Minutes of the Board of Finance meeting held on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at Christ the King Church Parish Center.
~
~
Present:~~~~~~~~~~ Regular Members:~ Andrew Russell, Wayne Devoe, Mark Diebolt,
H. P. Garvin, III, Christopher Kerr, David Woolley
Alternate Members:~ Judy Read, Janet Sturges
Timothy C. Griswold, ex-officio
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Absent:~~~~~~~~~~~ Regular Members:~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Alternate Members:~ Ruth Roach
Guest: Robert Pierson, President, Old Lyme Fire Department
Bob Cashman, Treasurer, Old Lyme Fire Department
David Jewett, Chief, Old Lyme Fire Department
Thomas Swaney, Chief, Old Lyme Fire Department
Ellis Jewett, Chief, Old Lyme Fire Department
Thomas Brown, Old Lyme Fire Department
Bonnie Reemsnyder, Selectwoman
_________________________________________________________
~~
Mr. Russell called the meeting to order at 7:35~p.m.
Fire Boat
The Fire Department has a capital budget request to purchasing a fire/rescue boat plus trailer and equipment for $165,000. This boat would provide fire suppression in the water surrounding Old Lyme and structures on the shoreline. The boat that is being proposed is a 25 ft. Munson Packman with twin 115 hp outboard motors. The total cost for this boat is $165,000. The estimated operating costs for the fire/rescue boat are $5,790 per year.
The Board of Finance raised various questions on the necessity of a boat. Discussion ensued about sharing of a boat with Old Saybrook. Mr. Griswold stated that substantial monies are being set aside for the Quint Ladder Fire truck over three years. Mr. Woolley affirmed that the Fire Department does an outstanding service for the Townspeople, however, the economic times are difficult and this is not the year to fund a boat as well as setting aside funds for the Quint.
Capital Expenditures
A motion was made by Mr. Diebolt, and seconded by Mr. Devoe to move $711,734 for the Capital budget. Mr. Russell noted this sum does not include funding for the fire boat. Mr. Kerr recused from voting. Motion carried.
Board of Finance Meeting April 15, 2008
Land Use
Mr. Griswold detailed the Land Use line items stating that the total budget increased by $13,956 or 5.71%. Discussion regarding the Land Use printing line was discussed and it was decided to decrease that line by $4,000.
A motion was made by Mr. Garvin, seconded by Mr. Diebolt and passed unanimously to approve $254,576 for the Land Use budget, including salaries. Motion carried.
Minutes of April 1, 2008
Minutes of April 1st were reviewed.
A motion was made by Mr. Devoe, seconded by Mr. Kerr and passed unanimously to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried.
Minutes of April 8, 2008
Minutes of April 8th were review. There were no corrections noted.
Therefore, a motion was made by Mr. Diebolt, seconded by Mr. Garvin and passed unanimously to approve the minutes as written. Mr. Kerr abstained from voting, as he was not present. Motion carried.
Mr. Russell stated that the Board of Finance Budget Public Hearing is scheduled for Monday,
April 21st at 7:30 pm., at the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Library. The Annual Town Budget Meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 19th at 7:30 pm, at the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Auditorium. Attendance is stressed. Mr. Griswold requested a special meeting directly following next Monday’s meeting to discuss Town Hall renovation project appropriate request. Mr. Russell requested Mr. Kerr chair the Board of Finance meeting following the May 19th Town Meeting, as he will be away on a business commitment.
Board of Finance Meeting April 15, 2008
Mr. Woolley inquired about a police vehicle for the beaches as well as additional security staff. Mr. Griswold stated that a police position was advertised, resumes have been received and interviews will be in early May forthcoming in the near future. The $12,000 that was allocated to the Federation of Beaches can be used to pay part-time police staff (if available) or to hire security guards.
A motion was made by Mr. Kerr, seconded by Mr. Diebolt, for clarification that the $12,000 is strictly for security personnel with actual hours turned in and not for equipment to be used for security purposes. Motion carried.
Mr. Garvin made a motion, seconded by Mr. Devoe, that the Board of Finance is not interested in leasing or maintaining any piece of equipment, nor having liability if the Federation of Beaches purchases any equipment.
A motion was then made by Mr. Kerr, seconded by Mr. Diebolt and passed unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michele Hayes-Finn
Secretary
| 
