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11 Mashpee Select Board Minutes January 23, 2022 NEW BUSINESS Update_on Fiscal mYear 2024,Bud ,Town Mangier Rodney„Collins„ Town Manager Rodney C. Collins presented a draft of the Fiscal Year 2024 budget to the Select Board for review. This is a preliminary Town Manager's Operating Budget reflective of a decrease of under$1 million from the departmental requests. The departmental requests amount to $69,446,046. Last year the FY2023 budget was $66,255,198. The Town Manager's budget recommendation of$68,529,511 represents an increase of$2.2 million or 3.43% change. Several factors have attributed to the increase. This includes recommendations for personnel that have previously been omitted from the budget. The bottom line does not show much of a change however the positions represent an increase to the medical, insurance and retirement expense accounts. Of note,the Cape Cod Technical School budgets have increased by 13.33% or$198,026, This includes the debt related to the construction project and tuition expenses. Costs associated to insurance have not been determined. The anticipated cost is presented as a 10% increase for budgeting purposes. The Cherry Sheet has not been received and therefore the State Aid budget has not been determined. The actuals will modify preliminary estimates. In general,the budget result is level paced on expenses. As noted, it is anticipated that personnel would be added. This includes a grant administrator under the Town Manager's Office and a staff person to assist in the daily processes of this office. Accounting has similar needs. Support has been denied on several budget rounds. With the upcoming wastewater project and other anticipated responsibilities staff support is much-needed. Other impacts to the FY 2024 budget include collective bargaining agreements with all unions. The Capital Improvement Program(CIP) Committee is scheduled to convene next week. There are critical decisions and priorities to determine the direction of the town. It is assumed that an override would be requested in FY 2025. Several years ago the financial forecast predicted an override would be necessary in FY 2023. In terms of long term sustainability an override is highly regarded before the Town would impose budget consequences. As the FY 2024 budget continues to be reviewed, a more detailed analysis will be presented to the Select Board. LIAISON REPORTS Human Service Committee: At the last Human Service Committee meeting the President of St. Vincent DePaul updated the committee on the food pantry and the increased request for food items and paper goods. MashNe Chamber of Commerce: The annual Chamber meeting and dinner is scheduled to be held on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Recommendations are being accepted for the Unsung Heroes Awards and for the Citizen of the Year. Advertisement and commentaries for the Annual Mashpee Chamber booklet are also sought.