North Stonington Board of Finance
Meeting Minutes
of
Wednesday July 25, 2012
New Town Hall
North Stonington, CT
- Call to Order: Chairman Dan Spring called the meeting to order at 7:43 P.M.~
Brent Woodward and Emile Pavolvics were present. Mustapha Ratib and Peter Nimirowski were absent.
- Public Comments and Questions: No public comments.
3. BOS: Project Updates/Appropriations:
First Selectman Nick Mullane and Selectmen Mark Donahue and Shawn Murphy were present for the discussion. Nick Mullane noted that the footing, on the north bank of the Main Street bridge repair, was nearly complete. Photographs of the progress provided a good indication of the complexity of this phase of the work. Although the final details of repair most likely will not be complete in September, both foot and vehicle traffic should be allowed.
Design concepts of the Boombridge Road bridge are under review by an outside consultant. Nick Mullane noted that additional barriers were installed to preclude traffic from crossing the bridge.
Dan Spring made a motion to approve an additional appropriation of $7,433.27 (from a FEMA reimbursement) to be placed in CNR for storm damage. The motion was seconded by Emile Pavolvics and passed 3-0-0.
In the near future, the BoS will advise the Board as to the use of the storm damage funds in CNR.
- Town Meeting, July 23rd; Review:
Dan Spring summarized the comments from the Town meeting held on July 23, 2012 to discuss the upcoming third budget referendum, as follows:
- Citizen lack of confidence in the BoE
- Management structure of public works
Clear misunderstanding of the impact of the property revaluation
- BOE: Discovery Audit: Negotiations are ongoing. The Board was in receipt, from Brad Borden, of a formal request for the final audit report. A response will be forthcoming.
- Tax Reports: The report was unavailable.
7. Revenue Strategies:
Nick Mullane briefed the Board regarding a meeting with potential buyers of the property previously known as Fischer Controls and Posi-Seal. The product line would be solar powered dehumidifiers for producing clean drinkable water in underdeveloped countries. Backup batteries for the system would be supplied by a local company in Stonington.
Action was being taken by the BoS to submit a STEAP grant for $160,000 for sewer studies.
Dan Spring moved to approve the minutes of July 11, 2012 as amended. The motion was seconded by Emile Pavolvics and passed 3-0-0.
9. Adjournment:
A motion was made by Dan Spring to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Emile Pavolvics and passed 3-0-0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:37 PM.
Respectfully Submitted
Brent Woodward
Secretary, Board of Finance
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