BOARD OF FINANCE MINUTES
JUNE 27, 2005
Approved August 29, 2005
The meeting was called to order by Chairman 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 8:00 p.m. All present.
Also present were Selectmen Opie, Myjak, and Kinney, Finance Director Jim Finch, Tax Collector Ken Delfini, and Human Resources Director Bob Moore.
l. Ms. Young made a motion, seconded by Mr. Shelton to approve the minutes of the May 12, 2005 Board of Finance meeting. The vote was unanimous.
2. The Board discussed the Animal Shelter’s request for the following transfer which was presented by Jim Finch, Finance Director.
From: 4206-426.61.07 Dog Food & Supplies ($1500)
To: 4206-412.10-90 Overtime 1500
Mr. Kaminsky made the motion, seconded by Mr. Cassella.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $ l500 as requested by the Animal Shelter. The vote was unanimous.
3. The Board considered the Registrar of Voters’ request for the following transfer which was presented by Jim Finch Finance Director. .
From: 4112-412.61-01 Elections Operating Supplies ($ 462)
To: 4112-412.58-01 Training & Education 462
Ms. Young made the motion, seconded by Mr. Cassella.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $462 as requested by the Registrar of Voters. The vote was unanimous.
4. The Board considered the Elderly Commission’s request for the following transfer which was presented by Matt Brady, Director.
From: 4402-442.70-28 Medical Transport Car ($2000)
To: 4402-442.11-06 Elderly Salaries 1800
To: 4402-442.41-01 Equipment/Service Contract 200
Ms. Young made the motion, seconded by Mr. Shelton.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $2000 as requested by the Elderly Commission. The vote was unanimous.
Chairman Mooney made a request to add another item to the agenda from the Elderly Commission.
Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Kaminsky to add this item to the agenda.
5. The Elderly Commission is also requesting the use of a credit card under the restrictions determined by the Finance Director. The principal need would be for managing emergencies and currency exchange on over night trips, but it would also be of help with incidental supplies for crafts and Center programs. This item was presented by Dagmar Ridgway. Assistant Director. Discussion followed: No vote was taken, the Board would like the Finance Director to obtain more information.
6. The Board considered the Water Pollution Control Plant’s request for the following transfers which were presented by Manny Furtado, Superintendent.
From: 4303-433.33-33 Sludge Disposal ($5000)
4303-433.41-11 Sewer Line R&M ( 2000)
4303-433.42-04 Water ( 5000)
4303-433.42-03 Fuel Oil ( 3000)
To: 4303-433.42-07 Natural Gas $15000
Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Kaminsky.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends to the R.T.M. a transfer of $15000
as requested by the Water Pollution Control Plant. The vote was unanimous.
7. The Board considered the Recreation Department’s request for the following transfers
which were presented by Alex Palluzzi, Director.
From: 4501-451.40-01 Buildings R&M (3,000)
To: 4501-451.42-10 Utilities 3,000
Ms. Young made a motion, seconded by Mr. Kaminsky.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $3,000
as requested by the Recreation Department. The vote was unanimous
8. The Board considered the Human Resources Department’s request for the following transfer which was presented by Bob Moore, Director.
From: 4120-420.11-17 Temporary and Seasonal Staff ($1700)
4120-420.33-34 Background testing ( 1200)
4120-420.53-01 Advertising ( 3000)
Total ($5900)
To: 4120-420.10-20 Extra Help $3400
4120-420.32-01 Physicals & Inoculations 300
4120-420.60-01 Office Supplies 2000
4120-420.61-01 Operating Supplies 200
Total $5900
Mr. Vailette made the motion, seconded by Mr. Cassella.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $5900 as requested by the Human Resources Department. The vote was unanimous.
Human Resources Director Bob Moore also made a presentation on Health Care Insurance. Chairman Mooney asked if he could give us an updated report next
month.
9. Ken Delfini Tax Collector presented the Suspense List totaling $139,994.52.
Discussion followed:
Mr. Cassella made a motion, seconded by Mr. Vailette.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance approve the Suspense List totaling
$139,994.52. The vote was unanimous.
Chairman Mooney made a request to add an item from Branford School Age Child Care.
(SACC).
Mr. Shelton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Kaminsky to add this item to the agenda.
10. This item was presented by Ginger Vickstrom, Director. Discussion followed.
Mr. Kaminsky made a motion, seconded by Mr. Vailette.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM an increase in appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2006 School Aged Child Care (SACC) Budget from $723,600 to $743,600. This increase will supplement funds raised by the Sliney School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) for the purchase of new playground equipment. These funds are only to be used once the PTA received donations in an amount sufficient to complete the project including the SACC contribution. This increase is funded through a transfer from SACC’s unappropriated fund balance.
From: Account Amount
208-0000-302-12-02 Fund Balance ($20,000)
208-4800-480-54-15 Sliney School Playground Donation 20,000
The vote was unanimous.
11. The Board considered the Police Commission’s request for the following transfers which were presented by Chief Gill and Chairman McGuigan.
