implementation is still ongoing we
hope to have it fully functional within the next few years.
There are a number of divisions within the public works department for the Town of Braintree. Below is a summary
of the main divisions and some of the key activities we are currently working on, as well as the future funding
concerns and some of our future needs.
The Admin Division (85 Quincy Ave) helps administer the workings of all other divisions. This includes the Assistant
Director of Operations, Assistant Director of Engineering, Financial Analyst and other support staff. Our continuing
focus is on aligning all of the departments to function better, grant opportunities, streamlining the budget/
personnel and helping to implement MUNIS, the new financial software program, and other relevant programs.
There are no major changes in this division this fiscal year.
The Facilities and Equipment Division (245 Union St) is a relatively new division and we have made some great
progress in the past three years. The division work includes maintaining the existing Town buildings including
cleaning, upkeep of the utilities, heating/cooling, security, pest control, etc. The division also includes oversight of
capital building projects such as the American Legion painting, Daugherty Gym renovations, 74 Pond Street
renovation, Police Station renovations, Fire Station renovations, Town Hall renovations, Golf Course expansion,
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Elder Affairs addition, Town hall HVAC upgrades and the like. Through the reorganization, we have been able to
save quite a bit of money by doing the work internally with our own dedicated staff instead of contracting it out. As
was mentioned above the facilities division has recently incorporated all the schools and grounds maintenance as
well. Building on our past success with the Town buildings we have begun to address some of the many items
needed to make all the schools the best that they can be. You will see a significant increase in funding this fiscal
year for this division. This was needed as was noted in our initial presentation regarding the school maintenance
program to better manage and focus on the needs of the school buildings and grounds.
The School Custodial Services division (School area wide) – There is a significant increase in funding needed due to
this being a complete overhaul of the school system and the coming online of the new South Middle School. Staff
have been working hard getting up to speed with the overall oversight of the school system and looking for
efficiencies as best we can.
The School Maintenance Department (East Middle Maint. Building) - There is a significant increase in funding
needed due to this being a complete overhaul of the school system and the difference in the school funding
program and the Town. We have already completed a lot of projects and with great results. We will continue to
incorporate the new school maint. dept staff and are striving to make the division more efficient.
The Traffic Division (85 Quincy Ave) is a part of the engineering division. Currently the focus for the traffic division is
on a Town wide signal inventory program, Traffic Calming and resident concern reviews, pearl & Ivory I/C, new
South Street and Washington I/C signal and Grove and Liberty I/C. There are no major changes in this division for
this fiscal year.
The Engineering Division (85 Quincy Ave) assists all the other divisions and the Town as it relates to Civil
Engineering. This includes implementation of various federal and state regulations, basic surveying, civil design
plans, drainage design, property line determination, GIS system, mapping, water replacement projects, I/I sewer
survey, study, design and implementation and 100 roads paving projects from beginning to end and many other
tasks. There are no major changes in this division this FY.
Currently the focus is on completing the current Infrastructure program, creating a new roadways ranking system,
projecting out future year’s needs, continuing to implement and get funding through the complete streets
program, assisting with ADA compliance concerns, generating a new transportation plan including sidewalk
prioritization and continuing to implement our new GIS software program, People GIS.
The Highway Division (245 Union) There have been some changes proposed through union negotiations to
provide a better structure to the management and rates of pay for the highway staff. There has also been an
addition of one field staff paid through the water/ sewer division since they damage the sidewalks each year to
work with others to head up the new sidewalk replacement crew. The division has have a variety of dump trucks,
backhoes, loaders, graders, excavators, street sweepers and vacuum trucks including many other pieces of
equipment to do the job. The future goal is to getting some staff relocated back again and having a new Public
Works building with more space and better available to better cover the existing equipment and vehicles we have.
