BOARD OF FINANCE
TOWN OFFICE BUILDING
40 OLD FARMS ROAD
WILLINGTON, CT ~06279
BUDGET MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Members Present: Members Absent:
Jim Bulick, Chairman Elizabeth Treiber
John Patton, Vice Chair
Peter Tanaka
Barry Wallett
Robert Wiecenski
Annemarie Poole - Alternate
Geoff Prusak – Alternate
Also Present: Donna Latincsics, Business Mgr; Tish Ignatowicz, Treasurer; 1st Selectman Mailhos; Selectmen Blessington & Kowalyshyn; Alex Moore, Chief WFD #1; Members of WFD #1; Kelly Trueb, CIP; Derrick Dimock, Public Works;
Chairman Bulick called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M
SEATING OF ALTERNATES
Robert Wiecenski motioned to seat Annemarie Poole for Elizabeth Treiber, Peter Tanaka seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Robert Wiecenski motioned to approve the Budget meeting minutes from February 4, 2016 as amended, John Patton seconded. All were in favor, motion carried. Robert Wiecenski and Annemarie Poole abstained.
See attached for amendment.
John Patton motioned to approve the Budget Meeting minutes from February 11, 2016. Robert Wiecenski seconded. All were in favor, motion carried. Annemarie Poole abstained.
PRESENT TO SPEAK
First Selectman Mailhos voiced her concern about comments she made being added to the minutes. She asked that the changes from the last meeting minutes also be posted with the current meeting minutes.
Board of Finance -2- February 18, 2016
NEW BUSINESS
Selectman's Budget
First Selectman Mailhos presented the Selectman's Budget.
The request if $3,296,466 which is an increase of $19,435 or .59% increase in spending over last year's approved budget. She informed the Board that the budget is “status quo” and does not lose any programs or services. They are maintaining the current staff and honoring the union contract with a 2.95% increase for both union and non-union employees. They were able to decrease the Transfer Station budget by $20,970 by renegotiating fees and better management. Discussion followed.
John Patton thanked the Selectmen for their good work on the budget.
CIP
Kelly Trueb, Chairman of the CIP highlighted some of the items in the plan. The plan still has to be approved by the Selectmen.
Peter Latincsics voiced his opinion about Emergency Services.
OLD BUSINESS - none
CORESPONDENCE - none
GOOD & WELFARE – none
ADJOURMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra L. Lewis
Debra L. Lewis
BOF Recording Secretary
Attachment - February 4, 2016 amended minutes
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