BOARD OF FINANCE
TOWN OFFICE BUILDING
40 OLD FARMS ROAD
WILLINGTON, CT 06279
MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Members Present: Members Absent:
Ken Schoppmann, Chairman Ann Marie Brown, Vice-Chair
Chopeta Lyons Alan Ference
Peter Latincsics Richard (Butch) Littell - Alternate
Elizabeth Marco
Mark Wiggins - Alternate
Also Present: Donna Latincsics, Business Manager; Tish Ignatowicz, Treasurer; Selectman/Fire Chief Tyler Millix and members of the public.
Chairman Schoppmann called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M.
SEATING OF ALTERNATES –
Motion to seat Mark Wiggins for Ann Marie Brown was made by Chopeta Lyons and seconded by Ken Schoppmann. All were in favor, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of June 16, 2011 was made by Chopeta Lyons, Peter Latincsics seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
PRESENT TO SPEAK – no one
NEW BUSINESS –
Willington Fire Dept #1 Pump Repair Funding
Fire Chief Millix informed the Board about the pump repair. This was an engine that was due to be re-furbished but the pump went first. They originally thought that the pump could be swapped out with a new one but the pump has been discontinued. They had to purchase a pump that needed to be altered to the truck which cost more than originally thought. He suggested that the repair be funded from the Emergency Services Fund. They were able to apply $17,000 that was left over from the last 4 or 5 years and $10,000 from an insurance policy. They are asking for $29,000 to cover the bill.
Chopeta Lyons motioned that the Board of Finance authorizes the appropriation of $29,000 from the Emergency Services Reserve Fund 17 for the purpose of repairing the pump on the 1990 Engine Tank at WFD#1, Lisa Marco seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
Board of Finance -2- August 18, 2011
Budget Transfers Request – End of Year
Donna Latincsics present the Board with a transfer requests.
Lisa Marco motioned that the Board of Finance authorizes the transfer of funds as follows:
$9,405 to line item 0141 $2,000 from line item 0134
$1,857 to line item 0181 $1,000 from line item 0137
$3,300 to line item 0183 $1,000 from line item 0241
$ 150 to line item 0841 $9,713 from line item 0351
$ 1 to line item 0700
Chopeta Lyons seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS –
Discussion of Funds
Last meeting Chopeta Lyons and Donna Latincsics created and distributed a list of funds with their descriptions. They are soliciting suggestions and corrections. This will be used as information for current and future board members. Chairman Schoppmann asked Donna Latincsics for an accounting of each fund and what they are earmarked for.
CORRESPONDENCE – None
GOOD & WELFARE –
Chairman Schoppmann distributed a copy of an article from a CCM publication concerning FedEx starting a building in South Windsor. Discussion followed. If was suggested that FedEx be contacted to see if this is an addition to their Willington facility or are they considering moving.
Chairman Schoppmann voiced his concern about an appropriation last year for snow removal. It was to be used for sand for possible upcoming storms. There is a huge sand pile still at the dump. He would like to know when and why so much was purchased.
Chairman Schoppmann distributed a packet that included Fund Balances, and Tax Collections. He asked Donna Latincsics to explain the difference between the tax collection sheet stating a $100,000 shortage and the Fund Balance only showing only a $13,684 shortage. He would also like an explanation as to where the overages came from. i.e. what line items were over budgeted.
ADJOURMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Hlobik, BOF Recording Secretary
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