The Highway division oversees the general maintenance of the roads and right of way of the Town. This work
includes snow removal, patching potholes, upkeep of two dams and the landfill area, sidewalk repairs and
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placement, involvement in field monitoring of the 100 roads program, cutting grass, fixing drainage concerns, street
sweeping, basin cleaning , stripping, signage, speed reduction devices, signal maintenance when warranted and
many other tasks. Currently the focus is on town wide Park renovations, various drainage renovations, Speed
Humps placement (both temporary and permanent), placement of flashing crosswalk signs, Traffic calming and
resident concerns implementation, street cleaning and leaf removal, basin cleaning and getting ready for the
winter.
The Solid Waste Division (74 Pond) is comprised of all contract employees called casual employees. This division
oversees the entire trash and other solid waste removal programs for the town, including trash, recycling, yard
waste, bulk waste and twice a year solid waste removal. This also includes the general oversight of the transfer
station by the Town landfill site, assistance with the compost yard, oversight of the removal company, their
schedule, containers and routing. Lastly compliance with federal and state regulations for the removal and
transfer station as well. Currently the focus is on doing our best to keep the costs down regarding the recycling
processing. There are some new state requirements mandating some additional costs to the program. We also
always continue to look for ways to improve our service and to reduce the costs to the community and recycle and
reuse as much as possible.
The Recreation Division (74 Pond) relocated about two years ago to 74 Pond Street from 85 Quincy Ave in order to
gain more space, better access to the large conference room and more centrally located in Town. This division
oversees the playgrounds, cemeteries, oversight of the Art facility, all school fields and many activities throughout
the Town. This includes a summer program with activities for children adults and the elderly. These programs
include summer camps, beach oversight, travel programs, movie nights, volunteer events, fun runs, and many other
activities. Currently the focus is on the possibly of improvements to some of our existing recreational facilities,
numerous events, creating new facilities, assisting with the new proposed Peterson Pool program and many other
projects as well. Due to the current financial concerns the only changes to this division were to fully fund the
division manager position reduced due to COVID funding concerns and have a full time clerk position for the
recreation division.
The funding needs for this section include replacing funding for the Recreation and community event coordinator
position or reorganization of the positions to better accommodate the needs of the division. Also needed are the
replacement of the light poles at the high school and various fields in Town, fence repair Town wide, field
resurfacing, implementation of new fields at the land we own at the I/C of Granite and West Streets, updated
irrigation in a number of the fields, significant upgrades at both Watson and Hollis parks as well as the High School
to signature park level. This is projected to be implemented in phases and the design is in process now.
The Grounds Section (245 Union) oversees the grounds for all the Town properties including most of the school
grounds. This includes pavement upkeep (except schools), cutting the grass, upkeep of playgrounds, school fields,
lighting, fencing, management of the compost yard and many other tasks. Currently the focus is on getting newer
and better equipment with better equipment repair response time and an updated building. Also setting the
fertilizer program in a more regular routine and getting staff more training. There are no major changes in this
division for this fiscal year.
The Cemetery Section (Plain Street Cemetery) oversees the various cemeteries throughout the Town. This includes
cutting grass, repairing fences, upkeep of structures, preforming burials, laying out future cemetery grounds
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expansion and generating revenue for the division so it can be as self-reliant as possible. Currently the focus is on
the cemetery grounds expansion and creating new policies. Also getting newer and better equipment with better
repair response time and an updated building. The existing cemetery is just about at capacity currently. The major
changes in this division for this fiscal year except for the coming development of an expanded cemetery. This
will allow us to have a signature expanded facility and be able to service the public for years to some.
The Golf Division (101 Jefferson Street) oversees the Town’s 18 hole golf course and its grounds. This includes
mowing for the grass, greens, repairing divots, keeping up the general grounds, outhouse, driving range, golf carts,
water around the course, equipment store, concessions, simulators, dining area, many golf events, training,
competition, and many other duties. Currently the focus has been on using our expanded facility as best we can,
getting a new liquor license year round, getting the simulators placed for the winter, getting more functions and
cafeteria use for the winter, a future upgrade of the sprinkler system when possible and routine updates as
needed.
