BOARD OF FINANCE
SPECIAL MEETING
The special
meeting was called to order by Chairman James Persano at 7:09 p.m. Present were: Stephen Krasinski, Thomas Mazzoli, James Persano, Marilyn
Pronovost and George Warner. Also
attending: Treasurer Edward Sullivan and Selectmen David Pinney and Kathleen
Devlin.
A memo was
received from David Pinney dated June 22, 2006 regarding the Field Road
playground.
a. Field Road Playground
Tom Chilicki and
Kurt Swan joined the meeting at this time.
David Pinney explained that the Playground Committee received equipment
at a savings and has begun installing the equipment. However, in order to make the area safe for children to use, wood
fibers needed to be purchased to cover the ground surrounding the base of the
equipment. People visiting the park are beginning to use the equipment. The
Committee is seeking $7,000.00 to cover the cost for the purchase of wood
chips.
Mr. Chilicki
explained that there is $1,300.00 left in the 2005-06 Recreation budget, and
other than salary items, there are no outstanding bills. Discussion followed about the availability
of STEAP grant funds and it was noted that they will not be forth-coming for
this budget year.
A motion was
made by Steve Krasinski, seconded by George Warner and unanimously approved to
transfer $6,000.00 from the Contingency Fund to Capital Equipment (Wood Fibers)
and $1,000.00 from the recreation accounts to Capital Equipment (Wood Fibers).
b.
Kibbe-Fuller Repair
Mr. Pinney
explained that during periods of heavy rain, there is a roof leaking problem.
The flashing appears to have not been put in properly and the masonry holds
water and leaks in. It is expected that
the repairs will cost $12,000.00. No funds have been received from Connecticut
Light and Power Company, but it is anticipated that they will be forthcoming
and $3,000.00 is covered by insurance.
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c.
STEAP Grants
The Town
received a $25,000.00 grant for design work for Main Street in
Somersville. And $200,000.00 for
sidewalk to be placed along the north side of Main Street.
d.
FEMA Reimbursement Grants
$17,000.00 has
been received from FEMA for the snow removal in February.
The road repair
reimbursement request were broken into 4 different projects when presented to
FEMA and 2 have received approval.
Repairs to both Stafford Road and Maple Street were will be reimbursed.
Gulf Road and Stebbins
Road were both identified as part of the Federal highway system and are not
eligible for FEMA reimbursement.
Instead, they will be brought before the Federal Highway Authority. If final approval is received, 100% will be
reimbursable, rather than the 75% FEMA reimbursement.
e.
FY06 Budget
Mr. Pinney
reported that Public Works lost a full time employee and has been able to get
by with temporary help rather than having to pay for a full-time employee. The
high cost of fuel has been difficult, but it appears that the budget will take
care of it.
f.
FY07 Budget
Discussion
followed about the tipping fees and the high cost. Mr. Pinney noted that the Board of Selectmen are currently
considering this issue and asked for Board of Finance input. Mr. Persano noted that if a higher fee was
imposed, timing should be considered.
Mr. Pinney also
noted that a decision will need to be made about replacing the Fire
Marshal. In addition the Board of
Selectmen are also looking at the Building Inspector Fees.
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A motion was
made by George Warner, seconded by Tom Mazzoli and unanimously voted to approve
the payment of a bill from Carlin Charron & Rosen in the amount of
$10,700.00 and the following transfers and appropriations:
From the
Assessor a transfer in the amount of $388.00 from Acct. 10-15-533.1 (Postage)
to Acct. 10-15-520.1 (Printing and Supplies).
From the Fire
Department a reimbursement appropriation of $1,712.50 to Account 20-16-503.3
(Overtime) and the following transfers:
$427.00 from Acct. 20-16-568.1 (Training) to Acct. 41-24-568.1
(Ambulance Training), $150.00 from Acct. 41-24-605.1 (Blood Borne Pathogens) to
Acct. 41-24-568.1 (Ambulance Training), $508.00 from Acct. 20-16-583.1 (Health
& Safety) to Acct. 20-16-531.1 (Building Maintenance), $200.00 from Acct.
41-24-605.1 (Blood Borne Pathogens) to Acct. 20-16-531.1 (Building
Maintenance), $550.00 from Acct. 41-24-605.1 (Blood Borne Pathogens) to Acct.
20-16-531.5 (Vehicle Maintenance), $7,000.00 from Acct. 20-16-508.1 (Full Time)
to Acct. 20-16-503.3 (Overtime), and $500.00 from Acct. 20-16-583.1 (Health
& Safety) to Acct. 20-16-531.5 (Vehicle Maintenance).
From the Fire
Marshal the following transfers to Acct. 20-10-520.1 (Equipment &
Supplies): $60.00 from Acct.
20-10-531.5 (Vehicle Maintenance), $120.00 from Acct. 20-10-534.1
(Memberships), $265.00 from Acct. 20-10-563.1 (Pagers), $119.00 from Acct.
20-10-565.1 (Uniforms), $200.00 from Acct. 20-10-568.1 (Training), $549.00 from
Acct. 20-10-568.2 (Public Education).
From the Highway
Department a transfer of $2,473.15 from Acct. 30-18-508.1 (Salaries) to Acct.
30-18-559.1 (Heat) and $3,800.00 from Acct. 30-18-508.1 (Salaries) to Acct. 30-18-560.1
(Electricity).
From the Library
a transfer of $500.00 from Acct. 50-21-520.2 (Books) to Acct. 50-21-612.1
(Audio Visual).
From Park
Maintenance a transfer of $1,000.00 from Acct. 30-19-552.1 (Fertilizer) to
Acct. 30-19-521.2 (Equipment Repairs).
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From Recreation
the following transfers: $510.00 from
Acct. 51-22-532.4 (Custodial Fees) to 30-19-521.3 (Park Equipment Maintenance),
$163.03 from Acct. 51-22-633.1 (Youth Services), to Acct. 51-22-520.1
(Supplies), $139.48 from Acct. 51-22-635.1 (Grants) to Acct. 51-22-520.1
(Supplies), $690.34 from Acct. 51-22-532.4 (Custodial Fees) to Acct.
51-22-520.1 (Supplies), $386.09 from Acct. 51-22-632.1 (Shows and Concerts) to
Acct. 51-22-520.1 (Supplies), $655.00 from Acct. 51-22-532.4 (Custodial Fees)
to Acct. 51-22-509.1 (Rec. Co-ordinator) and $85.00 from Acct. 51-22-534.1 to
Acct. 51-22-509.1 (Rec. Co-ordinator).
From Road
Maintenance a reimbursement appropriation of $50,121.64 to Acct. 67-10-353.0
(Road Repair).
From the Board
of Selectmen a reimbursement appropriation of $1,729.00 to Acct. 10-10-515.2
(Bonds & Insurance) and a transfer of $2,000.00 from Acct. 10-10-536.1
(Fire Protection) to Acct. 20-10-525.1 (Fire Systems Maintenance).
From the Town
Clerk the following transfers: $500.00
from Acct. 10-12-533.1 (Postage) to Acct. 10-12-543.1 (Data Processing) and
$534.88 from Acct. 10-12-543.5 (Codification) to Acct. 10-12-543.1 (Data
Processing).
It was the
consensus of the Board to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Robin Timmons, Recording Secretary
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