BOARD OF FINANCE
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
August 25, 2008
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Hooper called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Selectmen’s Chambers at the Avon Town Hall. Members present: Margaret Bratton, Catherine Durdan, Brett Eisenlohr, Bill Hooper and James Speich.
II. SELECTION OF CHAIRMAN PRO TEM
On a motion by Mr. Eisenlohr, seconded by Ms. Durdan, it was voted:
RESOLVED: That Mr. Hooper be nominated to sit as Chairman in the absence of Thomas Harrison and Thomas Gugliotti.
Messrs. Hooper, Speich, Eisenlohr, and Mmes. Bratton and Durdan voted in favor.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Led by Mr. Speich.
IV. COMMUNICATION FROM AUDIENCE
There was none.
V. MINUTES OF PRECEDING MEETINGS
In the June 9, 2008 minutes, Ms. Bratton stated that she felt it was unclear if each member’s opinion for the split was for the reduction or for the increase. Because this was clearly stated in the resolution, the Board of Finance members felt the minutes were appropriate as is.
The minutes of the preceding meetings were tabled until the next meeting.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
There was none.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
08/09-01 Supplemental Appropriation: Appraisal Services, $7,500.00
All of the members of the Board of Finance stated that they read the memo from Phil Schenck, Town Manager. Mr. Hooper stated that this is for hiring the appraiser, although there may be additional costs incurred in the future.
Ms. Robinson stated that they have sent out an RFP as a result of ongoing discussions with Avon Old Farms School. A panel consisting of herself, Phil Schenck, Harry DerAsadourian, and Bill Shea have reviewed the proposals and have unanimously recommended hiring Calciano & Stern.
On a motion by Ms. Durdan, seconded by Ms. Bratton, it was voted:
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance hereby appropriates a sum not to exceed $7,500 from General Fund, Other Financing Sources, Undesignated Fund Balance, Account # 01-0390-43913 to General Fund, Town Council, Service & Consultant, Account # 01-1101-52184 for the purpose of conducting an appraisal on Avon Old Farms School land parcels.
Messrs. Hooper, Speich, Eisenlohr and Mmes. Bratton and Durdan voted in favor.
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
There was none.
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
On a motion by Mr. Hooper, seconded by Ms. Bratton, it was voted:
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance go into Executive Session at 7:40 p.m.
Messrs. Hooper, Speich, Eisenlohr, and Mmes. Bratton and Durdan voted in favor.
On a motion by Mr. Speich, seconded by Ms. Bratton, it was voted:
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance come out of Executive Session at 7:52 p.m.
Messrs. Hooper, Speich, Eisenlohr, and Mmes. Bratton and Durdan voted in favor.
X. ADJOURN
On a motion by Mr. Hooper, seconded by Mr. Eisenlohr, it was voted:
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance adjourn at 7:53 p.m.
Messrs. Hooper, Speich, Eisenlohr and Mmes. Bratton and Durdan voted in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas A. Gugliotti, Secretary
Attest: Alison Sturgeon, Clerk
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