BOARD OF FINANCE MINUTES
JUNE 28, 2004
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Joseph Mooney at 7: 30 p.m. Also present were Lorraine Young, Charles Shelton, Jr., Victor Cassella and, Kenneth Kaminsky. Jeffrey Vailette joined the meeting at 7:40p.m. All present.
Also present were Selectmen Opie, Kinney and Myjak, Treasurer Bob Denhardt, Finance Director Jim Finch, Tax Collector Ken Delfini, and Human Resources Director Robert Moore.
1. Mr. Shelton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Cassella to accept the minutes of the May 13, 2004 Board of Finance meeting after item #7 is corrected. Mr. Kaminsky requested the word acres be added to the minutes. The vote was unanimous.
2. Ken Delfini, Tax Collector, presented the Suspense List totaling $97,243.39
Discussion followed.
Mr. Kaminsky made the motion, seconded by Mr. Cassella.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance approve the Suspense List totaling $97,243.39
The vote was unanimous.
3. The Board considered the Inland Wetland’s request for the following transfers which were presented by Jim Finch, Finance Director.
From: 4904-494.59-13 Contingency ($2,920)
4116-416.61-01 Operating Supplies ( 300)
To: 4116-416.11-17 Part time help 1,149
4116-416.12-07 Board Clerk 615
4116-416.58-01 Training & Education 200
4116-416.10-21 Enforcement Officer 1,256
Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Ms. Young.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommend to the R.T.M. a transfer of $3,220 which was requested by the Inland Wetland’s Commission. The vote was unanimous.
4. The Board considered the Commission on Elderly Services request for the following transfer which was presented by Matt Brady, Director.
From: 4402-442.59-09 Special Transportation ($ 458)
To: 4402-442.11-07 Nurse 458
Mr. Vailette made the motion, seconded by Mr. Cassella.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends to the R.T.M. a transfer of $458 which was requested by the Commission on Elderly Services. The vote was unanimous.
5. The Board considered the Public Works Department’s request for the following transfer which was presented by Jim Finch, Finance Director.
From: 4904-494.59-13 Contingency ($27,500)
To: 4301-431.10-90 Overtime 27,500
Mr. Kaminsky made the motion, seconded by Mr. Vailette.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends to the R.T.M. a transfer of $27,500 as requested by the Public Works Department. The vote was unanimous.
6. The Board considered the Town Clerk’s request for the following transfer which was presented by Jim Finch, Finance Director.
From: 4904-494.59-13 Contingency ($ 294)
To: 4103-403.52-02 Annual Reports 294
Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Ms. Young.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends to the R.T.M. a transfer of $294
as requested by the Town Clerk. The vote was unanimous.
7. The Board considered the Police Commissioners’ request for the following transfers which were presented by Chief Gill and Jo-anne McGuigan Chairman..
