Category: Decision-Making

Attached please find a memorandum reviewing the several items the Select Board discussed on 2-6-23 but that focuses on the issues of Lexpress funding and curbside composting.  In both cases, there are three recommended funding sources (in priority order) for the Board's consideration. 

Move to approve the FY24 budget as presented, with the following amendments:

(1) To increase the Human Services Expense Line Item by $140,000 for a total of $1,151,601; and to increase the transfer from the TDM Stabilization Fund to the General Fund for this purpose by $140,000 for a revised total of $311,000.

(2) If ARPA Funds are used for curbside composting, the motion would be:

Move to approve the use of $216,000 of ARPA funds for the purpose of funding a curbside composting pilot program.

(2) If Free Cash is proposed, the motion would be:

Move to increase the Public Works Expenses Account by $216,000 for a revised total of $7,939,828 and to fund this expense to increase the use of Free Cash from $395,272 for a revised total of $611,272 of Free Cash to support the operating budget.

DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:

2/13/2023                            8:55pm