Town Office Building January 6, 2014
Selectmen’s Conference Room 5:15 P.M.
*Minutes are unofficial until approved at the next regular meeting
First Selectman Mailhos called the meeting to order at 5:17 P.M. with Selectmen Kowalyshyn & Blessington, Business Manager Donna Latincsics and Town Treasurer, Tish Ignatowicz.
First Selectman Mailhos stated we have received run #1 of the budget. Donna clarified that she has not received all of the budgets as of yet, therefore, the bottom line is still uncertain. Tish Ignatowicz added that she is projecting a flat or less revenue this year. This means she is not expecting new income (from new fees) and wanted the Selectmen to be aware of that when looking at the budget. Discussion was held on the Land Use projects (Loves Travel Stop and Dunkin Donuts on Route 74) and when fees are expected to be collected.
Increase requests have been made in Land Use for the Building Inspector and Public Works Administrative Assistant salaries. First Selectman Mailhos stated that she will contact the town of Bolton regarding the Building Inspectors salary. She noted that we have been trying to work out an agreement with Bolton to subcontract the Building Inspector through their office, which has certain advantages. She also noted that even though the increase requests come in, it doesn’t necessarily mean that we are going to approve it, but it is part of the process. The Dog Warden has also placed a request of 7.8% for van repairs. The WYFSS salary line item will also be increased, as per previous discussions with the BOF and BOS.
Donna noted that the Memorial Day line item will need to be increased, as it goes over budget on a yearly basis. She has recommended going with a budget of $900.
Legal fees have remained low for the Selectmen and are under budget this year, but the Land Use attorney is projected to go over budget because of the truck stop hearings. Donna will transfer the funds from the Selectmen’s legal line item to the Land Use line item, if needed.
WINCOG dues will change and CRCOG dues are expected to be lower.
Discussion was held on the Custodian line item. We currently have a $10,200 budget but it might be beneficial to hire a part time employee (10 hours per week) to do the janitorial and maintenance on the Town Office Building Donna and Robin Campbell will look further into the options and in the meantime, we should increase the line item .
The performance contracting lease has been added to the budget this year. Donna stated that we are budgeting for the same amount of gallons of fuel as last year and the lease payment will be made from the savings we incur based on less fuel usage (and a higher number originally budgeted for). She will base the savings off of the lease payment.
Insurance place holders will be added to the budget to prepare for potential changes (pending approval next fiscal year) in the Personnel Policy, where the First Selectman and Treasurer may possibly be offered medical insurance in the future.
Capital Projects line item has been increased from $17,000 to $78,000 as per the CIP Plan from 2014-2015.
Lastly, Donna stated that the auditor has recommended that the pension funding be increased. She will increase it by $20,000 this year and then another $20,000 the following year.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:26 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Robin Campbell
Robin Campbell
Administrative Assistant
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