Branford Police Department Proposed Line Item Transers for Ending Fiscal 2003 - 2004:
From 101-4201-421-
101-4201-421-10-05 Clerical $8,000.00
101-4201-421-10-32 Detectives $29,000.00
101-4201-421-10-33 Patrol Officers $35,000.00
101-4201-421-10-91 Vacation $8,000.00
101-4201-421-10-92 Holiday $5,000.00
101-4201-421-42-01 Telephone $15,000.00
101-4201-421-41-07 Parts $4,000.00
101-4201-421-41-10 Radio Maint $6,000.00
101-4201-421-42-02 Electric $5,000.00
101-4201-421-42-95 Supervisor Trng $5,000.00
Total $120,000.00
To 101-4201-421-10-90 Overtime $120,000.00
From 101-4201-421-15-00 Acrued Payroll $15,589.00
101-4201-421-56-00 Training $6,100.00
101-4201-421-60-01 Office Supplies $2,000.00
101-4201-421-63-03 Computers $2,400.00
101-4201-421-42-04 Water $2,100.00
101-4201-421-10-92 Holiday $600.00
101-4201-421-42-03 Fuel $114.00
101-4201-421-32-01 Physicals $2,189.00
Total $31,092.00
To 101-4201-421-10-31 Sergeants
$13,847.00
101-4201-421-10-34 Det. Lieutenant $842.00
101-4201-421-10-35 SWNTF $2,344.00
101-4201-421-10-36 School Guards $2,625.00
101-4201-421-10-37 Dispatchers
$9,178.00
101-4201-421-10-99 Accum Sick $2,256.00
Total $31,092.00
From 101-4201-421-41-04 Photo Lab $2,969.00
101-4201-421-41-06 Communication $1,550.00
101-4201-421-42-06 Marine Fuel $1,671.00
101-4201-421-70-04 Vehicles $910.00
101-4201-421-13-00 Longevity $450.00
101-4201-421-10-93 Sick $1,100.00
101-4201-421-41-12 Collect $123.00
Total $8,773.00
To 101-4201-421-42-05 Gasoline
$6,693.00
101-4201-421-11-04 Winter Boat
$157.00
101-4201-421-58-01 Education $108.00
101-4201-421-58-02 Uniforms $700.00
101-4201-421-54-01 Membership $15.00
101-4201-421-10-94 Ed. Incentive $1,100.00
Total $8,773.00
Total Transfer $159,865.00 $159,865.00
Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Shelton.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends to the R.T.M. a transfer of $159,865 as requested by the Police Department. The vote was unanimous.
8. To consider the Water Pollution Control Plant’s request for the following transfers which were presented by Manny Furtaro, Superintendent.
From: 4303-433.33-11 Pump Out Services ($10,000)
4303-433.41-03 Equipment R&M ( 6,000)
4303-433.41-11 Sewer Line R & M ( 5,000)
4303-433.42-04 Water ( 6,000)
4303-433.33-33 Sludge Dispolal ( 3,000)
To: 4303-433.42-02 Electricity 30,000
From: 4303-433.33-33 Sludge Disposal ($15,000)
To: 4303-433.42-07 Natural Gas 15,000
Mr. Kaminsky made the motion, seconded by Mr. Cassella.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends to the R.T.M. a transfer of $45,000 as requested by the Water Pollution Control Plant. The vote was unanimous.
9. The Board discussed the Fire Commissioner’s request for two additional firefighters for fiscal year 2004-2005 which was presented by Chief Ahern and Robert Massey, Jr. Chairman.
Discussion followed:
Mr. Vailette made the motion, seconded by Mr. Cassella to add one Firefighter effective July l, 2004 and charge to contingency which cannot exceed $50,000. 4904-494-59-13.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends to the R.T.M. a transfer of $50,000 or less as requested by the Fire Department. The vote was unanimous.
10. The Board considered the Recreation Department’s request for the following transfers which were presented by Alex Palluzzi, Director.
From: 4501-451.10-53 Youth Coordinator ($2,205)
4501-451.10-90 Overtime 384
4501-451.13-00 Longevity 75
To 4501-451.16-02 Program Assistant 2,280
4501-451.30-00 Administrative Expense 221
4501-451.61-03 Athletic Equipment 163
Mr. Vailette made the motion, seconded by Mr. Cassella.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends to the R.T.M. a transfer of $2,664
as requested by the Recreation Department. The vote was unanimous.
11. The Board considered the Finance Director’s request for the following transfers which were presented by Jim Finch, Finance Director
From: 4902-492.20-09 Health Ins. Premiums ($50,000)
4901-491.20-19 Volunteer Fire Stipend ( 12,000)
4903-493.51-01 Property & General Liability Ins. (150,000)
To: 4902-492.20-09 Retiree Health Benefits Fund 50,000
4901-491.20-18 Volunteer Fire Pension 12,000
4903-493.51-06 Workers Compensation 150,000
Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Ms. Young.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends to the R.T.M. a transfer of $212,000 as requested by the Finance Director. The vote was unanimous.
