Board of Public Works

Minutes of the Board of Public Works Budget Workshop of March 28, 2012 The Board of Public Works held a Budget Workshop on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Division of Public Works, Administration and Engineering offices, 9 Riverside Street, Nashua, NH 03062. Members Present Mayor Lozeau, Chairman Lisa Fauteux, Director Tim Lavoie, Vice Chairman Steve Dookran, P.E., City Engineer Dan Gagnon, Commissioner Mario Leclerc, Superintendent, WWTF Kevin Moriarty, Commissioner Nick Caggiano, Superintendent, Parks & Recreation Tracy Pappas, Commissioner Roy Sorenson, Superintendent, Streets Jeff Lafleur, Interim Superintendent, Solid Waste Carolyn O’Connor, Finance & Admin. Mgr. Director Fauteux provided the Board with an overview of the Division’s FY13 draft budget. There were several factors impacting the Division with the increase cost of commodities such as constructions materials, asphalt, tires, and lubricants. The FY13 budget was developed while making a best effort to not exceed a one percent increase division wide A discussion was had on the various department budgetary needs. The Solid Waste Department budget reflected an increase of $150,000 for the construction of a mandated soil wall. The Street Department budget now included Traffic related expenses since the merger during FY12. The Board agreed to review the draft budget and advise the Director if they felt an additional budget workshop was warranted prior to approval. Mayor Lozeau also informed the Board that additional changes to the budget may be required. 1