City Council as a Whole Committee

City Council as a Whole Committee - 6.24.2026

City Council as a Whole Committee Meeting - Revised Budget Cuts - 6.24.2026

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Chapters

Meeting Open (00:00:00)
Meeting Open
Public Forum (00:01:36)
Public Forum
Opening Statements (00:02:07)
Opening Statements
Proposal: Reduce 'Airport Expenses - Aviation Fuel & Oil' From $455,000 to $405,000 (-$50,000) (00:02:15)
Proposal: Reduce 'Airport Expenses - Aviation Fuel & Oil' From $455,000 to $405,000 (-$50,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'City Council P.S. - City Councilors' From $143,000 to $131,000 (-$12,000) (00:10:36)
Proposal: Reduce 'City Council P.S. - City Councilors' From $143,000 to $131,000 (-$12,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'City Council P.S. - City Councilors' From $143,000 to $110,000 (-$33,000) (00:11:05)
Proposal: Reduce 'City Council P.S. - City Councilors' From $143,000 to $110,000 (-$33,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'City Council P.S. - City Councilors' From $143,000 to $131,000 (-$12,000) (Continued) (00:17:04)
Proposal: Reduce 'City Council P.S. - City Councilors' From $143,000 to $131,000 (-$12,000) (Continued)
Proposal: Eliminate 'City Council Expenses - Education & Travel' (-$800) (00:20:34)
Proposal: Eliminate 'City Council Expenses - Education & Travel' (-$800)
Proposal: Eliminate 'City Clerk Expenses - Travel & Meetings' (-$4,500) (00:27:21)
Proposal: Eliminate 'City Clerk Expenses - Travel & Meetings' (-$4,500)
Proposal: Reduce 'City Clerk Expenses - Travel & Meetings' From $4,500 to $2,250 (-$2,250) (00:28:31)
Proposal: Reduce 'City Clerk Expenses - Travel & Meetings' From $4,500 to $2,250 (-$2,250)
Proposal: Reduce 'Mayor P.S. - Mayor' From $120,462 to $101,472 (-$18,990) (00:41:08)
Proposal: Reduce 'Mayor P.S. - Mayor' From $120,462 to $101,472 (-$18,990)
Proposal: Reduce 'Mayor P.S. - Chief of Staff' From $76,578 to $74,072 (-$2,506) (00:49:34)
Proposal: Reduce 'Mayor P.S. - Chief of Staff' From $76,578 to $74,072 (-$2,506)
Recess (01:02:42)
Recess
Proposal: Reduce 'Mayor P.S. - Chief of Staff' From $76,578 to $74,072 (-$2,506) and Other Proposed Cuts To Step Increases (01:12:40)
Proposal: Reduce 'Mayor P.S. - Chief of Staff' From $76,578 to $74,072 (-$2,506) and Other Proposed Cuts To Step Increases

