Minutes of the Board of Finance Special meeting held on Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall.
Present: Regular Members:~ Andrew Russell, Christopher Kerr, David Woolley
Alternate Members:~ Bob Jose, David Kelsey
Bonnie Reemsnyder, ex-officio, Nicole Stajduhar, Finance Director
Mary Jo Nosal, Selectwoman
Absent: Regular Members:~ Wayne Devoe, H. P. Garvin, III, Janet Sturges
Alternate Members:~~ Anne Coburn
Guest: No guests present
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Mr. Russell called the meeting to order at 7:34~p.m. This is a special meeting therefore, only the two agenda items can be discussed with Old Business, New Business and Other Business being too vague of categories to be discussed.
Mr. Russell stated that there are some regular members absent this evening, therefore a motion was made by Mr. Woolley, seconded by Mr. Kerr to have Mr. Jose vote for Mr. Devoe in his absence. Motion carried. Mr. Kerr made a motion, seconded by Mr. Woolley to have Mr. Kelsey vote for Mrs. Sturges in her absence. Motion carried.
Minutes of March 20, 2012
The minutes of March 20th were reviewed. There was a discussion regarding the enrollment figures of Regional School District #18.
There being no changes noted, a motion was made by Mr. Kelsey, seconded by Mr. Woolley to approve the minutes as written. Mr. Kerr abstained as he was not present at that meeting. Motion carried.
Minutes of March 27, 2012
The minutes of March 27th were reviewed. There was a question on page 3, 3rd paragraph on clarification on the position of Social Service Director as a town position.
There being no changes noted, a motion was made by Mr. Kelsey, seconded by Mr. Woolley to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried.
Board of Finance Meeting May 08, 2012
White Sand Beach drainage pump funding
Mrs. Reemsnyder explained to the Board that during the hurricane last fall, the storm water pump station received extensive damage. The White Sand Beach association is looking towards the town for assistance with the costs associated with this pump station. Estimated repairs, including labor are approximately $75,000. These pumps are crucial for pumping water from the low lying properties surrounding White Sand Beach.
A motion was made by Mr. Kerr, seconded by Mr. Woolley to approve an additional $7,000. There was discussion in regards to $5,000 that is already set aside for repair. Mr. Kerr amended his motion, seconded by Mr. Woolley, to include the initial $5,000,with the total of $12,000, all of which will be paid out upon completion of the storm water pump station repairs. Motion carried.
Mr. Russell stated that the next Board of Finance meeting will be held directly following the Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Meeting Hall at the Memorial Town Hall. Attendance is stressed.
A motion was then made by Mr. Kerr, seconded by Mr. Kelsey and passed unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michele Hayes-Finn
Secretary
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