302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741
BOF MINUTES REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 2013 7:00 P.M. First Floor Conference Room |
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BOF Attendant Members Absent Members
David LaMay, Chairman
Brad Thorpe, V. Chairman
Barry O’Nell
Tom Stevenson
John O’Brien
Breck Lindley
In Attendance
Carl Fortuna, First Selectman (7:38 p.m.)
Lisa Carver, Finance Director
Bob Fish, Treasurer
Michael Spera, Chief of Police
Ray Allen, Ass’t. Director Parks & Recreation
Heather McNeil, Director Youth & Family Services
Gerri Lewis, Clerk (7:36 p.m.)
Mr. LaMay called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. LaMay led in the pledge.
None
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 10/15/2013
Mr. LaMay asked for a motion to approve the minutes.
A Motion was made and seconded to approve the October 15, 2013 minutes.
Motion passed: 5-0-1 with Mr. O’Brien abstaining.
V. BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT
None
VI. FINANCE DIRECTOR REPORT
Ms. Carver noted the following:
- Bonding for new projects at 3.23% rate; this will save approximately $300K from the estimated 3.50% from the estimated rate. It will be amortized over 20 years.
- 2 bargaining groups contracts came due 6/30/2013 for the town employees (supervisors & support)
- 1.68% to finance new fire truck from First Niagara Bank.
- Police negations are still going on.
- Larry Hayden, IT person, hired to put together personnel handbook.
- Personnel handbook compiled for $3k for the town employees
- Personal use of town computers policy
Mr. LaMay thanked Ms. Carver.
VII. TREASURER REPORT
Mr. Fish led in the off-budget accounts discussion. He handed out the list of fund categories in which was described the purpose of the account and the revenue source. A discussion ensued wherein the board asked questions about a few of the funds and what was included in the same.
A discussion of department revenues was had with regard to Youth & Family Services, wherein Ms. McNeil was there to answer questions from the board. With regard to Parks and Recreation, Mr. Allen was there to answer questions from the board and with regard to Police Services, Chief Spera was there to answer questions from the board.
Additionally, Mr. Fish reported on the General Fund Operating Budgets Fiscal Year 2013/2014 ending October 31, 2013.
Mr. LaMay thanked Mr. Fish.
At this time, Mr. LaMay asked for a motion to add “Selectman’s Report” to the agenda.
A motion to add “Selectman’s Report” to the agenda was made by Mr. O’Nell, seconded by Mr. O’Brien and motion passed unanimously.
Mr. LaMay asked for a motion to add “election of officers” to the agenda.
A motion to add “election of officers” to the agenda was made by Mr. Thorpe, seconded by Ms. Lindley and motion passed unanimously.
VIII. SELECTMAN REPORT
Mr. Fortuna touched upon the following:
- Reval letter from Assessor;
- Sea Wall construction has begun;
- Police Negotiations; working on informal offer;
- State DOT garage; opportunity to lease; Mr. O’Nell inquired who would maintain it?
- New EDC Director, Susan Beckman;
- WPCA New Administrator Mongillo;
- Connecticare insurance; effect of Affordable Care Act;
- Police Building; Construction in March;
- Refunding of bonds;
- Ferry Road Dock; DEEP Pump-out boat;
Mr. O’Brien inquired re the electrical work on town garage and storage. Mr. O’Nell inquired re the inventory of assets that was mentioned at a previous meeting. Mr. Fortuna reported that Larry Hayden was assigned to do this. Ms. Lindley inquired about the town garage doors. Mr. LaMay inquired re the salary for Mr. Mongillo and where would it come from. Mr. Stevenson inquired about operating equipment and if grant money could be used on other projects different than the specific grant award.
Mr. O’Brien asked that the board review the budget format at the next meeting.
Mr. Thorpe noted that the BOE received a grant of $59 for safety additions in the schools. This grant was a collaboration of Ms. Pendleton and Mr. Spera.
IX. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Mr. Thorpe nominated David LaMay as Chairman, seconded by Ms. Lindley and motion carried.
Ms. Lindley nominated Brad Thorpe as Vice Chairman, seconded by Mr. Stevenson and motion carried.
X. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
Mr. LaMay thanked everyone for coming. He reported that the Board of Education settled their contract.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Thorpe at 8:57 p.m. and seconded by Mr. Stevenson and it was so voted unanimously.
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