Other Proposed Cuts: + Proposal: Reduce 'Assessor P.S. - Head Clerk' From $77,204 to $74,960 (-$2,244) + Proposal: Reduce 'Auditor P.S. - Accountant' From $78,979 to $76,265 (-$2,714) + Proposal: Reduce 'Purchasing P.S. - Chief Procurement Officer' From $128,412 to $124,550 (-$3,862) + Proposal: Reduce 'Purchasing P.S. - Buyer' From $60,761 to $58,725 (-$2,036) + Proposal: Reduce 'Information Technology P.S. - IT Manager' From $127,838 to $123,975 (-$3,863) + Proposal: Reduce 'Treasury P.S. - Treasurer / Collector' From $120,321 to $116,198 (-$4,123) + Proposal: Reduce 'Treasury P.S. - Payroll & Benefits Manager' From $90,672 to $87,488 (-$3,184) + Proposal: Reduce 'Community Development P.S. - Community Dev. Director' From $128,412 to $124,550 (-$3,862) + Proposal: Reduce 'Community Development P.S. - Senior Projects Manager' From $96,675 to $93,543 (-$3,132) + Proposal: Reduce 'Community Development P.S. - Community Development Administrator' From $71,306 to $68,800 (-$2,506) + Proposal: Reduce 'Facilities P.S. - Facilities Maintenance Coordinator' From $71,932 to $69,948 (-$1,984) + Proposal: Reduce 'Police P.S. - Police Chief' From $204,468 to $197,212 (-$7,256) + Proposal: Reduce 'Building P.S. - Building Commissioner' From $136,347 to $132,327 (-$4,020) + Proposal: Reduce 'Council on Aging P.S. - Executive Director' From $79,292 to $76,578 (-$2,714) + Proposal: Reduce 'Library P.S. - Chief Librarian' From $120,321 to $116,198 (-$4,123)
Proposal: Reduce 'Community Development P.S. - Conservation Agent' From $71,306 to $46,503-$66,306 (-$24,803 to -$5,000) (01:16:39)
Proposal: Reduce 'Community Development P.S. - Conservation Agent' From $71,306 to $46,503-$66,306 (-$24,803 to -$5,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Mayor P.S. - Chief of Staff' From $76,578 to $74,072 (-$2,506) and Other Proposed Cuts To Step Increases (Continued) (01:17:51)
Proposal: Reduce 'Mayor P.S. - Chief of Staff' From $76,578 to $74,072 (-$2,506) and Other Proposed Cuts To Step Increases (Continued)
Proposal: Reduce 'Mayor P.S. - Executive Assistant' From $58,725 to $53,000 (-$5,725) (01:21:17)
Proposal: Reduce 'Mayor P.S. - Executive Assistant' From $58,725 to $53,000 (-$5,725)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Mayor Expenses - Travel & Meetings' (-$2,000) (01:26:44)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Mayor Expenses - Travel & Meetings' (-$2,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Mayor Expenses - Travel & Meetings' From $2,000 to $1,000 (-$1,000) (01:27:12)
Proposal: Reduce 'Mayor Expenses - Travel & Meetings' From $2,000 to $1,000 (-$1,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Human Resources P.S. - HR Director' From $135,824 to $104,000-$108,015 (-$31,824 to -$27,809) (01:29:43)
Proposal: Reduce 'Human Resources P.S. - HR Director' From $135,824 to $104,000-$108,015 (-$31,824 to -$27,809)
Proposal: Reduce 'Human Resources P.S. - Admin Asst. / HR Generalist' From $87,360 to $61,127 (-$26,233) (02:04:23)
