Palmer Town Council Meeting
Working Budget Session
Palmer, Massachusetts 01069
May 25, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 7:05pm.
Present were: Mrs. Barry, Mr. Burns, Mr.Remillard, Mr. Williams, Mr. Hebert and
Mr. Duda.
Absent were: Mr.Magiera, Mr. Duguay and Mr. Heilmann
Others present: Town Manager Mathew Streeter
1 The Council heard concerns from the Building Inspector regarding his budget. Mr.Rollet
2 responded to questions asked concerning; data entry, permits and Calendar year figures.
3 Mr. Burns asked about the grant received concerning the software for permits and had it
4 been installed. Mr. Streeter stated that it had not.
5 Mrs. Donovan discussed her budget including completing street lists and funds to
6 print and mail them. Mrs. Barry asked what departments are in need of these lists, how
7 many are needed and if the company generating the list could set it up in an Electronic
8 format. Palmer Public Library Director, Nancy Menard, distributed a packet to the
9 Council highlighting the library services and the impact of the possible cuts. Mr. Streeter
10 distributed a packet of information answering questions concerning; local receipts, the
11 Memorial Day Parade, Excess Overlay, Central Purchasing, Connect CTY, Emergency
12 Management Director, Forest Fire Warden, Board of Health and possible furloughs. Mrs.
13 Barry requested a copy of the “out sourcing proposal” as well as the number of
14 employees and vehicles in the DPW. Mrs. Barry also requested the number of DPW
15 employees with special licenses to drive those vehicles. Mr. Streeter requested a five
16 minute recess at 8:40pm and Mr. Burns complied. At 8:47pm budget discussion
17 continued with an updated version of Fiscal Year 2011Town budget. The update included
18 the projected revenue and total expenditures. Mr. Burns requested that the Council agree
19 on another date for a budget meeting following adjournment. Mr. Williams made a
20 motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hebert and the vote was, 6-0-0. The
21 meeting adjourned at 9:15pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul Burns
Palmer Town Council President
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