302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741
BOF MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 12, 2014 7:00 P.M. Second Floor Conference Room |
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BOF Attendant Members Absent Members
David LaMay, Chairman (7:10 p.m.)
Brad Thorpe, V. Chairman
Tom Stevenson
Breck Lindley (via phone)
John O’Brien
Barry O’Nell
Greg Gernhardt
In Attendance
Carl Fortuna, First Selectman
Lisa Carver, Finance Director
Bob Fish, Treasurer
Michael Spera, Chief of Police
Steven Mongillo, Program Director WPCA
Lawrence Bonin, Public Works Director
Gerri Lewis, Clerk (7:09 p.m.)
Mr. Thorpe called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Thorpe led in the pledge.
Mr. Thorpe noted that Public Comment would be limited to 15 minutes.
Public inquired of WPCA, the administration personnel; their salaries; operating budget for legal and breakdown of other costs.
IV. WPCA BUDGET DISCUSSION
Mr. Mongillo discussed the WPCA operating budget and appeals; working with residents. He noted that tasks change day to day. Mr. O’Nell inquired of comp time payouts; legal and engineering costs. Mr. O’Brien inquired of pump outs; Mr. Gernhardt inquired regarding Mr. Mongillo’s goals for WPCA; he also inquired regarding a timeline for each phase; Mr. Stevenson inquired of web hosting; Mr. Thorpe inquired regarding flood maps. A long discussion ensued regarding WPCA and the complexity of the program, phases and duties.
Mr. LaMay thanked Mr. Mongillo for attending the meeting.
VI. PUBLIC WORKS BUDGET DISCUSSION
Mr. Bonin passed out an inventory of vehicles in the Public Works department. The board had several questions. Mr. O’Brien inquired of the Public Works garage and septic; also of the electric; Mr. Gernhardt inquired regarding a list of roads that are maintained by Public Works; Ms. Lindley also inquired about road maintenance and bulky waste; an inquiry was put forth about road endings for Sound View; Maple Ave; Clinton Ave., Bayberry. Mr. Fish and Mr. Bonin discussed the value of the vehicles. Mr. Fortuna noted that he wanted to create a sinking fund for Public Works. Mr. O’Nell inquired regarding needs for Public Works sinking fund. Mr. LaMay inquired the revenue from bulky waste metals; Mr. Stevenson inquired about vehicle maintenance. A discussion ensued with
regard to Public Works operating budget.
Mr. LaMay thanked Mr. Bonin for attending the meeting.
VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING LAND ACQUISITION
The Board of Finance went into Executive Session at 8:34 p.m.
The Board of Finance came out of Executive Session at 9:02 p.m. No Motions were made; no votes were taken.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made and seconded at 9:03 p.m.
Submitted:
Tom Stevenson, Acting Clerk
Gerri Lewis, Clerk
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