BOARD OF FINANCE
TOWN OFFICE BUILDING
40 OLD FARMS ROAD
WILLINGTON, CT 06279
BUDGET MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Members Present: Members Absent:
Lynn Brown, Chairman Geoff Prusak – Alternate
Kathy Blessing, Vice-Chair
Jim Harvey
Ken Schoppmann
Ann Marie Brown
Matt DiNallo
Elizabeth Marco - Alternate
Also Present: Donna Latincsics, Business Manager; Annemarie Poole, Treasurer; Reps from Willington #1 and Willington Hill Fire Departments; Dick Palmer, Fire Marshal; Christine Psathas, BOE.
Chairman Brown called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of January 18, 2007 were made by Jim Harvey, seconded by Ken Schoppmann. All were in favor, motion carried.
Motion to approve the Budget Meeting minutes of February 8, 2007 was made by Jim Harvey. Ken Schoppmann seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Dick Palmer, Fire Marshal presented his budget with a zero increase.
Michael Makuch, representing Willington Hill Fire Department, presented their budget. They are looking for a 11.3% increase. Discussion followed. Questions were asked concerning individual line items.
Ann Marie Brown arrived at 7:07 pm.
Lisa Marco arrived at 7:11 pm.
Kathy Blessing motioned to approve Willington Hill Fire Department’s budget for $95,000. There was no second. Motion failed. Chairman Brown said that he would like to see it closer to a 7% increase.
Dave Woodworth presented the budgets for Willington #1 and the ambulance. They are looking for a 6.5% increase for Willington #1 and 13.9% increase for the ambulance. Part of the increase for the ambulance includes hiring a 3rd full time employee. Discussion followed. Board of Finance -2- February 15, 2007
Stuart Cobb of Willington #1 Fire Department presented the Board with a request for a Stipend Request for the 2007/2008 FY for the Emergency Management Director position that he holds. The job requirements have escalated dramatically over the last few years. He is requesting $4,000 of which a Federal Emergency Management Planning Grant (EMPG) would reimburse 50% to the town.
Kathy Blessing motioned to fund the Emergency Management Director #0234 for $4,000 for the 07/08 FY. Matt DiNallo seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS – none
CORRESPONDENCE – none
GOOD & WELFARE –
Kathy Blessing thanked Donna Latincsics for the BOE information last week.
The next budget meeting will be with Elected Officials and Commissions on Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 8:30 pm.
ADJOURMENT
Motion to adjourn at 8:00 was made by Jim Harvey, Anne Marie Brown seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Hlobik
BOF Secretary
Board of Selectmen
860-487-3100
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