2000-04-04City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Library Trustees
Subcommittee: Finance Committee
Date: April 4, 2000 6:00 P.M.
Place: Beverly Farms Branch Library ,
Board members present: Edward Brindle, Katherine Fanning, Kevin O'Reilly, and John Young
Board members absent:
Others present: Thomas Scully, Anna Langstaff
Recorder: Anna Langstaff
Edward Brindle presided.
Current budget was reviewed. Edward Brindle noted that we are at the 75% point of the fiscal
year and that, with a few major exceptions, we are well within the 75% stage of the budget.
Overages in overtime and repair were because of the flood damage. Overage in bookmobile
maintenance was because bookmobile was painted and had some bodywork done. Office and
library supplies are always underfunded and always bailed out by state aid.
After reviewing the current budget for the FY2000, the Finance Committee was satisfied that
everything was in line, with the exception of those items that applied to the flood damage.
Tom Scully presented the proposed FY2001 budget of $1,306,796.28:
1) The Mayor has not indicated what pay raises administrators will receive.
2) Dept. of Public Works has not settled its contract. City Finance Director suggested that 9 1/2%
increase be included in the budget for custodians' salaries.
3) Some salary totals have decreased because there are 52, not 53, pay weeks this year.
4) Full time staff figures, longevity, and night differential are based on contractual obligations.
5) Part-time staff: same number of people but they will receive raises.
6) Repairs: chimney flue needs to be fixed so that flue gases do not get sucked back into the
building.
7) Service Contracts: Microfilm machines are getting older.
8) Inspection Fees: for building and elevator inspection.
9) Books and Subscriptions: Tom Scully would like to try to get an increase.
10) Printing, Office Supplies, Custodial Supplies, Library Supplies: these figures are what is
realistically spent.
The Mayor's budget guideline is 2 1/2% plus whatever the new growth in city revenue is. This
will amount to about 3%. The above proposed budget is an increase of 4.68%. The trustees
discussed how to narrow this gap if the Mayor keeps to the 3%. Tom Scully suggested that
$10,000 be cut from the repair budget; chimney will still be fixed but any other repairs will be
paid out of state aid. Tom Scully suggested that $15,000 be cut from the book budget.
The Finance Committee accepted the FY2001 budget of $1,306,796.28 and will present it to the
full Board for their approval.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 P.M.