The funding of this division has improved greatly with a new concessions facility, simulators and events. We have
also updated our fees. We continue to look for more revenue and savings. Irrigation replacement, expanded
kitchen facility and vehicle/ equipment replacement are key needs of this division. The major change for this fiscal
year that the part time clerk is now a full-time clerk position for the golf division. Also depending on funding we
may be looking at expanding the food and beverage facility and event area this coming year.
The Water and Sewer Division (85 Quincy Ave/ 245 Union)within the past few years a new superintendent, staffing
and water/ sewer engineer, junior engineering aid and GIS manager have been a part of the DPW reorganization.
The increased staffing helped with us managing some water and sewer projects in house and the Engineer position
was created to help better oversee Town projects and track information. The only significant change this fiscal
year is that we added a water / sewer office manager. This position was needed to help with the oversight of
the division and to better oversee the revenue and financial sides of the division.
The Sewer and Water Transmission Section oversees all the water and sewer piping systems throughout the Town.
This maintenance includes routing inspection, repair, looping minor sections of lines when possible, field oversight
of the yearly water replacement projects, I/I repair projects and pavement replacement projects from the 100
roads program as well. Currently the focus is on this year’s water replacement projects, sewer renovation projects,
replacement of the Howard St. Pump Station project, design of the Brookside Street pump station renovation
project, Commerce Park pumping station elimination, creating flow monitoring systems, expanding the SCADA info
system, wireless real time meter reading and a new monitoring software program. As a part of the reorganization
several new positions have been added to help manage the division as well. The future need of this division is for a
new Public Works building. There are no major changes in this division for this fiscal year.
The Water Treatment Section (300 King Hill Road) oversees the treatment plant, the grounds around the plant, the
reservoirs, various dams, piping system, the water towers around Town, Sewer Pumping stations and various wells.
This maintenance includes the upkeep of the water flow, hydrant flushing, pumping systems, treatment systems,
testing, reporting, security, future plant design and many other duties as well. Currently the focus has been on
moving forward with the proposed new treatment plant and until then keep the existing plant going as effectively
as possible. There are no major changes in this division for this fiscal year.
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The Stormwater Division (85 Quincy Ave/ 245 Union) was created to be able to comply with the new federally
mandated Stormwater program. The new staff include a Stormwater Manager, Billing Analyst and Outreach
Representative, as well as the transfer of three positions from the Highway division to create the Division. The
funding for these positions was created by the recently implemented Stormwater fee. This division helps us
provide the outreach, mapping, testing, permitting, inspection and other activities that a stormwater program
requires. This also allows the department to focus on Town wide outreach and connection to the program for all
departments as is required. Currently the focus has been on complying and meeting the several stormwater permit
deadlines, working on a 604B grant we secured though DEP for possible future drainage treatment projects,
another grant for the Stetson Street culvert replacement project, another grant for tree box filters around the town
to help remediate sediment contaminants and getting new software to better track the drainage system and our
impervious areas throughout Town.
The only major need is for us to get a new Public Works building and to help us with keeping the fund solvent for
years to meet the regulations we are required to meet. The only Major change was the addition of one new field
staff paid through the stormwater division to help address the erosion the old sidewalks could cause each year.
This field staff member will work with others to head up the new sidewalk replacement crew.
Councilor Maglio asked how many staff you have and if it is enough.
James Arsenault stated myself as Director, 2 Asst Directors, 4 clerical staff. Yes when someone is away we
manage and it is seamless. These have all been here in the past.
Chairman Reynolds asked about communications with constituents and anything that would disrupt a
normal day. Advertising – is this category utilized when notifying neighbors?
Director Arsenault stated our notifications are handing out flyers to neighborhoods, we put it online also.
Councilor Maglio asked where online can we find these notifications?
John Thompson stated to go to the Engineering Division which is a sub-page of the DPW, there should be
a link on the left hand side that gives a link to all projects.
