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Board of Finance Minutes 05/25/2011 Approved
North Stonington Board of Finance
Approved Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
NEW TOWN HALL
40 Main Street, North Stonington, CT

  • Call to Order:  Chairman M. Donahue called the Board of Finance (BOF) meeting to order at 7:31 P.M.  Chairman M. Donahue, Vice Chairman D. Spring, P.  Nimirowski, E. Pavlovics, and E. Bresette were present.  M. Ratib was absent.
  • Public Comments and Questions:  Mr. J. Gross commented that he would like the BOF to develop future Town Budgets in a format that is consistent year to year and consistent between the Board of Education (BOE) and Board of Selectmen (BOS) budgets.  Specifically, Mr. Gross wanted to see a more detailed line item breakdown for the BOE Budget similar to the BOS’ Operating Budget.  
  • Town Budget Hearing Results/Feedback:  
  • Discussion centered on the Resident State Troopers and whether the Town should support two Troopers or three.  First Selectman N. Mullane noted that the feedback he received from the public indicates the public prefers three State Troopers for the Town.
  • Feedback from the Town Budget Hearing indicates the public appears to accept the 0.1 Mill Rate increase proposed in the 2011/2012 Budget and that the public appears satisfied with the services the Town provides.
  •  Board of Selectmen: The BOF discussed the North Stonington Volunteer Fire Company’s (NSVFC) transfer requests.  Mr. R. Shabunia, NSVFC President, explained several of the transfers and provided answers to BOF questions.  E. Bresette moved to approve all transfers as presented in the NSVFC’s May 12, 2011 letter:
  • $3,439.00 from BB 20.01 Volunteer Fire Company - Insurance to CC 3.20 VFC – Equipment/Hose
  • $259.00 from BB 20.07 Volunteer Longevity Award – VFC to CC 3.20 VFC – Equipment/Hose
  • $350.00 from CC3.54 VFC – Hurst Tool to CC 3.20 VFC – Equipment/Hose
  • $1,096.00 from CC3.22 VFC – Turnout Gear to CC 3.20 VFC – Equipment/Hose
  • $2,125.00 from CC3.22 VFC – Turnout Gear to BB 26.01 Volunteer Fire Company (operating)
D. Spring seconded the motion.  M. Donahue checked to make sure all the transfer requests were accurately keyed to the correct line items in the Budget and verified the money was available.  The motion passed on a vote of 5-0-0.

  • 2011/12 Budget/Budget Spreadsheet:  The BOF conducted a final review of the 2011/2012 Budget and discussed the following topics:
  • D. Spring asked N. Mullane about the scales and fees associated with the Bulky Waste area.  N. Mullane indicated that the BOS would be taking the matter up at the next scheduled BOS meeting and would report back to the BOF.
  • The BOF discussed the funding for the Town’s street sweeper.  Mr. S. Holliday, Highway Foreman, commented that the yearly maintenance on the current sweeper is quite high and recommended that the BOF provide funds to purchase a new sweeper.
  • N. Mullane briefed the BOF on major items which he feels will need to be funded in the future.  Two of the major items of note that Mr. Mullane mentioned were a new ambulance and a replacement for a 1997 Town truck.
  • E. Pavlovics expressed a desire to add an additional 0.1 Mill rate increase to the 2011/2012 Budget.  
              
  • The BOF finished reviewing the 2011/12 Budget without any changes.  M. Donahue moved to recommend that the BOS present to the Town for their consideration a Budget of $18,009,129 consisting of the following:  General Government expenditures of $5,927,957, including Redemption of Debt and Capital, and BOE expenditures of $12,081,172.  E. Bresette seconded the motion which passed on a vote of 4-1-0 with E. Pavlovics voting no.
  • Previous Minutes:  The BOF reviewed the Regular Meeting minutes of May 18, 2011.  D. Spring moved to approve the minutes as written.  M. Donahue seconded and the motion carried on a vote of 4-0-1 with E. Bresette abstaining.  
  • Correspondence:   A letter with three attachments from Municipal Support Associates, dated May 10, 2011, to Mr. N. Mullane outlining their ability to support municipalities by enhancing operations and assisting with the 2011/2012 Budget.   
  • Future Agenda Items Identification:  The next scheduled BOF meeting with be on June 15, 2011.
  • Adjournment:   D. Spring motioned to adjourn the BOF meeting at 9:09 P.M.  P.  Nimirowski seconded and the motion carried on a vote of 5-0-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Mark S. Donahue                                                         Approved: 7-6-11
Chairman, Board of Finance