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Page <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> March 6, 1997 <br /> FY98 BUDGET WORKSHOP* <br /> Deuarrtent of Public orbs: <br /> Greg Taylor, Director of Public works discussed the budget of the <br /> Department of Public works with the Board. As noted,this department <br /> has not increased the level of staffing since 1991. <br /> Mr. Taylor indicated that the salary/wage line item reflects an increase as <br /> result of contractual obligations. Overtime wages reflect additional staffing <br /> due to hurricanes, and public safety emergencies. It was noted that the <br /> DPW also maintains a number of Town owned properties, and responds to <br /> Police calls and alarms. <br /> Mr Taylor recommended the Board consider funding several initiative <br /> projects set forth for his department. All initiatives in the FY98 budget <br /> reflect the sum of$481,060. <br /> To maintain an even balance with inflation,Mr. Taylor requested the Board <br /> appropriate the additional sura of$31,500 to support the purchase power <br /> of his expense budget. <br /> The sure of$3800 was requested for the operation of traffic signals. <br /> Landscape of Town buildings exclusive of schools totals, $17,000. In <br /> audition,funding initiatives were requested to support the professional <br /> and technical aspect of the budget relative to engineering for road projects. <br /> Mr. Taylor recommended the Board appropriate funds from the present <br /> repairs and maintenance budget to complete phase R of the Heritage Park <br /> project by installing an irrigation system. It was noted that funding for <br /> this purpose is not contained in the Capital Improvement Budget. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Dint io to authorize the expenditure <br /> f $18,000 from the DP's repairs/maintenance account for <br /> the purpose of completing Phase 11 of the Heritage Park <br /> restoration project as recommended. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Marsters, <br /> VOTE. Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Mr. Taylor urged the Board to support funding for beach nourishment <br /> program at the Town beach. The sum of$15,000 is a necessary <br /> expenditure to protect and maintain this area. Mr. 'Taylor indicated that the <br /> area has been surveyed. If approved by the Board,he will apply for <br /> permitting to sand the area this fall. <br /> `It is the consensus of the Board to place this matter as a separate line <br /> item expenditure for appropriation. <br />