MINUTES REGULAR MEETING
WILLINGTON BOARD OF FINANCE
TOWN OFFICE BUILDING
40 Old Farms Road
Willington, CT 06279
January 18, 2007
7:00 P.M.
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Members Present: Members Absent:
Lynn Brown, Chairman Matt DiNallo
Kathy Blessing, Vice-Chair Elizabeth Marco - Alternate
Jim Harvey
Ken Schoppmann
Ann Marie Brown
Geoff Prusak – Alternate
Also Present: Principal Colin McNamara; Christine Psathas, BOE
Chairman Brown called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Kathy Blessing motioned to seat Geoff Prusak for Matt DiNallo. Jim Harvey seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Kathy Blessing motioned to approve minutes of the November 16, 2006 meeting, Ann Marie Brown seconded. All were in favor, motion passed.
Jim Harvey motioned to approve the minutes of the December 4, 2006 Special Meeting. Geoff Prusak seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
PRESENT TO SPEAK –
NEW BUSINESS –
Board of Education Request – CIP Funds for Lap Top Computers
Christine Psathas of the Board of Education introduced Colin McNamara, Principal of Center Elementary School to the Board. Principal McNamara explained to the Board that the lap top computers would be for teacher instructional use.
Chairman Brown confirmed that the lap top computers are included in the CIP Budget.
Ken Schoppmann arrived at 7:06 p.m.
Discussion followed. Ken Schoppmann asked if there is any money in the currently in the BOE budget to fund this purchase? Every year there seems to be a surplus that does not come back to the General Fund. He would like this to be considered before funds are spent from the CIP budget.
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Discussion continued. Geoff Prusak asked how many computers would be needed for all the teachers? Principal McNamara answered 14, 21 including Special Education Teachers.
Jim Harvey motioned to table this request until the March 1st meeting. Geoff Prusak seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
Chairman Brown reviewed the Board of Finance Budget and asked if any changes need to be made. Discussion followed. This will be approved at the February 22nd meeting.
OLD BUSINESS – none
CORRESPONDENCE –
Letter from Michael Eldredge, 1st Selectman with information on the Veteran’s Exemption.
GOOD & WELFARE – none
Motion to adjourn made by Jim Harvey at 8:06 pm...Seconded by Geoff Prusak.~~ All were in favor, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Hlobik
BOF Secretary
Board of Selectmen
860-487-3100
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