BOARD OF FINANCE

SPECIAL MEETING

JANUARY 20, 2015

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DRAFT

Attendance:  Chairman John Grabowski, Sally Huyser, John Ford IV, Robert Brinton Jr., Sharon Huxley, Chip Spear

Visitors:  Mario Panogrosso, First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski, Nancy McCarthy, Francis Doba

Chairman Grabowski called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m.  The meeting was held in the Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall. 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Chairman Grabowski called for a motion of approval for the minutes of April 18, 2014.  The motion of approval was moved by Robert Brinton Jr. and seconded by Sally Huyser.  The minutes were approved on a unanimous vote. 

Chairman Grabowski called for a motion of approval for the minutes of April 9, 2014.  The motion was moved by Sharon Huxley and seconded by John Ford IV.  The minutes were approved on a unanimous vote.

Chairman Grabowski called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the meeting of October 15, 2014.  The motion of approval was moved by Sharon Huxley and seconded by Robert Brinton Jr.  The vote taken was unanimous.

The motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of November 11, 2014 was moved by Robert Brinton Jr. and seconded by Sharon Huxley.  The vote taken was unanimous.

The Chairman called for a motion of approval for the meeting of November 19, 2014.  The motion was moved by Robert Brinton Jr and seconded by John Ford IV.  The vote taken for approval was unanimous. 

Chairman Grabowski called for a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of January 13, 2015.  The motion of approval was moved by Sally Huyser and seconded by Robert Brinton Jr. to approve the minutes as written.  The vote taken was unanimous.

BUDGET 2015-16

The Board discussed in detail the dates for the Budget Hearing.  Since Chairman Grabowski will be away April 20, 2015 he would like to move the hearing to April 13, 2015 if this is acceptable by law.

Kim Brinton would like to present her budget requesting an increase to update the regulations.  This would require additional monies for the services of Hiram Peck to do this. 

The Board then scheduled January 27, 2015 for Land Use, Fire Department, and Public Works if they are ready.  February 3, 2015 would be for Health, Public Safety and Registrar of Voters.  On February 10, 2015 the Board would like to see Library and Park and Recreation.  All schedules are tentative depending on the availability of the department heads to present these budgets.    

ASSESSOR’S BUDGET

Mario Panogrosso, Assessor was present to go over his budget with the Board of Finance.  He was able to reduce his budget by 2% or $258 less than last year.

TOWN CLERK’S BUDGET

Nancy McCarthy, Town Clerk presented her budget.  Nancy was able to keep her budget flat.  Discussion took place regarding the Historic Preservation Grant and the progress that has been made in the preservation of old land records from this grant. 

QUICK BOOKS

Quick Books set up is not complete.  Accounts Payable is still being handled to the IFIPS program with IMG.

ADJOURNMENT

Adjournment was called at 8:10 after a motion was moved by Sally Huyser and seconded by John Ford IV.  The vote taken was unanimous.

                                                                                                Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                                June G. Riley, Clerk Board of Finance