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Council approves several budget transfers and collective-bargaining allocations; clerk to update payroll files
Summary
The council approved transfers to fund collective bargaining agreements, directed payroll and departments to compile CDL and hoisting license records, and approved a Verizon conduit petition; motions passed by voice vote.
The Lawrence City Council approved multiple finance items during the meeting, including transfers to fund collective-bargaining agreements and other budget housekeeping.
Ramona Ceballos (CAFO) confirmed the city is collecting copies of CDL and hoisting licenses and that staff will verify DOT medical certifications before stipend payments tied to CDL or hoisting qualifications are disbursed. Councilor Rosario urged the city to maintain an up-to-date file of CDL drivers and medical certifications; staff said a list exists and copies are being collected for payroll.
The council approved a $95,279 transfer to fund the Local 3 laborers union agreement and a $42,552 transfer to Inspectional Services to fund its CBA. Councilors also approved other routine budget and personnel items discussed in committee.
Separately, the council approved a petition from Verizon New England to lay a 4-inch underground conduit approximately 60 feet on Lowell Street (document 491-25). There were no public speakers on the petition.
Votes at a glance: all items referenced in this article were approved by voice vote with the clerk recording "the ayes have it." Specific roll-call tallies were not read into the full-record transcript.
Ending: Departments were asked to finalize records for payroll and CDL compliance and to return any required documentation to the clerk and payroll offices.
