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MINUTES
BOARD OF FINANCE
August 20, 2013
A REGULAR MEETING of the Board of Finance was held in the City Hall Auditorium on Tuesday,
August 20, 2013.
Present were Mayor Ryan Bingham, Corporation Counsel Raymond Rigat, Board of Finance members Brian Paganini, Thomas Scoville, Frank Rubino, and Laurene Pesce, along with Fleet Manager Emil Castro and Fire Chief Gary Brunoli. Board of Finance members Bill Lamoin and Mark Bushka were absent.
Mayor Bingham called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
MINUTES
On a motion by Mr. Paganini, seconded by Mr. Scoville, the Board voted unanimously to accept the minutes of the Public Hearing and Special Meeting held jointly with City Council on May 7, 2013.
On a motion by Mr. Rubino, seconded by Mrs. Pesce, the Board voted unanimously to accept the minutes of the Special Meeting and the Special Meeting held jointly with City Council on May 9, 2013.
On a motion by Mr. Scoville, seconded by Mr. Paganini, the Board voted unanimously to accept the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on May 21, 2013.
On a motion by Mrs. Pesce, seconded by Mr. Paganini, the Board voted unanimously to accept the minutes of the Special Meeting held jointly with City Council on June 24, 2013. Mr. Rubino and Mr. Scoville abstained.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
On a motion by Mr. Scoville, seconded by Mr. Paganini, the Board voted unanimously to open the meeting to the public. There was no one present who wished to speak.
REGIONAL ANIMAL CONTROL VEHICLE
On a motion by Mrs. Pesce, seconded by Mr. Scoville, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the expense of an estimated $45,000 for the purchase, via the bid process, of a Regional Animal Control Vehicle paid for from the Vehicle Replacement Fund approved by City Council on August 19, 2013. Mr. Paganini asked how it was determined that Torrington would pay approximately 75% of the vehicle cost. Mayor Bingham explained that it was a per capita calculation that includes maintenance, salaries and benefits, and all items associated with an animal control operation.
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
On a motion by Mr. Rubino, seconded by Mr. Paganini, the Board voted unanimously to authorize FY 2013/2014 General Fund budget modifications listed in the Comptroller's Memo dated August 15, 2013, approved by City Council on August 19, 2013. Addendum 1
FIRE DEPARTMENT AIR CONDITIONING
On an amended motion by Mr. Rubino, seconded by Mr. Paganini, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the expenditure of $40,905 for the complete replacement of the Copeland Rooftop Unit at Fire HQ by Pelletier Mechanical Services, LLC of Thomaston, CT, having been unanimously approved by the Board of Public Safety on August 7, 2013 and City Council on August 12, 2013.
FIRE MARSHAL VEHICLE
On a motion by Mrs. Pesce, seconded by Mr. Rubino, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the expenditure of $24,889.25 from the Vehicle Replacement Fund for the purchase of a 2014 Ford Explorer from Crowley Ford of Plainville, CT as a replacement of the Fire Marshal's vehicle, having been unanimously approved by the Board of Public Safety on August 7, 2013 and City Council on August 12, 2013.
BUSINESS BY MAYOR AND MEMBERS
On a motion by Mr. Paganini, seconded by Mr. Scoville, the Board voted unanimously to consider business by the Mayor and members of the Board of Finance. No business was presented.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Mr. Paganini, seconded by Mr. Scoville, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 5:13 p.m.
ATTEST: JOSEPH L. QUARTIERO, CMC CITY CLERK
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Respectfully Submitted, Carol L. Anderson, CCTC Asst. City Clerk |
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