BOARD OF FINANCE –SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
June 28, 2004
I. CALL TO ORDER – Chairman Tom Harrison called the Meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. immediately following the Referendum at the Community Room, Avon Senior Center. Members present were Tom Gugliotti, Steve McGuff, Mike Monts and Jim Speich. Mark Zacchio was absent. Bill Hooper arrived later into the meeting.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chairman requested to dispense with the Pledge for this meeting.
III. OLD BUSINESS
03-04-03 FY 3/4 Budget - Set Tax Rate at 23.46 Mills
On a motion made by Mr. McGuff, seconded by Mr. Monts, it was voted:
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance adopt a mill rate of 23.45 mills to fund the approved FY 2004/2005 budget.
Total Budget of 23.46 Mills.
Messrs. Harrison, Gugliotti, McGuff, Monts and Speich voted in favor.
IV. OTHER BUSINESS - Mr. McGuff reported to the Board that because of personal activities and business commitments, he has submitted his resignation from the Board to the Town Council, effective July 1, 2004. He indicated he has enjoyed working with this Board, the Board of Education and the Town staff in this very important capacity. Mr. Harrison reported this board recognizes the pressures involved, and accepts his resignation with regret. He will miss Steve’s participation on this Board; his contribution has been outstanding; and wishes him the success in future business and personal endeavors.
Mr. Gugliotti, on behalf of the Board, expressed appreciation for the work of the staff in preparing these budgets. It has been a difficult year. He is also aware of the work of the Board of Education and the difficult decisions they have had to make.
Mr. Hooper came in and apologized for being late.
V. ADJOURN
On a motion made by Mr. Gugliotti, seconded by Mr. Speich, it was voted:
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance adjourn at 8:30 p.m.
Messrs. Harrison, Gugliotti, Hooper, McGuff, Monts and Speich voted in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas A. Gugliotti, Secretary
Attest:
Elinor Burns, Clerk
06-28-04 BOF
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