BOARD OF FINANCE
TOWN OFFICE BUILDING
40 OLD FARMS ROAD
WILLINGTON, CT 06279
MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Members Present: Members Absent:
Ken Schoppmann, Vice-Chair Elizabeth Marco
Ann Marie Brown
Chopeta Lyons
Alan Ference
Peter Latincsics
Richard Littell - Alternate
Mark Wiggins - Alternate
Also Present: First Selectman Mailhos; John Patton; Teri Gareau, Rec. Director; Christine Psathas
Vice-Chairman Schoppmann called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M.
SEATING OF ALTERNATES –
Chopeta Lyons motioned to seat Mark Wiggins for Elizabeth Marco. Peter Latincsics seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
PRESENT TO SPEAK –
Christine Psathas voiced her concern that the minutes of the joint meeting could not be approved by only one group. The minutes should be accepted the next time that this ADHOC group meets.
1st Selectman Mailhos informed the Board that they have received a letter from MIRMA (Municipal Interlocal Risk Management Agency). John Patton explained the details for the Board. Due to losses that have exceeded the estimates of the actuaries for the program years of July 2002 through June 2009. Willington’s part of the loss is levied at $111.602.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the minutes of the November 19, 2009 was made by Alan Ference. Chopeta Lyons seconded. Discussion followed.
Ken Schoppmann motioned to approve the minutes with the following amendment. Chopeta Lyons seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
Page 2, 2nd paragraph – remove and between good and idea.
Minutes of the December 1st joint meeting was discussed. The following changes were made:
1st page 4th paragraph should read – BOE Chairman Mark Makuch requested…
1st pg 5th paragraph Chairman Schoppmann clarified his comment about building this year’s budget – departments should build their budgets from the actual expenditures from 09/10
Board of Finance -2- December 17, 2009
NEW BUSINESS
Budget Calendar
Chopeta Lyons motioned to approve the 2010-2011 Budget Calendar as discussed. Alan Ference seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
Regular Meeting Calendar
Ann Marie Brown motioned to approve the regular meeting calendar for 2010. Alan Ference seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
Budget Discussion
The Board discussed the upcoming budget meetings. The following comments were discussed:
- Need to look at what was actually spent versus budget
- Tough year – revenues worse, GASB and Library to consider
All Board work hard together
Keep tight as possible but need funds to run.
Decisions made should be consistent to all boards
Letter to all the departments was discussed. A draft will be made and distributed for approval before sent out.
OLD BUSINESS –
GASB 45
Chairman Schoppmann reviewed to the new people on the Board what GASB is and what needs to be done.
CORRESPONDENCE – none
GOOD & WELFARE –
1st Selectman Mailhos informed the Board that Mansfield has asked the Region 19 Board to come in with a low budget. They have already said that they are shooting for a zero increase.
Peter Latincsics suggested that a subcommittee be created for Region 19 issues.
ADJOURMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Hlobik
BOF Secretary
Attachments – Approved Budget Calendar & Regular Meeting Calendar
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