CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS
BUDGET WORKSHOP
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1992
A Budget Workshop with the Mayor, Finance Director and City Council was held on the above date in the Mayor's Conference Room at 8:00 P.M.
Present:
Councilman Matthews
Councilman Ferri
Councilman Canavan
Councilman Paquette
Councilwoman Moreau
Mayor Lazieh
Edna Poulin, Finance Director
Mayor Lazieh commented on the draft of the 1992/1993 Budget.
Edna Poulin, Finance Director explained the projections of receipts and expenditures relative to the upcoming budget. She highlighted the loss in revenues as follows:
$285,000.00 less in tax collections
100,000.00 less in revenue sharing
11,813.00 less in telephone tax
50,000.00 increase in school housing aid
She explained that this would reflect a 0% revenue increase.
The Finance Director then explained the expenditures expected in the 1992/93 budget.
The City Council asked various questions relative to receipts and expenditures.
Salaries were reviewed and discussion centered around the Deputy's Salary and Tenure and overtime and the increase of salary for Department Heads.
Charter Review, Redistricting and Arbitration Costs were discussed.
Police Department budget was reviewed and discussion ensued.
The City Council recommended part time personnel for the Municipal Court to offset overtime and fill in when clerk is not there. This cost was discussed in detail and $4,500 should be budgeted.
The workshop recessed at 11:00 P.M. until Wednesday, April 29, 1992 at 7:30 P.M.
Daniel J. Issa, City Clerk