BOARD OF FINANCE
TOWN OFFICE BUILDING
40 OLD FARMS ROAD
WILLINGTON, CT 06279
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Members Present: Members Absent:
Ann Marie Brown, Chairman Elizabeth Marco
Peter Latincsics, Secretary Alan Ference, Vice-Chair
Robert Wiecenski Annemarie Poole – Alternate
Elizabeth Treiber
John Patton - Alternate
Also Present: Christina Mailhos, 1st Selectman; Donna Latincsics, Business Manager; Tish Ignatowicz, Treasurer.
Chairman Ann Marie Brown called the meeting to order at 7:04 P.M.
SEATING OF ALTERNATES
Elizabeth Treiber motioned to seat John Patton for Alan Ference, Robert Wiecenski seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
PRESENT TO SPEAK.
Donna Latincsics asked that an appropriation request be added to New Business for an Assistant Zoning Enforcement Agent.
Elizabeth Treiber motioned to add this to the agenda, Robert Wiecenski seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 15, 2013 was made by John Patton, Robert Wiecenski seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
Board of Finance -2- September 19, 2013
Appropriation for Cemetery Road Ext
Joe Philippi of the Cemetery Association came to the Board with a request to appropriate funds to construct an additional driveway to expand the cemetery. But after receiving a quote from a local contractor that far out exceeded the amount originally approved in the CIP, he has decided to go out to bid again and come back in the spring with hopefully a much lower number.
Transfers
Donna Latincsics explained the transfers to the Board. The first was for an unexpected claim for unemployment.
Elizabeth Treiber motioned to transfer $900 to line item #0821 Unemployment from line item #0871 miscellaneous. Robert Wiecenski seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
The second transfer for Public Works to true up the salary line items.
John Patton motioned to transfer $12,000 to line item #0311 Public Works, from line item #0351 Transfer Station. Elizabeth Treiber seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
Appropriation for Curbing
Curb damage from blizzard Charlotte was eligible for FEMA reimbursement at 75% of the cost. The estimate was $17,334. $13,000 was received and deposited in the General Fund.
John Patton motioned to appropriate $18,000 from the General Fund balance to line item #0503 Capital Projects for curb repair. Robert Wiecenski seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
Appropriation for Zoning Agent
Selectman Mailhos informed the Board that they would like to add a Zoning Agent for 10 hours a week to deal with complaints. The cost of the position from November to June would be $7,000. Discussion was held.
Ann Marie Brown motioned to appropriate $7,000 from the General Fund balance to line item #0171 Planning and Zoning to fund the part-time Assistant Zoning Agent position. John Patton seconded. Vote was taken – Brown – Yes, all other – No. Motion failed.
Appropriation for New Trash Compactor
Selectman Mailhos and Public Works Director Lynn Nichols explained the need for a new compactor. The old one is a 1996, parts are wearing out.
John Patton motioned that the Board of Finance recommends that the Board of Selectmen call a Town Meeting to appropriate $20,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund to purchase a new trash compactor for the Transfer Station. Elizabeth Treiber seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
Board of Finance -3- September 19, 2013
Appropriation for Michalec Road
John Patton motioned that the Board of Finance recommends that the Board of Selectmen call a Town Meeting to appropriate the funds in the Michalec Road Fund for Road improvements. Elizabeth Treiber seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Donna Latincsics presented the Board with a Planning Proposal for financing on leasing the new pick up, new ambulance, used street sweeper and used backhoe. This is to inform the Board on how much this will cost. The Board recommended that they go forward with the sweeper purchase if it’s still available.
CORRESPONDENCE - none
GOOD & WELFARE- none
ADJOURMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra L. Lewis
BOF Recording Secretary
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