[Marker]The meeting was called to order by Chairman Joseph Mooney at 7:30 p.m. Also present were Lorraine Young, Kenneth Kaminsky, Victor Cassella,[Marker] Charles Shelton, Jr. and Jeffrey Vailette.
Also present were First Selectwoman Cheryl Morris, Selectman Richard Sullivan, Selectman John Opie, James Finch, Finance Director and Marianne Kelly, Town Clerk.
1. [Marker]Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Ms. Young[Marker] to approve the amended minutes of the May 16, 2007 meeting. The vote was unanimous.
2. The Tax Collector presented the Suspense List for the Grand List Year 2000. $175,251 is considered uncollectible and will be eliminated from the anticipated tax payments. Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Ms. Young.
Discussion followed with the Tax Collector explaining the method presently being used to collect taxes has brought the collection rate to above 99%. Chairman Mooney acknowledged that these efforts have been very successful and recommended that the Tax Collector put written procedures in place as standard operating procedures for future use in the Tax Office.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends the transfer of $175,251in uncollected funds from the 2000 Grand List to the Suspense Tax Book. The vote was unanimous.
3. The Board of Finance heard a request from the Human Resources Director for the following transfer:
From: 4904-494-59-13 Contingency $(12,000)
To: 4110-410-36-01 Labor Relations $ 12,000
From: 4120-420-54-10 Conferences & Meetings $( 360)
To: 4120-420-32-01 Physicals & Inoculations $ 260
To: 4120-420-32-02 Random Drug $ 100
TOTAL $ 360
Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Kaminsky.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM the transfers presented by the Human Resources Director. The vote was unanimous.
4. The Board of Finance heard a request from the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library Director for the following transfer:
From: 4602-462.42-01 Telephone $( 790)
4602-462.42-03 Fuel $( 735)
4602-262.42-04 Water $( 375)
TOTAL $( 1,900)
To: 4602-462.42-02 Electricity $ 1,900
Mr. Vailette made the motion, seconded by Mr. Cassella.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $1,900 as requested by the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library Director. The vote was unanimous.
5. The Board of Finance heard a request from the Recreation Department for the following transfer:
From: 4501-451.40-01 Building R&M $( 3,000)
4501-451.42-10 Utilities $( 4,265)
4501-451.70-34 Power Equipment $( 3,000)
TOTAL $(10,265)
To: 4501-451.40-03 Grounds R&M $ 9,000
4501-451.41-01 Service Contracts $ 1,200
4501-451.57-00 Travel Expense $ 65
TOTAL $ 10,265
Mr. Vailette made the motion, seconded by Mr. Cassella.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $10,265 as requested by the Recreation Department Director. The vote was unanimous.
6. [Marker]The Board of Finance heard a presentation from IT Director regarding the department’s proposed reorganization plan.[Marker]
Mr. Vailette made the motion, seconded by Mr. Cassella.
Discussion followed.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance accepts the reorganization plan as reported by the IT Director.
7. The Board of Finance heard a request from the General Government Buildings Manager for the following transfer:
From: 4117-417.10-00 Salaries & Wages $(13,500)
To: 4117-416.42-03 Fuel Oil $ 13,500
From: 4117-417.10-00 Salaries & Wages $( 6,000)
To: 4117-417.42-10 Utilities $ 6,000
Mr. Vailette made the motion, seconded by Mr. Cassella.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of as presented by General Government Buildings Manager. The vote was unanimous.
First Selectwoman Cheryl Morris welcomed Mr. Smith to the staff as the new Facilities Manager for General Government Buildings.
8. The Board of Finance heard a request from the WPCA Superintendent for the following transfer:
From: 4303-433.33-33 Sludge Disposal $(33,394)
To: 4303-433.42-07 Natural Gas $ 30,000
4303-433.33-11 Pump Out Services $ 1,500
4303-433-10-94 Education Incentive $ 775
4303-433.13-00 Longevity $ 119
4303-433.58-02 Uniforms and Clothes $ 1,000
TOTAL $ 33,394
Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Ms. Young.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $33,394 as requested by the WPCA Superintendent. The vote was unanimous.
9. The Board of Finance heard a request from the Solid Waste Manager to approve the contract extension called “Second Amendment to Recycling Services Contract” with the Southeastern Regional Resources Recovery Authority (SCRRRA) for three years through June 30, 2010 at the current terms and prices. The Board of Selectman approved the request at the 6/20/07 meeting, contingent upon the approval of the Board of Finance.
Mr. Shelton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Vailette.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance approves the contract extension called “Second Amendment to Recycling Services Contract” with the Southeastern Regional Resources Recovery Authority (SCRRRA) for three years through June 30, 2010 at the current terms and prices.
10. The Board of Finance heard a request from the Finance Department for the following transfer:
From: 4104-404.62-01 Postage $( 1,100)
To: 4104-404.53-02 Advertising/Legal Notices $ 1,100
Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Ms. Young.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $1,100 as requested by the Finance Department. The vote was unanimous.
11. The Board of Finance heard a request from the Finance Department for approval in closing the following Capital Projects:
Project Appropriation Reason for Closure Balance
Bender Acquisition $2,100,000 Project Complete Fully expended zero balance
Stony Creek Pier $400,000 Project Complete Fully expended zero balance
Mr. Shelton made the motion, seconded by Mr. Vailette.
RESOLVED: That the Board of Finance the closing of the Capital Projects, as presented by the Finance Department. The vote was unanimous.
Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Ms. Young to adjourn the meeting at 8:43 p.m. The vote was unanimous.
Dated this 28st day of June, 2007.
Respectfully submitted,
Marianne Kelly, Clerk
Board of Finance
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