BOARD OF FINANCE
TOWN OFFICE BUILDING
40 OLD FARMS ROAD
WILLINGTON, CT 06279
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Members Present: Members Absent:
Kathy Blessing, Chairwoman Chopeta Lyons – Alternate
Ken Schoppmann, Vice-Chair Dawn Semmelrock - Alternate
Ann Marie Brown
Mark Jones
Elizabeth Marco
Jim Poole
Also Present: Selectmen Palmer; Terri Gareau, Rec Department; Mark Makuch, BOE Chairman
Chairwoman Blessing called the meeting to order at 7:09 P.M.
SEATING OF ALTERNATES – None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of August 21, 2008 was made by Ken Schoppmann, Elizabeth Marco seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
Chairwoman Blessing asked for a motioned to add Recreation to New Business to discuss Field Maintenance.
Elizabeth Marco motioned to add Recreation to New Business, Jim Poole seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
PRESENT TO SPEAK - No One
NEW BUSINESS
Terri Gareau was present to update the Board on where things stand with the River Road Ball fields. She summarized the steps being taken to take care of the fields and where she stands with their budget.
Jim Poole motioned that Terri be funded to proceed thru the Fall with the field maintenance as specified with no contingency and to live within her budget. Ken Schoppmann Seconded. Discussion followed.
The motion was withdrawn. It was decided that Terri continues with her plan to take care of the fields. The Board members adviser her to make sure that all her expenses are considered when she puts together her budget request for next year.
Board of Finance -2- October 16, 2008
Chairwoman Blessing distributed copies of a memo that was received from Superintendent Harding from the Board of Education. The memo explains the status of the 2008-2009 Board of Education Budget. At this time there is a net saving in the 2008-2009 budget of approx. $140,000.00. The BOE will be returning to the Town approx $82,000.00 that is remaining in the 2007-2008 budget.
Mark Makuch, Board of Education Chairman, was present to answer questions and to ask the Board for their recommendation as to where the budget stands before they start their budget process.
OLD BUSINESS –
Region 19 Track & Field discussion.
Chairwoman Blessing distributed a draft of the letter to be sent to the Region 19 Board with our recommendation and what we are willing to support for the proposed tack and field upgrades. Discussion followed. Chairwoman Blessing will re-write the letter and send it to the Region 19 Board.
CORRESPONDENCE – none
GOOD & WELFARE – none
Chairwoman Blessing informed the Board that on the next agenda we will be discussing the regular and budget calendar for next year.
ADJOURMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Elizabeth Marco at 9:13 pm, seconded by Ann Marie Brown. All were in favor, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Hlobik
BOF Secretary
Board of Selectmen
860-487-3100
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