Proposal: Reduce 'Human Resources P.S. - Admin Asst. / HR Generalist' From $87,360 to $61,127 (-$26,233)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Human Resources P.S. - HR Assistant' (-$60,996) (02:23:23)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Human Resources P.S. - HR Assistant' (-$60,996)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Human Resources Expenses - Temp. Personnel / Contracted Services' (-$50,000) (02:36:06)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Human Resources Expenses - Temp. Personnel / Contracted Services' (-$50,000)
Recess (02:53:36)
Recess
Proposal: Eliminate 'Human Resources Expenses - Travel & Meetings' (-$2,000) (02:58:54)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Human Resources Expenses - Travel & Meetings' (-$2,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Human Resources Expenses - Travel & Meetings' From $2,000 to $1,000 (-$1,000) (02:59:37)
Proposal: Reduce 'Human Resources Expenses - Travel & Meetings' From $2,000 to $1,000 (-$1,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Human Resources Expenses - Training' From $3,000 to $1,500 (-$1,500) (03:02:10)
Proposal: Reduce 'Human Resources Expenses - Training' From $3,000 to $1,500 (-$1,500)
Proposal: Reduce 'Human Resources Expenses - Printing' From $1,500 to $500 (-$1,000) (03:04:50)
Proposal: Reduce 'Human Resources Expenses - Printing' From $1,500 to $500 (-$1,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Legal Labor & Mediation - City Solicitor' From $180,000 to $162,000 (-$18,000) (03:06:42)
Proposal: Reduce 'Legal Labor & Mediation - City Solicitor' From $180,000 to $162,000 (-$18,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Legal Labor & Mediation - City Solicitor' From $180,000 to $160,000 (-$20,000) (03:07:40)
Proposal: Reduce 'Legal Labor & Mediation - City Solicitor' From $180,000 to $160,000 (-$20,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Legal Labor & Mediation - Code Enforcement' From $6,000 to $4,900 (-$1,100) (03:09:52)
Proposal: Reduce 'Legal Labor & Mediation - Code Enforcement' From $6,000 to $4,900 (-$1,100)
Proposal: Reduce 'Misc. Expenses - Johnny Appleseed Center' From $50,000 to $25,000 (-$25,000) (03:10:48)
Proposal: Reduce 'Misc. Expenses - Johnny Appleseed Center' From $50,000 to $25,000 (-$25,000)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Community Development P.S. - Director of Economic Development' (-$118,964) (03:37:21)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Community Development P.S. - Director of Economic Development' (-$118,964)
Proposal: Reduce 'Building P.S. - Building Commissioner' From $136,347 to $68,173-$75,000 (-$68,174 to -$61,347) (03:40:19)
Proposal: Reduce 'Building P.S. - Building Commissioner' From $136,347 to $68,173-$75,000 (-$68,174 to -$61,347)
Motion to Fix the Time of Adjournment to 11pm (03:55:05)
Motion to Fix the Time of Adjournment to 11pm
Proposal: Eliminate 'Assessor Expenses - Travel & Meetings' (-$1,250) and Other Proposed Eliminations of 'Travel & Meetings' (03:57:31)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Assessor Expenses - Travel & Meetings' (-$1,250) and Other Proposed Eliminations of 'Travel & Meetings'

