Northampton City Council Finance Committee Mayor David J. Narkewicz, Chair Council President William H. Dwight Councilor Marianne L. LaBarge Councilor David A. Murphy — — -Councilor Eugene A. Tacy. | April 24, 2012 Meeting Minutes | ' 5:00 pm_—7:00 pm | City Council Chambers, 212 Main Street ‘Wallace J. Puchalski Municipal Building, Northampton, MA ‘Members Present: Mayor Narkewicz, Councilor Dwight, Councilor LaBarge, Councilor Murphy, Councilor Eugene A. Tacy Also Present: Finance Director Susan Wright, City Treasurer George Zimmerman, Chris Mason, Energy Officer, Emily Odgers, North Street Association videographer. ' Mayor Narkewicz called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. The meeting is audio-ecorded, 1. Approval of March 27, 2012 Minutes Councilor Murphy moved approval of the minutes; Councilor Tacy seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). 2. FY2012 Update Finance Director Wright handed out Historical Actuals Comparison Report, City Clerk Fees (attached). Councilor Dwight noted there is no constant, Councilor Murphy noted that the City Clerk no longer issues passports, hunting or fishing licenses. Councilor Tacy stated that some residents have not licensed their dogs, yet are afraid to come in to do so and worry they will be fined, Councilor LaBarge stated she has spoken to Ms. Maze, City Clerk, and residents should not worry about a fine but still should license their dogs. ‘Ms. Wright presented a preview of an Order for the May 3, 2012 City Council meeting for EMS transfers under the current system. Councilor Dwight noted that this may be the last such Order. Ms. Wright presented a preview of an Order for the May 3, 2012 City Council meeting to establish an Energy Reinvestment Revolving Fund. The old fund will expire on June 30, 2012. This fund will be created in May, and renewed in the FY2013 Budget. Chris Meson, Energy Officer, explained that the City already sells solar renewable certificates. The program ‘will be available for municipal and residential projects. ‘The ESCO will soon be in the measurement verification phase which analyzes the savings building by building. Energy bills will be closely analyzed by the City. The | original ESCO and the contract now have some changes due to prices; the investment grade audit was & proposal, not a contract. The City determined all priorities of the project. | Page 1 of 2 Finance Commitiee, Minutes of April 24, 2012 |3. FY2013 Update Ms. Wright presented a preview of an Order for the June 7, 2012 City Council meeting authorizing the James House Revolving Fund. The Literacy Project brings revenue of $15,000, the Center for New Americans brings revenue of $54,800, including $2,500 for childcare. The block grant is atlfull year debt for FY2013, at half for _FY2014 and then completed. The goal is for James House to be self-sustdining with some rental space still available. “Mayor Narkewicz stated there is conversation with community colleges in Holyoke and Greenfield, and ‘Westfield State University, for some educational and adult educational programs. ‘Mayor Narkewicz noted that he will present budget hearings again tonight and Wednesday. The Joint School Committee and City Council meeting is Thursday, April 26, 2012. Mayor Narkewicz will present his FY2013 Budget at the May 3, 2012 City Council meeting. Council President Dwight and the Clerk will set up City Couneil Budget Hearings with department heads. Councilor Dwight asked Mayor Narkewicz if any new surprises have come in regarding cherry sheet information, Mayor Narkewiez noted there were no changes, and he has commnitted $208,000 to the schools. ‘The gap remains, and the City side could see 3 4 positions not filled or eliminated. The schools are also looking ateuts. | | Councilor Tacy noted that Superintendent Salzer’s presentation at the April 19, 2012 City Council meeting was ‘upbeat and realistic, but the ideal budget presented was not realistic, Councilor Dwight noted Superintendent Salzer stated that his job was to advocate for the schools, as the City Council must do the job of advocating for the City, Councilor Dwight noted that the Mayor has the toughest job, and Councilor Dwight stated his appreciation for the candid and clear updates given by Mayor Narkewicz. 4, New Business — Reserved for topies that the Chair did not reasonably anticipate would be discussed. Councilor Tacy noted that the Clerk spoke with him today, and he gave approval of the hours of the stenographer from Johnson & Hill for the Transportation & Parking Commission. Councilor Tacy questioned if this was the correct procedure. Mayor Narkewicz stated that Councilor Tacy was correct to act as the Chair of the Committee to give approval At $:40 p.m., Councilor Murphy moved to adjourn and was seconded by Councilor LaBarge. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). The next meeting will be on May 22, 2012. Respectfully submitted, Mary L. 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