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North Stonington Board of Finance
Meeting Minutes
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Elementary School Library
North Stonington, CT
1. Call to Order: Chairman Dan Spring called the meeting to order at 7:31 PM. Brent Woodward, Charlie Steinhart, and Emile Pavolvics were present. Mustapha Ratib arrived at 9:00 PM. Tim Main arrived at 9:33 PM.
2. Public Comments and Questions: No comments or questions.
3. BOE: Monthly Report; School Building Project Proposal Update; Calendar:
BOE budgets reports for February and March 2014 were provided and reviewed. Superintendent of Schools Peter Nero will clarify the expenditure for line item 1230 (New Equipment), which is 165.75 percent of budget.
Peter Nero, BOE Chairman Dave McCord and members and Chairman of the ADHOC building committee Walter Mathwich addressed the Board with concerns expressed by the Planning and Zoning Commission that although noteworthy would not hinder moving the project forward. Also discussed were letters from the BOS and citizen Brad Borden that asked many questions regarding the school project. The content of these letters will be used as the basis for preparing the presentation to the residents during the Town meeting scheduled for April 28, 2014. The Town meeting will include a presentation by the project architect. Obvious to all Board and Committee members was the need to present a comprehensive overview including educational benefits associated with the expansion project to the realities of cost. The referendum is scheduled May
5, 2014. Both dates have been advertized in the Sun and Day newspapers. Additional outlets were discussed realizing the sensitivity for publishing nonbiased literature. The information will also be posted on the Town website.
4. BOS: Budget Prep; Expenditures: First Selectmen Nick Mullane and Selectmen Mark Donahue and Bob Testa presented the expense side of the FY 2014/2015 Government budget. A line-by-line review of the expenses resulted in many questions. These will be addressed during the continuing budget review process.
5. Future Strategies: Fiscal Policies; Alternates: Discussion of general fund surplus requires additional information.
6. Previous Minutes: Dan Spring moved to approve the minutes of April 7, 2014 as written. The motion was seconded by Tim Main and carried 6-0-0.
Dan Spring moved to approve the minutes of April 9, 2014 as amended. The motion was seconded by Charlie Steinhart and carried 6-0-0.
7. Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made by Dan Spring. The motion was seconded by Tim Main and carried 6-0-0. The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Brent B. Woodward
Acting Secretary, Board of Finance
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