BOARD OF FINANCE
TOWN OFFICE BUILDING
40 OLD FARMS ROAD
WILLINGTON, CT ~06279
BUDGET MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Members Present: Members Absent:
Jim Bulick, Chairman John Patton, Vice Chair
Elizabeth Treiber 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; Tina Binheimer, Dog Warden; Jennifer Pallo, Chairman Public Library; Jenny Arpin, WYFSS; Maureen Parsell, Parks & Rec
Chairman Bulick called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M
SEATING OF ALTERNATES
Elizabeth Treiber motioned to seat Annemarie Poole for John Patton, Robert Wiecenski seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Robert Wiecenski motioned to approve the Budget meeting minutes from February 18, 2016 as presented, Annemarie Poole seconded. All were in favor, motion carried. Elizabeth Treiber abstained.
PRESENT TO SPEAK
First Selectman Mailhos spoke about the Chronicle article concerning selling EO Smith to UConn and building a new school. The R19 board thinks that it may be cheaper to build a new school rather than renovate the current one. The plan is for the State of CT to cover 70% of the building cost and then sell EO Smith building back to UCONN to cover most of the balance. The R19 board is still working out the details and potential costs to member Towns. Discussion followed.
Board of Finance -2- February 25, 2016
NEW BUSINESS
Dog Fund
Tina Binheimer, Dog Warden, presented the request. The request is for $24,442 which is an increase of $554 or 2.32%.
Recreation Department
Maureen Parsell, Recreation Director, presented the request. She is not making any changes right now. Her request is for $48,245 which is a decrease of $1,478 or -2.97%.
WYFSS
Jenny Arpin, Director presented the request. The request is for $45,410 which is a decrease of $142 or -.3%. She answered questions from the Board about Dial-a-ride. Discussion followed.
Library Board
Jennifer Pallo, Chairman Library Board, present the request. The request is for $185, 189, which is an increase of $403 or .22%.
OLD BUSINESS
Budget Calendar Review
Chairman Bulick reviewed the schedule for the rest of the meetings. He shared that the Board of Education will be meeting on March 8th and we will possibly be discussing their request on March 10th.
CORESPONDENCE - none
GOOD & WELFARE – none
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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