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Public works seeks part‑time conversions and updated safety gear amid budget constraints
Summary
Superintendent Boyd proposed converting three requested positions to part-time and asked to replace 24‑year‑old confined‑space equipment; council flagged the two‑year contract lag and asked for more vendor quotes before committing.
Superintendent of Public Works Boyd told council he could convert three staffing requests to part-time and said his salary budget included reserves. He reported last year’s actual departmental spend was $535,000.00 and said he had about $284,000.00 in salary reserves; Boyd offered to reduce his requests to part‑time to help the city balance the budget.
Council members pressed for clarity on the public works numbers and asked for vendor quotes on insulation and equipment; they agreed to postpone new hires until contract negotiations are resolved. Boyd asked to replace confined‑space safety equipment that was 24 years old and described specifics of the requested gear; Councilman Polistina suggested reducing the equipment request and reviewing it after contract settlements.
