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Minutes 02/22/2010 Approved
MINUTES
BOARD OF FINANCE
FEBRUARY 22, 2010                                                                                                   
Adjourned from February 16, 2010
A   REGULAR  MEETING of the Board of Finance was held in the Main Room of the Senior Center on Monday, February 22, 2010.
Present were Mayor Ryan J. Bingham, Corporation Counsel Ernestine Yuille Weaver, Board of Finance members Laurene Pesce, Mark Bushka, Thomas Scoville, Daniel Farley and Wendy Traub, Deputy Fire Chief Brunoli, Board of Education Chairman Frank Rubino and Comptroller Alice Proulx. Board of Finance Member James Zeller was absent.
Mayor Bingham called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
MINUTES #40
On a motion by Mrs. Pesce, seconded by Mr. Farley, the Board voted unanimously to accept the minutes of the regular meeting held January 19, 2010.  Mr. Farley abstained.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC #48
On a motion by Mr. Scoville, seconded by Mr. Bushka, the Board voted unanimously to open the meeting to the public. There was no one present who wished to speak.
PURCHASE FIRE DEPT SUV #62
On a motion by Mr. Farley, seconded by Mr. Scoville, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the purchase a 2010 Ford Explorer for the Fire Dept. from MHQ Vehicles of Marlborough, MA, in the amount of $23,801.00, according to the Purchasing Agent's and Fleet Manager's recommendation.
Mr. Farley said this price is even better than some of the used vehicles prices. Deputy Chief Brunoli clarified that it has all options, except lights which will be provided by the Fire Department.
Mrs. Traub abstained as she had only just arrived.


ADD TO AGENDA #121
On a motion by Mr. Bushka, seconded by Mrs. Traub, the Board voted unanimously to add to the agenda.

TRANSFER FUNDS #152
On a motion by Mrs. Traub, seconded by Mr. Bushka, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the transfer of $143,182 of unanticipated reimbursable grant fund revenue, from the City, to the Board of Education health insurance fund line item 0010.0070.4067.0000.

Mayor Bingham explained the Board of Education acknowledged that they short funded their contribution to the health insurance fund, and noting that it would be incredibly difficult to balance the deficit, they asked that the City use these unanticipated funds to help alleviate the shortfall for this year only.

Mrs. Traub said she is recommending this transfer because the new superintendent was not involved in the decision to short fund this account and because he has agreed, with the Board of Education Chairman, to look for the balance of that amount within their budget for this year.

Mrs. Pesce stated she doesn't want the Boards to lose sight of the progress made by the Ad Hoc Committees for the Capital Fund and Insurance.

Mayor Bingham said they will be working very well together going forward, addressing real costs.
BUSINESS: MAYOR & BOARD MEMBERS #737
On a motion by Mrs. Traub, seconded by Mr. Scoville, the Board voted unanimously to consider business by the Mayor and members of the Board of Finance. Ms. Proulx reported on the audit progress.
ADJOURNMENT #766
On a motion by Mr. Bushka, seconded by Mr. Scoville, the Board of Finance voted unanimously to adjourn at 5:24 p.m.
ATTEST:  JOSEPH L. QUARTIERO, CMC                                                                                            .             CITY CLERK                                                                                 Respectfully Submitted,….                                                                                                                           Carol L. Anderson, CCTC                                                                                                                              Asst. City Clerk