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Regular Meeting

Methuen, MA · June 17, 2024

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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) 1 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) 2 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) 3 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) 4 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) 5 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) 6 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) 7 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) 8 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) 9 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) 10 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) 11 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 12

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 NOTE: The proposed FY25 Municipal Budget will be available for review in the Office of the City Council, the Mayor’s Office, and the Office of the Accounting Department. Additionally, the proposed budget is viewable on the City’s website, under the Accounting Department. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FY25 PROPOSED BUDGET CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FY23 BUDGET WORKSHOP, PUBLIC HEARING, AND SPECIAL MEETING SCHEDULE For residents wishing to view the meeting, please: - Tune in to Channel 8 (Comcast) or Channel 32 (Verizon) - Watch the livestream at https://methuentv.org/methuen-government-tv-live-stream/ This meeting will be archived and viewable on demand within one to three business days at https://methuenma.viebit.com/index.php?folder=ALL. Anyone needing an access accommodation to participate in City of Methuen programs or services, please contact Sandy Almonte, ADA Coordinator at 978-983-8580 or SAlmonte@ci.methuen.ma.us at least two weeks in advance, or two business days before any board or commission meeting. This notice is available in alternative formats upon request

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