Councilor Maglio I don’t see it on the phone where most people are looking. Can’t it be on the front page
with a link saying “are you wondering what work is happening in your neighborhood click here”…
John Thompson stated we can look into this.
President Boericke stated in the overall summary in the budget book I see zero’d out facilities section is
now in the education section for only one year.
Ed Spellman stated the FY23 education line item included school maintenance, utilities and facilities. Then
these were shifted to the DPW Facilities Division. To be comparable to last year I wanted to show year to
year comparisons. For FY25 the requested amount will be in the DPW budget.
President Boericke stated I quibble with the approach because it appears education has a 9.25 percent
increase over last year and I don’t thing that correct. The education budget shows the decrease. I prefer
this to be fixed. It doesn’t appear the facilities has all moved over to the DPW department. It appears it is
still in education budget.
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Director Arsenault stated we took over the School Maintenance July 1, 2022 Fiscal Year 2023.
Chairman Reynolds stated the assets to do any DPW facilities should be allocated in your DPW budget not
in the School budget.
Director Arsenault stated we need the ability to section off that certain grants/funds are for schools. So
we need to keep some of the actual accounts because if there is a grant.
Chairman Reynolds stated I am interested in funds that are in the operating budget which would not
include grants.
Councilor Flaherty asked about gasoline and diesel fuel. It looks like it was consolidated into one line
item.
Director Arsenault stated it is more appropriate to put into one line. We did increase it to where we
thought it was sufficient for this year as a best guess for our needs.
Ben Hulke, Asst DPW Director stated for what we purchased for DPW gasoline allotment has gone down
from last year. We are locked into a contract.
Councilor Maglio mentioned Blue Hills was here a few nights ago talking about their Google Doc that lists
everything that needs to be done and goes out 5 years. When something is done it gets taken off the list
and other items get added. They talked about a mandatory equipment rotation policy and I thought this is
a useful conversation to have for our Facilities.
Mike McGourty, Facilities Director stated we do have that program right now and tells us when we have
to go into certain equipment and when they need maintenance. It will take us some time to do all this
and wish we could say we have enough people to do all this work. We do not but are headed in the right
direction.
Mike McGourty, Facilities Director stated to get everything done and just to a day to day maintenance it
will take about 5 years. The schools had zero maintenance with 5 people and overwhelmed and
everything was being outsourced to get done. The costs were astronomical. We’ve removed a lot of the
outside subcontractor work and controlled it in-house. We probably sub out about 25% of what used to
be subbed out by the schools because we have a lot to do. Its nice to want to do everything but we have a
budget and have to limit how far we can go.
Councilor Maglio asked if there are projects that you want to do.
Director McGourty stated yes and we hope to bond for those larger projects we want to do.
We have people in-house to keep an eye on what needs to be done and for the future and how to deal
with these buildings.
President Boericke asked for a list of all unused, vacant or underutilized town-owned buildings or other
structures and the current assessed value, current cost for upkeep and maintenance of each building and
then what our plan is as a community for redevelopment of those buildings and I would like the same list
for any town owned vacant lots and underdeveloped parcels or other revenue generation that may be
derived from said buildings or lots.
Chairman Reynolds asked about the lockdown contracts for gasoline/fuel and what is the duration of
those generally speaking.
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Ben Hulke stated it varies but we were able to lock in for two years. You can lock in for a few months or
even per use. It is an interesting process.
Chairman Reynolds asked for a head count under facilities.
Director McGourty stated 22 on the town side, 45 custodians for schools, 5 maintenance personnel on the
school side. It is proposed to pick up additional custodians for the new South. Count is about 72-77 with
casual employees.
Chairman Reynolds asked if you had any positions that have remained open last year.
Director McGourty stated no we did not have any open ones.
Chairman Reynolds said you stated 80 staff would be a number you would be comfortable with.
Director McGourty stated that would be a good number. There are positions we have not even written
the job description for yet. We need to bring in an IT manager as we bring all these buildings together
with the BMS systems.
