1984/05/01F
Discussion
Hr. Vandrilla stated that he feels that this is too high, but at this
point Jt is the best compromise that the Board is ab)e to make. He
stated that people should make reductions from the floor at the Town
Meet nc, Cha rman ~ernard stated that the people should decide.
IN FAVOR: Mr.g~entore, Mrs. Oelan~, Mr-IVandr~lla, Chairman Bernardl
OPPOSED: Dr. Mclntosh, Hr. Tiezzi
The meeting was adjourned aL IO:O0 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Alexandra D. Oempsey
Secretary
TELEPHONE POLL
April 8-9, 1984
A telephone poll was conducted On April 8-9, 1984, as follows:
"To appropriate $500.00 from Account #240, Contingency,
to Account #3507, Overtime, in the Public Grounds
budget".
IN FAVOR: Mrs. Delaney, Mr. Tiezzi, Mr. Pentore, Mr. Vandrilla and Chairman Bernardi
UNABLE TO I.OCATE: Or. Mclntosh
MINUTES
BOARD OF FINANCE
Regular Meeting
May I, 1984
Members Present:
Others Present:
Joseph A. Bernardl, Blanche J. Delaney, Dr. John P.
Mclntosh, Angelo J. Tiezzi, Steven Vandrilla,
Richard Pentore (9:30 P.M.)
Gary 5. Clinton, Finance Director; Richard Russell,
Supervisor, Public Building Maintenance; Mayor Warren
E. Kirgsbury; Deputy Mayors Thomas W. Ward, Jr. and
Robert A. Argazzi; Joanna G. Ward, Town Clerk; Gall
Pentanovitch, Secretary to Mayor Kingsbury; Thomas
Shiel, The Herald; Leonard Felson, The Courant
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M. by Chairman Bernardi.
MINUTES
Motion was made by Dr. Mclntosh, seconded by Mr. Tiezzl,
and VOTED to approve the Minutes of March 27, 1984.
(Absent: Mr. Pentore)
Motion was made by Mrs. Delaney, seconded by Mr. Tiezzi,
to approve the Telephone Poll of April 8-9, 1984.
OPPOSED: Dr. Mclntosh
ABSENT: Mr. Pentore
MOTION PASSED
CORRESPONDENCE
All Board members recelvsd a copy of the Town of Berlin Budget Report
for the period 7/1/83 through 3/31/84.
A memorandum to all Chairman of Boards and Commissions and all Department
Heads dated March 22, 19',34, from Mayor Warren E. Kingsbury regarding
the development of a six year capital purchases and improvements plans
so that the Town's capital needs can be funded properly. He requested
,that, this~b~ submit.ted~o~his, offiq~
't6~ slgne~'~by all Board members,
It was the consensus of the members that Mr. Motyka be asked
to come before the Board to discuss this.
Board of Finance
Meeting of May 1, 1984
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TRANSFERS
A Budget Change Form request was received from Morgan Seelye dated
April 9, 1984, requesting $200.00 to Account #710, Engineering Supplies,
for the purchase of street maps for sale to the public and distribution
to public agencies.
#84-43 Motion was mad~ by Mrs. Delaney, seconded by Mr. Vandrilla,
to appropriate $200.00 from Account #~40, Contingency, to
Account #710, Engineering Supplies.
Absent: Mr. Pentore
Opposed; Dr. M,slntosh
Motion Passed
A Budget Change Form request was received from Joseph Paskiewlcz dated
April 4, 1984, requesting $50.00 to Account #2352, Supplies, Maps, Legal
Advertising, and PrlntI0g In the Inland Wetlands and Water Courses
Commission budget. He r~quested that this be transferred from Account
#2351, Secretary. Mr. Paskiewlcz stated that applications have doubled
and public hearings have increased causlng'a substantial increase in
legal notice advertising costs.
