1984/02/28MINUTES
Others Present=
Joseph A. Bernardl, Blanche J. Delaney, Angelo J. Tiezzi,
Dr. John P. Mclntosh, Richard Pentore, Steven Vandrilla
Gary S. Clinton, Finance Director; Mayor Warren E.
Kingsbury; Thomas Shiel, The Herald
The meeting was called to order at 7:~8 P.M. by Chairman Bernardi.
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Motion was made by Mr. Pentore, seconded by Mrs. Delaney,
and VOTED to approve the Minutes of February lb, 198h.
CORRESPONDENCE
All Board of Finance members received a copy of the Town of Berlin Budget
Report and Revneue Report for the period 7/1/83 through 1/~1/8~.
A letter was received from Franc~s J. Motyka, Tax Collector, dated
February 16, 1984, stating the reductions which he would make in his
budget, should this be deemed necessary.
TRANSFERS
A Budget Change Form request was received from M~yorWa~en E. Kingsbury
dated February 21, 1984, requesting $3,712.50 to Account #724, Loading Dock,
in order to cover the cos~ of a railroad loading dock facility which has
been proposed by the Boston and Maine Ra|lroad Corporation.
Mayor Kingsbury' stated that he has a letter to the effect that we will
be reimbursed by Sherrl Cup.
#84-33 Motion was made by Mrs. Delaney, seconded by Dr. Mclntosh,
and VOTED to app-oprlate $3,712.50 from Account #240, Contingency,
to Account ~724, Loading Dock (new).
At Mayor Kingsbury's request the Board again reviewed Mr. D~Errico's
request for $500.OO to Account #411, Performance Evaluation-Mid-Management
(see Minutes of February lit, 1984, page 2).
Mayor Kingsbury stated that he should have come in for the money before
writing the letters to the individuals concerned. Chalrman Bernardi
suggested that perhaps the criteria should be strengthened. Mr. Tiezzl
agreed. Mrs. Delaney st~ed that she felt that this is wrong; she stated
that she thought that the Board of Finance ought to know what the cr~terla
was for the awards.
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#84-34 Motion was made by Mr. Tlezzi, seconded by Chairman Bernardl,
to appropriate $500.00 from Account #240, Contingency, to
Account #411, Performance Evaluat on-Mid-Management.
OPPOSED: Dr. Mclntosh
OTHER BUSINESS
B~ud~ets -- 1~84/85
Mr. Clinton op:~ned this discussion with Accounts #603, Overtime, and
#611, Snow and Ice Removal-Truck Ran[al, in the Highway Department
budget.
It was the consensus of the Board members that Account #603
be Increased to $11,500 and that Account #611 be increased to
$1~,O00.
Mayor Kingsbury informed the Board members that the Town has been
ordered to repair the Marjorle Moore Dam which was a $75,000 item in
the budget which had been e]imlnated. He stated that he would search
for addltlona] money for this project which cannot be put off much longer.
Mr. Clinton informed the Board members that the Computer Committee has
interviewed all departments with the exception of the Town Clerk. Ne
stated that the police have a definite need -~ n~re than what was anti-
c ... ~ _ ~..~t~ tha~ .th~ Publ!c Health_Hursin~ Department would continue
~ ~ ~@~e .co p~t~.F.- J~4Jr~ V~ndr a ~ommented that he does not view
X~r. Tiezzi questioned i( any increase in staff would be required. Mr.
Clinton replied no increase in staff and no reduction in staff. There
would be more information available to him. Mr. Tiezzl stated that if
an employee is going to take on additional responsibility they will want
additional renumeratlon. Mr. Clinton stated that individuals in the Town
Hall have already taken computer courses (or attended seminars) on their
OIscuSS~on.~hen turned t~ the proposed m 1t ~,thcreaSe ~Mr Vandal la slated
that he was still In favor of bringing the increase doWn to 2 mills, This
might be accepted to the average person.
Motion was made by Mr. Vandrilla, seconded by Dr. Mclntosh, that
the Increase in the budget be 2.2 mills higher than it was last year.
IN FAVOR: Mr. Vandrllla, Dr. Mclntosh
OPPOSED: Mrs. Oelaney, Mr. Tiezzi, Mr. Pentore, Chairman Bernardi
(Mr. Clinton as a person to train persons to use the computer. Me stated that he
would like to have one person eliminated so that this person could be replaced
with a person who would work with the different departments for computer training.)
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Mr. Pentore commented that we would end up putting it back in. Chairman
Bernardi agreed.
Motion was made by Mr. Pentore, seconded by Chairman Bernardi,
that the increase in the budget Be 4.2 mills higher than it
was last year.
IN FAVOR: Chairman Bernardi, Mr. Pentore, Mr. Tiezzi
OPPOSED: Mrs. Delaney, Dr. Mclntosh, Mr. Vandrilla
Motion was made by Mr. Pentore, seconded by Chairman Bernardi,
that the increase in the budget Be 3.9 mills higher than it
was last year.
IN FAVOR~ Mr. Pentore,~rs. Delaney, Mr. Tiezzl, Chairman Bernardi
OPPOSED: Dr. Mclntosh, Mr. Vand. rilla
MOTION PASSEO
The Mayor's list of proposed reductions was reviewed for additional reduc-
tions of about $30,000. This llst was reviewed up to #36.
Mr. Clinton was re,quested to discuss the reductions made in
Dues and Conferences with Mayor Kingsbury. It was the consensus
of the majority of the Board members that reductions in this
account be consistent through the budget.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Alexandra D, Dempsey~
Secretary
MINUTES
BOARD OF FINANCE
Regular Meeting
March I, 1984
Members Present:
Member Absent:
Others Present:
Joseph A. Bernardi, Angelo J. Tiezzl, Dr. John P.
Mclntosh, Blanche J. Oeianey, Steven Vandrilla
Richard Pentore
Janice Vandrllla, Mayor Warren E. Kingsbury
The meeting was called to order at 8:07 P.M. by Chairman Bernardi.
MINUTES
Motion was made by Mrs. Delaney, seconded by Mr. Tiezzl,
and VOTED to approve the Minutes of February 28, 1984.
OTHER BUSINESS
Budgets -- 1984/85
Chairman Bernardl openeJ the discussion by requesting that the Board
members reconsider the reductions which were made on Tuesday night
and restore them for th~ Budget Hearing. After the Hearing any reduc-
tions, or additions, could be made. He stated that the Board of
Finance will have the final say with respect ~o the General Town
Government budget if we feel that we are not in agreement with the
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