BOARD OF FINANCE
TOWN OFFICE BUILDING
40 OLD FARMS ROAD
WILLINGTON, CT 06279
BUDGET MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Members Present: Members Absent:
Lynn Brown, Chairman Elizabeth Marco - Alternate
Kathy Blessing, Vice-Chair
Jim Harvey
Ken Schoppmann
Ann Marie Brown
Matt DiNallo
Geoff Prusak – Alternate
Also Present: Selectmen Eldredge, Patton & Lewis; Donna Latincsics, Business Manager; Annemarie Poole, Treasurer; Christine Psathas, BOE; Suzanne Chapman and Members of the Library Board.
Chairman Brown called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the Budget Meeting minutes of March 1, 2007, was made by Jim Harvey , Kathy Blessing seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
PRESENT TO SPEAK - Budget Request –
General Government
Dog Fund
Recreation Department
WY&FS
Library Board
NEW BUSINESS
Selectmen’s Budget: First Selectman Eldredge presented the proposed FY 2007-2008 Selectman’s budget. The proposed budget of $2,926,983 represents an increase of $248,912 or 9.3% over the FY 2006-2007 budget. The increased budget includes $190,648 repayment of Debt Services (Library bond). Public Works, Emergency Service Reserves, Utilities and fuel cost also contribute to the increase.
Board of Finance -2- March 8, 2007
Discussion followed. The Board asked questions about the increases. Jim Harvey asked if there is a fee charged for the public to use the old Town Hall building. Selectman Eldredge said that there was not. The Board suggested that maybe a small fee would help in defraying the costs of maintaining the building.
Dog Fund: The total request is for $14,213, a 3.0% or $413 increase over last years approved amount. The increase is due to rising utility costs.
Rec. Commission: The total request is for $29,162, a decrease of $135 or <0.5%> over last years approved amount. John Sahi was not able to be present at the meeting. The Board asks that he be present at the next meeting to answer question from the Board.
WY&FSS: The total request is for $39,538, which is a 6.3% increase over last years, approved amount. Melissa McDonough, WYF&SS Program Manager was present to answer the Boards questions.
Kathy Blessing voiced her concern with the Summer Camp being moved to the responsibility of the Rec. Dept. Her main concern being that the rec dept has a part- time person and this requires more hours. The Board will discuss this change with John Sahi at the next meeting.
Library Board: Suzanne Chapman presented the budget. The total request is for $101,643, a 34% increase of $25,813 from last years approved amount. A custodian added to the staff, trash removal, payroll and utilities are responsible for the increase.
OLD BUSINESS – none
CORRESPONDENCE – none
GOOD & WELFARE – none
The next budget meeting will be on Thursday, March 15, 2007 at 7:00 pm. This meeting will include the CIP Budget, Budget Discussions and the Revenue Presentation.
ADJOURMENT
Motion to adjourn at 9:09 was made by Jim Harvey, Matt DiNallo seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Hlobik
BOF Secretary
Board of Selectmen
860-487-3100
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