Data Processing
From 4119-419.10-26 Data Processing Manager ( 1,960)
To: 4119-419.12.09 Part Time Help 1,960
Finance
From: 4904-494.59-13 Contingency ( 2,916)
To: 4701-471.90-17 1997 School Band 2,916
Animal Control
From: 4206-426.61-07 Dog Food ( 4,000)
4206-426.10-08 Director ( 3,000)
4206-426.53-01 Advertising ( 600)
To: 4206-426.12-09 Part Time Help 4,700
4206-426.10-90 Overtime 2,900
Pensions
From: 4904-494.59-13 Contingency ( 32,000)
To: 4901-491.20-14 Retirement Municipal Employees 32,000
Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Vailette.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends to the R.T.M. a transfer of $44,476 as requested by the Finance Director. The vote was unanimous.
12. The Board of Finance discussed the revised Capital Lease policy for the Town of Branford which was presented by Jim Finch, Finance Director.
Discussion followed:
Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Vailette to accept the Capital Lease Policy as revised. The vote was unanimous.
13. The Board considered the Human Resources Department’s request for the following transfer which was presented by Bob Moore, Director.
From: 4117-417.70-03 Reno/Repair buildings ($ 3,000)
To: 4117-417.10-90 Overtime 3,000
Mr. Kaminsky made the motion, seconded by Mr. Vailette.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends to the R.T.M. a transfer of $3,000 as requested by the Human Resources Department. The vote was unanimous. .
14. The Board considered the Department of Solid Waste and Recycling’s request for the following transfers which were presented by Peg Hall, Manager.
From: 101-4304-434.10-64 Transfer Station Attendant Team Leader ($9,610.00)
From: 101-4304-434.33-13 Landfill Operation ($14,550.00)
From: 101-4304-434.33-15 Refuse Recycling Collection ($4,900.00)
From: 101-4304-434.33-16 Composting ($500.00)
From: 101-4304-434.42-05 Gasoline ($500.00)
From: 101-4304-434.42-10 Utilities ($1,000.00)
From: 101-4304-434.44-05 Environmental Testing ($1,500.00)
From: 101-4304-434.54-01 Membership & Meetings ($1,000.00)
From: 101-4304-434.59-04 Education & Publicity ($200.00)
From: 101-4304-434.61-01 Operating Supplies ($1,500.00)
Total
(35.260.00)
To: 101-4304-434.10-65 Transfer Station Attendant $1,410.00
To: 101-4304-434.10-90 Extra Help $2,320.00
To: 101-4304-434.33-19 Transportation & Tip Fees $25,530.00.
To: 101-4304-434.41-03 Equipment Repair & Maintenance $6,000.00
$35,260.00
Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Vailette.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends to the R.T.M. a transfer of $35,260 as requested by the Department of Solid Waste and Recycling. The vote was unanimous.
Chairman Mooney made a request to add the following two items to the agenda.
Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Vailette to add the two items to the agenda. The vote was unanimous.
15. Human Resources Director, Bob Moore made an informal presentation to the Board
on his recommendation that Berkley Administrators of Connecticut, Inc be awarded the contract as the Town/BOE workers’ compensation plan administrator for 2004-2007. He is fully confident that they will provide the quality experience and services we have agreed will have a positive impact on the Town/BOE safety practices and workers’ compensation costs. Chairman thanked him for his presentation.
16. Finance Director Jim Finch made a request pursuant to the Human Resource Director’s recommendation to enter into an agreement with Berkley Administrator’s of Connecticut the Town must establish a bank account from which claims payments are to be made.
Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Ms. Young.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance does hereby establish a checking account with Fleet Bank for the purpose of making disbursements for workers compensation claims. The vote was unanimous.
Ms. Young made the motion, seconded by Mr. Cassella to adjourn the meeting at
9:27p.m. The vote was unanimous.
June 29, 2004
Respectfully submitted,
Georgette A. Laske, Clerk
Board of Finance
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