#84-~4 Motion was made by Mr. Vandrilla, seconded by Mr. Tiezzi,
to appropriate $50.00 from Account #2351, Secretary, to
Account #2352, Supplies, Maps, Legal Advertising, and Printing.
Absent: Mr. P~ntore
Motion Passed
A request was received from Irving Warner, Chairman, Zoning Commission
dated April 24, 1984, requesting $300 to Account #1609, Supplies, Advertis-
ing, Printing, etc., in order to fulfill the duties of the Commission
through June 30, 1984.
~84-45 Motion was made by Mrs. Delaney, seconded by Mr. Tiezzl,
to appropriate $300.00 from Account #240, Contingency, to
Account #1609, Supplies, Advertising, Printing, etc.
Absent: Mr. Pentore
Motion Passed
A Budget Change Form request was received from Edward F. Haber, Municipal
Garage, dated April 9, 1984, requesting $3,5OO.OO to Account #554, Contractual'
Services, for repair work to Truck #38 by Detroit Diesel Engine of Westfleld.
This repair work is estimated to cost $2,500; an additional $1,000 is requeste~
for future repairs.
#84-46 Motion was made by Mrs. Delaney. seconded by Mr. Pentore,
~'V$~EI) tO ~pp~op~ate $3~5'l]'O~O'f¥on~Acc~nt'~2~O,
Contingency, to Account #554, Contractual Services,
Board of Finance
Meeting of May 1, 1984 -3-
A Budget Change Form request was received from Gary S. Clinton, Finance
Director, dated April 30,. )984, requesting $2,000.00 to Account #401,
Insurance-Life, Hospital (Employees), due to increases in medical rates,
which were not anticipated, as well as personnel signing up for dental
insurance, this account is not sufficiently funded.
#84-47
Motion was made by Mrs. Delaney, seconded by Mr. Tiezzl,
and VOTED to appropriate $2,000.00 from Account #240, Con-
tingency, to Account $401, Insurance-Life, Hospital (Employees).
A Budget Change Form req,Jest was received from Charles C. Davis, Social
Services Director, dated April 16, 1984, requesting $15,000.00 to
Account #2758, Welfare, for additional funding for the remainder of
this fiscal year. He stated that he has $30,OOO.OO left and is spending
about $12,000.O0/month aad has additional hospltai bills to pay.
It was the consensus of the Board members that a letter be
sent to Mr. Davis requesting additional, updated information.
This request was taSled.
A Budget Change Form request was received from Stephen Kelly, Supervisor,
Recreational Services, requesting $1,442.00 from Accounts #1905, #1906,
and #1926 to Account #lgll, #1904 and #1923 in order to plan for the
summer recreational prpgrams.
It was the cons~s of the Board members th'at this request be
disapproved as thi~ is a change in th~ budget w~ich was approved
at Town Meeting. Concern was also expressed by the Board members
that any requests, outside of bookkeeping, should come directly
from the Park and Recreational Services Commission. Mr. Lubin and
Mr. Wiescek will be informed by letter.
A Budget Change Form request was received from Mayor Warren E. Kingsbury,
dated April lO, 1984, requesting $10,5OO.OO to the Capital and Non-recurring
Fund in order to fund the vehicle utilization study.
Chairman Bernardl stated that after what happened tonight, It is very
difficult to act on this transfer. He stated that it was in the budget
as a item to be removed at the first level.
Mayor Kinqsbury stated that he informed the Board members that
he would ask for it out of this year's budget. He stated that
he believes that this program is meritorious.
Mr. Clinton stated that you should vote on the concept.
Mr. Tiezzi stated that ':here is no question that this study is worth-
while, but the timing I~ very poor.
Motion was made by Dr. Mclntosh, seconded by Mr. Tiezzi, and
VOTED to deny this request.
Board of Finance
Meeting of May l, 1984 '4-
TOWN MEETING
A Budget Change Form request was received from Richard Russell, Supervisor,
Public Building Maintenance, dated March 30, 1984, requestlng $J,200.OO
to Account #3813, Contracted Services, Jn order to correct a condition
at Berlin High School which does not comply with the Fire Safety Code.
