1994/11/01PAGE 1
MINUTES
BOARD OF
NOVEMBER 1, 1994
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Finance was held on Tuesday,
November 1, 1994 in the Board of Finance Room, Town Ball.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dr. John McIntosh, Chairman
Mrs. Ida Ragazzl, Vice Chairman
Mrs. Audrey Bertagna
Mr. Fred Jortner
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Joseph Bajorski
Mr. Sam Lomaglio
OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Gary Clinton, Finance Director
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M.
AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS
No discusssion
BUDGET CHANGES
A Budget Change Form was received from Mrs. Denise M. McNair,
Tax Collector, requesting $40,000.00 for the tax refund account.
Mrs. McNair noted in her narrative that due to refunds caused by
changes in assessments of both motor vehicles and real estate,
the tax refund account is almost depleted. She also noted that
there still is eight (8) months left in this fiscal year, therefore,
she is requesting $40,000.00 be added to the tax refund account.
MOTION was made by Mrs. Ida Ragazzi, seconded b~ Dr. John
McIntosh and VOTED to transfer $40,000.00 from account
101-1393-930-0944 (Fund Balance) to account 101-2104-121-
0231(Tax Collector/Tax Refunds) to replenish this account.
ALL VOTED IN FAVOR.
A Budget Change Form was received from Attorney Steven Anderson,
Corporation Counsel, requesting $23,750.00 for the Probate Court
Account. Attorney Anderson noted in his narrative that the auditors
have recommended that the probate court account receive a one time
adjustment in order to properly charge the correct fiscal year for
this expenses.
Attorney Anderson also noted that this account is charged for the
1994/95 operating funds based upon the proportionate share of the
courts 1993/94 expenses. He also noted that this adjustment will
allow the Town to properly charge the fiscal year for when the
expenses were incurred.
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MOTION was made by Mr. Fred Jortner, seconded by Mrs. Ida
Ragazzi and VOTED to transfer $22,750-00 from account 101-
2129 121-0299 (Contingency) to account 101-2106-121-0260
(Corporation Counsel/Probate Court Account) to properly
charge the correct fiscal year for these expenses.
ALL VOTED IN FAVOR.
Form was received from Mayor Robert 3. Peters
A Budget Change ............. of renlacin a voting machine
requesting $2,250.00 rot cn~ ~ ..... - g
recently damaged.
Mayor Peters in his narrative noted a claim is being filed with
the Town's insurance company and full coverage is anticipated
after a $250.00 deductible is paid. He also noted that once these
funds are received, they will be returned to the General Fund.
MOTION was made by Mrs. Audrey Bertagna, seconded by Mrs.
Ida Ragazzi and VOTED to transfer $2,250.00 from account
101-2129-121-0299 (Contingency) to account 101-2110-131-0411
(voting Machine Replacement) to purchase a voting machine.
ALL VOTED IN FAVOR.
A Budget Change Form was received from Mr. Larry DeAntonio, Senior
Engineering Technician, Public Works Department, requesting $2,000
be transferred from the Transit Replacement Account to purchase
additional map filing cabinets for the Engineering Department.
Mr. DeAntonlo noted that Transit Replacement will be requested
in the 1995/96 fiscal year budget.
MOTION was made by Mrs. Ida Ragazzl, seconded by Mr.
Fred Jortner and VOTED to transfer $2,000.00 from account
101-2336-131-0404 (Public Works/Transit Replacement) to
account 101-2336-131-0403 (Public Works/File Cabinets)
to purchase additional map filing cabinets.
ALL VOTED IN FAVOR.
OTHER BOARD MATTERS
No discussion.
BUDGET DELIBERATIONS SCHEDULE
Mr Gary Clinton, Finance Director, distributed copies of the
1994/95 Budget Deliberation Schedule. Mr. Clinton noted that
the Budget Hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 1995 and
the Annual Town Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 18, 1995.
Dr. McIntosh reminded Mr. clinton to show this budget deliberation
schedule to the Executive Board before the schedule is distributed
to the Department Heads.
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MINUTES
MOTION was made by Mr. Fred Jortner, seconded by Mrs. Ida
Ragazzi and VOTED to accept the minutes of the October
11, 1994 meeting as submitted.
ALL VOTED IN FAVOR.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION was made by Mrs. Audrey Bertagna, seconded by
Mr. Fred gortner and VOTED t~o adjourn the meeting at
7:15 P.M.
ALL VOTED IN FAVOR.
Respectfully submitted,
JoAnn Budzinski
Recording Secretary
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF BERLIN
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
November 1, 1994
Electors and citizens qualified to vote at Town ~eetin?sof the Town of Berlin
are hereby duly notified and warned that a Soecial To~.~n ~eeting of the Town of
Berlin will be held at the Berlin Town Ha11,-240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT on
Tuesday, November 1, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. for the following purooses:
1. To authorize the Mayor, on behalf of the Town of Berlin to aooly for
and accept or reject a grant in the amount of $75,000, from {~e State
of Connecticut Office of Policy and P~anagement for the ourpose of
obtaining financial assistance from the Municioal InfraStructure Act
for reconstructing and repaving with bituminou~ concrete pavement the
following streets or oortions thereof: Alling Street, Cottage Street,
Grove Street, Lower Lane, Mattabassett Street (East Berlin) Middletown
Court, Penfield Avenue, and Sterling Drive.
2. To authorize the Mayor, on behalf of the Town of Berlin to apply for and
accept or reject a grant in the amount of $50,000 from the State of
Connecticut Office of Policy and Management for the purpose of obtaining
financial assistance from the Municipal Infrastructure Act for construc-
tion of an addition to the Golf Course Clubhouse located at 300 Southington
Road, Berlin.
