302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741
BOARD OF FINANCE MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 19, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. |
BOF Attendant Members Absent Members
David LaMay, Chairman Breck Lindley
Brad Thorpe, Vice Chairman Greg Gernhardt
Tom Stevenson
John O’Brien
Barry O’Nell
In Attendance
First Selectman Carl Fortuna
Bob Fish, Treasurer
Heather McNeil, Director Y&FS
Call to order
Mr. LaMay called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM
Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. LaMay led the pledge.
IV. MINUTES
A motion to approve the minutes of the January 5, 2016 meeting was made by Barry O’Nell and seconded by John O’Brien and the minutes were unanimously approved.
V. HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, HEALTHY YOUTH - MIKE RAFFERTY
Mr. Rafferty reported that this organization has been in existence for 25 years. For 25 years HCHY has worked to foster better relationships between adults and children, and to provide activities that are meaningful to all. He reported that there was a Town Forum in the Spring of 2015. The following are some recommendations and redirections:
1. The school district is working on changes in the health curriculum, specifically to increase substance abuse education in upper-grades; to provide self-defense components in PE classes;
2. OSPD is willing to play a role in the drug education component;
3. This most critical issue is being discussed with the Board of Selectmen. There is a national and local crisis with drug usage and drug overdosing.
Ms. McNeil reported that they want to offer support and prevention education and intervene before a person goes over the edge.
The board has several questions about a budget, grants, under supervision of Y&FS to name a few.
Mr. Rafferty noted that to further this support and prevention education they will need $10,000.00, which will be in the July 1st, 2016 budget. His proposal will involve Y&FS, Parks & Recreation and the schools.
Mr. LaMay thanked Mr. Rafferty.
V. Finance Director Report
None
VI. Treasurer’s Report
None
VIII. Selectman’s Report.
Selectman Fortuna reported on the following:
- In 5 budget cycles we have saved money in the capital non-recurring account;
- Y&FS building: furniture replacement; stairwell being replaced; spent $12K on electrical; CT Water donating new toilets;
- Y&FS: trying to get quotes on siding;
- Chief Spera is overseeing the work;
- BAR Grant: $200K; will use for Mariners Way Marketing; maybe a public charette; professional renderings to entice contractors;
- Dredging delayed until 2017;
- Tree bids went out; bids will be opened on Friday 1/22; saved $20K with Eversource;
- Applied for a STEAP Grant
- Carl & Brad will be attending FOI hearing;
- Pension Study is underway;
- BOS seeking an Ad Hoc Committee to determine if town wants a marine patrol boat; if so, what will it be. This Committee will have 2 members of the BOF Barry O’Nell and Brad Thorpe; 2 from Police Commission and Carl Fortuna from BOS.
- Started Budget Workshops today; list is on town website;
At this time, the following motion was made:
A motion to add “BAR Grant” to the agenda was made by Mr. Thorpe, seconded by Mr. O’Nell and it was so voted unanimously.
After a short discussion on the BAR grant, the following motion was made
A motion by Mr. Thorpe that the Board of Finance recommend an appropriation of the match on the BAR grant of $20K, from the capital non-recurring fund to town meeting, seconded by Mr. O’Nell and was so voted unanimously.
Mr. O’Nell’s questions to WPCA still not answered.
Mrs. Root: Regarding HCHY, very good idea. It is important to do at an early age. Asking the Board of Finance to please support the program.
This meeting was recorded in its entirety and is on CD in the Town Clerk’s office.
XI. Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn made by Mr. Thorpe second by Mr. O’Brien at 8:05 p.m.was unanimously approved.
Submitted:
Gerri Lewis, Clerk
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