BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
March 24, 2014
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. at the Avon Town Hall by Chairman Thomas Harrison. Members present: Chairman Thomas Harrison, Vice Chairman/Secretary Thomas Gugliotti, Margaret Bratton, Catherine Durdan, Dean Hamilton and Brian Stoll. James Speich was absent. A quorum was present.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Tom Harrison.
III. COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE
Ken Birk representing Ms. Zirolli, liaison for the Board of Education, reported current positive estimate for EOY 13/14 of 468,000. He noted this is a fluid number contingent on any changes to special education needs. The district is working with CABE to evaluate and revise all policies. A foreign language lab has been approved for AHS using salary savings. The lab will accommodate all languages including sign language. There was a presentation at the last BOE meeting on gifted and talented student identification.
IV. MINUTES OF PRECEDING MEETING: February 24, 2014 Regular Meeting
Page 1, V., insert “due”
Page 2, VI., change “GASBY” to “GASB” and capitalize “Federal”
Page 6, VII. A., change “Salt” to “salt” and delete “is”
Page 6 VIII., add “of Director of Recreation and Parks”
On a motion made by Tom Gugliotti, seconded by Dean Hamilton, it was voted:
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance approve the minutes of the February 24, 2014 Meeting as amended.
Messrs: Harrison, Gugliotti, Hamilton, Stoll and Mmes: Bratton and Durdan voted in favor.
V. OLD BUSINESS
13/14-07 Review and Discussion: FY 14/15 Budget Process
There was a full review of, and recommendations for changes to, the slides to be used for the public hearing scheduled for April 7, 2014.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
13/14-23 Supplemental Appropriation: I/I Study for Farmington Sewer Shed, $400,000
A memo was sent from Larry Baril to Brandon Robertson dated February 27, 2014 and is included in the meeting packets. In a short presentation, Mr. Baril indicated that we are sending ground and rain water to Farmington for treatment. It should be staying in the ground and ultimately flow to local streams and rivers. The requested funds are for an “Inflow and Infiltration” study. The DEEP has confirmed this project is eligible for 55% reimbursement through the Clean Water Fund. The study is to identify the source of the overage issues.
On a motion made by Tom Gugliotti, seconded by Cathy Durdan, it was voted:
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance hereby appropriates a sum not to exceed $400,000 from Sewer Fund, Other Financing Sources, Unassigned Fund Balance Account #05-0390-43913 and transfer from Sewer Fund, Other Financing Uses, Interfund Transfers-Out Account #05-8700-58000 to Capital Projects Fund (Facil & Equip), Town CIP-Facilities, Infiltration & Inflow Study, Account #02-4829-53393 and Capital Projects Fund (Facilities & Equipment), Other Financing Sources, Interfund Operating Transfers-In Account #02-0390-43918 in the amount of $400,000 for the purpose of identifying significant infiltration and inflow leaks into the sanitary collection system and developing a flow modeling system.
Messrs: Harrison, Gugliotti, Hamilton, Stoll and Mmes: Bratton and Durdan voted in favor.
13/14-24 Supplemental Appropriation: Dial-A-Ride Van, $40,000
On a motion made by Margaret Bratton, seconded by Tom Gugliotti, it was voted:
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance hereby amends the FY 13/14 Budget by increasing:
REVENUES
Capital Projects Fund (Facil & Equip), Intergovernmental, Dial A Ride DOT 5310, Account #02-0330-43399 in the amount of $40,000
and increasing
APPROPRIATIONS
Capital Projects Fund (Facil & Equip), Town CIP- Equip/AVFD, Dial A Ride Van, Account #02-4837-53014 in the amount of $40,000, for the purpose of purchasing a new Dial-A-Ride Goshen Coach Bus through the CT DOT Section 5310 Program.
Messrs: Harrison, Gugliotti, Hamilton, Stoll and Mmes: Bratton and Durdan voted in favor.
VII. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
A. Monthly Financial Report Summary
Details were included in the packet report dated period ended 1/31/14 prepared by Margaret Colligan.
B. Miscellaneous Items
Steve Bartha reported that on April 2th at 7:00 there will be a informational joint meeting of the BOE and Town council to receive the recommendation on the RFP for Solar Panels. There will be no action taken at this meeting.
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
There was none
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was none
X. ADJOURN
On a motion made by Tom Gugliotti, seconded by Cathy Durdan, it was voted:
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
Messrs: Harrison, Gugliotti, Hamilton,Stoll and Mmes: Bratton and Durdan voted in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Thomas A. Gugliotti, Secretary
Attest: Mary Marinello, Clerk
All referenced material will be available to the public in the Town Clerks office.
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