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METHUEN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023 @6:30 P.M. GREAT HALL, SEARLES BUILDING Chair Zeigler called the Special Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Members present: Councilor Faretra, Councilor Finocchiaro, Clr. McCarty, Clr. Saba, Clr. Saffie, Clr. Simard, Clr. Beauregard, Clr. DiZoglio, and Chair Zeigler. Councilor Finocchiaro said Councilors were given information on Friday and Monday. That is not adequate time to do what they to do. There were numerous articles of data requested. MOTION BY: Councilor Finocchiaro, seconded by Councilor Saffie to reconvene as soon as possible before June 30th. Council has a Special Meeting scheduled for Tuesday. Chair Zeigler restated the time frame for postponement is two weeks. Solicitor Rossetti said the motion would be to adjourn the meeting which is not debatable. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE: 6 no, 3 yes (Clr. Finocchiaro, Clr. Saffie, Clr. Simard) City Council Total Personal Services $ 208,850 MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor McCarty to decrease Personal Services by $11,350. Councilor Saba asked where the funds are coming from. Councilor DiZoglio responded the bottom line. Councilor Saba of personal services? Councilor DiZoglio said Council has a position that has not been filled. Council has not done anything more yet. Councilor Finocchiaro stated she proposed a cut for a larger amount for the City Council to reduce Councilors’ salary increase. That is something the Mayor is doing. If Council decides to do that in the future or if the Council ends up not hiring someone in the Assistant Clerk position. She would be a yes vote if she thought that would be where the cut comes from. She will not support this cut. Council needs to have strategies in place. She is still in favor of cuts in Personal Services but does not want to bring up every cut proposed in first read. Councilor DiZoglio said the cut was seconded and rescinded. It is the Mayor’s decision where funds come from. He could see a cut for $20,000. Chair Zeigler explained this is the Council’s budget and the decision would be between the Chair and the Mayor for this budget. For this department, Council has that authority. She would ask the Council for their input. Councilor Simard noted that would make a cut from the Councilors’ line item not the clerks. Councilor Zeigler passed the gavel to the Vice-Chair and explained Council passed an ordinance for the City Councilors’ salary. They would not be touching the Councilors salaries or the Council Clerk. Councilor Saba said Council already voted “no” at first read and now trying again. Council voted to increase the salaries for the Council. The Council Clerk not touched. Just because the assistant did not work the last time does not mean it will not work. If the Council Clerk decides to leave or retire, there is institutional knowledge. He does not think the funding in the budget is enough to get a quality person. 1 METHUEN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023 @6:30 P.M. GREAT HALL, SEARLES BUILDING Councilor DiZoglio said that is the point of second read. The funding is not being used at this time. He is not trying to do the same thing. Councilors will continue to make changes in the budget. We are doing it to ourselves, not just saying yes. He is trying to cut a lime items not being utilized. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE: 5 no, 4 yes (Clr. Faretra, Clr. McCarty, Clr. Saffie, Clr. DiZoglio) Amendment failed. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS (Personal Services) Total Other Expenses $ 2,500 MOTION BY: Councilor Simard, seconded by Councilor Saba to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS TOTAL CITY COUNCIL $ 211,350 MOTION BY: Councilor Faretra, seconded by Councilor Simard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Mayor Total Personal Services $ 326,478 MOTION BY: Councilor Faretra, seconded by Councilor Simard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Total Other Expenses $ 32,000 MOTION BY: Councilor Faretra, seconded by Councilor Simard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS TOTAL MAYOR $ 358,478 MOTION BY: Councilor Simard, seconded by Councilor Faretra to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Legal Services Total Personal Services $ 415,364 MOTION BY: Councilor Faretra, seconded by Councilor Simard to approve. Councilor Finocchiaro the Solicitor’s office has less control of professional services might be a line utilized. She asked the Solicitor if he felt he could adequately do what he needs to do with the $35,000 cut and what would he believe that to be. Solicitor Rossetti said the Mayor’s submission is credible. $35,000 is a 25% cut which will be felt. Request for a transfer for an issue could come down the road. Councilor Finocchiaro asked if Councilor Faretra would be amenable to $5,000 cut. Councilor Faretra asked the CAFO for the actual number for FY 23 for damages and incidentals. CAFO Duprey responded under $20,000 expended. Mayor Perry noted he appreciates where this is coming from. But to cut would be a dis-service to the community. We have this structure where the Solicitor works for the Council. The assistant solicitor works for the Mayor. The legal department works seamlessly. We could end up taking money from Free Cash. Another $30,000 for damages and incidentals is trending down. But there is a point of no return. 2 METHUEN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023 @6:30 P.M. GREAT HALL, SEARLES BUILDING Councilor Simard said the legal department is very efficient. Much of the work is Civil Service and grievances. Because of what went down in Civil Service. We are going to face more. