BOARD OF FINANCE
TOWN OFFICE BUILDING
40 OLD FARMS ROAD
WILLINGTON, CT 06279
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Members Present: Members Absent:
Ken Schoppmann, Chairman Annemarie Poole – Alternate
Ann Marie Brown, Vice-Chair
Alan Ference, Secretary
Peter Latincsics
Robert Wiecenski
Elizabeth Marco
Elizabeth Treiber - Alternate
Also Present: Donna Latincsics, Business Manager; Tish Ignatowicz, Treasurer; Christina Mailhos, 1st Selectman; Andrew Marco, Chairman Planning & Zoning; Donna Hardie, Town Clerk; Kim Kowalyshyn & Tom Treiber, Economic Development; Christine Psathas, Gail Kapinos, Registrars; members of the public.
Chairman Ken Schoppmann called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M.
SEATING OF ALTERNATES - none needed
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the minutes of the February 28, 2013 Special Meeting was made by Alan Ference, Anne Marie Brown seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
PRESENT TO SPEAK – no one
NEW BUSINESS
Budget Presentations
Planning & Zoning
Andrew Marco presented the budget request for Planning & Zoning. The request is for $117,199 which is an increase of $20,759 or 21.5%. The reason for the increase is budgeting for a planning and zoning assistant. Discussion followed. Questions were asked concerning the position.
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Zoning Board of Appeals
Andrew Marco presented the budget request. The request is for 4,331 which is an increase of $61 or 1.4%.
Inland Wetlands Commission
Andrew Marco presented the budget request. The request is for $2,000 which is the same as last years request.
Probate
This year's request is for $2,418.46 which covers Willington's share of the operating costs.
Registrar of Voters
Registrars Christine Psathas and Gail Kapinos presented the request. The request is for $26,871 which is an increase of $1,671 or 6.6%.
Treasurer
Tish Ignatowicz presented the request. The request is for$28,981 which is an increase of $580 or 2%. The increase is on the salary line.
Town Clerk
Donna Hardie presented the request. The request is for $99,435 which is an increase of $3,643 or 3.8%. The increase includes salaries and purchase services.
Board of Assessment Appeals
The Board's request is for $1,273.
Economic Development
Kim Kowalyshyn & Tom Treiber presented the request. The request is for $900 which is an increase of $225 or 20%. The increase is to cover materials and supplies.
Conservation Commission
The Commission's request is for $1,500.
Board of Finance
The Board's request is for $4,385 which is an increase of $672 or 18.1%.
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Town Office Building Roof
First Selectman Mailhos informed the Board of the repairs that are needed for the leaking roof. They have gone out to bid on the four sections of the roof that are asphalt and stone. The lowest bid is $59,000. They have $40,000 put aside from CIP for the project. They are looking into where to get the rest of the funds from. Chairman Schoppmann suggested getting the funds from the reserve fund.
Budget Discussions
Chairman Schoppmann asked the Board for their comments and questions on where they stand with the budget. Next week we will be getting together to make decisions and vote on the requests.
The following points were discussed:
- Board of Selectmen Insurance place holder
- Planning and Zoning position being a need or a want.
- Recreation Dept being supported at the current level
- Myrtle Road added to CIP
- Tree removal looking for plan
- WYFSS fund balance
- Possible changes to the schools - CIP of BOE budget?
- Inflationary costs with no new revenue streams
- BOE budget and class sizes
OLD BUSINESS - none
CORRESPONDENCE – none
GOOD & WELFARE
Performance Contracting Committee
First Selectman Mailhos updated the Board on their first meeting. They are working on the terms of agreement and hoping to save money or break even. They are not recommending a new boiler system at Center School, the maintaining the boiler would be less than the cost of replacing it. The Hall School boiler would be replaced. Chairman Schoppmann asked for a volunteer from the Board to join the Committee.
ADJOURMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra L. Lewis
BOF Recording Secretary
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