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BOARD OF FINANCE
Minutes of the
February 23, 2016 REGULAR Meeting
Chairman Paul Harrington called the REGULAR meeting of February 23, 2016, to order at 6:30 P.M.
Board Members Present: Paul Harrington, Chairman
Michael Ciarcia
Malcolm Hamilton
David Weigert
Norman Boucher
Stephan Brown, Jr.
Board Members Absent: Cornelius O’Leary
Dennis Gragnolati
Also in Attendance: Catherine Cabral, Finance Director
Michael Sinsigalli, Fire Marshal
Gary Ruggiero, Fire Chief
Mark Urso, Fire Commission
Douglas Hamilton, CONA
Rosemary Cunningham, CONA
Anne Marie Claffey, CONA
Elizabeth Duffy, Assessor
Norman Boucher, Alternate Member, will be voting for Board Member Dennis Gragnolati, and Stephan Brown, Jr., Alternate Member, will be voting for Board Member Cornelius O’Leary for this evening’s proceedings.
ADDED AGENDA ITEMS:
Chairman Harrington stated there are two transfers to be added to this evening’s agenda.
David Weigert made a motion to add the transfers to the agenda. Malcolm Hamilton seconded the motion. All were in favor. The vote was 6-0, and the motion was approved.
PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING BOF MATTERS ONLY:
There was none.
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BUDGET PRESENTATIONS:
B. Fire Marshal
Michael Sinsigalli, Fire Marshal was present.
Mr. Sinsigalli began by stating he is not asking for a 3% salary increase for himself, but only for his staff. He stated the included increase for himself, is an error. He then stated there is a 0% increase in the operations portion of the budget.
Mr. Sinsigalli stated that in the last two to three previous budgets we have decreased Professional Training, Fire Prevention, and Office Supplies.
Michael Ciarcia questioned the number of inspectors. Mr. Sinsigalli stated there are three inspectors.
Chairman Harrington asked if the Fire Marshal budget request is for $10,150. Mr. Sinsigalli stated that is their request.
A. Fire Commission
Chief Gary Ruggiero and Mark Urso were present.
Chief Ruggiero began by stating there is a minor adjustment regarding union fees, which are retroactive. He stated the amount they are asking for is $370,627.
Norman Boucher questioned the Equipment Facilitator/Purchasing Agent. Chief Ruggiero stated he handles all purchases and repairs.
Chief Ruggiero stated the number of calls received were less than last year and the type of calls they are getting are different. He stated there are 12,500 residents and 1,600 hotel rooms in town, and also the airport. He stated there also has been a few car fires this past year.
Mark Urso questioned the Board on their expectations for the Fire Commission. Chairman Harrington stated that submitting a zero increase budget, except for contractual pay increases, is what the Board of Finance had asked for. However, it is based on what you need to operate, and we need to look at revenues.
Chairman Harrington thanked Michael Sinsigalli, Gary Ruggiero and Mark Urso for attending this evening.
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Chairman Harrington stated the Board needs to take a brief recess for a town meeting to approve the Annual Town Report.
Norman Boucher made a motion to recess for a town meeting. Malcolm Hamilton seconded the motion. All were in favor. The vote was 6-0, and the motion was approved. The Board recessed the meeting at 7:25 PM.
Norman Boucher made a motion to reconvene the meeting. Malcolm Hamilton seconded the motion. All were in favor. The vote was 6-0, and the motion was approved. The meeting reconvened at 7:35 PM.
BUDGET PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED:
C. Commission on the Needs of the Aging
Anne Marie Claffey, Douglas Hamilton, and Rosemary Cunningham were present.
Mr. Hamilton began by stating they are presenting a zero increase budget. He then stated line item #0038, Education and Training, contains an error and they will review and report back to the Board. Mr. Hamilton reviewed the other reductions with the Board.
Mr. Hamilton then stated in the Salary and Wages Line, the original appropriation was $163,086, which did not include a driver for 19.5 hours per week, at $12.05 per hour, which was an oversight in last year’s budget. He stated the driver was added when they decided to run a bus from the parking lot to the building. He then stated they were successful in covering the cost last year. Norman Boucher questioned the cost of the driver for the parking lot per year. Mr. Hamilton answered, $12,000.00. Mr. Hamilton stated they are discussing valet parking. Further brief discussion continued.
Chairman Harrington asked the Board for further questions. There were none. Chairman Harrington thanked all for attending this evening.
ADDED AGENDA ITEMS:
Transfers:
A. Chairman Harrington stated the transfer in the amount of $2,000.00, requested by the Assessor, was voted on and approved on February 17, 2016. The transfer approved was from Account # 300-0765 to Account # 202-0285 and should have been from Professional and Technical Web Host, Account # 118-0765, to Salaries and Part Time, Account #118-284.
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David Weigert made a motion to amend the transfer of $2,000.00 from Account # 118-0765, to Account # 118-284. Norman Boucher seconded the motion. All were in favor. The vote was 6-0, and the motion was approved.
B. Chairman Harrington stated the next transfer, requested by the Assessor, in the amount of $5,000.00, which is for an analysis of the software.
Ms. Duffy stated it is to determine if the Vision Software should be replaced. She stated the issue began when the upgrade was done. She stated she has a contract from a consultant for five days at $1,000.00 per day.
Michael Ciarcia questioned if the consultant will attend a Board of Finance Meeting to discuss their findings. Ms. Duffy stated she will talk to her regarding her availability, however we will have to pay her for her time.
After brief further discussion, Norman Boucher made a motion to approve the transfer in the amount of $5,000.00, from Account # 142-0276, Contingency Fund, to Account # 118-0287, Professional and Technical Service-Consultant. Stephan Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The vote was 6-0, and the motion was approved.
DISCUSS AND ACT ON PRESENTED BUDGETS:
C. Commission on the Needs of the Aging
Michael Ciarcia made a motion to approve the CONA budget at $200,606. Norman Boucher seconded the motion. All were in favor. The vote was 6-0, and the motion was approved.
B. Fire Marshal
After brief discussion, Norman Boucher made a motion to approve the Fire Marshall budget at $72,361. Stephan Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The vote was 6-0, and the motion was approved.
C. Fire Commission
The Board agreed to table a decision on the Fire Commission budget.
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Tax Department
Norman Boucher made a motion to approve the Tax Department budget at $175,718. Michael Ciarcia seconded the motion. All were in favor. The vote was 6-0, and the motion was approved.
Park and Recreation
The Board had a brief discussion regarding reducing the revolving programs account by $25,000.
Michael Ciarcia made a motion to approve the Park and Recreation budget at $375,544, which reflects a reduction in Account #0253 of $25,000. Stephan Brown seconded the motion. All were in favor. The vote was 6-0, and the motion was approved.
PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING BOF MATTERS ONLY:
There was none.
CHAIRMAN’S INPUT:
Chairman Harrington stated Susan Bell has extended an invitation to the Board, for a breakfast at the RISE Academy at 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM on Friday. He stated after the breakfast there will be a visit to the High School, Middle School, and North Street School. Michael Ciarcia stated he would attend.
Norman Boucher updated the Board regarding the research he has done and will do on the school roof project.
A motion was made by Stephan Brown, seconded by Norman Boucher, to adjourn. The vote was unanimous and the meeting stood adjourned at 9:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Linda A. Kuchta
Recording Secretary