Board of Finance minutes from 06-30-08
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The meeting was called to order by Chairman Joseph Mooney at 7:37 p.m.  Also present were Lorraine Young, Charles Shelton, Jr., Victor Cassella, Jeffrey Vailette and Kenneth Kaminsky.

Also present were First Selectman Anthony ‘Unk’ DaRos, Selectmen John Opie, James Finch, Finance Director and Marianne Kelly, Town Clerk.

  • Ms. Young made the motion, seconded by Mr. Vailette, to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2008.  The vote was unanimous.  Chairman Mooney noted that the May 15 meeting to set the mill rate, which was held during the Branford High School Youth In Government (YIG) Day breakfast and hosted by the ‘elected’ students, was a wonderful opportunity for the students to understand how town government works and suggested a possible future partnership with the YIG program for this annual meeting.
  • The Tax Collector presented the Suspense List for the Grand List Year 2001.  $123,245 is considered uncollectible and will be eliminated from the anticipated tax payments.  The Tax Collector also reported that the collection rate through this fiscal year will be 98.6%.  
Mr. Kaminsky made the motion, seconded by Mr. Cassella.  The vote was unanimous.

  • The Board of Finance heard a request from the Director of the Branford Summer Studies program for the following transfers (FY 2007-08):

From:   211-4830-483.10-79              Non-Certified Salaries            (   400)
To:     211-4830-483.60-01              Office Supplies                        400

Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Kaminsky.

RESOLVED:  That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $400 as requested by the Director of the Branford Summer Studies program. The vote was unanimous.
                                                
  • The Board of Finance heard a request from the Director of Information Technology, for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From:   101-4119-419.10-00              Salary & Wages                       ( 9,800)

To:     101-4119-419.41-01              Service Contracts                          5,838        
        101-4119-419.41-06              Communications                     3,962                
                                                                TOTAL      9,800

Mr. Kaminsky made the motion, seconded by Mr. Cassella.

RESOLVED:  That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $9800 as requested by the Director of Information Technology. The vote was unanimous.

  • The Board of Finance heard a request from the Director of Information Technology, for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From:   101-4119-419.63-02              Software                                   (1,867)

To:     101-4119-419.58-01              Training & Education                   230      
101-4119-419.41-06              Communications                      1,637
                                                                    TOTAL:          1,867

Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Kaminsky.

RESOLVED:  That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $1,867 as requested by the Director of Information Technology. The vote was unanimous.

  • The Board of Finance heard a request from the Director of Information Technology, for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From:   101-4119-419.61-01              Misc. Operating Supplies                    (  160)             
To:     101-4119-419.41-06              Communications                         160              

Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Vailette.

RESOLVED:  That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $160 as requested by the Director of Information Technology. The vote was unanimous.

  • The Board of Finance heard a request from the Board of Police Commissioners for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From:   101-4904-494.59-13              Contingency                                (  18,529)
To:     101-5000-500.95-10              Capital Projects                                      18,529

Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Vailette.

RESOLVED:  That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $18,529
as requested by the Board of Police Commissioners. The vote was unanimous.

  • The Board of Finance heard a request from the Board of Police Commissioners for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From:   101-4904-494.59-13              Contingency                                (  55,625)
To:     101-4201-421.10-99              Accumulated Sick Pay                          55,625

Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Vailette.

RESOLVED:  That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $55,625
as requested by the Board of Police Commissioners. The vote was unanimous.

  • The Board of Finance heard a request from the Town Planner for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From:    101-4113-413.10-00             Salaries & Wages                          (       700)
To:        101-4113-413.57-00   Travel                                        700

Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Ms. Young.

RESOLVED:  That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $700 as requested by the Town Planner. The vote was unanimous.

  • The Board of Finance heard a transfer request from the Registrars of Voters for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From:   101-4904-494.59-13      Contingency                                (  10,200)

To:       101-4112-412.12-08    Registrars                                  6,000
           101-4112-412.10-05  Clerical Support                            1,200
           101-4112-412.61-01  Operating Supplies                          3,000
                                          TOTAL:         10,200

Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Ms. Young.

RESOLVED:  That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $10,200 as requested by the Registrars of Voters. The vote was unanimous.

  • The Board of Finance heard a transfer request from the Town Engineer for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From:    101-4904-494.59-13     Contingency                             (  62,784)
To:        101-4117-417.42-03   Fuel Oil                                   62,784

Mr. Vailette made the motion, seconded by Mr. Cassella.

RESOLVED:  That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $62,783 as requested by the Town Engineer. The vote was unanimous.

  • The Board of Finance heard a transfer request from the Town Engineer for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From:    101-4117-417.60-01     Office Supplies                 (       131)
To:        101-4117-417.41-01   Service Contracts                               131

Mr. Vailette made the motion, seconded by Mr. Kaminsky.

RESOLVED:  That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $131 as requested by the Town Engineer. The vote was unanimous.

