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Meeting was called to order at approximately 4:35 p.m. by Chairperson Prague.
Members Present
Matthew Galligan, Town Manager
Michael Gantick, Director of Public Works
Kathryn Hale, Town Council (sitting for John Pelkey, Town Council)
Patrick Hankard, Dir. of Facility Services, Board of Education
Dr. Robert Kozaczka, Superintendent of Schools
Kevin McCann, Town Council
Donna McKenty, Business Manager, Board of Education
Cary Prague, Town Council (Chairperson)
Janice Snyder, Chair, Board of Education (Vice Chairperson)
Members Absent
Kathleen Soucy Daugherty, Board of Education
John Pelkey, Town Council
Guests Present
Ray Favreau, Director of Recreation
- Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
The motion to approve the Minutes of February 18, 2009 and April 8, 2009 was postponed until the next meeting.
Finalize Capital Projects Budget for Fiscal Year 2009/2010
Town Manager Galligan distributed and explained a memorandum that was given to the Town Council that gave suggestions related to the budget. He stated that he removed all items out of Capital except for computers, which was reduced from $500,000 to $200,000. $125,000 is for the Board of Education and $75,000 for the Town.
Town Manager Galligan explained why he put $1,000,000 in the budget for Fund Balance Replenishment due to the revenue short falls and some tax issues. He also stated that the Town refinanced bonds and will have a total reduction of approximately $330,000 in interest costs.
Mr. Gantick explained the role that the Street Services Division plays in the roadwork that is completed.
Mr. Gantick asked the Council Members on the Committee what their plans are for the FY 2010/2011 budget. He is concerned that it is going to be worse than the 2009/2010 budget year especially if significant reductions are made to the proposed Capital Projects budget.
Mayor Prague stated that South Windsor has one of the highest percent increases compared to surrounding towns. Town Manager Galligan explained how other Towns in the past have had higher percent increases than South Windsor, which allowed them to cut more out of their 2009/2010 budgets. Over the past few years, South Windsor has become more efficient and has cut back, which does not leave much to cut back on this upcoming year.
The Town Manager said that in the past when the tax increases were around 4% residents did not complain because they knew that the schools and services for the Town were not going to be hurt.
He also discussed a few services that are offered that are not necessary and could be cut. For example, the services offered to the condos. If some items were removed from the Operating Budget, it would allow for items to be budgeted for in the Capital Projects Budget.
There was discussion regarding suggestions the Town Manager gave to the Committee based upon a $1.6 million reduction. The Committee went through the Priority List and gave their thoughts on what items should stay on the list and what should be cut.
It was decided that the Town Council needs to give the Committee a number to work with and then the Capital Projects Committee Members will go through the list of priorities and decide what they feel should be reduced.
5. New Business
None
6. Old Business
None
7. Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made at approximately 5:25 pm; it was seconded; and approved unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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Vanessa Perry
Recording Secretary
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