BOARD OF FINANCE
TOWN OFFICE BUILDING
40 OLD FARMS ROAD
WILLINGTON, CT 06279
SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Members Present: Members Absent:
Ken Schoppmann, Chairman
Ann Marie Brown, Vice-Chair
Alan Ference
Chopeta Lyons
Peter Latincsics (arrived at 7:15)
Elizabeth Marco (arrived at 7:10)
Richard (Butch) Littell - Alternate
Mark Wiggins - Alternate
Also Present: Christina Mailhos, First Selectman; Tyler Millix, Selectman; Donna Latincsics, Business Manager; Tish Ignatowicz, Treasurer; Dave Harding, Superintendent; Mark Makuch, and members of the Board of Education.
Chairman Schoppmann called the meeting to order at 7:06 P.M.
SEATING OF ALTERNATES
Ann Marie Brown motioned to seat Butch Littell for Elizabeth Marco, Chopeta Lyons seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of January 20, 2011 was made by Alan Ference, Chopeta Lyons seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
Lisa Marco arrived at 7:10 pm.
PRESENT TO SPEAK –
Orlando Rodriguez, Timber Lane, asked the Board to remember that cutting the education budget would have an effect on property values. “It’s hard enough to sell now and for the elderly it’s their number one retirement investment”.
First Selectman Mailhos informed the Board that we are getting dangerously close to our snow budget. They have applies for the FEMA Grant. She thanked both Fire Departments for coming out tonight to help shovel off the roof of the Town Hall Offices.
Board of Finance -2- January 27, 2010
NEW BUSINESS –
Peter Latincsics arrived 7:15
Superintendent Dave Harding presented the Board with the Board of Education’s budget request.
The Board of Education request is for $7,685,296.00 which represents a -0.27% decrease from the current year’s budget. This budget includes a reduction of 2 non-certified full-time employees. The BOE feels that the proposed budget is both fiscally responsible and educationally sound. They asked that they be invited back to discuss the budget after the Governor’s budget is presented. Discussion followed.
OLD BUSINESS - none
CORRESPONDENCE – none
GOOD & WELFARE – none
ADJOURMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Hlobik
BOF Recording Secretary
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