Chairman Reynolds asked about the salary increased by 14% for department head and increase of 22% for
the assistant department head.
Director McGourty stated that salary is a middle of the road for this type of job. It is a 7 day a week job
and I answer the phone 24/7. It is a very technical job.
Director Arsenault stated it is appropriate with responsibility for all the town buildings as well as all the
school buildings.
Chairman Reynolds asked on Page 59 of Tab F – what is the 200% increase in water & sewer from $9,000
to $27,000.
Rob Devito, Finance Manager for DPW/Facilities stated that fund has been under funded for the last
number of years so it was now budgeted at an appropriate level for actual amounts. That is the Water &
Sewerage usage for all to the town buildings.
Councilor Flaherty asked why the costs are up for Tree removal and Leaf mulching.
Ben Hulke stated primarily the market. We are just coming off a 3 year contract. We are going back out
to bid and expect an increase in costs and bringing the number up to historical spending.
Councilor Maglio asked if there is a system to track work.
Ben Hulke stated we have daily worksheets and staff is constantly rotating through the town and noting
things. It is a combination of SeeClickFix and phone calls that drive the work. We have software that the
foreman logs in what they do for the day.
Councilor Maglio I just want to know if that software is adequate for the town.
Director Arsenault stated it is a good tracking program.
Councilor Maglio asked do you have everything you need?
Director Arsenault stated more staffing would be great. We could get more done.
Chairman Reynolds asked about a 50% increase in guard rail replacement.
Ben Hulke stated it is an expensive material. It is a competitive bid process and all the rates are going up.
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President Boericke asked about the Snow & Ice and that we were going to incrementally increase this
year over year to get to approximately $850,000. I want to make sure we are good with keeping this year
at $600,000 which is level funding.
Ed Spellman stated that is correct and this is the one line in the budget you can carry a deficit. The fifth
vote in our annual budget vote is to allow that.
Jeff Kunz stated we have selected a new solid waste collection company, Capital Waste.
There have been several Department of Environmental Protection changes that took place in November
2022 that have impacted our budget where additional material is being banned from the waste stream.
Not only in the towns but in the transfer station. We now need to segregate more products which
changed the cost of collection.
President Boericke asked what the trash fee equates to.
Ed Spellman stated about $1.5 million.
President Boericke stated we are about $1 million short of what we are paying for the trash fee and what
our costs are.
Jeff Kunz explained the $2.5 cost has nothing to do with the collections costs or our relationship with
Covanta. If we had to pay for the trash to be accepted somewhere else that would be an additional $2
million on top of the $2.5 million because we still need to collect the trash.
Jim Arsenault stated about 50% of the overall costs are being paid for by Covanta.
President Boericke asked for the actuals to understand the presumption that our trash fee does not cover
our costs.
Jim Arsenault stated the trash fee does not cover our costs. Covanta covers the other costs.
President Boericke stated my concern is we are subsidizing trash. It sounds like we are underpaying.
Have we looked into pay as your throw?
Jeff Kunz stated we did do an analysis on pay as you throw. It was a benefit to go with the cart program.
President Boericke stated I think we should again access a pay as you throw which makes you think
monetary and environmental factors.
Chairman Reynolds stated we have an incredibly cheap trash fee. I think there is ample opportunity to
increase these fees.
Chairman Reynolds asked for cemetery what is the 18% increase?
Ben Hulke stated it is mostly for grave supplies due to the increase in the size of the cemetery.
Christopher Griffin, Acting Coordinator Recreation & Community Events stated the 13% reduction is
looking at the actuals that came in through FY23. We will still be in a position to provide what we provide
last summer.
Jim Arsenault stated we had this funding and in trying to reduce overall costs we did not think we need
this in order to still provide what we have in the past.
Councilor Maglio asked if you have an assistant.
Christopher Griffin stated I do not. Nelson’s position will be funded and a part-time as well.
