BOARD OF FINANCE
TOWN OFFICE BUILDING
40 OLD FARMS ROAD
WILLINGTON, CT 06279
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Members Present: Members Absent:
Alan Ference Annemarie Poole, Alternate
John Patton
Peter Latincsics
Elizabeth Treiber
Robert Wiecenski
Jim Bulick
Geoff Prusak – Alternate
Also Present: Christina Mailhos, First Selectman; Donna Latincsics, Business Manager; Tish Ignatowicz, Treasurer; Tyler Millix, Willington FD #1
Alan Ference called the meeting to order at 7:04 P.M.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Elizabeth Treiber motioned to nominate to seat Alan Ference as Chairman, John Patton seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
Peter Latincsics motioned to nominate Jim Bulick as Vice-chair, John Patton seconded, Robert Wiecenski motioned to nominate John Patton as Vice-Chair, Elizabeth Treiber seconded. Vote was taken – Latincsics and Bulick for Bulick, Wiecenski, Patton, Treiber, and Ference for Patton. Motion carried with John Patton appointed Vice-Chair.
Robert Wiecenski motioned to nominate Elizabeth Treiber for Secretary, Alan Ference seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
SEATING OF ALTERNATES – not needed
PRESENT TO SPEAK.
Chief Tyler Millix spoke about the pickup truck that they are purchasing. They have scheduled $35,000 through CIP, but after shopping around they realized it would be $45,000. They received a FEMA grant to cover the exhaust system of $55,000 that would not be used from the CIP. He is asking that they can supplement the shortfall to purchase the pickup with the savings from the exhaust system.
He also spoke about Fund 17. They do not know what the net effect will be from Obama Care on the fund.
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Selectman Mailhos congratulated the Board. She shared some bad news about the Pollster Road Bridge. DOT said that the bridge has to be one lane. The beams are failing and need to be replaced.
Carl Person, Fermier Rd, spoke about the flooding in Stafford Springs and the water being over the bridge and asked if work was done at that time. Selectman Mailhos said that the bridge didn’t qualify for FEMA funds.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 17, 2013 was made by John Patton, Elizabeth Treiber seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Turnpike Road Update
Selectman Mailhos updated the Board on the project. Phase 1 spent was $145,000 LoCIP funds, Phase 1A spent was $57,057 out of $400,000 STEAP Funds. We have $346,633.10 remaining at end of Phase 1A. Phase 2 low bid $246,000. We should have approximately $100,000 left over for Phase 3. Phase 3 is estimated to be $300,000. She mentioned breaking it up into smaller phases.
WYFSS Budget Application of Fund Balance
Selectman Mailhos informed the Board that is was brought to their attention that the Director’s salary was below what others towns give for compensation for the same position. The increase from this year would be funded from the Youth & Family Services Fund, but would affect future budget requests. Selectman Blessington said that this should be done during the budget process because this would increases their future budget requests. The final decision would come from the Board of Selectmen.
Transfers for Referendum Expense
Selectman Mailhos informed the Board that there is an unbudgeted expense of $1,455.01 because of the referendum for the teacher’s contract. There is no need for any transfers right now but the Registrars may need a transfer because of the upcoming re-vote for the R-19 seat.
Sweeper Lease
Donna Latincsics presented the Board with a list of proposals for leasing the sweeper, backhoe, ambulance and pickup. Discussion followed.
John Patton motioned to pursue Proposal #2 which splits out the items. Elizabeth Treiber seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
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OLD BUSINESS
Peter Latincsics asked about the end of the Energy Performance project. Will there be a report on where we are and periodic reporting on the savings generated and if there is excess savings where it accrues to?
CORRESPONDENCE - none
GOOD & WELFARE
John Patton asked Donna Latincsics if a more detailed report couple be made available on the expenditure side on where we were last year verses where we are.
The Auditors will be present at our December meeting.
Chairman Ference welcomed new and returning members.
ADJOURMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra L. Lewis
BOF Recording Secretary
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