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North Stonington Board of Finance
Approved Meeting Minutes
of
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
New Town Hall
North Stonington, CT
- Call to Order Chairman Dan Spring called the meeting to order at 7:33 PM. Tim Main, Charlie Steinhart, Brent Woodward and Emile Pavlovics were present. Mustapha Ratib arrived at 9:00 PM.
- Public Comments and Questions: Ms Kerri Perez inquired as to whether or not her letter to the BOF had been acted upon. Dan Spring noted that discussions with the BOE/Superintendent were necessary and would occur during the budget process.
Joe Gross noted his template for standardizing requests for additional appropriations.
- Volunteer Fire Company: Budget Review: The draft FY2015/2016 Fire Company budget of $267,953.49 was presented to the BOF by Fire Chief Charlie Steinhart V and Gary Baron, President. Subsequent to a line-by-line review, the Fire Company was requested to provide the BOF a break down of the $9,000 Financial Services entry.
- North Stonington Ambulance Company: Budget Review: The draft FY2015/2016 Ambulance Company budget was presented to the BOF by Brian Elias, President of the Association. The draft budget of $709,575 represents a net cost to the Town of $282,724. The March 31, 2015 draft budget lists a budget of $265,000 for line B 26.12 which is a deficit of $17,724 ($282,724 - $265,000). Brian Elias was confident this deficit could be absorbed during the year.
The draft budget also includes as part of capital an expense of $213,900 for a replacement ambulance. This would replace an aging, but functional, 1997 Ford model.
6. Previous Minutes: Dan Spring moved to approve the minutes of March 25, 2015 as amended. The motion was seconded by Tim Main and carried 4-0-2. Emile Pavlovics and Mustapha Ratib abstained.
7. Future Strategies: Budget Preparation 2015-2016: Budget process continues.
8. Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made by Dan Spring. The motion was seconded by Emile Pavlovics and carried 6-0-0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
\ BBW \
Brent B. Woodward
Secretary, Board of Finance
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