President Boericke stated I do not see Braintree Community Arts Center. It has zero dollars allocated to
it. My understanding is there would be a revolving fund established for those fees that don’t really cover
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the cost of the classes and/or the teachers but for Braintree Day/July 4th which is a fabulous day, we have
$40,000 for that one day. We have zero dollars allocated for a year-round Community Arts Center. Those
at the Art Center are paying for their own supplies. The Art Center is a hidden gem in our community. If
no funding is going toward it, what does that say about our priorities.
President Boericke asked have we considered parking sticker or permit for using splash pad and sunset
lake for those non-residents.
Mr. Griffin stated there has been no formal discussion on this. The splash pad is many requests from
residents over parking in that area.
Councilor Maglio stated we need more signs paid for to have people park at Smith Beach.
Mr. Griffin stated the signage is a good idea and we will be looking into doing.
Councilor Flaherty stated our enterprise funds are far more robust and healthier. What is page 4 tab g we
have system REH increase. What is that?
Lou Dutton replied we have 13 pumping stations with 2 pumps a piece. Some also have grinders in them.
They are at the point where they start to fail so we have to purchase new pumps right away. They range
from $12,000 to $55,000 apiece.
Councilor Flaherty stated you have a reserve fund. Can you explain that?
Lou Dutton replied it is for use in any line we need funding for.
Hilary Waite explained Storm Water and what it pays for. There are six programs: public outreach, public
participation, illicit discharge detection and elimination, stormwater management during construction,
post construction stormwater management, and municipal good housekeeping.
Councilor Flaherty stated the consultant line item is increased by 700% for what?
Hilary Waite explained the consultant is to further along proactive project.
Chairman Reynolds asked about MVR.
Hilary Waite explained Motor vehicle repair – our catch basin trucks are very old and need to go outside
for repairs.
Chairman Reynolds stated he would like to make a change to the schedule for DPW School Custodial
Services, School Maintenance Division and School Utility to move to the date when School facilities will be
here on May 17, 2023. This is the night Education and School Department will be here. Mr. McGourty will
have to come back for that meeting.
Motion: by Councilor Flaherty to Table Order 23 025 to the next Committee of Ways & Means
meeting
Second: by Councilor Maglio
Vote: For (3–Flaherty, Maglio, Reynolds), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
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• 23 026 Mayor: FY2024 Budget – Community Preservation Committee or take up any action relative
thereto
(Presented by Planning Director Melissa SantucciRozzi on May 16) (Tabled to May 16)
Motion: by Councilor Flaherty to Table Order 23 026 to the Committee of Ways & Means
meeting on May 16, 2023
Second: by Councilor Maglio
Vote: For (3–Flaherty, Maglio, Reynolds), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
• 23 027 Mayor: FY2024 Budget - Continuation of Revolving Funds or take up any action relative thereto
Motion: by Councilor Flaherty to take off the Table Order 23 027
Second: by Councilor Maglio
Vote: For (3–Flaherty, Maglio, Reynolds), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
(Revolving Accounts on the date Department Head presents Budget)
5/4 Library®
5/9 Golf®
5/10 Department of Public Works® - Recycling (Table to May 16)
5/16 Dept. of Elder Affairs®
5/16 Municipal Licenses & Inspections®
5/17 Education®
There were no questions on the DPW - Recycling Revolving Fund.
Motion: by Councilor Flaherty to Table Order 23 027 to the Committee of Ways & Means
meeting on May 16, 2023
Second: by Councilor Maglio
Vote: For (3–Flaherty, Maglio, Reynolds), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:43p.m. by Roll Call Vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan M. Cimino
Clerk of the Council
Documents provided for Meeting
• 23 025 Mayor: FY2024 Operating Budget or take up any action relative thereto
• 23 026 Mayor: FY2024 Budget – Community Preservation Committee or take up any action relative
thereto
• 23 027 Mayor: FY2024 Budget - Continuation of Revolving Funds or take up any action relative
thereto
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