EAST WINDSOR BOARD OF FINANCE
EAST WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT
MINUTES OF AUGUST 15, 2007
Present: Board of Finance Members Paul Catino, Marie DeSousa, Noreen Farmer, Dale Nelson, Jack Mannette, Alternate Rob Little, First Selectman Ed Filipone and Treasurer Mary Szabo. Absent: William Dove and Leo Szymanski
The meeting began at 7:37 p.m.
I. APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
Upon motion by Mr. Mannette, seconded by Ms. Nelson, it was unanimously
VOTED: To appoint Rob Little as a voting member for tonight’s meeting.
II. PREVIOUS MINUTES
A. Regular Meeting - June 20, 2007
Ms. DeSousa moved, and Ms. Nelson seconded, a
MOTION: To approve the minutes of June 20, 2007
Voting for the motion: Members DeSousa, Nelson, Mannette
Abstaining: Farmer and Little
The motion passed.
B. Special Meeting - June 27, 2007
Upon motion by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Mannette, it was unanimously
VOTED: To approve the minutes of June 27, 2007.
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Catino recommended going into executive session for the purpose of discussing contract negotiations and litigation. The following people were invited to stay for executive session: Board of Education Chair John Pica-Sneeden, Board Member Bill Raber, Superintendent of Schools Timothy Howes, Payroll Manager Laurie Slate and Attorney Chris Chinni.
Upon motion by Ms. Farmer, seconded by Ms. DeSousa, it was unanimously
VOTED: To go into executive session at 7:41 p.m.
Ms. Szabo and Ms. Nolan left the meeting.
Upon motion by Ms. Farmer, seconded by Ms. DeSousa, it was unanimously
VOTED: To leave executive session at 9:15 p.m.
RETURN TO AGENDA
IV. COMMUNICATIONS
A. CCM - State Budget Analysis, ECS/MBR Requirements
B. OPM - Budget Format
C. Legal Bills
D. First Selectman - CIP Memo, Budget Process
There was no discussion regarding items IV.A. through D.
V. TREASURER’S REPORT
Ms. Szabo reported a current cash balance of $14,279,011. The tax collector has reported a good collection month. Ms. Szabo complained about last minute bills piling up and the mishandling of year-end activities. $2,594.03 of the contingency account was released to the Broad Brook Fire Department. She informed the Board that she might need special assistance to create the proper infrastructure asset base and depreciation.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Code of Ethics
New Town employees must receive a copy of the code of ethics and sign off that they have received it.
B. Broad Brook School Bathroom Renovations
The East Windsor Board of Education completed the Broad Brook School bathroom renovation project with a surplus of $5,175.23. The Board of Education requested that the surplus, along with the state reimbursement that has been received, be used to renovate an additional bathroom at Broad Brook School.
Upon motion by Ms. Farmer, seconded by Mr. Catino, it was unanimously
VOTED: To authorize the use of the funds, not to exceed $9,000.23, to be used as requested by the Board of Education. The funds will come from Account 1-08-55-102-57-799-0126-0.
C. Review of School Resource Officer Contract
A discussion followed concerning Police Commission minutes that reflected motion to suspend the SRO program until monies become available.
$20,000 of the grant has not been spent. Mr. Catino had a concern about a possible liability to the Town for not adhering to the grant. He would like to see something in writing that specifies that there would be no penalty if the program was suspended. Mr. Filipone said he would check with the police chief.
VII. REQUESTS FROM BOARD OF SELECTMEN
A. Request for Funds Transfer - Treasurer - $5,640 - Bullet Proof Vest Grant Fund
Ms. Szabo requested a transfer of $5,650 from the General Fund Balance to the Grants Fund #66.
Upon motion by Ms. Farmer, seconded by Ms. Nelson, it was unanimously
VOTED: To transfer funds as requested.
B. Added Appropriation - Board of Selectmen - $11,635.83
There was no discussion or action on the request to increase the stipend given to the First, Deputy and Board of Selectmen.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Ms. Farmer, seconded by Ms. Nelson, it was unanimously
VOTED: To adjourn at 10:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Nolan
Recording Secretary
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