EAST WINDSOR BOARD OF FINANCE
EAST WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT
MINUTES OF APRIL 16, 2008
Ms. DeSousa called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m in the Town Hall Conference Room.
Present: Board of Finance Members Jason Bowsza, Marie DeSousa, JoAnn Kubick, Robert Little, Jack Mannette, Kathy Pippin, and Treasurer Mary Szabo.
I. Appointment of Alternates
Upon motion by Mr. Mannette, seconded by Mr. Bowsza, it was unanimously
VOTED: To appoint Kathy Pippin as a full voting member for the meeting.
II. PREVIOUS MINUTES
A. Regular Meeting of March 19, 2008
Upon motion by Ms. Kubick, seconded by Mr. Bowsza, it was unanimously
VOTED: To approve the minutes as presented.
B. Budget Workshop of March 26, 2008
Upon motion by Mr. Bowsza, seconded by Ms. Kubick, it was unanimously
VOTED: To approve the minutes as presented.
C. Budget Workshop of April 1, 2008
Upon motion by Mr. Bowsza, seconded by Ms. Pippin, it was unanimously
VOTED: To approve the minutes as presented.
D. Budget Workshop of April 2, 2008
Upon motion by Mr. Bowsza, seconded by Ms. Pippin, it was unanimously
VOTED: To approve the minutes as presented.
III. COMMUNICATIONS
Ms. DeSousa reported that two other bills needed to be added--one for $1,464 and one for $78.
IV. TREASURER'S REPORT
Ms. Szabo reported a cash position of $8,975,829 and total tax collections to date of $21,700,710. The auditors are scheduled for the week of July 21, 2008.
V. OLD BUSINESS
A. Annual Budget Appropriations - Added Appropriations and Transfers
First Selectman Menard stated that she had informed all of the department heads that there would be no added appropriations unless it is a total emergency.
Bob Little entered the meeting.
Upon motion by Mr. Bowsza, seconded by Ms. Kubick, it was unanimously
VOTED: To appoint Mr. Little to a full voting member for the meeting.
Ms. Menard said that she had already started getting the word out that line item transfers will not be appropriate. Ms. Menard and Ms. Szabo will meet to talk about June line item transfers.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. East Road Bridge Petition - Forward to Board of Selectmen
A petition asking for repair to the East Road Bridge was presented and will be passed on to the Selectmen.
VII. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM BOARD OF SELECTMEN
A. Broad Brook Fire Department - $50,000
The fire department is asking for a utility truck to replace two other trucks. They suggested that the truck be purchased out of available funds not out of CIP. Ms. Szabo recommended taking the $50,000 from the CNR fund.
Upon motion by Mr. Mannette, seconded by Mr. Little, it was unanimously
VOTED: To take the $50,000 from the CNR fund.
Discussion followed concerning the need for the truck.
Ms. Menard will research whether or not this purchase has to go to town meeting.
Voting for the motion: Bowsza, Little, Mannette
Opposing: Kubick, Pippin
The motion passed.
VIII. Budget Workshop
The Board reviewed the IT budget; Park and Rec travel reimbursement; using one office vendor for office purchases.
Ms. Menard informed the Board that the Historical Society should not enter into any contracts.
Need a new union negotiator to replace Noreen Farmer.
Discussed gas use at the senior center
The Board is still waiting for an audit from the Broad Brook Fire Department.
The police chief and police captain answered questions concerning the fleet; training; hiring a dispatcher.
The Board added $1,800 for Park and Rec travel.
Engineering Travel line was renamed to Conferences and Training in the amount of $500. Miscellaneous line was changed to Dues and Subscriptions in the amount of $600.
Hazardous Waste Removal increased by $19,500, Miscellaneous decreased by $19,500.
Mr. Mannette presented a PowerPoint report on estimated tax tables.
The Board will meet on Tuesday on April 22.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Mr. Bowsza, seconded by Ms. Pippin, it was unanimously
VOTED: To adjourn at 10:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Nolan
Recording Secretary
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