302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741
BOARD OF FINANCE MINUTES REGULAR MEETING APRIL 5, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM TOWN HALL |
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BOF Attendant Members Absent Members
David LaMay, Chairman
Brad Thorpe, Vice Chairman
Breck Lindley
Tom Stevenson
John O’Brien
Barry O’Nell
Carol Rzasa
In Attendance
Carl Fortuna, First Selectman
Carol Conklin, Selectman
Lee Ann Palladino, Finance Director
Bob Fish, Treasurer
Barry Maynard, Tax Collector
Michael Spera, Chief of Police
Heather McNeil, Director Y&FS
Call to order
Mr. LaMay called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM
Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. LaMay led the pledge.
Minutes
A motion to approve the minutes of March 29, 2016 was made by Mr. Thorpe, seconded by Mr. O’Nell. Discussion: Mr. O’Brien wanted the minutes to reflect that the superintendent stated that due to student population, they reduced several positions which would allow the BOF to reduce the BOE requested appropriation from March 1st by $175k. With this amendment, motion passed unanimously.
Harbor Management Budget Discussion
Mr. Collins and Mr. Goduti were there to answer any questions from the board. Mr. Goduti discussed in detail the revenues and expenses from the moorings. Harbor Management oversees the waters in North Cove deep water, North Cove flats, Clothesline Marina, Ferry Road dock. He broke down the mooring fees, including management and inspection of the same. It was asked if there was the possibility of dockage of the fire boat and/or police boat at Ferry dock. There may be room down at Ferry dock.
Mr. LaMay thanked Mr. Collins and Mr. Goduti.
Political Subdivision:
a. The Kate
Brett Elliott, the Executive Director discussed the following:
- Last year 30K people came to The Kate
- Kids program – camp for kids
- Children’s Theater
- Salt Marsh Opera
- Ushers – Volunteer opportunities
- Partner with CPTV
- Lease with Board of Trustees: $500/mo. to town
- Mr. Elliott and Selectman Fortuna met with new contractor re boiler system
- Maintenance done by private contractor for HVAC 4 times per year
Mr. LaMay thanked Mr. Elliott.
b. Estuary Transit District
Joe Comerford, Executive Director discussed the following:
- Public transportation provider for 12 towns
- Open to general public; fixed route service on four bus routes
- Affordable fares of $1.50 to $3.00
- Connections to Shoreline East; CT Transit New Haven and Hartford, Middletown Area Transit and Southeast Area Transit
- Improved route connections at new Old Saybrook bus station
- Expanded hours for Shoreline Shuttle route
- New bus route from Madison to Middletown along route 81
- Expanded weekend services
Mr. LaMay thanked Mr. Elliott.
c. Estuary Council of Seniors
Paul Doyle, Executive Director discussed the following provided by The Estuary:
- Health Services; free screenings
- Mind, Body & Soul: art classes, board games, book clubs; cards; artist of the month
- Travel Services: shopping, museums, art venues, theater, casino trips; out of the state and country trips
- EMOTS: Emergency Medical Outpatient Transportation services
- Fitness Center: 8 station nautilus strength training stations; 5 cardio machines; open Monday thru Saturday
- Café Sites; requested donation over 60 $3.00
Meals on Wheels: available to homebound persons 60 and older for short term or long term periods. Delivered Monday – Friday.
Old Saybrook residents accounted for 42% of those participating in events and 34 % of the total number of seniors served.
Mr. LaMay thanked Mr. Doyle.
Treasurer Report
Mr. Fish passed out his report to the board. He noted that the expenditures are approximately as expected. The tax collections continue to be strong as well as local revenues and total revenues continue to be strong. Mr. Fish told the board that in addition to the fund expenditures year to date, he added another component to this report. He called the board’s attention to the fund revenues year to date that he added to this report. The board agreed that they would like to see this addition to the Treasurer Report every month.
Mr. LaMay thanked Mr. Fish.
Finance Director
Ms. Palladino handed to the board a “Budget performance through March 31, 2016” report. This report recapped the FY 2016 appropriations of $32,796. It also included FY 2016 appropriations against the municipal reserve fund totaling $133,600. The report covered the FY 2016 budgeted capital outlays in the amount of $655,000 that were transferred to various reserve accounts during July, 2015. It was noted that the general government budget for FY 2015 was $14,984,556, or $211,754 less than FY 2016. When comparing the first nine months of FY 2015 to FY 2016, both fiscal years are tracking the budget at a pace of 75% (rounded). A detail of this report can be seen in the Finance Director’s office.
Selectman Report
Selectman Fortuna reported that police negotiations started this week. Mr. O’Nell attended.
Mr. LaMay thanked Mr. Fortuna.
Public Comment
Comments:
- Police boat docked at Ferry dock good idea;
- Boyscouts – causeway clean-up not a good idea;
- Kate – expended about 85% of budget;
Mr. LaMay thanked everyone and noted the special meeting on April 12th at 6:00 p.m.
This meeting in its entirety was recorded and CD in Town Clerk’s office.
A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Thorpe, seconded by Ms. Lindley at 8:11 p.m. and so VOTED unanimously.
Submitted,
Gerri Lewis
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