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Budget moves, benefit decisions and regional tipping fee debate shape trustees’ 2008 agenda
Summary
Trustees amended 2008 appropriations, approved the 2009 temporary budget, voted on SWACO tipping fee proposals after debate, extended the Local Waste contract and approved multiple fiscal and procurement motions tied to the Joint Safety Building and township operations.
Financial and intergovernmental matters featured across Norwich Township meetings in 2008 as trustees managed appropriations, debated regional fees, and approved contracts.
Appropriations and budget: In January trustees amended 2008 temporary appropriations to include $8.8 million of capital improvements tied to the Joint Safety Building; the Board later amended permanent appropriations (General Fund increased to $10,585,800) and approved the 2009 temporary appropriations totaling $14,255,306. Trustees also approved the 2009 fiscal year budget in July covering total fund expenditures of $15,192,619.
Regional policy and solid-waste fees: SWACO proposed a $2 per ton tipping fee increase for 2009. After initial objections and a motion on July 21 to oppose the increase, trustees reconsidered following SWACO’s presentation about flat revenue streams and rising costs and ultimately voted to support the $2 per ton increase in August. Trustees requested better documentation and noted the estimated per-household pass-through of approximately $2 annually based on SWACO figures.
Local contracts and procurement extensions: The Board reviewed and then approved an extension of the Local Waste Services trash contract through Dec. 31, 2009, following a proposal that proposed raising monthly rates by $0.90. Trustees also approved other procurement items throughout the year—landscaping for JSSB, natural gas purchase with IGS for 12/1/08–11/30/09 at $0.0969/CCF, and a number of facility and equipment purchases tied to the new building.
Benefit plan decisions: To address rising medical costs, trustees evaluated HRA/HSA options and adopted UnitedHealthcare Plan 03J for calendar year 2009 (no prescription card) to prevent a substantial premium increase under existing plans. Trustees also implemented Flexible Spending Accounts and set contribution limits for 2008 and 2009.
