BOARD OF FINANCE
TOWN OFFICE BUILDING
40 OLD FARMS ROAD
WILLINGTON, CT 06279
SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Members Present: Members Absent:
Ken Schoppmann, Chairman (arrived at 7:20)
Ann Marie Brown, Vice-Chair
Alan Ference, Secretary
Elizabeth Marco
Peter Latincsics (arrived at 7:05)
Robert Wiecenski
Annemarie Poole - Alternate
Elizabeth Treiber - Alternate
Also Present: Tyler Millix, Fire Chief WFD #1; Christina Mailhos, 1st Selectman; Butch Littell, Selectman; Donna Latincsics, Business Manager; Tish Ignatowicz, Treasurer; John Patton, CIP; Dave Harding, Superintendent; Lynn Nicholls, Public Works.
Vice-Chairman Anne Marie Brown called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
SEATING OF ALTERNATES –
Robert Wiecenski motioned to seat Elizabeth Treiber for Ken Schoppmann and Annemarie Poole for Peter Latincsics, Alan Ference seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
PRESENT TO SPEAK
Andrew Marco from Planning and Zoning asked about the fees for applications being tracked and if they are able to offset costs. Treasurer Tish Ignatowicz went on to answer his questions while the meeting continued.
Superintendent Harding wanted to speak about the salary's for the Selectmen,
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the minutes of the February 9, 2012 was made by Alan Ference with the following amendment. Robert Wiecenski seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
Page 2, under Ambulance Grant - should read: which is an increase of $70,500 or 27.65%.
NEW BUSINESS
Capital Improvement Plan
Chairman John Patton presented the CIP that had been approved by the Selectman. He spoke of having new members and being able to maintain the level of funding. There will be an increase of up to $436,000 next year. The following topics were discussed:
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- Lease payments for Ambulance/EM equipment comes out of the Emergency Services Fund.
- The Selectmen pushed back replacement of Engine #213
- Major Road repair to Turnpike Road
- Bond Authorization out 4 years. Must bond at least $1,000,000 which costs between $40,000 - $50,000.
- Salt Shed needs replacing
- Maintenance for schools taken out of CIP
Comments that were made by the Board:
- Concerns for tax payers
- Large Debt obligation for the Library
- Region 19 goes up - the CIP looses.
- Concern on too much used for equipment and not enough on infrastructure,
- CIP will be meeting more often and going on site.
- They will be continuing to apply for Steap Grants.
- Next meeting for CIP will be May 19th
Ken Schoppmann motioned to accept the Capital Improvement Plan as it stands. Elizabeth Marco seconded. Peter Latincsics voted no, all others were in favor, motion carried.
General Government
1st Selectman Mailhos presented their budge. They are able to maintain their labor force with this budget. She then reviewed the line items and answered questions from the Board. The budget request is for $2,791,877 which is an increase of $118,957 or 4.5%.
Chairman Schoppmann updated the Board on where things stand with the forecasted figures for this budget.
OLD BUSINESS – none
CORRESPONDENCE - none
GOOD & WELFARE – none
ADJOURMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Our next meeting will be next Thursday, February 23rd with the Special Revenue Funds presenting their budget requests.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Hlobik
BOF Recording Secretary
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