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June 20, 2007 Meeting Minutes
East Windsor Town Hall
11 Rye Street, P.O. Box 389 Broad Brook, CT 06016 ph:(860)623-8122 fx(860)623-4798

June 20, 2007 Meeting Minutes

Present: Board of Finance Members Paul Catino, Marie DeSousa, William Dove, Jack Mannette and Dale Nelson.

Absent: Noreen Farmer, Leo Szymanski (alternate) and Robert Little (alternate)

Meeting called to order at 7:40p.m.

Due to the unavailability of our recording secretary this writer was appointed to take the minutes of this meeting. Due to my active involvement in the process it was agreed that I needed only to capture the motions made for the record. The intense and lengthy narratives have not been stated for this report.

1. Appointment of Alternates

Since neither alternate was present no appointment was necessary.

11. Previous Minutes

Motion was made by Dale Nelson to approve the previous minutes of May 16, 2007 Regular Meeting with the amended correction of her attendance –2nd  Jack Mannette – Motion Carried

Motion was made by Marie DeSousa to approve the previous minutes of May 29, 2007 Special Meeting – 2nd William Dove – Motion Carried

Motion was made by Jack Mannette to approve the previous minutes of June5, 2007 Special Meeting – 2nd William Dove – Motion Carried

111. Communication

Robert N. Little was appointed to fill a vacancy as an alternate member for a term to expire November 6, 2007. This appointment filled the vacancy created by Jack Mannette having been appointed a permanent member to finish the term left by the resignation of Tammy Sorensen- Duray.

1V. Treasurer’s Report

Mary Szabo, Treasurer, was absent due to vacation. It was noted that no representation from her department was made available; therefore, no report was discussed for the record. Tabled

V. Old Business

Memorandum dated June 14, 2007 states that the East Windsor Police Department has been able to keep costs down within the department budget; therefore, the previous request for added appropriations is hereby rescinded.  No action necessary

V1. New Business

Jack Mannette was appointed to represent the Board of Finance on the Pension Board. The next meeting date of June 27, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. Town Hall is in conflict for his attendance so William Dove has agreed to attend for him.

Page 2- V1. New Business Continued


Noreen Farmer was appointed to represent the Board of Finance on the Library AD Hoc Committee.

Motion made by Dale Nelson to transfer the uncollected taxes to suspense tax book as requested by the Tax Collector and recommended by the Town Auditor pursuant to Section 12-165 of the Connecticut General Statutes – 2nd Marie DeSousa Motion Tabled pending further review by the Board

V11. Requests from the Board of Selectmen

A. Year End Transfers

Motion made by Marie DeSousa to transfer the June 30, 2007 balance ($40930.48) from the operating budget account 1-01-25-3183-7-799-0600-0 Road Improvements to CNR new account 1-01-55-9447-7-799-0600-0 – 2nd Dale Nelson Motion Carried 4-1 Jack Manette opposed

Motion made by Dale Nelson to transfer the June 30, 2007 balance ($5000.00) from the operating budget account 1-01-30-4220-9-960-0000-0 W.P.C.A. Sinking Fund to CNR account 1-01-55-9447-7-799-0963-0 – 2nd Marie DeSousa Motion Carried Unanimously

Request for the Ambulance ($25, 000) from the operating budget 1-08-55-1025-7-799-0105-0 to the NR Account failed due to lack of a motion.

Request for the transfer of funds for the Informational Technology Account is now moot for the account balance is at $0.00. No Action Necessary.

Motion made by Jack Mannette to transfer the June 30, 2007 balance ($5710.00) Highway – Replacement of Truck from CIP current account 1-01-55-9445-7-799-0375-0 to CNR account 1-08-55-1025-7-799-0494-0- 2nd Marie DeSousa Motion Carried Unanimously

Motion made by Dale Nelson to transfer the June 30, 2007 balance ($30.000.00) Public Safety-Communication from CIP current account 1-01-55-9445-7-799-0733-0 to CNR account 1-08-55-1025-7-799-0733-0 – 2nd Marie DeSousa Motion Carried Unanimously

Motion made by Dale Nelson to transfer the June 30, 2007 balance ($5069.00) Town GIS System from CIP current account 1-01-55-9445-7-799-0736-0 to CNR account 1-08-55-1025-7-799-0736-0 – 2nd Jack Mannette Motion Carried – William Dove Abstained

Motion made by Dale Nelson to transfer the June 30, 2007 balance ($40,000.00) Senior Center Van Replacement from CIP current account 1-01-55-9445-7-799-0738-0 to CNR account 1-08-55-1025-7-799-0501-0 –2nd by Jack Mannette Motion Carried Unanimously

Motion made by Dale Nelson to transfer the June 30, 2007 balance ($83942.50) WPCA-Prospect Hill Drive from CIP current account 1-01-55-9445-7-799-0900-0 to CNR account 1-08-55-1025-7-799-0724-0 – 2nd Jack Mannette Motion Carried Unanimously

Motion made by Dale Nelson to transfer the June 30, 2007 balance ($25,000.00) Public Works- Sidewalks from CIP reserve account 1-01-55-9447-7-799-0631-0 to CNR account 1-08-55-1025-7-799-0490-0 – 2nd Jack Mannette Motion Carried Unanimously



Page 3 – V11. Requests from the Board of Selectmen Continued

Motion made by Dale Nelson to transfer the June 30, 2007 balance ($50,000.00) Public Works-Drainage from CIP reserve account 1-01-55-9447-7-799-0632-0 to CNR account 1-08-55-1025-7-799-0483-0 – 2nd Jack Mannette Motion Carried Unanimously

Motion made by Dale Nelson to transfer the June 30, 2007 balance ($10,000.00) Public Works-Heating Units from CIP reserve account 1-01-55-9447-7-799-0634-0 to CNR account 1-08-55-1025-7-799-0634-0 – 2nd Jack Mannette Motion Carried Unanimously

Motion made by Dale Nelson to transfer the June 30, 2007 balance ($65,000.00) Public Works- Flashboards from CIP reserve account 1-01-55-9447-7-799-0649-0 to CNR account 1-08-55-1025-7-799-0649-0 – 2nd Jack Mannette Motion Carried Unanimously

(Note the above accounts are to be verified by the Town Treasurer for accuracy.)