An attached letter from Edward Haber, Fire Marshal, dated February 23, 1984,
was attached detailing this request. He stated that the smoke doors in
the Northeast corridor, near Room A-5, do not properly swing in the
direction of exit travel. Mr. Haber listed ten items which were in
violation of the Fire Safety Code; the other nine items are being taken
care of within the budget.
Motion was made by Mr. Tiezzl, seconded by Mr. Vandrilla, to
authorize the Executive Board to call a Town Meeting to appropriate
a sum not to exceed $1,200.00 from Account #240, Contingency,
to Account #3813, Contracted Services, in the Public Building
Maintenance budget to correct a condition at Berlin High School
which does not conform to the Connecticut Fire Safety Code.
Absent: Mr. Pentore
A Budget Change Form request was received from Richard Russell, Supervisor,
Public Building Maintenance, dated April 12, 1984, requesting $4,000.O0
to Account #3813, Contracted Services, due to unanticipated expenditures
in heating, air conditioning and skilled trades fields. Mr. Russell
cited several oc~urrence~ which contrlbuted to th:~ r~q~;est: the McGee
boiler, frozen storm drains at the Town Hall, roof leaks at the Town Hall
and Griswold School as well electrical work at the field at Hubbard School.
Motion was made by Mr. Vandrilla, seconded by Mr. Tiezzi, to
authorize the Executive Board to call a Town Meeting to appropriate
a sum not to exceed $4,O00.O0 from Account #240, Contingency, to
Account #3813, Contracted Services, in the Public Building
Maintenance budget due to unanticipated expenditures.
Absent: Mr. Pentore
A Budget Change Form request was received from Jean G. Conway, R.N.,
Supervisor, Berlin Public Health Nursing, dated April 27, 1984, requesting
$15,0OO.00 to Account #1553, Contracted Services. These funds are needed
to cover the services that they contract for -- Home Health Aides, Physical
Therapy, Speech Therapy, Surgical Dressings and other Medical Supplies that
they use in patient care.
Motion was made by Mr. Vandrilla, seconded by Mr. Tiezzl, to
authorize the Executive Board to call a Town Meeting to appropriate
a sum not to exceed $15,000.00 from Account #240, Contingency, to
Account #1553, Contracted Services, in the Public Health Nursing
Services budget.
Opposed: Dr. Mclntosh
Board of Finance
Meeting of May 1, 1984 -5-
A request was received..from Richard Russel],!Supervisor, Public Building
Maintenance, for $56,593 for additional funds for the McGee School Roof.
Mr. Russell stated that this is an estimate. He stated that the only
things which will cost more is the labor and materials. He stated
that he would like to have the funds available before starting this
project.
It was the general consensus of the Board of Finance that
the request be resubmitted when firm figures are available.
OTHER BUSINESS
BUDGETS -- 1984/85
Referendum. Mrs. Ward, Town Clerk, informed the Board of Finance members
of the results of the Referendum. Approximately 25% of the eligible
voters voted with 1,465 voting not to adopt the budget and 785 voting to
adopt the budget. Mayor Kingsbury and the Deputy Mayors then joined the
meeting. Mr. Clinton then reviewed the telr reductions for the Board of
Education and the General Town Government.
Chairman Bernardi asked the Board members at what level should the budget
be reduced. He stated that there are two Items on the tiered list, which
are in Federal Revenue Snaring, which will be taken out of the General Town
Government.
Mr. Vandrilla questioned if the Mayor had any rethinking of th~s tiered
reduction list. Mayor Kingsbury replied no.
