Lakeville approves FY2014 transfers, salaries and capital articles at annual town meeting

The Town of Lakeville on June 10, 2013 approved a series of budget transfers, appropriations and routine measures at its annual town meeting, including the FY2014 operating budget, contributions to regional school districts and several capital items.

The approvals included a package of transfers to cover unanticipated 2013 expenses, an appropriation of $145,207 for elected officials' salaries, debt and operating articles for regional schools, and capital borrowing for vehicles and building repairs. Many articles carried unanimous or majority votes after brief explanation and a finance committee recommendation.

Town Moderator Norm Norrell opened and presided over both the special and annual meetings and identified tellers and town officials. Finance Committee Chair Michael Petruzzo (finance committee) and town accountant Cindy McRae presented or supported multiple articles and the finance committee consistently recommended approval for the items summarized here.

Votes at a glance

- Article (Special) — Reserve and departmental transfers (special town meeting transfers document, 06/10/2013): Transfer and appropriate sums across multiple general-fund and enterprise accounts (reserve fund transfer $73,400; vocational…