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North Stonington Board of Finance
Meeting Minutes
of
Wednesday March 20, 2013
New Town Hall
North Stonington, CT
- Call to Order: Chairman Dan Spring called the meeting to order at 6:04 PM.~ Brent Woodward and Emile Pavolvics were present. Peter Nimirowski arrived at 6:30, Mike Urgo at 8:48 and Mustapha Ratib at 8:50.
- Public Comments and Questions: No comments or questions.
- Audit Task List Update: Sandra E. Welwood LLC: Sandra Welwood briefed the Board on the status of tasks being performed to improve Town financial policies and procedures. Although most tasks are tracking to schedule, Ms Welwood did express concern with the Tax Department and the retirement of the school business manager, in June, which coincides with the fiscal year close out.
- Fire House Project Proposal: At the conclusion of the Welwood representation the meeting was reconvened at the fire house at 7:26 PM. Mark Perkins, speaking on behalf of the proposed replacement firehouse/ambulance facility, provided the Board and other Town residents with conceptual renderings of the new facility to be located on the opposite corner of Rocky Hollow Road. The two story structure is designed with multiple bays which will accommodate fire trucks meeting current specifications. The cost estimate for the project is $6.4M. The BOS are evaluating the proposal.
5. BOS: Budget Prep; Calendar; OTH Bridge Project Close Out: The calendar of upcoming budget related meetings with BOS, BOE and others was created and will be posted on the Town web site.
Selectmen Mark Donahue told the Board the Old Town Hall bridge close out should occur in a few weeks and that the cost is under budget.
- BOE: Middle School Boiler: Calendar Budget Presentation: Mike Urgo, acting as the liaison to the BOE, reported that BOE questions pertaining to the boiler replacement bids have been forwarded to the vendors.
The BOF will meet with the BOE on April 3, 2013 for budget talks.
- Strategies; Budget Presentation Format; Mustapha Ratib provided the Board with his ideas for changes to the budget format that might make it more user friendly. Based on positive feedback, he will expand his efforts for the next meeting.
8. Previous Minutes: Emile Pavolvics moved to approve the minutes of March 13, 2013 as amended. The motion was seconded by Mustapha Ratib and passed 4-0-2. Mike Urgo and Dan Spring abstained.
9. Adjournment: A motion was made by Peter Nimirowski to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Dan Spring and passed 6-0-0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 PM.
Respectfully Submitted
Brent Woodward
Secretary, Board of Finance
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