From Account # Description Amount To Account # Description Amount
101-4201-421.10-00 Salaries & Wages $16,000.00 101-4201-421.10-90 Overtime $34,700.00
101-4201-421.10-91 Vacation $10,000.00 101-4201-421.10-36 School Guards $5,300.00
101-4201-421.10-92 Holiday $10,000.00
101-4201-421.10-93 Sick $4,000.00
Total $40,000.00 Total $40,000.00
From Account # Description Amount To Account # Description Amount
101-4201-421.41-04 Service Contracts $9,000.00 101-4201-421.40-01 Building R&M $1,200.00
101-4201-421.42-02 Electricity $5,000.00 101-4201-421.41-07 Parts $4,800.00
101-4201-421.10-35 Super Training $7,920.00 101-4201-421.42-04 Water & Gas $5,300.00
101-4201-421.70-04 Vehicles, Auto $7,050.00 101-4201-421.42-07 Gasoline $16,400.00
101-4201-421.42-06 Marine Fuel $2,600.00 101-4201-421.58-01 Education $7,775.00
101-4201-421.60-01 Office Supplies $2,000.00 101-4201-421.58-02 Uniforms & Clothing $45.00
101-4201-421.61-01 Operating Supplies $2,130.00 101-4201-421.54-01 Membership & Meetings $180.00
Total $35,700.00 Total $35,700.00
Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Vailette.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $75,700 as requested by the Police Commission. The vote was unanimous
Chairman Mooney made request to add an item to the agenda from the Police Commission.
Mr. Vailette made the motion, seconded by Mr. Shelton to add this item to the agenda.
12. Chief Gill and Chairman Joann McGuigan made a request for a capital lease for the purpose of acquiring “Live Scan” technology for the police department’s booking and fingerprinting activities. Discussion followed.
Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Vailette.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM an appropriation of $43,320 in the capital lease fund to recognize the lease for the purpose of acquiring “Live Scan” technology for the police department’s booking and fingerprinting activities. The vote was unanimous.
13. The Board considered a request from the Fire Department for the Town’s approval of a Federal Grant to provide additional firefighters this was presented by Chief Ahern, Commissioners Kathleen Fox and David LaCroix. Discussion followed.
Ms. Young made the motion, seconded by Mr. Cassella.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance denies the request by the Fire Department to submit a grant application for the Federal Safer Grant. The vote was 4 yes, 1 abstention Mr. Shelton
14. The Board considered the General Government Buildings’ requests for the following transfers which were presented by Janice Plaziak Manager.
From: 101-4117-417.40-01 R& M ($10,000)
To: 101-4117-417. 10-90 Overtime $10,000
From: 101-4117-417. 70-79 Carpet Machine ( 680)
To: 101-4117-417. 61-01 Operating Supplies 680
From: 101-4117-417. 42-02 Electricity ($ 2,500)
To: 101-4117-417. 42-10 Utilities $ 2,500
Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Vailette.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $13,180 as requested by General Government Buildings. The vote was unanimous.
15. To consider and if appropriate acquire through purchase or if necessary by eminent domain, three parcels of property consisting of approximately 159 +/- acres located in the vicinity of Queach Road for the public purpose of preserving and protecting open space for the needs of the citizens of the Town of Branford and the State of Connecticut. this was discussed at the May 12, 2005 Board of Finance meeting. This was presented by Selectmen Opie, Jim Perito, acting chairman of the Select Commission on Open Space Acquisition, Bill Horne, Conservation and Environmental Commissioner, Al Mignone, Economic Development.
Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Vailette.
RESOLVED: that the Board of Finance recommends that the Town of Branford appropriate $1,700,000 for costs related to the acquisition, through negotiated purchase or the exercise of the Town’s power of eminent domain, for open space, passive recreation and other municipal purposes of an approximately 159 acres parcel of land located on Queach Road in Branford, known as the Queach Property and now or formerly owned by Alex Vigliotti, and provide that the appropriation may be spent for survey, engineering and testing costs, legal and administrative costs related to the acquisition and other matters contemplated hereby, legal fees net interest on borrowings and other financing costs, and other expenses related to the project; and that the Town issue bonds or notes and temporary notes in an amount not to
exceed $ l,700,000 to finance the appropriation. The Town anticipates applying for a grant from the State of Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection to defray in part the appropriation for the project. The vote was 4 yes, 1 abstention, Ms. Young.
16. The Board considered the Finance Director’s year end transfers.
Fiscal Year 2005[Marker]
GENERAL FUND
Building Department
From:
101-4205-425-12-09 Part time Help 390
To:
101-4205-425-57-00 Travel 390
Assessor/Board of Assessment Apeals
From:
4105-405-33-05 Appraisal Services Assessor 690
To:
4106-406-33-05 Apraisal Services BAA 690
Tax Office
From:
4904-494-59-13 Contingency 8,500
To:
4107-407-12-09 Misc P/T Help 3,000
4107-407-59-01 Tax Refunds 5,000
4107-407-53-02 Legal Notices 500
Legal
From:
4109-409-10-19 Legal 7,000
To:
4109-409-35-06 Tax Appeals 7,000
Animal Control
From:
4206-426-61-07 Food 2,365
To:
4206-426-44-07 State Fees 2,365
Pensions & Insurance
From:
4902-492-20-10 Health Insurance Premiums 33,000
To:
4901-491-20-14 Retirement Mun. Employees 33,000
Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Shelton.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $51,945 as requested by the Finance Director. The vote was unanimous.
Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Vailette to adjourn the meeting at 11:15 p.m. The vote was unanimous.
June 28, 2005
Respectfully submitted,
Georgette A. Laske, Clerk Board of Finance
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