Other Proposed Cuts: ==Travel and Expenses Cuts== + Proposal: Eliminate 'Purchasing Expenses - Travel & Meetings' (-$700) + Proposal: Eliminate 'Information Technology Expenses - Travel & Training' (-$2,000) + Proposal: Eliminate 'Treasury Expenses - Travel & Meetings' (-$2,000) + Proposal: Eliminate 'Community Development Expenses - Travel & Meetings' (-$2,000) + Proposal: Eliminate 'Police Travel & Training - Travel & Meetings' (-$4,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Assessor Expenses - Travel & Meetings' From $1,250 to $625 (-$625) (03:58:47)
Proposal: Reduce 'Assessor Expenses - Travel & Meetings' From $1,250 to $625 (-$625)
Proposal: Reduce 'Auditor P.S. - Auditor' From $180,609 to $160,609 (-$20,000) (04:01:22)
Proposal: Reduce 'Auditor P.S. - Auditor' From $180,609 to $160,609 (-$20,000)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Auditor P.S. - Sick Leave Buyback' (-$12,000) (04:02:52)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Auditor P.S. - Sick Leave Buyback' (-$12,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Auditor Expenses - Travel & Meetings' From $3,500 to $1,750 (-$1,750) (04:03:15)
Proposal: Reduce 'Auditor Expenses - Travel & Meetings' From $3,500 to $1,750 (-$1,750)
Proposal: Reduce 'Auditor Expenses - Travel & Meetings' From $3,500 to $2,500 (-$1,000) (04:05:57)
Proposal: Reduce 'Auditor Expenses - Travel & Meetings' From $3,500 to $2,500 (-$1,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Auditor Expenses - Travel & Meetings' From $3,500 to $2,600 (-$900) (04:07:22)
Proposal: Reduce 'Auditor Expenses - Travel & Meetings' From $3,500 to $2,600 (-$900)
Proposal: Reduce 'Audit Services - Outside Audit' From $105,000 to $100,000 (-$5,000) (04:11:33)
Proposal: Reduce 'Audit Services - Outside Audit' From $105,000 to $100,000 (-$5,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Audit Services - Actuary Svc.' From $8,000 to $2,000 (-$6,000) (04:14:51)
Proposal: Reduce 'Audit Services - Actuary Svc.' From $8,000 to $2,000 (-$6,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Purchasing Expenses - Travel & Meetings' From $700 to $500 (-$200) (04:17:44)
Proposal: Reduce 'Purchasing Expenses - Travel & Meetings' From $700 to $500 (-$200)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Information Technology P.S. - IT Support Specialist' (-$68,800) (04:19:15)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Information Technology P.S. - IT Support Specialist' (-$68,800)
Proposal: Reduce 'Information Technology P.S. - IT Support Specialist' From $68,800 to $38,586 (-$30,214) (04:20:06)
Proposal: Reduce 'Information Technology P.S. - IT Support Specialist' From $68,800 to $38,586 (-$30,214)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Information Technology P.S. - Help Desk Technician' (-$58,464) (04:24:05)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Information Technology P.S. - Help Desk Technician' (-$58,464)
Proposal: Reduce 'Information Technology P.S. - Overtime' From $2,000 to $1,000 (-$1,000) (04:33:06)
Proposal: Reduce 'Information Technology P.S. - Overtime' From $2,000 to $1,000 (-$1,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Information Technology Expenses - Travel & Training' From $2,000 to $1,000 (-$1,000) (04:35:16)
Proposal: Reduce 'Information Technology Expenses - Travel & Training' From $2,000 to $1,000 (-$1,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Information Technology Services - Data Processing' From $165,000 to $126,500-$140,000 (-$38,500 to -$25,000) (04:36:44)
Proposal: Reduce 'Information Technology Services - Data Processing' From $165,000 to $126,500-$140,000 (-$38,500 to -$25,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Information Technology Services - Office Equipment / Copiers' From $34,000 to $32,000 (-$2,000) (04:44:55)
Proposal: Reduce 'Information Technology Services - Office Equipment / Copiers' From $34,000 to $32,000 (-$2,000)
Proposal: Eliminate 'PEG Access - Expenses' (-$15,000) (04:45:55)
Proposal: Eliminate 'PEG Access - Expenses' (-$15,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Parking Expenses - Parking Fines Collection Supplies' From $4,700 to $3,000 (-$1,700) (04:50:46)
