North Stonington Board of Finance
Approved Regular Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
New Town Hall
40 Main Street, North Stonington, CT
8:00 PM
1. Call to Order: Chairman M. Donahue called the regular meeting to order at 8:12 PM. M. Donahue, E. Bresette, P. Nimirowski, and E. Pavlovics were present.
2. Public Comments and Questions: There were no public comments and/or questions.
3. BOE Financial Report: The BOE financial report for the period ending September 30, 2010 was reviewed. Of note was the Administrator’s Salaries, Code 0211 that reflected $1,997 over budget, and Utilities, Code 0640 that reflected $89,062 over budget. M. Donahue will check into these two line items and report back to the BOF at the next scheduled BOF meeting.
4. BOS Financial Report: Discussion items. New Solar Projects are being considered for the North Stonington Senior Center, the Firehouse, and the Transfer Station. DCS Energy of South Glastonbury, CT has completed a preliminary inspection and reported back to the Town. The BOS are looking into these projects and First Selectman N. Mullane will report any progress to the BOF at the next BOF meeting.
In addition, N. Mullane will report the status of the following projects to the BOF at the next BOF meeting:
A. The financial status of work on the Hewitt Dam and the Town’s appeal with FEMA on funding.
B. The status of work on the Main Street Bridge.
C. The current reimbursements from FEMA on the damage caused by the March, 30, 2010 storm. As of the date of this meeting FEMA has provided $157,259 in financial relief.
D. The status of the North Stonington School boiler replacement project. The cost of this project will be $492,522. Chimney inspections will be conducted and funded from the $112,000 in CNR.
E. The status of the North Stonington School Flashing project. An updated RFP for this project may go out to bid again due to new information discovered concerning the existing construction of the inner and outer walls.
F. The status of an RFP the BOS are considering for a outside study on alternatives to the North Stonington High School.
G. The status of Lawyer costs which are escalating due to labor issues. Additional appropriation may be needed.
5. RBA:
A. Solar Power Projects. Underway. Data is still being collected.
B. Other Candidate Programs. Highway Dept Transfer Station.
6. BOF Strategy: No discussion.
7. Previous Minutes: The minutes of the 6 October, 2010 were reviewed. E. Bresette motioned to accept the minutes as written and P. Nimirowski seconded the motion. The minutes were accepted on a vote of 4-0-0.
8. Correspondence: A letter from Shipman & Goodwin Counselor at Law Dated 7 October, 2010 requesting Town Financial information in support of BOE Teacher negotiations.
9. Future Agenda Items Identification: The BOF will consider holding a special meeting in the future to address both specific budget issues and to formulate strategic budget planning.
10. Adjournment: E. Bresette motioned to adjourn. P. Nimirowski seconded the motion and the BOF meeting adjourned at 9:29 PM on a vote of 4-0-0.
Respectfully Submitted
Mark Donahue Approved: 11-3-10
Chair
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