  • The Board of Finance heard a transfer request from the Town Engineer for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From:    821-4117-417.70-87     PD Carpet & Flooring            (   20,000)
To:        821-4117-417.70-95   Underground Storage Tank            20,000
                           Compliance

Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Kaminsky.

RESOLVED:  That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $20,000 as requested by the Town Engineer. The vote was unanimous.

  • The Board of Finance heard a transfer request from the Human Resources Director for the
        following transfer (FY 2007-08):

From:    101-4120-420.10-90     Extra Help                              (      700)
To:        101-4120-420.33-01   ADP                                            700

Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Vailette.

RESOLVED:  That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $700 as requested by the Human Resources Director. The vote was unanimous.

  • The Board of Finance heard a transfer request from the Human Resources Director for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From:    101-4120-420.10-90     Extra Help                              (    2,000)
             101-4120-420.10-13        Longevity                               (       500)
                                   TOTAL        (    2,500)

To:         101-4120-420.32-01  Physicals & Inoculations                      2,500

Mr. Vailette made the motion, seconded by Mr. Kaminsky.

RESOLVED:  That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $2,500 as requested by the Human Resources Director. The vote was unanimous.

  •  The Board of Finance heard a transfer request from the Human Resources Director for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From:     101-4904-494.59-13    Contingency                              ( 48,000)
To:         101-4901-491.20-17  Unemployment Compensation          48,000

Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Kaminsky.

RESOLVED:  That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $48,000 as requested by the Human Resources Director. The vote was unanimous.

  • The Board of Finance heard a transfer request from the Finance Director for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From:       101-4104-404-54.01  Membership & Meetings            (   1,000)
                101-4104-404.62.01     Postage                                  (      788)
                                   TOTAL        (    1,788)

To:            101-4104-404.60-01        Misc. Office Supplies                          206
    101-4104-404.53-02        Advertising /Legal Notices                   1,582
                                                                  TOTAL      1,788

Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Vailette.

RESOLVED:  That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $1,788 as requested by the Finance Director. The vote was unanimous.

  • The Board of Finance heard a transfer request from the Finance Director for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From:        101-4109-409.35-02        Expenses and Claims                      (  43,000)    
     101-4904-494.59-13        Contingency                              (  45,000)
    101-4109-409.35-06        Tax Appeals                              (  32,000)
                                                                  TOTAL         (120,000)

To:          101-4109-409.10-19        Counsel & Legal Advice                    120,000

Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Vailette.

RESOLVED:  That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $120,000 as requested by the Finance Director. The vote was unanimous.

  • T he Board of Finance heard a transfer request from the Finance Director for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From:        101-4904-494.59-13        Contingency                              (  12,000)
To:          101-4901-491.20-19        Volunteer Stipend                           12,000

Mr. Kaminsky made the motion, seconded by Mr. Cassella.

RESOLVED:  That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $12,000 as requested by the Finance Director. The vote was unanimous.

20.  The Board of Finance heard a transfer request from the Finance Director for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):

From:         101-4904-494.59-13       Contingency                              (  16,100)
To:            101-5000-500.95-10       Transfer Out Town Projects         16,100

Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Kaminsky.

RESOLVED:  That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $16,100 as requested by the Finance Director. The vote was unanimous.

21.    The Board of Finance heard a transfer request from the Finance Director for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From:    4702-472-91-26         Interest CWF Pump Stations        (  55,230)
To:       4701-471.90-25                Principal CWF Pump Stations          55,230

Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Kaminsky.

RESOLVED:  That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $55,230 as requested by the Finance Director. The vote was unanimous.

22.  The Board of Finance heard a transfer request from the First Selectman for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):

From:     101-4118-418.61-01            Operating Supplies               (     100)

To:         101-4118-418.33-08          Subcontracting                  100

Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Vailette.

RESOLVED:  That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $100 as requested by the First Selectman. The vote was unanimous.

23.   The Board of Finance heard a transfer request from the Town Clerk for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):

From:     101-4108-408.53-02            Legal Notices             (      250)
           101-4108-408.59-21           Vital Statistics                  (      100)
           101-4108-408.60-01           Office Supplies           (      700)
                                                                                 (    1,050)

To:        101-4108-408.33-06           Computer Indexing                      1,050

Mr. Kaminsky made the motion, seconded by Ms.Young.

RESOLVED:  That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $1,050 as requested by the Town Clerk. The vote was unanimous.

Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Ms. Young, to add the following item to the agenda.  The vote was unanimous.

24.  The Board of Finance heard a transfer request from the First Selectman for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):

From:     101-4904-494.59-13            Contingency                      (  19,116)
To:       101-5000-500.95-10            Transfer out/               19,116
                                                                              Town Projects

Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Vailette.

RESOLVED:  That the Board of Finance recommends to the RTM a transfer of $19,116 as requested by the First Selectman. The vote was unanimous.
Mr. Cassella made the motion, seconded by Mr. Kaminsky to adjourn the meeting at 9:31 p.m. The vote was unanimous.

Dated this 9th day of July, 2008

Respectfully submitted,
Marianne Kelly, Clerk

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