Proposal: Reduce 'Parking Expenses - Parking Fines Collection Supplies' From $4,700 to $3,000 (-$1,700)
Proposal: Reduce 'Treasury Expenses - Travel & Meetings' From $2,000 to $700 (-$1,300) (04:52:01)
Proposal: Reduce 'Treasury Expenses - Travel & Meetings' From $2,000 to $700 (-$1,300)
Proposal: Reduce 'Treasury Expenses - Travel & Meetings' From $2,000 to $1,000 (-$1,000) (04:53:57)
Proposal: Reduce 'Treasury Expenses - Travel & Meetings' From $2,000 to $1,000 (-$1,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Treasury Expenses - Dues & Subscriptions' From $1,500 to $1,000 (-$500) (04:54:54)
Proposal: Reduce 'Treasury Expenses - Dues & Subscriptions' From $1,500 to $1,000 (-$500)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Treasury Expenses - Training' (-$5,000) (04:56:29)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Treasury Expenses - Training' (-$5,000)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Debt Service - Certification Costs & Ban' (-$25,000) (05:04:16)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Debt Service - Certification Costs & Ban' (-$25,000)
Motion to Adjourn (05:04:33)
Motion to Adjourn
Proposal: Reduce 'Community Development P.S. - Program Mgmt Assistant' From $60,657 to $42,460 (-$18,197) (05:06:55)
Proposal: Reduce 'Community Development P.S. - Program Mgmt Assistant' From $60,657 to $42,460 (-$18,197)
Proposal: Reduce 'Community Development P.S. - Administrative Assistant' From $54,393 to $19,038 (-$35,355) (05:09:44)
Proposal: Reduce 'Community Development P.S. - Administrative Assistant' From $54,393 to $19,038 (-$35,355)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Community Development P.S. - Downtown Coordinator' (-$30,659) (05:10:20)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Community Development P.S. - Downtown Coordinator' (-$30,659)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Community Development Expenses - Administrative Delivery Expenses' (-$2,000) (05:15:13)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Community Development Expenses - Administrative Delivery Expenses' (-$2,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Community Development Expenses - Travel & Meetings' From $2,000 to $1,000 (-$1,000) (05:16:19)
Proposal: Reduce 'Community Development Expenses - Travel & Meetings' From $2,000 to $1,000 (-$1,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Community Development Expenses - Travel & Meetings' From $2,000 to $1,500 (-$500) and Other Cuts Proposed by Councilor Fleming (05:17:42)
Proposal: Reduce 'Community Development Expenses - Travel & Meetings' From $2,000 to $1,500 (-$500)
Proposal: Reduce 'Community Development Expenses - DEP Compliance' From $50,000 to $30,000 (-$20,000) (05:18:19)
Proposal: Reduce 'Community Development Expenses - DEP Compliance' From $50,000 to $30,000 (-$20,000)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Facilities P.S. - City Hall Custodian' (-$62,797) (05:22:07)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Facilities P.S. - City Hall Custodian' (-$62,797)
Proposal: Reduce 'Facilities P.S. - Overtime' From $4,000 to $1,400 (-$2,600) (05:27:17)
Proposal: Reduce 'Facilities P.S. - Overtime' From $4,000 to $1,400 (-$2,600)
Proposal: Reduce 'Facilities P.S. - Overtime' From $4,000 to $3,600 (-$400) (05:28:03)
Proposal: Reduce 'Facilities P.S. - Overtime' From $4,000 to $3,600 (-$400)
Proposal: Reduce 'Facilities P.S. - Clothing Allowance' From $2,000 to $1,000 (-$1,000) (05:28:28)
Proposal: Reduce 'Facilities P.S. - Clothing Allowance' From $2,000 to $1,000 (-$1,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Facilities City Hall Maintenance - Contract Services' From $20,000 to $10,000 (-$10,000) (05:28:51)
Proposal: Reduce 'Facilities City Hall Maintenance - Contract Services' From $20,000 to $10,000 (-$10,000)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Facilities City Hall Maintenance - Dues & Subscriptions' (-$400) and Other Cuts Proposed by Councilor Fleming (05:30:31)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Facilities City Hall Maintenance - Dues & Subscriptions' (-$400) and Other Cuts Proposed by Councilor Fleming

