Article 18
Shall the Town vote to approve cost items included in the three year Collective Bargaining Agreement ratified by the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Pelham and the Professional Fire Fighters of Pelham, International Association of Fire Fighters Local 4546, which calls for the following increases in salaries and benefits and to further raise and appropriate $46,683 to fund the first year of the agreement?
| Year | Cost | Accumulated Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $46,683 | N/A |
| 2008 | $69,186 | $115,869 |
| 2009 | $63,594 | $185,055 |
(Recommended by Selectmen) (Recommended by Budget Committee) (Majority Vote Required)
Status
- Originator: Board of Selectmen
- Board of Selectmen: 5-0-0 Recommended
- Budget Committee: 11-0-0 Recommended
Voter's Guide Explanation
The Board of Selectmen and the Professional Fire Fighters of Pelham reached an agreement where education, training, and spiraling health insurance costs were addressed. Incentives are given for firefighters to complete Paramedic training and continue employment with the town. A lower cost, managed care program was selected by the Fire Fighters that reduces health insurance costs to the community without reducing the quality of medical care the employees receive.
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