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Finance committee approves transfers totaling $105,000 for inspections, nursing coverage and public‑works needs
Summary
Council approved three budget transfers: $70,000 to pay third‑party building inspectors, $15,000 to fund per‑diem public‑health nurses, and $20,000 to cover engineering salaries/memberships in Public Works. Finance director said prior vacancies and accreditation needs drive the moves.
The Meriden Finance Committee approved three separate budget transfers Oct. 9 to cover immediate staffing and service needs.
The committee moved $70,000 from the Building MME salaries line to Purchased Services to pay for third‑party building inspectors while vacancies in the Planning Department are filled. Finance Director Kevin said the transfer mirrors a similar approach used last year to secure necessary inspection services.
Separately, the committee approved a $15,000 transfer from the Public Health Nurses line to Purchased Services to fund per‑diem nurses for planned and unplanned absences; those nurses will be engaged through an existing staffing contract that had previously been funded by ARPA. Kevin confirmed the expense will be included in upcoming budgets once the ARPA funding is no longer available.
The committee also approved a $20,000 transfer from Highway salaries to cover engineering MME salaries and membership expenses for Public Works, citing accreditation and construction administration needs. Councilors requested follow‑up from Public Works Director Don Lawler about whether headcount or salary changes prompted the request.
All three transfers were approved by voice vote.
Why it matters: The transfers reallocate existing budget authority to cover service gaps and short‑term staffing needs, allowing essential inspections and health coverage to continue ahead of longer‑term hiring or budget decisions.
