TOWN OF OLD SAYBROOK
BOARD OF FINANCE
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 18, 2012 7:00PM
Old Saybrook Town Hall First Floor Conference Room
MEMBERS PRESENT: David LaMay, Grant Westerson, Derrik Kennedy, Barry O’Nell, Brad Thorpe, John O’Brien, Thomas Stevenson
MEMBERS ABSENT: None;
Clerk Absent: Gerri Lewis
OTHERS PRESENT: First Selectman Carl Fortune, Police Chief Michael Spera, Fire Chief JT Dunn, Fire Marshal Don Dobson, Treasurer Bob Fish, Julie Pendleton, and other citizens
Chairman D. LaMay called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Chairman D. LaMay led the board in the pledge of allegiance.
All members were present.
None.
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES 12/04/12 Meeting
G. Westerson moved to approve the minutes of the December 4, 2012 Regular Board of Finance meeting, seconded by B. O’Nell. J. O’Brien abstained. All others approved. MOTION CARRIED.
D. Kennedy moved to add to the agenda as item # VI, “Discussion on Storm Irene,” and renumber accordingly, seconded by G. Westerson. Unanimously approved. MOTION CARRIED.
- DISCUSSION ON STORM IRENE
Police Chief Spera discussed town actions and responses during the storm. $431,408 was spent during the storm and the town will be reimbursed $431,716. The reimbursement check has been received. B. Thorpe commented that the Police Chief and Department did a great job before, during, and after the storm. T. Stevenson commented on the need to recognize the personnel involved in the response to the storm and storm follow-up. Discussion on fiscal management of storm response. No action taken.
- FIRE MARSHAL – DON DOBSON
Discussion on replacement vehicle. T. Stevenson questioned the vehicle warranty length. B. O’Nell questioned future replacement costs. G. Westerson questioned trade-in value. B. Thorpe questioned state bid prices. D. Kennedy questioned total cost of outfitting a new vehicle and need for a town-wide vehicle replacement plan. Further discussion was tabled until the 01/15/13 regular Board of Finance meeting. No action taken.
Discussion on apparatus replacement schedule and process, fire department expenditure process, and budget. Replacement of air packs on schedule for the FY 2018-2019.
- BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT
J. Pendleton reported to the Board. Discussion on need for vehicle for field maintenance/plowing. Update on budget plans for next fiscal year with regards to school safety. The current year budget is on target with $250,000 in freezes in place and a continuation of discussions on joining a health insurance consortium. Union negotiations will take place next year. Discussion on superintendent salary negotiations in future and process for search, special education costs in current and next fiscal years, and school safety.
B. Fish presented the reports to the Board. Reports are cash reports and do not reflect encumbrances. Discussion on movement of cash accounts due to financial regulations.
First Selectman C. Fortuna reported that Finance Director L. Carver is out on medical leave, police union president wants to start negotiations on a successor contract, library union will begin initial contract negotiations soon, the budget process has started, the library bond issue will be coming off next year and the possibility of a bond refunding, possible use of part-time staff to make up for Finance Director’s absence, and the Affordable Care Act will add costs to the employer-sponsored plans.
None.
D. Kennedy moved to adjourn at 9:07 p.m., seconded by G. Westerson. Unanimously approved. MOTION CARRIED.
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