FINANCE COMMITTEE
Minutes
March 3, 2008
MEMBERS PRESENT: |
Chairman, Richard Buley |
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Vice-Chairman, Robert Horacek |
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Paul Tsatsos |
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Chris Garvey |
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Linda Bathel |
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Sheila Chamberlin |
MEMBERS NOT PRESENT: |
Patti Dunn-O’Connell |
OTHERS PRESENT: |
Secretary, Robin Solek |
The scheduled meeting of the Finance Committee was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
The next Finance Committee meeting will be at 9:45 a.m. prior to STM on March 15, 2008 held
at the Powder Mill Middle School auditorium.
New Business:
The Finance Committee welcomed Sheila Chamberlin as a new member to the Finance Committee.
A MOTION was made by P. Tsatsos, seconded by C. Garvey P. (Vote: 4 Yes; 2: Abstain) to accept the minutes of January 14, 2008.
A MOTION was made by P. Tsatsos, seconded by R. Horacek (Vote: 5 Yes; 1: Abstain) to approve a $570.00 Reserve Fund Transfer for the clerical line item.
A MOTION was made by P. Tsatsos, seconded by R. Horacek (Vote: 5 Yes; 1: Abstain) to recommend Special Town Meeting Article 1.
A MOTION was made by P. Tsatsos, seconded by R. Horacek (Vote: 5 Yes; 1: Abstain) to recommend Special Town Meeting Article 2.
A MOTION was made by C. Garvey, seconded by P. Tsatsos (Vote: 5 Yes; 1: Abstain) to recommend Special Town Meeting Article 3. The Finance Committee discussed writing the pros and cons of the STM Warrant Articles 1, 2, and 3 for March 15, 2008.
The members of the Finance Committee reviewed information compiled by Chairman R. Buley for Selectmen’s compensation from surrounding towns with similar populations. The Board of
Selectmen’s stipend has not increased since the year 2000 (or the last 9 fiscal years). The Committee will discuss this further at the next scheduled Finance Committee meeting.
The Finance Committee reviewed the Southwick Tolland Regional School Districts FY 2009 budget proposal. A reminder that Town elections are May 8, 2008 and Town Meeting will be held on May 15, 2008.
The Finance Committee reviewed the Capital Expenditures Committee Report to the Finance Committee for Fiscal Year 2009.
A MOTION was made by L. Bathel, seconded by P. Tsatsos (Vote- 5 Yes; 1: Abstain) adjourn at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Robin Solek
Secretary, Finance Committee
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