B. Tax Collector – Added Appropriation - $9791.04

Motion made by Jack Mannette to transfer from Contingency account 1-01-50-8410-8-890-0000-0 ($9740.92) to the Tax Collector Salary Line 1-01-10-1040-1-100-0000-0  - 2nd  Dale Nelson Motion Carried Unanimously

Motion made by Jack Mannette to transfer from Contingency account 1-01-50-8410-8-890-0000-0 ($50.12) to the Longevity Line 1-01-10-1040-1-106-0000-0 – 2nd Dale Nelson Motion Carried Unanimously

J. Planning Department – Added Appropriation - $6829.44

Motion made by Marie DeSousa to transfer from Contingency account 1-01-50-8410-8-890-0000-0 ($6829.44) to Planning Department Line 1-01-10-1124-1-100-0000-0 –2nd Dale Nelson Motion Carried Unanimously

C. Human Services – Transfer - $50.00

Motion made by Jack Mannette to transfer from the Purchase Service Line ($50.00) 1-01-20-5235-3-390-0000-0 to Longevity Line 1-01-20-5235-1-106-0000-0 – 2nd Marie DeSousa Motion Carried Unanimously

D. Building Department – Transfer - $1000.00

Motion made by Jack Mannette to transfer from the Professional Services Line ($1000.00) 1-01-10-1125-3-330-0000-0 to Part-time Line 1-01-10-1125-1-101-0000-0 – 2nd Dale Nelson Motion Carried Unanimously

E. Unemployment Compensation – Added Appropriation - $680.00

Motion made by Dale Nelson to transfer from Contingency account ($680.00) 1-01-50-8410-8-890-0000-0 to Unemployment Compensation Line 1-01-35-7350-2-215-0000-0 – 2nd Jack Mannette Motion Carried Unanimously

Page 4 – V11. Requests from the Board of Selectmen Continued

F. American Heritage River Commission – Encumber FY07 Funds - $444.15

Motion out of order – no action necessary

G. Registrar of Voters – Encumber FY07 Funds - $945.00

Motion out of order – no action necessary

H. Senior Center – Added Appropriation - $2046.06

Motion made by Marie DeSousa to transfer from Contingency account $1986.06 to be allocated to the Vehicle Maintenance Line and $60.00 to the Travel Line – Motion failed due to a lack of a second – no action necessary.

Senior Center – Transfer - $7884.96

Motion made by Dale Nelson to transfer from the Driver’s Salary Line ($5000.00) 1-01-10-1130-1-121-0000-0 to the Gas & Oil Line 1-01-10-1-130-6-620-0000-0 –2nd Marie DeSousa Motion Carried Unanimously

Motion made by Dale Nelson to transfer from the Driver’s Salary Line ($1585.11) 1-01-10-1130-1-121-0000-0 to the Vehicle Maintenance Line 1-01-10-1130-4-430-0000-0 – 2nd Marie DeSousa Motion Carried Unanimously

Motion made by Dale Nelson to transfer from the Longevity Line ($399.83) 1-01-10-1130-1-106-0000-0 to the Vehicle Maintenance Line 1-01-10-1130-4-430-0000-0 – 2nd Marie DeSousa Motion Carried Unanimously

Motion made by Dale Nelson to transfer from the Driver’s Salary Line ($900.00) 1-01-10-1130-1-121-0000-0 to the Salary Line OT 1-01-10-1130-1-102-0000-0 – 2nd Marie DeSousa Motion Carried Unanimously

K. Registrar of Voters – Added Appropriation - $7649.36

Motion made by Dale Nelson to recommend to Town Meeting to transfer $7503.46 from Contingency account 1-01-50-8410-890-0000-0 to Registrars Referendum Line 1-01-10-1050-8-812-0000-0 – 2nd Marie DeSousa Motion Carried Unanimously

(Note Dale Nelson left the meeting at 10:50 p.m.)

L. Broad Brook Fire Department – Added Appropriation - $17,857.51

Computer calculation error was discovered in the total under building maintenance 200 account $9835.47 should have been $14004.51 for a grand total of $22026.65 not $17,857.51 as stated above.

Motion made by Jack Mannette to recommend to Town Meeting to transfer $8208.00 from Contingency account 1-01-50-8410-890-0000-0 to the Broad Brook Fire Department account 1-01-15-2150-8-861-0000-0 – 2nd William Dove Motion Carried Unanimously


Page 5 – V11. Requests from the Board of Selectmen Continued

(Note the Contingency Account with the above recommendations and approved transfers is currently at $00.00.)

V111 Adjournment

Motion made by Marie DeSousa to adjourn at 11:28 p.m. – 2nd by William Dove – Motion Carried Unanimously


Respectfully submitted,


Marie E. DeSousa
BOF Member