TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
MINUTES
TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION
COUNCIL CHAMBERS May 1, 2006
SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN HALL TIME: 7:00 P.M.
1. Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Streeter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Members Present: Mayor Matthew Streeter
Deputy Mayor Thomas Delnicki
Councillor Deborah Fine
Councillor Edward Havens
Councillor Kevin McCann
Councillor Tim Moriarty
Councillor John Pelkey
Councillor Cary Prague
Councillor Keith Yagaloff
Also Present: Town Manager Matthew Galligan
3. Public Participation: None
4. Communications: None
5. Town Manager’s Report: None
6. Items for Discussion
A. Recreation Department’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2006/2007 (Ray Favreau, Director of Recreation, to Report)
Town Manager Matthew Galligan stated that Mr. Ray Favreau, Director of Recreation and Mr. Ryan Kane, Assistant Director of Recreation were there to present the proposed Recreation Department’s budget. Town Manager Galligan reminded everyone that most of their programs are pay as you go except for that part of the Administration which is in the Town’s budget.
Mr. Favreau came forward and spoke about their Special Revenue Fund. The seven accounts that make up the Special Revenue Fund are the Day Camp, Veterans’ Memorial Park, Outdoor, Indoor, Social, Culture, and Facilities. These
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are expected to be supported by projected expenses of $911,841. That will be offset by like revenues for 2006/2007. He distributed budget information to the Council. The only budget element that is tax subsidized and part of the General Fund is their Administrative Account. The Administrative Account manages the seven Special Revenue Accounts. This will require a funding level of $344,923. He reviewed their 3 major budget goals. He explained how all accounts are down about 8 ½% for the year compared to last year. Various questions were answered for the Council.
B. Capital Projects Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2006/2007
Town Manager Galligan stated those that are on the Capital Projects Committee and stated that there is a list of projects that have been recommended. He explained that some of these projects are funded by LOCIP Funds.
Councillor Delnicki asked what the thought is that has been given to bonding. Town Manager Galligan said that the Committee has spent a lot of time evaluating this and they have come up with a policy. At a future Town Council meeting, the Committee will be bringing forward a report on the policy, the types of projects, and when they think they should go out to bond.
Councillor Delnicki and Town Manager Galligan also discussed one of the line items, the architectural services for the renovations of the elementary schools. Mayor Streeter addressed some of the issues regarding the architectural services.
Councillor Pelkey commented on the result of not properly funding Capital Projects in the past.
Councillor Pelkey also discussed how the committee is equalized and how they allow the School Board to priorities their projects and the Town staff to prioritize the Town projects.
Councillor Pelkey explained that they had to take out $50,000 from Capital Projects this year that had been allocated to the Recreation Department in the 10 year plan. He said that one of his recommendations with is item is to get back on track with it when the budget is passed.
Councillor Moriarty discussed some per capita calculations that he made regarding what would need to be put into Capital Projects now. He said that the needs of the Town for Capital Projects are better served, instead of by formula, but by what the needs actually are.
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Councillor Havens suggested that it might be interesting for the viewing public to know what the Capital Projects are and their dollar amount rather than talking about an individual item and a bottom figure. He read the list of Capital Projects and their cost.
Coundillor Pelkey clarified that his point was, if the original plan was followed, the Town wouldn’t be way behind in schedule.
Councillor McCann asked for a more precise number on what the actual anticipated cost is for Town Garage improvements. Mr. Gantick stated that the bid came in at a little over $1.6M. He gave a brief explanation of the details.
Mr. Gantick confirmed for Mayor Streeter that the project will be expected to start in the middle of May with the bulk of it happening at the end of the year. They are expecting to have occupancy of the main part of the building back by November 15th for snow operations.
Mayor Streeter clarified for the public, that they never said they would be doing 10% increases per year, which he explained. He said that they are making strides to improve the fund for Capital Projects.
7. Executive Session - None
8. Adjournment
At approximately 8:00 p.m. a motion to adjourn was made; duly seconded; and approved unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Vanessa Perry
Assistant to the Clerk of the Council
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