BOARD OF FINANCE
TOWN OFFICE BUILDING
40 OLD FARMS ROAD
WILLINGTON, CT 06279
MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Members Present: Members Absent:
Kathy Blessing, Chairwoman Dawn Semmelrock - Alternate
Ken Schoppmann, Vice-Chair
Ann Marie Brown
Jim Poole
Elizabeth Marco
Mark Jones
Chopeta Lyons – Alternate
Also Present: Selectmen Palmer; Donna Latincsics, Business Manager; Annemarie Poole, Treasurer; Tyler Millix, Fire Chief Willington #1; Mike Makuch, Fire Chief WHFD; Dave Harding, Superintendent; Mark Makuch, BOE Chairman.
Vice-Chairman Schoppmann called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M.
SEATING OF ALTERNATES
Ken Schoppmann motioned to seat Chopeta Lyons for Mark Jones, Jim Poole seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the minutes of the May 21, 2009 was made by Chopeta Lyons with the following amendments. Ken Schoppmann seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
Page 2 – 4th paragraph 1st sentence should read: A number of options were discussed.
Page 2 – Under Good & Welfare, 1st sentence word should be next not nest.
PRESENT TO SPEAK – No One
NEW BUSINESS
Board of Education 2008/2009 Budget Surplus returned to General Fund
Board of Education Chairman Mark Makuch explained to the Board where the surplus funds came from. The combination of insurance sign-ups, positions not filled, utilities, one less bus and fuel savings contributed to the refund.
Board of Education 2009/2010 Budget potential savings currently
Chairman Mark Makuch informed the Board of potential savings this year and possible expenses that may occur that would take away the surplus. Discussion was held. Ken Schoppmann voices his concern about the Budget process and being informed in March of any potential surplus.
Board of Finance -2- September 17, 2009
OLD BUSINESS
Board of Selectmen/Willington Hill Fire Dept. – Land Purchase Update
Chief Makuch of the Willington Hill Fire Dept updated the Board on the Ad-hoc Committee and their recommendations for proceeding with the land purchase. Discussion followed. It was suggested that the property be rented to give everyone time to get the questions that need answering answered and the proper channels gone through.
CORRESPONDENCE – none
GOOD & WELFARE –
The agenda was discussed for the next meeting.
ADJOURMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Hlobik
BOF Secretary
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