Mr. Tiezzi stated that the vote of the people indicates e pretty good
indentation should be made in the budget -- a 3-4 tier level. He stated
that he did not think that one tier would do anything. Mrs. Delaney
stated a 3 tier reduction; Dr. Mclntosh stated a 4 tier reduction; Chairman
Bernardi stated a 2 tier reduction. Mr. Vandrilla agreed with Chairman
Bernardi: either a 2 teir reduction or a 5 tier reduction.
Mayor Kingsbury stated that there ls no item in the tiered reduction
which I will come back for additional funding in 1984/85.
Motion was made by Mr. Vandrilla, seconded by Chairman Bernardi,
to drop the proposed budget by an equivalent of two tiers, or
one mill.
In Favor: Mr. Vandrllla, Chairman Bernardi
Opposed: Mrs. Delaney, Dr. Mclntosh, Mr. Tiezzi
Absent: Mr. Pentore
Motion was made by Mrs. Delaney, seconded by Dr. Mclntosh to drop
the proposed budget by an equivalent of three tiers, or one
and one-half mills.
Opposed: Mr. Vandrilla, Mrs. Delaney, Dr. Mclntosh, Mr. Tiezzi,
Chairman Bernardi
Absent: Mr. Pentore
Board of Finance
Meeting of May l, 1984 -6-
Motion was made by Mr. Tiezzl, seconded by Dr. Mclntosh, to drop
the proposed budget by an equivalent of 4-t~e~s~ or 2 mills.
Discussion
Mr, Vandrilla stated that he would vote against 4 tiers; he would go to
5 tiers as it would force some reorganization.
Chairman Bernardi stated that we are not being aggressive in Town.
Vote on the Motion
Opposed: Mrs. Delaney, Mr. Vandrilla, Mr. Pentore, Chairman Bernardi
In Favor: Mr. Tiezzl, Dr. Mclntosh
Motion was made by Hr. Pen[ore, seconded by Mrs. Delaney, to drop
the proposed budget by an equivalent of 2 tiers, or one mill.
F
Discussion
Deputy Hayor Argazzi stated that he felt that a 2 tier reduction would
pass.
Hayor Kingsbury stated that there are very serious programs that will be
lost in the:second tler.q He stated that the~budget ~hat was defeated
today was this year's budget brought up-to-date with a few modification.
Vote on the Motion
In Favor: Mr. Yandrilla~ Mrs. Delaney, Mr. Pentore, Chairman Bernardi
Opposed: Mr. Tiezzl, Or. Mclntosh
The 8oard of Education will be informed by letter of this reduction.
It was the consensus of the Board of Finance members that the following
accounts in the proposed 1954/85 budget be adjusted as follows:
Account Number From To
8001 $12,5o6,784 $12,238,o41
115 6,o00 5,000
122 1,500 500
123 1,500 500
124 10,000 0
201 10,900 10,400
255 300 0
302 475 0
303 150 o
353 600 .0
551 100,000 80,000
606 25,000 22,000
610 40,00O 36,000
613 34,000 25,000
614 20,0oo 15,290
Board of Finance
Meeting of May I, 1984
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705
708
710
804
BO5
13O5
1406
1~15
1 !;03
1510
1604
1609
1812
1814
1920
1922
1927
1979
2004
2008
2101
2220
2503
2505
2752
3524
3525
3813
4301
9232
92.40
9242
98
9629
9630
9643
9644
The meeting was adjourne~ at
Number From To
$ 2,500 $ 1,022
1,275 525
1,650 1,500
375 0
1,000 0
400 0
460 o
7oo 5oo
100 0
765 0
335 0
670 50O
11,061 0
7,583 2,219
1,045 75O
3,500 2,925
1,700 200
(sic) 3,000 0
5,400 0
900 720
4OO 0
IO0,634 95,634
4OO 2OO
147 57
310 0
5,OOO 0
1,000 0
138,200 129,200
8OO 6OO
19,000 0
1,100 0
1,150 0
(58,850) (~95,85o)
1,500 6,500
25,000 0
0 19,o00
0 1,100
10:5o P.M.
Respectfully submitted,