BOARD OF FINANCE
TOWN OFFICE BUILDING
40 OLD FARMS ROAD
WILLINGTON, CT 06279
MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Members Present: Members Absent:
Ken Schoppmann, Chairman Mark Wiggins - Alternate
Ann Marie Brown, Vice-Chair
Chopeta Lyons
Peter Latincsics (arrived at 8:23)
Alan Ference
Elizabeth Marco (arrived at 7:20)
Richard (Butch) Littell - Alternate
Also Present: Donna Latincsics, Business Manager; Tish Ignatowicz, Treasurer; First Selectman Christina Mailhos; Lynn Nicholls, Public Works.
Chairman Schoppmann called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M.
SEATING OF ALTERNATES –
Motion to seat Butch Littell for Elizabeth Marco was made by Chopeta Lyons and seconded by Alan Ference. All were in favor, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of May 19, 2011 was made by Ann Marie Brown, Chopeta Lyons seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
PRESENT TO SPEAK – no one
NEW BUSINESS –
Potter School Road Culvert Liner
First Selectman Mailhos informed the Board that this was on the CIP for this year or next. They are going to Inland/Wetlands for approval. She explained the steps that needed to be taken to complete the project. The project will be funded by the LoCIP fund from the State. Discussion followed.
Alan Ference motioned that the Board of Finance recommends that the Board of Selectmen call a Town Meeting for the following purpose: to appropriate $40,000 from Capital Projects Fund-LoCIP-Potter School Road for the purpose of the installation of a culvert liner on Potter School Road to be reimbursed by the State of Connecticut Local Capital Improvement Program. Motion was seconded by Chopeta Lyons. All were in favor, motion carried.Board of Finance -2- June 16, 2011
Elizabeth Marco arrived at 7:20.
Motion was made by Chopeta Lyons to seat Butch Littell for Peter Latincsics. Alan Ference seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
Turnpike Road Extension Culvert Installation.
First Selectman Mailhos informed the Board that FEMA funds were received because of the flooding in 2005. After going out to bid, we found that the cost to repair is higher than originally anticipated. Discussion followed.
Ken Schoppmann motioned that the Board of Finance authorizes the transfer of funds as follows:
374.00 from line item 03-0030 School Roof Replacement
567.95 from line item 03-0033 Financial Consolidation
27,393.98 from line item 03-3032 Library Project
1,780.00 from line item 03-3035 Assessor Computer
82.99 from line item 03-3040 Generator Installation
2,675.33 from line item 03-0031 Village Hill Bridge
125.75 from Capital Projects interest unallocated
33,000.00 to line item 03-3048 Turnpike Road Ext Culvert
Chopeta Lyons seconded the motion. All were in favor, motion carried.
Turnpike Road Drainage
Lynn Nicholls explained the project to the Board. They have applied for a grant to be able to repave the road. Discussion followed.
Chopeta Lyons motioned that the Board of Finance recommends that the Board of Selectman call a Town Meeting for the following purpose: to appropriate $110,000 from Capital Projects Fund-LoCIP-Phase I Turnpike Road for the purpose of drainage improvements to Turnpike Road to be reimbursed by the State of Connecticut Local Capital Improvement Fund. Butch Littell seconded the motion. Discussion followed.
Chopeta Lyons amended the motion to $145,000. Alan Ference seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
Burma Road Repair
First Selectman Mailhos explained the project to the Board. Drainage need to be added to the dirt road to stop it from being washed out. Discussion followed.
Peter Latincsics arrived at 8:23.
Elizabeth Marco motioned that the Board of Finance recommends that the Board of Selectmen call a Town meeting for an additional appropriation of $70,000 from the General Fund balance to Line item 0503, Capital Projects for the purpose of drainage improvements and repairs to Burma Road. Chopeta Lyons seconded. Discussion followed.
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It was decided that the motion be tabled till our next meeting after more information is gathered.
Budget Transfers Request
Donna Latincsics present the Board with a transfer request and explained the reasons for the transfers.
Peter Latincsics motioned that the Board of Finance authorizes the transfer of funds as follows:
$11,500 to line item 0183 Consulting engineer – Public Works
9,500 from line item 03851 Insurance – excess funds due to lower then budget premiums
2,000 from line item 0930 Capital Expenditures
Ann Marie Brown seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS –
Emergency Services Contract Follow-up
Peter Latincsics had asked that the town attorney be consulted to make sure that the change with the ambulance drivers becoming unionized does not have any impact on the contract. First Selectman Mailhos said that the attorney reviewed the contract and does not see any changes that have to be made. Discussion continued. First Selectman Mailhos asked Peter to email her with his specific questions so that she can forward them to the attorney.
CORRESPONDENCE – None
GOOD & WELFARE –
Chopeta Lyons distributed a draft copy with a description of Fund Groups. This is to help everyone know what purpose the funds have.
ADJOURMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Hlobik
BOF Recording Secretary
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