City Council
Regular MeetingMethuen, MA · June 17, 2024
Minutes
MONDAY, JUNE 17th 2024 @ 6:30 p.m.
SECOND READ FY’25 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
Chair Faretra called the Special Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Members present: Clr.
Beauregard, Clr. DiZoglio, Clr. Marsan, Clr. Pesce, Clr. Saffie, Clr. Soto, Clr. Valley and Chair
Faretra.
Acceptance of Agenda
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Pesce to accept the agenda.
UPON VOTE: 8 yes (Clr. Campagnone absent)
City Council
Total Personal Services $ 240,529
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Pesce to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Total Other Expenses $ 2,500
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Soto to approve.
UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS
TOTAL CITY COUNCIL $ 243,029
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Pesce to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Mayor
Total Personal Services $ 380,608
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Soto to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Total Other Expenses $ 25,000
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Valley to approve.
UPON VOTE: 8 yes (Clr. Campagnone absent)
TOTAL MAYOR $ 405,608
MOTION BY: Councilor Saffie, seconded by Councilor Beauregard to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Legal Services
Total Personal Services $ 450,149
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Total Other Expenses $ 144,000
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Beauregard to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
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MONDAY, JUNE 17th 2024 @ 6:30 p.m.
SECOND READ FY’25 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
TOTAL LEGAL SERVICES $ 554,149
MOTION BY: Councilor Saffie, seconded by Councilor Valley to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
City Clerk
Total Personal Services $ 382,486
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Total Other Expenses $ 121,465
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 8 yes (Clr. Campagnone absent)
TOTAL CITY CLERK $ 503,951
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Reserve Fund
Total Other Expenses $ 25,000
TOTAL RESERVE FUND $ 25,000
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
TOTAL LEGISLTIVE AND EXECUTIVE $ 1,771,737
MOTION BY: Councilor Saffie, seconded by Councilor DiZoglio to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan)
Chief Administrative and Financial Officer
Total Personal Services $ 193,955
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Pesce to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Total Other Expenses $ 16,000
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 8 yes (Clr. Campagnone absent)
TOTAL CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE AND
FINANCIAL OFFICER $ 209,955
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Valley to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
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MONDAY, JUNE 17th 2024 @ 6:30 p.m.
SECOND READ FY’25 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
Accounting
Total Personal Services $ 595,797
MOTION BY: Councilor Saffie, seconded by Councilor Valley to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Total Other Expenses $ 138,500
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 8 yes (Clr. Campagnone absent)
TOTAL ACCOUNTING $ 734,297
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Assessing
Total Personal Services $ 317,367
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Soto to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Total Other Expenses $ 113,080
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
TOTAL ASSESSING $ 430,447
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Treasurer/Tax Collector
Total Personal Services $ 469,501
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor DiZoglio to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Total Other Expenses $ 180.000
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Valley to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
TOTAL TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR $ 649,501
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
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MONDAY, JUNE 17th 2024 @ 6:30 p.m.
SECOND READ FY’25 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
Human Resources
Total Personal Services $ 483,633
MOTION BY: Councilor Saffie, seconded by Councilor DiZoglio to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Total Other Expenses $ 115,000
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Valley to approve.
UPON VOTE: 8 yes (Clr. Campagnone absent)
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $ 598,633
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Information Technology
Total Personal Services $ 584,180
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Total Other Expenses $ 1,125,799
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Total Equipment Outlay $ 80,000
MOTION BY: Councilor Saffie, seconded by Councilor DiZoglio to approve.
UPON VOTE: 8 yes (Clr. Campagnone absent)
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY $ 1,789,979
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Soto to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
TOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
DEPARTMENTAL SUBTOTAL $ 4,412,811
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor DiZoglio to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Economic and Community Development
Total Personal Services $ 739,800
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Total Other Expenses $ 144,847
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Soto to approve.
UPON VOTE: 8 yes (Clr. Campagnone absent)
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MONDAY, JUNE 17th 2024 @ 6:30 p.m.
SECOND READ FY’25 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
TOTAL ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT $ 884,647
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor DiZoglio to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Health, Human Services and Inspection
Total Personal Services $ 1,242,118
MOTION BY: Councilor Valley, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Total Other Expenses $ 21,815
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS
TOTAL HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES
AND INSPECTION SUBTOTAL $ 1,263,933
MOTION BY: Councilor Saffie, seconded by Councilor DiZoglio to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Police
Total Personal Services $ 13,007,423
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Pesce to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan)
Total Other Expenses $ 963,934
MOTION BY: Councilor Saffie, seconded by Councilor Soto to approve.
