Minutes of the Board of Finance meeting held on Tuesday, April 23, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall.
Present: Regular Members: Andrew Russell, Wayne Devoe, Mark Diebolt,
H. P. Garvin, III, Christopher Kerr, David Woolley
Alternate Members: Adam Burrows, Judy Read, Janet Sturges
Timothy C. Griswold, Ex-officio
Absent: Regular Members:
Alternate Members:
Guests: John Flower, Resident
William Folland, Resident
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Mr. Russell called the meeting to order at 8: 02 p.m.
Mr. Flower questioned the Board of Finance members as to why they voted unanimously to endorse the $54 million school project. The Board explained that to build the new school was the best case scenario presented to the residents. Mr. Folland expressed concern that the high school project is too expensive and he feels that there isn’t enough information available to substantiate that type of request.
Minutes of March 20, 2007
The minutes of March 20th were reviewed. Page 3, 2nd paragraph, the word “postpone” should be deleted from that sentence.
Being no further corrections noted, Mr. Devoe made a motion, seconded by Mr. Kerr to approve the minutes as amended above. Motion carried.
Minutes of March 27, 2007
The minutes of March 27th were reviewed. On page 2, 2nd paragraph, there was a discussion about the Library’s expense line and the Grant application line. In the 3rd paragraph, the word “table” should be deleted. On page 4, 3rd paragraphs, 1st sentence, add the words “matching it in their ratio” after “Town of Lyme.”
Being no further corrections noted, Mr. Kerr made a motion, seconded by Mr. Diebolt, to approve the minutes as amended above. Motion carried.
Board of Finance Meeting April 23, 2007
Minutes of April 03, 2007
The minutes of April 3rd were reviewed.
Being were no correction noted Mr. Diebolt, seconded by Mr. Woolley to approve the minutes as written, made a motion. Mr. Garvin abstained from voting, as he was not present at that meeting.
Minutes of April 10, 2007
The minutes of April 10th were reviewed.
Being no corrections noted, Mr. Diebolt made a motion, seconded by Mr. Kerr and passed unanimously to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried.
Landfill Closure Coordinator
Mr. Griswold met with Mr. Swords to discuss the Landfill Closure Coordinator position and suggested that the position would be a foreman position at an N-6 level. Mr. Rutty who is currently an N-6-3, a crew leader would report to the Coordinator. The Coordinator position would be to coordinate proper landfill closure and capping the landfill.
Restoration of Art and Furniture
The Town Hall artwork is being stored at the Florence Griswold Museum and Jeff Coolley stated that several paintings are in need of cleaning and framing. The total to clean and restore seven of the art work is $4,550. Framing of six pieces of artwork would total $5,300.
Mr. Griswold stated that while the Windsor chairs and conference room tables are in storage for 18 months, this may be the opportunity to refurbish the table and chairs.
Board of Finance Meeting April 23, 2007
Mr. Russell stated that the next Board of Finance meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 21, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Auditorium to approve the budget for fiscal year 2008 and to set the mill rate.
A motion was then made by Mr. Diebolt, seconded by Mr. Kerr and passed unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michele Hayes-Finn
Secretary
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