February 5, 2009
Impact to departments of level dollar funding for FY2010
Public Safety:
Fire Eliminate five firefighter positions, which will result in a reduction in staff from 55 to 50.
FY09 left three position unfilled and unfunded which reduced staff from 58 to 55.
Inability to sustain minimum manning level
Closing of an Engine Company
Mutual Aid will be affected
New equipment line has not been funded for the last four years
Inspectional Services Eliminate part-time principal clerk position
Reduction in hours of the Plumbing & Gas Inspector
Police Elimination of the Youth Counselor position
Elimination of six traffic supervisors
Elimination of two 911 emergency dispatchers
Elimination of five patrol officers
Public Works Turn off every other street light ($80,000) and eliminate yard waste pick-up ($230,000)
FY09 eliminated two position resulting in layoffs and combined two full-time position into
one full-time position.
General Government:
Central Business Office Full-time clerical position reduced to part-time or possible elimination. FY09 CBO eliminated a full-time clerical position.
Information Technology Will reduces the purchase of software and hardware upgrades to insure protection of the computer network infrastructure. Will severely impact the purchase of workstations, servers, printers and switches. Will reduce funding for critical equipment repairs, employee training and software upgrade.
Selectmen Reduction in professional services which effects specialized labor services and consultants.
In FY06 and FY07 full-time clerical position left unfunded and in FY08 that position was
eliminated.
Veterans Stipend employee – possible reduction in flags for veterans graves
Board of Assessors Subject to Board of Assessor’s approval reduction in full-time position to part-time
and jeopardize ability to meet state mandates. ie required each year to maintain full and
fair cash value of our assessments
Town Clerk Reduced costs would be in salaries by reducing employee hours or weeks worked
Treasurer/Collector Reduction in general expenses of 7,658
Reduction in lease expenses of 240
Reduction in bonding expenses of 1,500
Reduction in tax title expenses of 5,000
The 5,000 reduction in tax title expenses will severely restrict the scope of 2009 tax takings resulting in a negative impact on the annual calculation of free cash
Boards & Committees:
Board of Appeals Part-time 25.5 hour per week Senior Adm. Clerk position would have hours reduced
further
Elimination of all general expenses
Board of Health Part-time position would have hours reduced to quarter time.
Elimination of the veterinarian that is required for state mandated animal inspections and
quarantines
Council on Aging Elimination of the 15 hour per week outreach worker position requiring the Director to
make home visits to home bound seniors for screening and assistance
Cemetery Elimination of the seasonal employee program
Reduction in overtime which would result in the potential elimination of Saturday funerals
Library Elimination of a part-time position
Close the East Milton Branch Library
Reduction in general expense which would have an impact on maintenance service contracts
Park 20% reduction in the budget ($62,594) resulting in the elimination of the Special Needs Program and
reduction in building and ground maintenance
Planning Part-time Senior Adm. Clerk would have hours further reduced and reduction in office
supplies
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