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE: 6 no, 3 yes (Clr. Faretra, Clr. McCarty, Clr. Saffie) Reduction failed UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Total Other Expenses $ 143,500 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS TOTAL LEGAL SERVICES $ 558,864 UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS City Clerk Total Personal Services $ 364,925 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor Faretra to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Total Other Expenses $ 115,783 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor Simard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS TOTAL CITY CLERK $ 480,708 Reserve Fund Total Other Expenses $ 50,000 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor Simard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS TOTAL RESERVE FUND $ 50,000 TOTAL LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE SUBTOTAL $ 1,659,400 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE: 7 yes, 2 no (Clr. Finocchiaro, Clr. McCarty) Chief Administrative and Financial Officer Total Personal Services $ 188,700 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor Simard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Total Other Expenses $ 13,115 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor Faretra to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS TOTAL CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL OFFICER $ 201,815 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor Faretra to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS 3 METHUEN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023 @6:30 P.M. GREAT HALL, SEARLES BUILDING Accounting Total Personal Services $ 632,682 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor Simard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Total Other Expenses $ 138,000 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor Simard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS TOTAL ACCOUNTING $ 770,682 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor Simard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Assessing Total Personal Services $ 312,378 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor Faretra to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Total Other Expenses $ 114,330 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor Faretra to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS TOTAL ASSESSING $ 426,708 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor Faretra to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Treasurer/Tax Collector Total Personal Services $ 453,582 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor Faretra to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Total Other Expenses $ 156,650 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor Faretra to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS TOTAL TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR $ 610,232 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor Faretra to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Human Resources Total Personal Services $ 456,611 MOTION BY: Councilor Faretra, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Total Other Expenses $ 125,000 MOTION BY: Councilor Beauregard, second by Councilor Faretra to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $ 581,611 4 METHUEN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023 @6:30 P.M. GREAT HALL, SEARLES BUILDING Information Technology Total Personal Services $ 481,720 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor Faretra. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Total Other Expenses $ 1,121,972 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Total Equipment Outlay $ 80,000 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY $ 1,693,692 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor Faretra to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS TOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL $ 4,284,740 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Economic and Community Development Total Personal Services $ 642,934 MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Simard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Total Other Expenses $ 142,643 MOTION BY: Councilor Faretra, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS TOTAL ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUBTOTAL $ 785,577 MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Beauregard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Health Inspection Services Total Personal Services $ 1,104,304 MOTION BY: Councilor Beauregard, seconded by Councilor Faretra to approve. UPON VOTE: 8 yes, 1 abstention (Clr. McCarty) Total Other Expenses $ 30,000 MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Faretra to approve. UPON VOTE: 8 yes, 1 abstention (Clr. McCarty) TOTAL HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICES $ 1,134,504 MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Beauregard to approve. UPON VOTE: 8 yes, 1 abstention (Clr. McCarty) 5 METHUEN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023 @6:30 P.M. GREAT HALL, SEARLES BUILDING Police Total Personal Services $ 12,782,727 MOTION BY: Councilor Faretra, seconded by Councilor McCarty to cut $95,000 from Personal Services. MOTION BY: Councilor Faretra, seconded by Councilor Simard to cut $25,000 from Personal Services. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE: 5 no, 3 yes (Clr. Faretra Clr. McCarty, Clr. Saffie), 1 out of the room (Clr. DiZoglio) Amendment failed UPON VOTE: 8 yes, 1 no (Clr. Finocchiaro) Total Other Expenses $ 884,191 MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Simard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Total Equipment Outlay $ 40,000 MOTION BY: Councilor Simard, seconded by Councilor DiZoglio to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS TOTAL POLICE $ 13,706,918 MOTION BY: Councilor Beauregard, seconded by Councilor DiZoglio to approve. UPON VOTE: 8 yes, 1 no (Clr. Finocchiaro) Fire Total Personal Services $ 12,088,351 MOTION BY: Councilor Faretra, seconded by Councilor Simard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Total Other Expenses $ 470,500 MOTION BY: Councilor Faretra, seconded by Councilor Simard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS TOTAL FIRE $ 12,558,851 MOTION BY: Councilor Faretra, seconded by Councilor Beauregard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY SUBTOTAL $ 26,265,769 MOTION BY: Councilor Faretra, seconded by Councilor Beauregard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Methuen Schools $ 99,624,180 TOTAL METHUEN SCHOOLS $ 99,624,180 MOTION BY: Councilor Faretra, seconded by Councilor Saba to approve. UPON VOTE: 8 yes, 1 no (Clr. Finocchiaro) 6 METHUEN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023 @6:30 P.M. GREAT HALL, SEARLES BUILDING Greater Lawrence Technical School $ 4,899,186 TOTAL GREATER LAWRENCE TECHNICAL SCHOOL 4,899,186 MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve. UPON VOTE: 8 yes, 1 no (Clr. Finocchiaro) MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor Saffie to reconsider. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE: 8 yes, 1 no (Clr. McCarty) UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School $ 475,000 ESSEX NORTH SHORE AGRICULTURAL & TECHNICAL SCHOOL $ 475,000 MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Simard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS TOTAL EDUCATION $ 104,998,366 MOTION BY: Councilor Faretra, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve. UPON VOTE: 8 yes, 1 no (Clr. Finocchiaro) Public Works Total Personal Services $ 5,479,889 Councilor Saba left the room MOTION BY: Councilor Saffie, seconded by Councilor Faretra to approve. MOTION BY: Councilor Faretra, seconded by Council Saffie to cut Personal Services by $111,171. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE: 5 no, 2 yes (Clr. Faretra, Clr. Saffie), 1 present (Clr. McCarty), 1 out of the room (Clr. Saba) Councilor Saba returned to the room. Total Other Expenses $ 1,269,470 MOTION BY: Councilor Beauregard, seconded by Councilor DiZoglio to approve. UPON VOTE: 8 yes, 1 present (Clr. McCarty) Total Equipment Outlay $ Total Fuel Expenses $ 715,000 MOTION BY: Councilor Faretra, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve. UPON VOTE: 8 yes, 1 present (Clr. McCarty) Total Snow & Ice $ 500,000 MOTION BY: Councilor Faretra, seconded by Councilor Beauregard to approve. UPON VOTE: 8 yes, 1 present (Clr. McCarty) TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS $ 7,964,359 MOTION BY: Councilor Simard, seconded by Councilor Beauregard to approve. UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1no (Clr. Finocchiaro), 1 present (Clr. McCarty) 7 METHUEN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023 @6:30 P.M. GREAT HALL, SEARLES BUILDING Solid Waste Disposal Total Other Expenses $ 5,212,500 MOTION BY: Councilor Faretra, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve. UPON VOTE: 8 yes, 1 no (Clr. Finocchiaro) TOTAL SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL COSTS $ 5,212,500 MOTION BY: Councilor Simard, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve. UPON VOTE: 8 yes, 1 no (Clr. Finocchiaro) TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS SUBTOTAL $ 13,176,859 MOTION BY: Councilor Beauregard, seconded by Councilor Simard to approve. UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Finocchiaro), 1 present (Clr. McCarty) Elder Services Total Personal Services $ 292,661 MOTION BY: Councilor Beauregard, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Total Other Expenses $ 81,344 MOTION BY: Councilor Beauregard, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS TOTAL ELDER SERVICES $ 374,005 MOTION BY: Councilor Beauregard, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Veterans Benefits Total Personal Services $ 135,952 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor DiZoglio to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Total Other Expenses $ 375,000 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor Faretra to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS TOTAL VETERANS BENEFITS $ 510,952 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor Beauregard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS TOTAL HUMAN SERVICES SUBTOTAL $ 884,957 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor Simard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS 8 METHUEN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023 @6:30 P.M. GREAT HALL, SEARLES BUILDING Nevins Memorial Library Library Support Other Expense $ 1,606,628 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor Beauregard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNAIMOUS TOTAL NEVINS MEMORIAL LIBRARY $ 1,606,628 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor DiZoglio to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS TOTAL CULTURE AND RECREATION SUBTOTAL $ 1,606,628 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor Simard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Bonds & Interest Principal $ 3,470,000 MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Beauregard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Interest $ 1,776,729 MOTION BY: Councilor Simard, seconded by Councilor Faretra to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS TOTAL DEBT SERVICE $ 5,246,729 MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Faretra to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Risk Management Insurance Premiums, Property $ 850,000 MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Faretra to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Transfer to Unemployment $ 10,000 MOTION BY: Councilor Faretra, seconded by Councilor Beauregard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Transfer to 111F $ 40,000 MOTION BY: Councilor Faretra, seconded by Councilor Beauregard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Transfer to Workers Compensation $ 300,000 MOTION BY: Councilor Beauregard, seconded by Councilor Faretra to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS 9 METHUEN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023 @6:30 P.M. GREAT HALL, SEARLES BUILDING TOTAL RISK MANAGEMENT SUBTOTAL $ 1,200,000 MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Simard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Contributory Pensions