UPON VOTE: 8 yes (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Total Equipment Outlay $ 20,000
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Pesce to approve.
UPON VOTE: 8 yes (Clr. Campagnone absent)
TOTAL POLICE $ 13,991,357
MOTION BY: Councilor Saffie, seconded by Councilor DiZoglio to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
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MONDAY, JUNE 17th 2024 @ 6:30 p.m.
SECOND READ FY’25 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
Fire
Total Personal Services $ 12,406,158
MOTION BY: Councilor Saffie, seconded by Councilor Pesce to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Total Other Expenses $ 503,500
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
TOTAL FIRE $ 12,909,658
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Valley to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY $ 26,901,015
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Soto to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Methuen Schools $ 104,724,180
TOTAL METHUEN SCHOOLS $ 104,724,180
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Greater Lawrence Technical School $ 5,148,116
TOTAL GREATER LAWRENCE
TECHNICAL SCHOOL $ 5,148,116
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 6 yes, 2 no (Clr. Marsan, Clr. Faretra) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School $ 474,366
ESSEX NORTH SHORE AGRICULTURAL &
TECHNICAL SCHOOL $ 474,366
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
TOTAL EDUCATION $ 110,346,662
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
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MONDAY, JUNE 17th 2024 @ 6:30 p.m.
SECOND READ FY’25 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
Public Works
Total Personal Services $ 5,738,527
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Total Other Expenses $ 1,337,970
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
MOTION BY: Councilor Faretra, seconded by Councilor Saffie to cut $100,000 from
Other Expenses.
UPON ROLL CALL VOTE: 6 yes, 2 no (Clr. Beauregard, Clr. Soto) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
ADJUSTED Total Other Expenses $ 1,237,970
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Total Equipment Outlay $
Total Fuel Expenses $ 755,000
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 8 yes (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Total Snow & Ice $ 400,000
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Pesce to approve.
UPON VOTE: 8 yes (Clr. Campagnone absent)
ADJUSTED TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS $ 8,131, 497
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Solid Waste Disposal
Total Other Expenses $ 5,500,000
TOTAL SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL COSTS $ 5,500,000
MOTION By: Councilor Saffie, seconded by Councilor Soto to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
ADJUSTED TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS $ 13,631,997
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor DiZoglio to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
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MONDAY, JUNE 17th 2024 @ 6:30 p.m.
SECOND READ FY’25 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
Elder Services
Total Personal Services $ 338,901
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor DiZoglio to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Total Other Expenses $ 112,050
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Valley to approve.
UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS
TOTAL ELDER SERVICES $ 450,951
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Pesce to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Veterans Benefits
Total Personal Services $ 137,173
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Total Other Expenses $ 346,000
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 8 yes (Clr. Campagnone absent)
TOTAL VETERANS BENEFITS $ 483,173
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Pesce to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
TOTAL HUMAN SERVICES SUBTOTAL $ 934,124
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Nevins Memorial Library
Library Other Expenses $ 1,774,033
TOTAL NEVINS MEMORIAL LIBRARY $ 1,774,033
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
TOTAL CULTURE AND RECREATION SUBTOTAL $ 1,774,033
MOTION BY: Councilor Saffie, seconded by Councilor Soto to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
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MONDAY, JUNE 17th 2024 @ 6:30 p.m.
SECOND READ FY’25 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
Bonds & Interest
Principal $ 3,966,000
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor DiZoglio to approve.
UPON VOTE: 8 yes (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Interest $ 2,056,752
MOTION BY: Councilor Valley, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 8 yes (Clr. Campagnone absent)
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE SUBTOTAL $ 6,022,732
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 8 yes (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Risk Management
Insurance Premiums, Property $ 975,000
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 8 yes (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Transfer to Unemployment $ 1,000
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 8 yes (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Transfer to 111F $ 1,000
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 8 yes (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Transfer to Workers Compensation $ 1,000
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 8 yes (Clr. Campagnone absent)
TOTAL RISK MANAGEMENT SUBTOTAL $ 978,000
MOTION BY: Councilor Saffie, seconded by Councilor DiZoglio to approve.
UPON VOTE: 8 yes (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Employee Benefits
Group Health Insurance $ 16,067,843
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Soto to approve.
UPON VOTE: 8 yes (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Life Insurance $ 72,000
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 8 yes (Clr. Campagnone absent)
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MONDAY, JUNE 17th 2024 @ 6:30 p.m.
SECOND READ FY’25 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
Medicare Tax $ 2,248,578
MOTION BY: Councilor Saffie, seconded by Councilor Soto to approve.
