MINUTES REGULAR MEETING
WILLINGTON BOARD OF FINANCE
TOWN OFFICE BUILDING
40 Old Farms Road
Willington, CT 06279
December 20, 2007
7:00 P.M.
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Members Present:
Kathy Blessing, Chairwoman Elizabeth Marco (arrived 7:45)
Ken Schoppmann, Vice-Chair Ann Marie Brown (arrived 7:10)
Matt DiNallo Chopeta Lyons – Alternate
Mark Jones Dawn Semmelrock - Alternate
Also Present: Selectmen Eldredge and Palmer; Donna Latincsics, Business Manager; Annemarie Poole, Treasurer; Chief Mike Makuch, WHFD; Peter Anderson & Kathy Demers, CC
Chairwoman Blessing called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ken Schoppmann motioned to approve the minutes of the November 15, 2007 meeting, Matt DiNallo seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
PRESENT TO SPEAK –
Conservation Commission - Knowlton property
Peter Anderson and Kathy Demers of the Conservation Commission are requesting $4,400 to do an appraisal to be able to purchase the Knowlton Property. They informed the Board that they do not have a fixed figure yet from the owner. Some of the purchase prices will come from a DEP grant that they will apply for and Norcross offers a one-year interest free loan. They would like to have the appraisal done by the end of January. Chairwoman Blessing said that the Board will discuss this under new business.
Willington Hill Fire Dept – Chief Makuch
Updated the Board concerning the new pick-up that was purchased with the CIP money. He then informed the Board that the WHFD has secured a $125,000 grant to replace the 1968 brush truck. Part of the stipulation of the grant is that there be matching funds, which comes to $6,250. They are able to cover this with their current operating budget but will be short later in the year. Chairwoman Blessing informed Chief Makuch that this will need to be added to next month’s agenda. He later informed the Board that they are going forward with the
purchased because of time constraints with the grant. It must be purchased within the year.
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Ken Schoppmann motioned to seat Chopeta Lyons for Elizabeth Marco. Ann Marie Brown seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Matt DiNallo nominated Kathy Blessing for the Chair position. Ann Marie Brown seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
Ann Marie Brown nominated Ken Schoppmann as Vice Chair. Matt DiNallo seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
Matt DiNallo nominated Ann Marie Brown for the Clerk position. Ken Schoppmann seconded. All were in favor, motion carried
NEW BUSINESS –
Chairwoman Blessing asked for a motion to approve the $4,400 needed for the appraisal of the Knowlton property.
Ken Schoppmann motioned to approve $4,400 be given to the Conservation Commission for the appraisal of the Knowlton property. Chopeta Lyons seconded. Discussion followed.
Ken Schoppmann asked Donna Latincsics where the funds could be appropriated from. She said that there are three options: the Open Space Fund balance which is at $30,000, the Contingency Fund which has $5,000 or taking it from the General Fund balance.
Ken Schoppmann amended his motion to add that the $4,400 be funded from the Open Space Fund. Chopeta Lyons seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING & BUDGET MEETING SCHEDULE
Ken Schoppmann motioned to approve the Regular Meeting Schedule. Matt DiNallo seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
The Board members then started discussing the Budget Schedule. Ken Schoppmann suggested moving up the Revenue part of the presentations and the Board of Education presentation. Which would give the Board more information earlier in the Budget process.
Matt DiNallo motioned to approve the amended Budget Schedule. Elizabeth Marco seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS –
None
CORRESPONDENCE –
None
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GOOD & WELFARE –
Motion to adjourn made by Elizabeth Marco at 9:15 pm...Seconded Matt DiNallo.~~ All were in favor, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Hlobik
BOF Secretary
Attachments: Budget & Regular Meeting Schedules
Board of Selectmen
860-487-3100
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