Pension Fund $ 15,020,331 MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Faretra to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS TOTAL CONTRIBUTORY PENSIONS $ 15,020,331 MOTION BY: Councilor Faretra, seconded by Councilor DiZoglio to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS TOTAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUBTOTAL $ 32,837,232 MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Faretra to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS State Assessments Total State Assessments $ 4,658,801 TOTAL STATE ASSESSMENTS $ 4,658,801 MOTION BY: Councilor Faretra, seconded by Councilor Simard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Other Amounts to be Raised Overlay $ 700,000 MOTION BY: Councilor Faretra, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Offsets $ 132,600 MOTION BY: Councilor Simard, seconded by Councilor Beauregard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS TOTAL OTHER AMOUNTS TO BE RAISED $ 832,600 MOTION BY: Councilor Faretra, seconded by Councilor Simard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS GRAND TOTAL GENERAL FUND $ 199,572,162 MOTION BY: Councilor Saba, seconded by Councilor DiZoglio to approve. UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 2 no (Clr. Faretra, Clr. Finocchiaro) WATER AND SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND 61 Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund Total Personal Services $ 3,487,328 MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Faretra to approve. 10 METHUEN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023 @6:30 P.M. GREAT HALL, SEARLES BUILDING MOTION BY: Councilor Saffie, seconded by Councilor Saba to cut $67,000 out of Personal Services. Councilor Saffie provided information to Council, also sent via email, regarding misuse of “out of classification” funds. About two months a person stepped into the position of working foreman and continued being paid. Everyone should have been given an opportunity and given a fair shot to the position. the Mayor and the CAFO were not aware someone was being paid out of classification for a position that does not exist. Mayor Perry did not disagree. No employee should be able to alter the pay scale of an employee. he found out today. No employee can alter an employee’s pay unless they come to Mayor and Council. He should know about it. There is a process for that. Councilor Saba asked if this extra position is being funded. Mayor Perry explained that does not mean the employee is going to be promoted. He does not know who is going to apply. Councilor Saba asked if the Mayor considers this an essential position. Mayor Perry responded, he did, but not anymore. Councilor DiZoglio said he does not want to penalize the employee. Solicitor Rossetti cautioned the Council not to let conversation go out of boundaries/investigatory. CAFO Duprey said this comes from the water department. There is a lot of “out of classification” that goes through payroll every week and it was missed. The directive has been in place for years. Councilor Finocchiaro said she appreciates Councilor Saffie’s candor. She asked the Mayor, after investigation to resolve this, that he bring a decision to Council whether this position is needed later for discussion. Mayor Perry said he learned about this at 3:35 p.m. and is still processing it. Chair Zeigler echoed what has been said. She did not get a change to look at the email. The Mayor and CAFO confirmed by Councilor Saffie said. There is a willingness to address what the next step is. If this is happening in one department, it is happening in other departments. Mayor Perry said he will come back to Council, not react tonight. He will talk about steps required to make sure this does not happen again. Chair Zeigler suggested triggering several levels of approval. CAFO Duprey said that is something that they already set up, something that happens now. Chair Zeigler commented this is unselling, top executives were unaware it was happening. Councilor Finocchiaro commended Councilor Saffie for bringing this information forward. Councilor Saffie said she does not want to impact the other two employees. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE: UNANIMOUS. MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Faretra to approve amended Personal Services in the Amount $ 3,420,328 UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Total Other Expenses $ 2,984,250 MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Faretra to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS 11 METHUEN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023 @6:30 P.M. GREAT HALL, SEARLES BUILDING Greater Lawrence Sanitary District $ 4,269,945 MOTION BY: Councilor Saffie, seconded by Councilor Faretra to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Debt $ 3,136,170 MOTION BY: Councilor Saffie, seconded by Councilor Simard to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Pension Fund $ 817,582 MOTION BY: Councilor Saffie, seconded by Councilor Faretra to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Transfers Out – Indirect costs $ 2,649,715 MOTION BY: Councilor Faretra, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS GRAND TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS $ 17,277,990 (adjusted new number) MOTION BY: Councilor Saffie, seconded by Councilor Faretra to approve new Grand Total Enterprise Funds. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS Chair Zeigler thanked Council for taking the time working on the budget. The CAFO said a total of $632,000 was cut from this budget. Chair Zeigler commented there was two months’ notice of the first and second read on this budget. she reiterated her thanks to everyone for taking the time for this very intentional and thoughtful process. Adjourn MOTION BY: Councilor Faretra, seconded by Councilor Simard to adjourn. UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS I do hereby certify that the foregoing minutes were adopted by the Methuen City Council by a 7-1-1 vote on July 10, 2023. Linda Gagnon COUNCIL CLERK 12