Other Cuts Proposed: + Proposal: Eliminate 'Facilities City Hall Maintenance - Office Supplies' (-$1,000) + Proposal: Reduce 'Facilities City Hall Maintenance - Repair and Care' From $45,000 to $43,000 (-$2,000) + Proposal: Reduce 'Facilities City Hall Maintenance - Supplies - City Hall' From $3,000 to $2,500 (-$500) + Proposal: Reduce 'Facilities City Hall Maintenance - Tools and Equipment' From $7,500 to $2,500 (-$5,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Facilities City Hall Maintenance - Repair and Care' From $45,000 to $20,000 (-$25,000) (05:32:00)
Proposal: Reduce 'Facilities City Hall Maintenance - Repair and Care' From $45,000 to $20,000 (-$25,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Facilities City Hall Maintenance - Tools and Equipment' From $7,500 to $500 (-$7,000) (05:34:49)
Proposal: Reduce 'Facilities City Hall Maintenance - Tools and Equipment' From $7,500 to $500 (-$7,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Police Office & Supplies - Police Uniform Allowance' From $18,000 to $12,000 (-$6,000) (05:35:30)
Proposal: Reduce 'Police Office & Supplies - Police Uniform Allowance' From $18,000 to $12,000 (-$6,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Police Travel & Training - Travel & Meetings' From $4,000 to $3,000 (-$1,000) (05:35:54)
Proposal: Reduce 'Police Travel & Training - Travel & Meetings' From $4,000 to $3,000 (-$1,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Police Building Maintenance - Maintenance - Contracted Services' From $16,000 to $13,500 (-$2,500) (05:37:42)
Proposal: Reduce 'Police Building Maintenance - Maintenance - Contracted Services' From $16,000 to $13,500 (-$2,500)
Proposal: Reduce 'Police Building Maintenance - TOTAL' From $284,017 to $274,017 (-$10,000) (05:38:33)
Proposal: Reduce 'Police Building Maintenance - TOTAL' From $284,017 to $274,017 (-$10,000)
Proposals: Reduce 'Fire P.S. - Deputies' From $441,404 to $220,702 (-$220,702) & Reduce 'Fire P.S. - Captains' From $375,800 to $177,900 (-$197,900) (05:41:04)
Proposals: Reduce 'Fire P.S. - Deputies' From $441,404 to $220,702 (-$220,702) & Reduce 'Fire P.S. - Captains' From $375,800 to $177,900 (-$197,900)
Proposal: Reduce 'Building P.S. - Principal Clerk' From $66,210 to $30,520 (-$35,690) (05:51:48)
Proposal: Reduce 'Building P.S. - Principal Clerk' From $66,210 to $30,520 (-$35,690)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Building P.S. - Local Building Inspector' (-$72,592) (05:57:53)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Building P.S. - Local Building Inspector' (-$72,592)
Proposal: Reduce 'Building P.S. - Local Building Inspector' From $72,592 to $45,500 (-$27,092) (06:01:25)
Proposal: Reduce 'Building P.S. - Local Building Inspector' From $72,592 to $45,500 (-$27,092)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Building P.S. - Local Building Inspector' (-$72,592) (Continued) (06:02:22)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Building P.S. - Local Building Inspector' (-$72,592) (Continued)
Proposal: Reduce 'Building Expenses - Advertising' From $6,000 to $4,000 (-$2,000) (06:02:41)
Proposal: Reduce 'Building Expenses - Advertising' From $6,000 to $4,000 (-$2,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Building Expenses - Travel & Meetings' From $3,000 to $1,500 (-$1,500) (06:03:31)
Proposal: Reduce 'Building Expenses - Travel & Meetings' From $3,000 to $1,500 (-$1,500)
Proposal: Reduce 'Building Expenses - Automobile' From $20,000 to $12,000 (-$8,000) (06:05:32)
Proposal: Reduce 'Building Expenses - Automobile' From $20,000 to $12,000 (-$8,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Building Expenses - Automobile' From $20,000 to $19,000 (-$1,000) and Other Cuts Proposed by Councilor Fleming (06:07:17)
Proposal: Reduce 'Building Expenses - Automobile' From $20,000 to $19,000 (-$1,000) and Other Cuts Proposed by Councilor Fleming