UPON VOTE: 8 yes (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Transfer to Comp Absences Fund $ 1,000
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 8 yes (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Other Expenses $ 2,200,000
MOTION BY: Councilor Saffie, seconded by Councilor DiZoglio to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
TOTAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $ 20,589,422
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Pesce to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Contributory Pensions $ 15,702,371
Pension Fund $ 15,702,371
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 8 yes (Clr. Campagnone absent)
TOTAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUBTOTAL $ 36,291,793
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
State Assessment
Total State Assessments $ 4,270,271
TOTAL STATE ASSESSMENTS SUBTOTAL $ 4,270,271
MOTION BY: Councilor Saffie, seconded by Councilor Soto to approve.
UPON VOTE: 6 yes, 2 no (Clr. Marsan, Clr. Faretra) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Other Amounts to be Raised
Overlay $ 700,000
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Offsets $ 132,000
MOTION BY: Councilor Valley, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
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MONDAY, JUNE 17th 2024 @ 6:30 p.m.
SECOND READ FY’25 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
TOTAL OTHER AMOUNTS TO BE RAISED
SUBTOTAL $ 832,600
MOTION BY: Councilor Valley, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
GRAND TOTAL GENERAL FUND $ 210,415,903
ADJUSTED GRAND TOTAL GENERAL FUND $ 210,315,903
MOTION BY: Councilor DiZoglio, seconded by Councilor Soto to approve.
UPON VOTE: 6yes, 2 no (Clr. Marsan, Clr. Faretra) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
WATER AND SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND 61
Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund
Total Personal Services $ 3,450,464
MOTION BY: Councilor Saffie, seconded by Councilor Soto to approve.
UPON VOTE: 6 yes, 2 no (Clr. Marsan, Clr. DiZoglio) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Total Other Expenses $ 2,999,250
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
MOTION BY: Councilor Faretra, seconded by Council Saffie to cut $125,00 from Total
Other Expenses.
UPON ROLL CALL VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Soto) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Adjusted Total Other Expenses $ 2,874,250
MOTION BY: Councilor Saffie, seconded by Councilor Valley to approve.
UPON VOTE: 6 yes, 2 no (Clr. DiZoglio, Clr. Marsan)) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Greater Lawrence Sanitary District $ 4,300,000
Debt $ 3,474,845
MOTION BY: Councilor Saffie, seconded by Councilor Soto to approve.
UPON VOTE: 8 yes (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Employee Benefits $ 1,034,627
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor DiZoglio to approve.
UPON VOTE: 7 yes, 1 no (Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
Transfers Out – Indirect costs $ 2,799,543
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to approve.
UPON VOTE: 6 yes, 2 no (Clr. Marsan, Clr. DiZoglio) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS $ 18,058,728
ADJUSTED TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS $ 17,933,728
MOTION BY: Councilor Saffie, seconded by Councilor Soto to approve.
UPON ROLL CALL VOTE: 6 yes, 2 no (Clr. DiZoglio, Clr. Marsan) (Clr. Campagnone absent)
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MONDAY, JUNE 17th 2024 @ 6:30 p.m.
SECOND READ FY’25 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
Councilor DiZoglio asked for the grand total of cuts.
CAFO Duprey responded the total is $637,500 cut.
Chair Faretra asked if there is a rough idea of taxes.
CAFO Duprey said the city is looking at approximately $229 increase on the average home
appraised at $500,000. Last year’s increase was $274,000.
Chair Faretra announced the Budget Meeting for Tuesday, the a8th at 6:30 p.m. is
cancelled. He asked that the Councilors return the budget black binders to CAFO Duprey.
Adjourn
MOTION BY: Councilor Soto, seconded by Councilor Saffie to adjourn.
UPON VOTE: UNANIMOUS
I do hereby certify that at a meeting of which a quorum was present the foregoing
minutes were approved by an 8 to 1 vote (Clr. DiZoglio absent) on July 1, 2024.
Linda Gagnon
COUNCIL CLERK
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Agenda
Methuen City Council – Special Meeting (FY25 Municipal Budget – Second Read)
Monday, June 17th and Tuesday June 18th at 6:30 p.m. (continuance)
Great Hall, Searles Building
41 Pleasant Street, Methuen, MA
1. Roll Call
2. Acceptance of the Agenda
3. At this time, the Methuen City Council will conduct its second read of the City of Methuen’s FY25
Municipal Budget, under which the City Council will deliberate and vote on the budget.
4. Adjourn
Joel Faretra
Chair of the City Council
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