302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 BOARD OF FINANCE MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 14, 2015 7:00 P.M. First Floor Conference Room Town Hall |
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BOF Attendant Members Absent Members
David LaMay, Chairman Greg Gernhardt
Brad Thorpe, V. Chairman
Tom Stevenson
Breck Lindley (via teleconference)
John O’Brien
Barry O’Nell
In Attendance
Carl Fortuna, Selectman
Bob Fish, Treasurer
Michael Spera, Chief of Police
Jan Perruccio, Superintendent of Schools
Julie Pendleton, Director of Finance and Operations
Larry Bonin, Public Works Director
Mr. LaMay called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. LaMay led in the pledge.
III AUDITOR SELECTION PROCESS DISCUSSION
Mr. Fish reported that out of 6 proposals it was narrowed down to 2 firms. They are Blum Shapiro and Sandra E. Wellwood, LLC. Mr. Fish suggested that a sub-committee from the Board meet with himself and Mr. Fortuna so that they can make an informed recommendation. The sub-committee will be Barry O’Nell, Dave LaMay and Julie Pendleton was invited to join them. Mr. Fortuna will send an email with suggested dates.
IV. BUDGET DISCUSSION: RECOMMEND A BUDGET TO REFERENDUM
At this time, Mr. LaMay invited the Board to discuss/make motions with regard to the budget.
A motion by Mr. LaMay to reduce the Capital Outlay fund by $30K was seconded by Ms. Lindley. Motion passed 6-0-0.
A motion by Mr. O’Brien to reduce the Board of Education budget by $50K was made and seconded by Mr. Stevenson and motion passed 5-1-0.
A motion by Mr. Thorpe to reduce the Selectman’ Budget by $5K was seconded by Ms. Lindley and motion passed 4-2-0.
A motion by Mr. Thorpe was made to cut $1,600 from the Youth & Family services personnel line item, seconded by Mr. Stevenson and motion passed 4-2-0.
A motion by Ms. Lindley to cut Emergency Management general fuel maintenance line by $5K was seconded by Mr. O’Brien and motion passed 6-0-0.
A motion by Mr. O’Nell to reduce the Marine Patrol budget by $4,400, seconded by Mr. Stevenson was passed 6-0-0.
A motion by Mr. Stevenson to reduce the police budget by $78K, seconded by Mr. O’Nell was made.
Discussion: The Board asked Mr. Stevenson to give details for the $78K. After looking at the line items, Mr. Stevenson noted that perhaps his addition had mistakes. After a short discussion:
Mr. Stevenson made a motion to withdraw his motion to reduce the police budget by $78K. It was seconded by Mr. O’Nell and motion passed 6-0-0.
Mr. Stevenson made a motion to reduce the police budget by $51,472 seconded by Mr. O’Nell.
Discussion: The Board asked Mr. Stevenson to give details. After noting that fuel should not be in this calculation because it was already locked in for next year, the following motion was made:
A motion by Mr. Stevenson to withdraw his motion to reduce the police budget by $51,472 was seconded by Mr. O’Nell and motion passed 6-0-0.
Mr. O’Nell made a motion to cut the police budget $45K, noting that the police commission could use their discretion where the cuts would be made in the police budget, seconded by Mr. Thorpe and motion passed 5-1-0.
At this time the Board recommended the budget to town meeting as follows:
A motion to move the Town Government budget of $18,741,738 to Referendum was made by Mr. LaMay and seconded by Ms. Lindley and motion passed 6-0-0.
A motion to move the Board of Education budget of $24,929,948 to Referendum was made by Mr. Thorpe and seconded by Ms. Lindley. Motion passed 6-0-0.
V. CHAIRMAN’S COMMENTS: Mr. LaMay noted the regular meeting of April 21, 2015.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Thorpe and seconded by Mr. LaMay at 8:10 p.m.
Submitted:
Gerri Lewis, Clerk
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