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for an increase in this department’s Contractual Services line item from $54,000 to $70,000. Mr. Megill responded. Mrs. Farley said the increase previously discussed, to $60,000, would cover the addition of a Forester to this department. The Committee agreed to leave the contractual services line item at $60,000.
Committeeman Giblin pointed out that the salary for a Recording Secretary for the Alarm Review Board has been added to this account. Mr. Megill said there has been an increase to some other line items for the purchase of machinery and equipment. For the purpose of better communication between the Code Enforcer and himself, said he requested $2,800, but it was recommended it be reduced to $1,000. Mr. Grillo, the Code Enforcer, said there are a number of times when he needs to communicate information of a sensitive nature and cannot use the radio at Public Works. Mayor Grisanti directed Mr. Grillo to contact Mr. DePasquale and ask him if he can give him the information to contact Nextel to obtain four telephone/walkie talkies, which should be under $1,000.
Administrator Thompson said he budgeted an additional $250,000.00 for this department’s move into the trailers, the entire computer system including training. Contractual Services has been increased by $25,000.00 for New Jersey Professional Management. Office Equipment is up to $215,000.00 as the new trailers will be equipped with all new furnishings. Lily Ann Farley said this is not paid for through the tax payers, it is through this department’s fees; by law they are permitted to use 12% of what has been collected annually. Upon Mr. Sodl’s arrival, he gave an overview of the proposed budget. They discussed that while the Travel Allowance Account has not been used for two year, $25 will remain in it in order to keep the line item available for future use. In discussing the Clothing & Uniform account, Mr. Sodl explained that last year summer jackets were purchased, this year winter jackets would be purchased. After analyzing the spending history of this account, it was determined that this account will remain at $1,500. Emergency funds will be allocated in the event that hours will be increased in accordance to State recommendations for areas such as Fire Prevention and Plan Review. Whether or not this will take place will be determined by the consultant as well as hiring additional staff.
There has been a reduction in this account. Mr. Thompson explained that this is due to the fact that the Seniors now prepare some of the food that had previously been provided through a caterer. This was at their suggestion.
YES: GIBLIN, KAFTON, KRAKOWER, BRODERICK & GRISANTI
MOTION TO ADJOURN BY: GIBLIN MOTION SECONDED BY: BRODERICK YES: GIBLIN, KAFTON, KRAKOWER, BRODERICK & GRISANTI 10:00 P.M.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,