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Ready to report on the finance committee meeting about to begin franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/… #fincom0111

First up the presentation on the salary\compensation study, first time done for Franklin. Docs in the agenda shared just before #fincom0111 and repeated here -> franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/…

First 2 slides #fincom0111

Internal equity helps to determine pay equity #fincom0111

Looking for real job level comparison, some titles may vary in responsibility from community to community #fincom0111

Classification table set up based upon requirements and compensation appropriate for that position #fincom0111

Town now has the data and tools from this study to be able to maintain this structure over time (10-15 years) unless there is major growth or job changes which may require a re-do #fincom0111

First time this study has been done for Town in such a comprehensive manner, had previously been done in a role by role comparison #fincom0111 key point is that the study was done based on "position" and not by the "individual" not a performance review, that is separate

This is not an automatic raise, this doesn't adjust for inflation; implementation will be over multiple years trying to address immediate needs according to the available funds with the budget #fincom0111

Defined plan for implementation will address both the top grades and the lowest grades, and as we get to the budget funding address as many as possible recognizing can't do all at once #fincom0111 proud to have gotten to this point, it will be slow and steady.

We did find out we are underpaying some folks, as well as other communities. #fincom0111 as the world changes, job descriptions should evolve as the services required evolve to change... Available resources (i.e. funding) are the real key drivers to address

Also worthy of note, these are for nonunion positions, all the unions do their own comparables #fincom0110 multiple other communities have done this type of study and have implemented this plan

Now for the capital plan, free cash at $4.4m to start with and then per fiscal policy set aside some amount for stabilization accounts #fincom0111 the short story on the set asides highlighted here -> franklinmatters.org/2023/01/town-o…

Page 3 schools and school facilities, details in the linked doc -> franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/… #fincom0111

Explanation of the ops vs capital decision, some does go to ops, but some of theore substantial are capital #fincom0111 facility Town projects, DT moving/clean out expense and market analysis. Senior Center van a key item, purchase doesn't mean it's here tomorrow

Technology, adding wifi to the police station; #fincom0111 county commissioners will step up to create a weights/measures service. Maybe
Stuff also on backorder, along with the Grove St light which could have been here last March. 247 mutual aid calls; over 5,000 total

Discussion on new tower truck, more 4 story buildings coming online hence the need becomes greater, timeline even if ordered would take 24-36 months for delivery, should make a decision sooner than later #fincom0111

Police vehicles are an every year process, they take time, hasn't received the units ordered last year. #fincom0110 radios and light bars are the reason for delay, units themselves are ready (marked and unmarked). Unmarked should be coming soon

Tower on north end delayed, Spring St solar not yet operational either.
DPW for highway and grounds, #fincom0111 also anticipated delay in receipt of the trucks required

PFAS compliance will cost communities lots of money, state not sufficiently funding to support their own regulatory requirements #fincom0111 "there is not widespread PFAS in our water"

Sewer working on a revision to the policy to raise the base level of retained earnings, likely coming up later, 23 sewer lift stations, will be 24 when Beaver St comes online. #fincom0110

Items on the 10 year capital outlook, pavement plan, sidewalks; police station committee authorized. Tri-County coming with a $300m building request. Landswap being finalized, hopefully by FY 24 recycling center plan. #fincom0111

Plan as proposed moved to recommend for Town Council as discussed, second, passes 7-0. Via roll call (2 absent) #fincom0111

Committee assignments unilaterally discontinued
Move to adjourn, second, passes 7-0 via roll call

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