Other Cuts Proposed: + Proposal: Reduce 'Parks Expenses - Training' From $2,500 to $1,500 (-$1,000) + Proposal: Reduce 'Health Expenses - Dues & Subscriptions' From $3,200 to $2,200 (-$1,000) + Proposal: Reduce 'Council on Aging Expenses - Armory Cafe Expenses' From $30,000 to $27,500 (-$2,500) + Proposal: Eliminate 'Water P.S. - Clerical - PT' (-$30,490) + Proposal: Eliminate 'Wastewater P.S. - Help Desk Technician' (-$19,294) + Proposal: Reduce 'Airport Expenses - City Solicitor' From $15,000 to $12,500 (-$2,500)
Recess (06:09:06)
Recess
Proposal: Reduce 'Building Expenses - ZBA Training' From $1,000 to $500 (-$500) (06:15:41)
Proposal: Reduce 'Building Expenses - ZBA Training' From $1,000 to $500 (-$500)
Proposal: Reduce 'Streets P.S. - Overtime' From $150,000 to $135,000 (-$15,000) (06:15:56)
Proposal: Reduce 'Streets P.S. - Overtime' From $150,000 to $135,000 (-$15,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'DPW Admin & Engineering P.S. - Public Works Commissioner' From $159,210 to $154,356 (-$4,854) (06:15:56)
Proposal: Reduce 'DPW Admin & Engineering P.S. - Public Works Commissioner' From $159,210 to $154,356 (-$4,854)
Proposal: Reduce 'Streetlights - Streetlight Electricity' From $192,000 to $142,000 (-$50,000) (06:17:09)
Proposal: Reduce 'Streetlights - Streetlight Electricity' From $192,000 to $142,000 (-$50,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Cemetery P.S. - Overtime' From $25,000 to $20,000 (-$5,000) (06:23:47)
Proposal: Reduce 'Cemetery P.S. - Overtime' From $25,000 to $20,000 (-$5,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Cemetery P.S. - Summer Help' From $32,000 to $24,000 (-$8,000) (06:24:52)
Proposal: Reduce 'Cemetery P.S. - Summer Help' From $32,000 to $24,000 (-$8,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Parks P.S. - Overtime' From $35,000 to $27,000 (-$8,000) (06:26:09)
Proposal: Reduce 'Parks P.S. - Overtime' From $35,000 to $27,000 (-$8,000)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Council on Aging P.S. - Receptionist' (-$51,678) (06:27:31)
Proposal: Eliminate 'Council on Aging P.S. - Receptionist' (-$51,678)
Proposal: Reduce 'Council on Aging P.S. - Receptionist' From $51,678 to $25,839 (-$25,839) (06:32:33)
Proposal: Reduce 'Council on Aging P.S. - Receptionist' From $51,678 to $25,839 (-$25,839)
Proposals: Reduce 'Library P.S. - Professional' From $586,283 to $410,053 (-$176,230), 'Library P.S. - Pre-Professional' From $293,125 to $235,655 (-$57,470), & Proposal: 'Library P.S. - Library Assistants' From $302,097 to $157,874 (-$144,223) (06:32:59)
Proposals: Reduce 'Library P.S. - Professional' From $586,283 to $410,053 (-$176,230), 'Library P.S. - Pre-Professional' From $293,125 to $235,655 (-$57,470), & Proposal: 'Library P.S. - Library Assistants' From $302,097 to $157,874 (-$144,223)
Proposal: Reduce 'Library Supplies - Data Processing' From $65,000 to $40,000-$50,000 (-$25,000 to -$15,000) (06:39:57)
Proposal: Reduce 'Library Supplies - Data Processing' From $65,000 to $40,000-$50,000 (-$25,000 to -$15,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Library Maintenance - Custodian' From $85,791 to $20,593 (-$65,198) (06:44:46)
Proposal: Reduce 'Library Maintenance - Custodian' From $85,791 to $20,593 (-$65,198)
Proposal: Reduce 'Library Maintenance - Electricity' From $95,000 to $75,000 (-$20,000) (06:45:10)
Proposal: Reduce 'Library Maintenance - Electricity' From $95,000 to $75,000 (-$20,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Library Maintenance - Repair and Care' From $10,000 to $1,000 (-$9,000) (06:48:31)
Proposal: Reduce 'Library Maintenance - Repair and Care' From $10,000 to $1,000 (-$9,000)
Proposals: Eliminate 'Misc. Expenses - Civic Days' (-$10,000) & Eliminate 'Misc. Expenses - Holiday Decorations' (-$5,000) (06:50:14)
Proposals: Eliminate 'Misc. Expenses - Civic Days' (-$10,000) & Eliminate 'Misc. Expenses - Holiday Decorations' (-$5,000)
Proposals: Reduce 'Airport Expenses - Electricity' From $65,122 to $55,122 (-$10,000) & Reduce 'Airport Expenses - Aviation Fuel & Oil' From $455,000 to $405,000 (-$50,000) (06:58:06)
Proposals: Reduce 'Airport Expenses - Electricity' From $65,122 to $55,122 (-$10,000) & Reduce 'Airport Expenses - Aviation Fuel & Oil' From $455,000 to $405,000 (-$50,000)
Proposal: Reduce 'Streets P.S. - Labor' From $1,801,353 to $1,664,887 (-$136,466) (07:01:14)
Proposal: Reduce 'Streets P.S. - Labor' From $1,801,353 to $1,664,887 (-$136,466)
Proposal: Reduce 'City Council P.S. - City Councilors' From $143,000 to $110,000 (-$33,000) (Continued) (07:04:10)
Proposal: Reduce 'City Council P.S. - City Councilors' From $143,000 to $110,000 (-$33,000) (Continued)
Recess (07:04:56)
Recess
Announcement About Upcoming Special Meeting (07:09:00)
Announcement About Upcoming Special Meeting
111-26: To Appropriate the Mayor's Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget (07:09:55)
111-26: To Appropriate the Mayor's Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget

111-26. ORDER THAT: there be and hereby is appropriated the Mayor's Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget: General Fund (Was $190,961,167) $190,853,138 Water Enterprise $ 9,997,019 Wastewater Enterprise $ 18,316,809 Airport Fund $ 1,137,919
065-26 (07:10:54)
065-26

065-26. ORDER THAT: there be and hereby is appropriated the sum of SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($700,000), same to be charged against OVERLAY SURPLUS and credited to the Fiscal Year 2027 TAX LEVY to reduce the tax rate.
066-26 (07:11:27)
066-26

066-26. ORDER THAT: there be and hereby is appropriated the sum of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($250,000), same to be charged against the STABILIZATION FUND and credited to the Fiscal Year 2027 TAX LEVY to reduce the tax rate.
067-26 (07:11:53)
067-26

067-26. ORDER THAT: there be and hereby is appropriated the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX DOLLARS ($178,566), same to be charged against PARKING METER/GARAGE RECEIPTS and credited to Fiscal Year 2027 accounts as follows: + Treasurer Personal Services $ 46,366 + Treasurer Expenses $132,200
068-26 (07:12:28)
068-26

068-26. ORDER THAT: there be and hereby is appropriated the sum of FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($15,000), same to be charged against PEG ACCESS AND CABLE RELATED FUND RECEIPTS and credited to Fiscal Year 2027 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - PEG Expenses.
069-26 (07:13:05)
069-26

069-26. ORDER THAT: there be and hereby is appropriated the sum of FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($45,000), same to be charged against CEMETERY SALE OF LOTS AND GRAVES and credited to Fiscal Year 2027 CEMETERY - PERSONAL SERVICES.
070-26 (07:13:26)
070-26

070-26. ORDER THAT: there be and hereby is appropriated the sum of THREE MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO DOLLARS ($3,776,232), same to be charged against AVAILABLE FUNDS and credited to the Fiscal Year 2027 TAX LEVY to reduce the tax rate.
071-26 (07:13:52)
071-26

071-26. ORDER THAT: there be and hereby is appropriated the sum of FOUR HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($410,000), same to be charged against ARPA - Available Funds and credited to the Fiscal Year 2027 TAX LEVY to reduce the tax rate. (LEAVE TO WITHDRAW)
072-26 (07:14:14)
072-26

072-26. ORDER THAT: there be and hereby is appropriated the sum of NINE MILLION NINE HUNDRED NINETY-SEVEN THOUSAND NINETEEN DOLLARS ($9,997,019) same to be charged against WATER ENTERPRISE FUND RECEIPTS and credited to Fiscal Year 2027 Water Enterprise Fund accounts as follows: + Personal Services $2,484,996 + Expenses $2,695,000 + Indirect Costs $1,597,530 + Debt Service $1,739,493 + Capital Expenses $1,480,000
073-26 (07:14:40)
073-26

073-26. ORDER THAT: there be and hereby is appropriated the sum of EIGHTEEN MILLION THREE HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINE DOLLARS ($18,316,809), charging $17,581,965 against WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND RECEIPTS and $734,844 against WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND RETAINED EARNINGS, crediting Fiscal Year 2027 Wastewater Enterprise Fund accounts as follows: + Personal Services $3,094,481 + Expenses $4,637,600 + Indirect Costs $1,710,830 + Debt Service $7,196,648 + Capital Expenses $1,677,250
074-26 (07:15:16)
074-26

074-26. ORDER THAT: there be and hereby is appropriated the sum of ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETEEN DOLLARS ($1,137,919) same to be charged against AIRPORT RECEIPTS RESERVED and credited to Fiscal Year 2027 Airport Fund accounts as follows: + Personal Services $ 363,206 + Expenses $ 774,713
075-26 (07:15:47)
075-26

075-26. ORDER THAT: the City of Fitchburg is authorized to establish the following Revolving Fund pursuant to MGL Chapter 44, Sec. 53E 1/2, with a maximum annual expenditure limit of $100,000, and in accordance with the following specifications: (GIVE LEAVE TO WITHDRAW)
076-26 (07:16:03)
076-26

076-26. ORDER THAT: the City of Fitchburg hereby approves the expenditure of funds from the following Revolving Funds, authorized by City Ordinance, up to the amount available in the fund or $100,000 (except Public Health Sustainability which shall have a FY2027 limit of $750,000), whichever is less: (LEAVE TO WITHDRAW)
077-26 (07:16:17)
077-26

077-26. AN ORDINANCE: Amending Chapter 44, Section 10 of the Code of the City of Fitchburg, as most recently amended, by adding thereto the following step assignments as outlined in the enclosed Ordinance.
130-26 (07:18:57)
130-26

130-26. ORDER THAT: the City of Fitchburg is authorized to establish the following Revolving Funds pursuant to MGL Chapter 44, Sec. 53E 1/2, with a maximum annual expenditure limit of $100,000, and in accordance with the following specifications:
131-26 (07:21:24)
131-26

131-26. ORDER THAT: the City of Fitchburg hereby approves the expenditure of funds from the following Revolving Funds, authorized by City Ordinance, up to the amount available in the fund or $150,000 (except Public Health Sustainability which shall have a FY2027 limit of $750,000), whichever is less: