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302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741
SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 12, 2013 7:00 P.M. Town Hall First Floor Conference Room |
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- CALL TO ORDER: Mr. LaMay called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
BOF Attendant Members Absent Members
David LaMay, Chairman
Brad Thorpe, V. Chairman
Barry O’Nell
Tom Stevenson
John O’Brien
Derrik Kennedy
In Attendance
Carl Fortuna, First Selectman
Bob Fish, Treasurer
Lisa Carver, Finance Director
Michael Spera, Chief of Police
Larry Bonin, Public Works Director
Michelle VanEpps, Library Director
Ray Allen, Ass’t. Parks & Recreation Director
Heather McNeil, Y&FS Director
Gerri Lewis, Clerk
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mr. LaMay led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
- LIBRARY BUDGET DISCUSSION: (7:00 – 7:25 p.m.) Ms. VanEpps discussed her budget, noting two items in her budget: increase in hours for an employee and as a result, benefits; and LION. Several questions with regard to the Library budget were discussed including carpet cleaning; IT services; HVAC; security. The electric was questioned. Ms. Carver noted that she would look at the costs and let the board know.
Mr. Lamay thanked Ms. VanEpps.
- PUBLIC WORKS BUDGET DISCUSSION: (7:26 – 8:19 p.m.) Mr. Bonin discussed his budget, noting that there was a typo in the Heating Oil line item. The board had several questions including but not limited to sidewalks, personnel, overtime, uniforms, physical exams, road maintenance, equipment maintenance, road endings project, and Transfer Station to name a few. Mr. Bonin noted that Maynard Road was next for reclaiming, paving, curbing and drainage. Mr. Fortuna reported that he is looking into a software program with the Beta Group. This program tracks paving and rating roads in a town. He also noted that the town received a $15K Incentive Housing Grant.
- PARKS AND RECREATION BUDGET DISCUSSION: (8:20 – 8:50 p.m.) Mr. Allen discussed his budget. He told the BOF that Parks & Recreation added a new program, CT Hot Shots and discontinued some programs. The board had questions including personnel, lawn maintenance, ball fields, Saybrook Point, Mini Golf, HVAC down at the Pavilion, and so forth. The board had several questions re the mini golf rebuilding process. Chief Spera explained to the Board how the FEMA reimbursement for the mini golf project would work.
Mr. LaMay thanked Mr. Allen.
- PUBLIC COMMENT: None
- COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
Mr. LaMay commented that he would like Youth & Family Services to come in for the next meeting and was looking to schedule OSPD and BOE. The board agreed that special meetings may have to be scheduled. It was noted that the second public hearing is April 11th. Ms. Lewis has already made arrangements for the insertion of the call in The Harbor News.
Mr. Fortuna told the Board that he appointed a new member to the Board. Her name is Breck Lindley.
A motion to adjourn was made at 9:01 by Mr. LaMay, seconded by Mr. Stevenson and it was so VOTED.
Respectfully submitted,
Gerri Lewis, Clerk
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