2006 - Town of Longmeadow

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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION To the Residents of the Town of Longmeadow: Two major goals accomplished by the Finance Department during calendar year 2006 included the continued charter mandated consolidation of the Town/School business and human resources function along with the conversion of the Town’s financial software. The continued consolidation included the physical relocation of two former School business department employees along with related duties, to the newly created Human Resources Department and the Accounting office. Calendar year 2006 was also consumed with the near complete conversion of the Town’s financial software. The departments of Accounting, Human Resources, Treasure/Collector, Assessors, Information Technology, School (business) and Water Sewer all played major roles in this conversion. While not yet 100% converted the bulk of the work has been completed and was without interruption to the general public. Included within the technological changes are advances in banking services allowing for quicker escrowed property tax payments and the ability for residents to now pay current real estate and motor vehicle excise tax bills online. Also taking place in calendar year 2006 was the adoption and implementation of the Community Preservation Act (CPA). While not due until 2007, the first CPA surcharge was billed in 2006. The Town’s finances once again remain stable; however, favorable margins are narrowing. Operating results for FY2006 were enhanced by higher rates of return on investments coupled with favorable cash flow, and market rate fee structures. Unexpended operating appropriations at fiscal year end were at a 20 year low, signifying lower free cash. While the FY2007 budget is balanced it currently does not include the impact of School collective bargaining agreements which expired August 31, 2006. The Town received over $265,000.00 in reimbursements related to the October, 2005 storms. This was a major contributor to replenishing our Operating Stabilization Fund to its current level of $1.5 million. The Finance Department will continue to learn and progress with its new financial software. We continue to seek efficiencies and review alternative ways of doing business. In closing, I would like to thank the departmental leadership, Erica Gelinas, Human Resources; Christopher Kulig, Town Accountant; Robert Leclair, Assessor; Mary Pequignot, Treasure/Collector; and Victor Roule, Systems Administrator along with all staff for all their dedicated service. In copying words from last years report, “the Department shares many of the same visions as you for good efficient government and look forward to serving you in the upcoming year”. Respectfully submitted, Paul J. Pasterczyk Finance Director 24
TOWN OF LONGMEADOW COMBINED BALANCE SHEET - ALL FUND TYPES AND ACCOUNT GROUPS June 30, 2006 ASSETS 25 Fiduciary Account Government Fund Type Fund Type Group General Total Special Capital Trust and Long-Term (Memorandum General Revenue Projects Agency Obligations Only) Cash and Investments 11,580,511 121,377 - 2,115,028 - 13,816,916 Cash and Investment in Custody - of Trustees - - - 43,861 - 43,861 Receivables: - Property Taxes 345,954 - - - - 345,954 Excise Taxes 111,805 - - - - 111,805 Tax Liens 320,749 - - - - 320,749 Departmental 95,047 71,395 - 52,454 - 218,896 User Charges - 151,207 - - - 151,207 Special Assessments 2,301 - - - - 2,301 Special Assessments Not Yet Due 52,915 - - - - 52,915 Less: Allow Abate/Exempt (497,330) - - - - (497,330) Due from Other Funds - 3,382,574 227,756 32,959 - 3,643,288 Due from Other Governments - 380,059 - - - 380,059 Due from Outside Entity 6,681 - - - - 6,681 Tax Foreclosures 85,134 - - - - 85,134 Prepaid Expenses 20,407 - - - - 20,407 Accrued Revenue - - - - - - Amounts to be Provided: - - - - - - Compensated Absences - - - - 404,716 404,716 Debt Service - - - - 13,773,060 13,773,060 TOTAL ASSETS 12,124,175 4,106,612 227,756 2,244,302 14,177,776 32,880,620
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Page 7 and 8: Longmeadow, Massachusetts Senators
Page 9 and 10: Town Manager Robin Crosbie.........
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Page 15 and 16: To the Citizens of Longmeadow: TOWN
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Page 23 and 24: To the Honorable Select Board: CAPI
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Page 29: Department of Finance and Administr
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Page 35 and 36: ESTIMATED RECEIPTS REPORT Through J
Page 37 and 38: TOWN OF LONGMEADOW STATEMENT OF DEP
Page 47 and 48: BOARD OF ASSESSORS To the Residents
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Page 63 and 64: DISTRICT ATTORNEY All Others 11 Bla
Page 65 and 66: CLERK OF COURTS Marie Grimaldi Mazz
Page 67 and 68: SECRETARY OF STATE William Francis
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Page 71 and 72: of the town regarding community pre
Page 73 and 74: TREASURER’S ANNUAL REPORT Fiscal
Page 75 and 76: 2006 Fire Department Responses Stru
Page 77 and 78: To the Residents of the Town of Lon
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To the Honorable Select Board: BUIL
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Personnel Roster Chief Robert R. Da
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LONGMEADOW POLICE DEPARTMENT 2006 I
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RICHARD SALTER STORRS LIBRARY To th
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SCHOOL DEPARTMENT The Longmeadow Pu
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BLUEBERRY HILL SCHOOL Marie Pratt P
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WOLF SWAMP ROAD SCHOOL John Ciesluk
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WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL Mary Ann Sed
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Jennifer Ronning School Psychologis
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