Board of Finance Minutes

Meeting date: 
Thursday, January 19, 2017
BOARD OF FINANCE
TOWN OFFICE BUILDING
40 OLD FARMS ROAD
WILLINGTON, CT ~06279

 

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, January 19, 2017

 

Members Present:                                    
John Patton, Vice Chair                        
Robert Wiecenski
Barry Wallett
Peter Tanaka
Elizabeth Treiber
Annemarie Poole - Alternate
Geoff Prusak – Alternate
 

Members Absent:
 Jim Bulick, Chairman

Also Present: Christina Mailhos, First Selectman; Kim Kowalyshyn, Selectman; Donna Latincsics, Business Manager; Tish Ignatowicz, Treasurer; Christine Psathas, Registrar; Michael VanDeventer, CPA& Heather Greatorex of Mahoney Sabol
 
Vice-Chairman John Patton called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm.
 
SEATING OF ALTERNATES

Elizabeth Treiber motioned to seat Geoff Prusak for Jim Bulick.  Peter Tanaka seconded.  All were in favor, motion carried.
 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Barry Wallett motioned to approve the regular meeting minutes of November 17, 2016.  Elizabeth Treiber seconded.  All were in favor, motion carried.

PRESENT TO SPEAK

First Selectman Mailhos informed the Board that union negotiations will be starting this spring and they will be starting the process shortly.  They are looking for a Board of Finance member to be a part of the process.

She had sent out an email on the snow budget.  Maintenance issues with the trucks have made a negative balance to the maintenance line.  But overall the budget is ok.
She then asked that a discussion on Siemans be added to the agenda under new business.
Geoff Prusak motioned to add Siemans to the agenda under new business.  Elizabeth Treiber seconded.  All were in favor, motion carried.

 
NEW BUSINESS
Registrar's funding request for replacement fire proof file
First Selectman Mailhos informed the Board that the fire proof file cabinet that’s required by state law is not functioning properly and needs to be replaced as soon as possible. They have  gotten quotes on a replacement which costs $3,800.  
 
John Patton motioned to transfer $3,800 from #181 to #916 for the purpose to purchase a fire    proof file cabinet.  Barry Wallett seconded.  All were in favor, motion carried.
 
2015 – 2016 Auditor’s Presentation
Michael VanDeventer, CPA and Heather Greatorex of Mahoney Sabol presented the Board with the 2016 Audit Results. He thanked the Board for deciding to continue with them.  After reviewing the report questions were taken from the Board.  Discussion followed. Everything appears to be in order.
 
School Facilities Study $15,000

Vice-Chairman Patton informed the Board that this was brought to the CIP.  Barry Wallett said that the study will explore

  • Renovating the schools,
  • Building a new school, and
  • Combining both schools.  
Vice-Chairman Patton said that the Superintendant is doing a wonderful job.  The Board of Finance members were in agreement with that the Board of Education should go ahead with the school facilities study to be funded through this year’s budget as recommended by Dr. Jacoby.
 
Budget Calendar & Regular Meeting Calendar

Barry Wallett motioned to approve the Budget and Regular meeting calendar.  Elizabeth Treiber seconded.  All were in favor, motion carried.

Annual Budget Letter

Vice Chairman Patton will talk with Chairman Bulick to put together the letter.

Siemans Contract
First Selectman Mailhos explained to the Board where things stand with the contract.  She suggests that the Board of Selectmen meet with school building principals, Senior Center head, Public Works, First Selectmen, and Donna Latincsics meet every three months.  They are putting together charts and keeping records instead of paying Siemans to do the study. The Board of Finance agreed with the Board of Selectmen to not continue with the Siemen’s Performance monitoring contract.

 

OLD BUSINESS

Annual Report
The report is being compiled and a draft will be sent to the Chairman for review before presenting it to the Board for approval.

Joint Discussion P&Z, IWW, ZBA, BOF

Minutes have been distributed for approval.

Crumbling Foundation Rick Management
First Selectman Mailhos informed the Board that there is a caucus from all the Towns affected.  They are trying to put together a bill to help.  She distributed a chart showing approved reassessments to the properties.  Discussion followed. Local leaders and the State Legislature are working on this on many fronts.
 
CORRESPONDENCE
  • A Report on the Snow Budget Received from the First Selectman.
  • The Monthly Financial Report Received from the Treasurer.
  • A list of properties receiving tax reductions due to crumbling foundations received.
  • Report from the Tax Assessor received.
  • Report from the Tax Collector received.
  • Annual Report from the Finance Department received.
  • Annual Report from the Treasurer received.
GOOD & WELFARE - none
 
ADJOURMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted,
Debra L. Lewis
BOF Recording Secretary
 
2017 REGULAR MEETING CALENDAR
  • January 19th
  • February 16th*
  • March 16th*
  • April 20th
  • May 18th
  • June 15th
  • July 20th
  • August 17th
  • September 21st
  • October 19th
  • November 16th
  • December 21st
*Included in the Budget Meeting Calendar   
WILLINGTON BOARD OF FINANCE
2017-2018 BUDGET CALENDAR
   
 
DATE
BUDGET CATEGORY
   
   
#1
Thur. 2/09/17
BOARD OF EDUCATION
   
# 2
Thur. 2/16/17
EMERGENCY SERVICES
  
0518 Emergency Preparedness
  
0221 Ambulance Payroll
  
0231  Fire Marshall
  
0232  WFD # 1
  
0232  Willington Hill Fire Department
  
0234  Emergency Management Director Stipend
   
# 3
Thur. 2/23/17
SELECTMEN'S BUDGET
  
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
   
# 4
Thur. 3/02/17
REVENUE PRESENTATION
  
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
  
  0511  Dog fund
  
  0512  Recreation Department
  
  0513  Youth, Family & Social Services
  
   0517  Library Board
   
# 5
Thur. 3/09/17
ELECTED OFFICIALS & COMMISSIONS
  
0121  Tolland-Mansfied Probate District
  
0126  Registrar of Voters
  
0131  Board of Finance
  
0132  Treasurer
  
0135  Board of Assessment Appeals
  
0151  Town Clerk
  
0161  Conservation Commission
  
0171  Planning & Zoning
  
0172  Zoning Board of Appeal
  
0175  Economic Development
  
0176  Inland Wetland Commission
  
0507  Housing Authority
   
# 6
Thur. 3/16/17
BUDGET DISCUSSIONS
   
# 7
Thur. 3/23/17
APPROPRIATION MEETING
   
 
Tue. 4/04/17
  BUDGET HEARING
   
 
Tue. 4/18/17
  TOWN MEETING
   
 
Tues. 5/02/17
  REFERENDUM
   
   
approved BOF 11/XX/16