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North Stonington Board of Finance
Meeting Minutes
Of
Wednesday August 29, 2012
New Town Hall
North Stonington, CT
- Call to Order: Chairman Dan Spring called the workshop to order at 7:40P.M. Emile Pavolvics. Mustapha Ratib joined the meeting at 8:17P.M.
- Public Comments and Questions: Public comments are as follows:
- Ms. Donna Feldman made comment about educational funding for pre-k in the budget. She also expressed continued concern over any capital expenditures for school renovation options.
- Review Survey: Responses to the Survey Monkey questions were reviewed by the Board. As of the close of the survey, August 24th, 385 responses had been received. Mark Tate, IT Tech, compiled a breakdown for all comments by word and phrases. This information was distributed tonight for further analysis to continue discussions at the next regular meeting of the BOF, September 5th. It was suggested that at the next meeting a date be set for an information session, community dialogue, to review and respond to concerns brought forth from the survey.
Options to communicate upcoming meeting dates was discussed at length to optimize response and attendance.
- BOS: Nick Mullane reported on the OTH Bridge project. It was conveyed that he meets every 10 days with the project manager to get updates. Mr. Mullane shared his concern with potential delays being caused by construction staffing both by expertise and numbers. A $500,000 progress payment is due and though not certain of date of reimbursement, this payment will be submitted for reimbursement to FEMA.
Roof repairs to the Gymatoraum will move forward prior to weather changes as has been planned at a cost of $40,000 to the town. Funds are from the permanent school improvement account.
- BOE: The audit settlement/release was pending full execution by BOS and BOE. Recommendations will be reviewed at the September 5th meeting of BOF.
- Future Strategies: The Community Dialogue will be scheduled at the next meeting.
- Previous Minutes: The minutes of the BOF meeting, August 22th, were tabled for review and approval till the next meeting.
- Adjournment: A motion was made by Dan Spring to adjourn. It was recorded by Mustapha Ratib and passed 3-0-0. The meeting adjourned at 10 P.M.
As prepared by
Daniel S. Spring
Chair, BOF
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