Within the fiscal year 2018 budget book, under budget initiatives, under public works -

Highway: The major cost driver within the operating budget is in the emphasis on training for the staff, $1,750.00, an increase in the amount set aside for tree removal work ($6,500.00)
and the costs of mapping and developing a plan to more cost effectively deal with the new MS-4 requirements where many communities are planning up to $30k for FY'18 compliance. It will also help us plan for and develop a more cost effective approach to the annual catch basin cleaning given the capital investment needed to replace your 1974 vehicle and the annual labor cost of 100 +/- man days. (3 months or there about).


posted by Jeff Bennett