Lunenburg Water District Approves Budget and Equipment Expenditures
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Meeting Type:
Water Control Board
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Meeting Date:
03/30/2024
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Recording Published:
04/01/2024
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Duration:
12 Minutes
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Worcester County
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Towns:
Lunenburg
- Meeting Overview:
In a recent Lunenburg Water District Board meeting, financial decisions were made, including the approval of the annual operational budget and the authorization of funds for equipment and vehicle purchases. The Board approved the appropriation of $1,772,232.15 for the regular annual operation and maintenance costs for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024. Additionally, the meeting saw the approval of a $50,000 allocation for the repair of water mains and a similar amount for the purchase and outfitting of a new superintendent’s vehicle.
The meeting began with the postponement of Article 1 until the conclusion of voting. In subsequent proceedings, Article 2 was quickly moved and seconded, accepting the reports of the district officers with no further discussion. The main focus then shifted to Article 3, detailing the operational and maintenance budget for the upcoming fiscal year. This article was passed without opposition after a straightforward vote.
Following the budget, Article 4 addressed financial management, granting the Treasurer, with the Commissioners’ approval, the authority to borrow money in anticipation of revenue for the fiscal year 2024-2025. This article passed unanimously after clarification was sought and provided regarding borrowing limits, which are set to fund the budget.
Attention then turned to infrastructure investments. Article 5 proposed the use of $50,000 from the water enhancement account for the purchase of materials and equipment necessary for repairing water mains. This expenditure was deemed essential and passed unanimously without debate. Similarly, Article 6 focused on updating the district’s vehicle fleet, specifically approving $50,000 from the Surplus revenue account for a new superintendent’s vehicle, replacing the old one that had exceeded its useful lifespan. This motion also passed unanimously.
The meeting concluded with the announcement of election results, revealing Mark Burch receiving 57 votes with one provisional vote. The final act of the meeting was a motion to close, which was made, seconded, and passed without opposition.
Heather R. Lemieux
Water Control Board Officials:
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Meeting Type:
Water Control Board
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Meeting Date:
03/30/2024
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Recording Published:
04/01/2024
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Duration:
12 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Worcester County
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Towns:
Lunenburg
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