BOARD OF FINANCE
TOWN OFFICE BUILDING
40 OLD FARMS ROAD
WILLINGTON, CT ~06279
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Members Present: Members Absent:
Alan Ference, Chairman Annemarie Poole
John Patton, Vice Chair Jim Bulick
Robert Wiecenski Elizabeth Treiber
Geoff Prusak – Alternate Vacancy - Alternate ~
Also Present: Donna Latincsics, Business Mgr.; Tish Ignatowicz, Treasurer; Dave Harding, Superintendent.
Chairman Ference called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M.
SEATING OF ALTERNATES
John Patton motioned to seat Geoff Prusak for Annemarie Poole. Alan Ference seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
John Patton motioned to add to the agenda to fill the vacancy, Alan Ference seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
PRESENT TO SPEAK
Peter Latincsics, 97 Trask Rd, had a question on the $100,000 that has approved by the Board. Is there a safe guard in place that makes sure the money gets returned to the General Fund is not used. Chairman Ference said that the funds would remain in the Capital projects and would have to be motioned back.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2015 was made by John Patton, Robert Wiecenski seconded. ~All were in favor, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Nutmeg Network Grant
A Grant has been awarded to the Town so that we can connect to the Nutmeg Network. Discussion followed with Superintendent Harding answering some of the questions. Other questions that came up were not able to be answered.
Geoff Prusak motioned to table this for more information, John Patton seconded. All were in favor. motion carried.
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Board of Education Update
Superintendent Harding presented the Board with a memo concerning the potential adaptive reuse of Hall Memorial School and the possibilities of consolidating the two schools due to lowering enrollment. He told the Board his intention is just to get the conversation started. Discussion followed.
Town Clerk Fill-in
Donna Latincsics informed the Board that the Town Clerk is on medical leave and a transfer is needed to cover the salary for someone covering.
John Patton motioned to transfer $2,500 from #0831 Employee Insurance to #0151 Town Clerk, Geoff Prusak seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
Non-Lapsing Education Fund
John Patton motioned to establish a Non-lapsing Education Fund in accordance with the policy approved by the BOF on June 18, 2015. Alan Ference seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
A transfer was also requested but there seems to be a question if the BOE had recommended a motion for the appropriation.
FY 14-15 Transfers
Donna Latincsics presented the Board with the transfer request to close the books on the 14/15 Selectman's budget.
Alan Ference motioned to transfer $654 from #0871 Miscellaneous, $114 to #0175 Economic Development and $540 to #0111 Selectman. Geoff Prusak seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
Volunteer for Shooting Range Committee
Chairman Ference asked for a volunteer from the Board to serve on the Committee. Geoff Prusak volunteered.
Replacement for Board of Finance Alternate Position
Steve Ortiz has come forward to be considered for the Alternate Position on the Board. Chairman Ference asked the recording secretary to call the Tow Clerk's office to make sure all procedures are being followed.
John Patton motioned to recommend that Steve Ortiz be appointed to the Alternate position on the Board of Finance. Alan Ference seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
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OLD BUSINESS - none
CORRESPONDENCE
GOOD & WELFARE
Peter Latincsics asked about Superintendent Harding's comment about the Hall School not being so adequate.
ADJOURMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra L. Lewis
Debra L. Lewis
BOF Recording Secretary
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