Minutes of the Board of Finance meeting held on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall.
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Present:~~~~~~~~~~ Regular Members:~ Andrew Russell, Wayne Devoe,
H. P. Garvin, III, Christopher Kerr, Janet Sturges, David Woolley
Alternate Members:~ Judy Read
Timothy C. Griswold, ex-officio, Doris Johnson, Finance Administrator, Nicole Stadjuhar, Finance Director
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Absent:~~~~~~~~~~~ Regular Members:~ ~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Alternate Members:~~David Kelsey
Guest: Gary Yuknat, President, Shoreline Sanitation
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~Mr. Russell called the meeting to order at 7:04~p.m.~ Mr. Russell requested a change in the agenda’s order. Therefore, a motion was made by Mr. Devoe, seconded by Mr. Kerr to move Sanitation up on this evenings agenda. Motion carried.
Sanitation
Mr. Yuknat summarized his operating expenses noting that the budget has increased by 3.1% from last year for residential solid waste pick up at curbside from Old Lyme to the CRRA Transfer Station in Essex and then to the trash-to-energy facility in Hartford. Labor increased by 3.1%. Fuel expenses increased significantly (24%) this past year. Taxes increased, but insurance decreased due to the age of vehicles. Mr. Yuknat stated that he has three trucks and two trucks are necessary daily to perform rubbish removal.
A motion was made by Mr. Kerr seconded by Mr. Devoe and passed unanimously to approve $342,000.
Recycling
Activity at the Transfer Station has decreased; most likely due to the economy. Cardboard, newspapers, magazines, bottles and cans are received at the landfill and shipped out to Willimantic Waste with tipping fees on a per ton basis. There was discussion on what will be done with leaves in the future as well as curbside leaf and Christmas tree pickup.
Passed on voting for Recycling this evening. No motions were made.
Mr. Griswold introduced Nicole Stadjuhar as the new Finance Director. Mrs. Stadjuhar worked at Kostin, Ruffkess, the Town’s auditor, and is very familiar with the Town and the workings of municipal finances. The Board welcomed Mrs. Stadjuhar to the Town Hall staff.
Board of Finance Meeting February 24, 2009
Septage Disposal
The FY09/10 budget provides for processing 1,200,000 gallons of septage at $0.12 per gallon or $144,000. It is noted that there is an additional $5,000 amount for maintenance of equipment.
A motion was made Mr. Devoe, seconded by Mr. Kerr and passed unanimously to approve $149,000.
Appointment of Board of Finance Alternates
Mr. Russell stated that there are two vacant alternate seats on the Board of Finance. A motion was made by Mrs. Sturges, seconded by Mr. Garvin to have David Kelsey replace Mrs. Sturges’ vacant seat as an alternate member. Motion carried.
Mr. Woolley stated that there are two candidates to fill the democratic alternate vacant seat on the Board of Finance. He stated that the two interested candidates are Anne Colburn and Maggie Ward and he highlighted both candidates’ qualifications.
A motion was made by Mr. Woolley, seconded by Mrs. Sturges, to nominate Anne Colburn. Motion carried. A motion was then made by Mr. Devoe, seconded by Mr. Kerr, to nominate Maggie Ward. Motion carried.
Mr. Woolley distributed paper ballots and a vote was conducted with a four vs. one vote in favor of Anne Colburn. Motion carried.
Salaries
Mr. Griswold distributed the salary sheets.
A motion was then made by Mr. Devoe, seconded by Mr. Kerr and passed unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michele Hayes-Finn
Secretary
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