North Stonington Board of Finance
Meeting Minutes
of
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
New Town Hall
North Stonington, CT
1. Call to Order: Chairman Dan Spring called the meeting to order at 7:33 PM. Brent Woodward, Mike Urgo, Peter Nimirowski and Emile Pavolvics were present. Mustapha Ratib was absent.
2. Public Comments and Questions: Pat Lewis, from Boombridge Road, asked the Board if any discussion had previously occurred regarding the elimination of the Hewitt dam rather than it being repaired. The Board agreed to follow up on the question. Pat also advised the Board that numerous trees needed removal in way of the power lines on her road. She was referred to the BOS for resolution.
3. BOS: Project Updates; EMS/Fire Complex Update:
Project Updates First Selectmen Nick Mullane provided the following:
• Repair of the Town Hall parking lot support walls is out to bid among nine contractors. Bid responses are due in November 2013. A three month repair cycle is anticipated contingent on weather conditions.
• Repair of the Hewitt dam will include the installation of a bridge spanning 45 feet and able to support emergency vehicles. The cost is estimated at $110,000 with a 75 % reimbursement from FEMA.
• Refurbishment of fire engine #2 has been approved by the
Selectman at a cost of $112,000, which meets the targeted amount.
• Approval of the water study is expected in two weeks.
EMS/Fire Complex: Process/Time Line The complex design specification is currently being written by the architectural firm of Peter J. Springsteel, LLC. Once written the specification will be reviewed by the Town for technical and legal content. USDA approval is also needed. Although early in the process the program is on schedule.
4. BOE Close Out of Fiscal Year 2012-2013; Monthly Reports:
Close out of fiscal year 2012-2013 is complete and results in a return of $2,650.54 to the general fund. This is an important milestone as it supports the start of FY 2012-2013 audit review.
5. Tax Collector’s Report; Revised: No action taken.
6. Budget 2013-2014; Preview Capital Reports: No action taken.
7. Future Strategies; Annual Report; Fiscal Control Policies:
Annual Report Three of the 23 write-ups have been received to date. A reminded will be issued to all boards, commissions, etc to submit their sections.
Fiscal Control Policies Discussion continues in developing new financial reports and polices that will enhance control of Town fiscal matters.
8. Previous Minutes: Peter Nimirowski moved to approve the minutes of October 2, 2013 as amended. The motion was seconded by Dan Spring and passed 5-0-0.
9. Adjournment: A motion was made by Dan Spring to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Peter Nimirowski and passed 5-0-0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Brent B. Woodward
Secretary, Board of Finance
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