3. To hear and act upon an amount not to exceed $6,500 as requested by the
Public Building Maintenance Department and recommended by the Board of
Finance, from Account #101-2129-121-299, Contingency, to Account
~101-2338-121-252, Public Building Maintenance-Contractual Services,
for the purpose of installing a de-icer cable system in gutters and
downspouts at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library.
4. To hear and act upon an amount, not to exceed $5,000, as requested by the
Economic Development Department and recommended by the Board of Finance.,
from Account ~101-2129-121-299, Contingency, to Account #101-2117-121-277,
Economic Development Transportation, for start-uD costs for the New England
Transportation Festival, conlmencing in !{ay of 19~6.
5. To hear and act upon an amount, not to exceed $26,892, as requested by the
Public Health Nursing Department, and recommended by the Board of Finance,
from Account #1~1-2753-121-249, Nursing-Medical Services, for the purpose
of funding an additional home health aide position; $17,500 of thi~ appro-
priation to go into Account #101-2753-101-218, Home Health Aide, and
$9,392 into Account #101-2107-111-156, Health Insurance.
6. To hear and act upon an amount, not to exceed $23,750, as requested by the
Corporation Counsel and recommended bv the Board of Finance, from Account
#101-2129-121-299, Contingency, to AcCount #101-2106-121-260, Probate
Court. This transfer has been recommended by the auditors for a one-time
adjustment in the probate court account for our proportionate share of the
courts 1993/1994 expenses.
7. To hear and act upon an amount, not to exceed $40,000, as requested bv the
Tax Department, and recomz~ended bv the Board of Finance, from Account
#101-1393-930-944, General Fund B~lance, to Account #101-2104-121-231,
Tax Refunds. This transfer is needed due to tax refunds caused by changes
in motor vehicle and real estate assessments.
Dated at Berlin this 25th day of October, 1994.
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Attest Joanne G. Ward, Town Clerk
Mr. Arthur B. Powers was elected Moderator of the meeting.
Mrs. Joanne G. Ward was Clerk of the meeting.
Robert J. Peters
Thomas J. Veronesi
Arthur B. Powers
Executive Board
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Mr. Morgan Seelye presented the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by Town Meeting of the Town of Berlin that Robert J. Peters, Mayor,
is hereby authorized to execute for and in behalf of the Town of
Berlin, a public entity established under the laws of the State of Connecticut,
an application, and to file it with the Office of Policy and Management for the
purpose of obtaining financial assistance under the Municipal Infrastructure Act.
THAT (1) the project listed below for which grant assistance is re-
quested, is an infrastructure project;
(2) the project is authorized by this Town Meeting. The ~roject
is: Road reconstruction and repaving with bituminous concrete
pavement the following streets or portions thereof: Alling
Street, Cottage Street, Grove Street, Lower Lane, Mattabassett
Street (East Berlin), Middletown Court, Penfield Avenue, and
Sterling Drive.
THAT the proceeds from the State grant are not to be used as the
match for another State grant or loan;
THAT the Town of Berlin is appropriating, from the Town's own funds,
the total cost of the project, which is $75,000.
THAT the Town will be required to maintain detailed accounting records
of the project listed above and ensure that clear and concise
audit trails are maintained at all times. It is not necessary
that a separate bank account be maintained for each project, but
if the grant is pooled with other funds for investment purposes,
investment earnings, including pro rata distribution computations
be maintained as part of the accountinq procedures.
The resolution was moved, seconded and passed.
Mr. Thomas Veronesi presented the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by Town Meeting of the Town of Berlin that Robert J. Peters, Mavor,
is hereby authorized to execute for and in behalf of the Town of
Berlin, a public entity established under the laws of the State of Connecticut, an
application, and to file it with the Office of Policy and Management for the purpose
of obtaining financial assistance under the Municipal Infrastructure Act.
THAT (1) the project listed below for which grant assistance is requested,
is an infrastructure project;
(2) the project is authorized by this Town Meeting. The project is:
Construction of an addition to the Golf Course Clubhouse located
at 300 Southington Road.
THAT the proceeds from the State grant are not to be used as the match
for another State grant or loan;
THAT the Town of Berlin is appropriating, from the Town's own funds,
the total cost of the project, which is $50,000.
THAT the Town will be required to maintain detailed accounting records
of the project listed above and ensure that clear and concise
audit trails are maintained at all times. It is not necessary
that a separate bank account be maintained for each project, but
if the grant is pooled with other funds for investment purposes,
investment earnings, including pro rata distribution computations
be maintained as part of the accounting procedures.
The resolution was moved and seconded.
Mr. Morgan Seelye then made a motion to table this item, due to lack of information
on the total cost to the Town for the complete project.
The motion to table was moved and seconded.
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?~r. Richard Russell presented the followinq resolution:
RESOLVED: That a sum, not in excess of $6,500, as requested by the Public Building
Maintenance Department and recommended by the Board of Finance, be and
the same is hereby appropriated from Account 4101-2129-121-299, Contingency, to
Account #101-2338-121-252, Public Building Maintenance-Contractual Services, for
the purpose of installing a de-icer cable system in gutters and downspouts at the
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library.
The resolution was moved, seconded and passed.
Mrs. Nancy J. Dennis presented the following resolution:
RESOLVED: That a sum, not in excess of $5,000, as requested by the Economic Develou-
ment Director, and recommended by the Board of Finance, be and the same
is hereby appropriated from Account %101-2129-121-299, Contingency, to Account
#101-2117-121-277, Economic Development Transportation, for start-un costs for the
New England Transportation Festival, commencinq in ~{ay of 1996. The uarticipatinq
towns are Bristol, Burlington, Cheshire, New Britain, Plainville, Plymouth and
Southington, in addition to Berlin.
The resolution was moved, seconded and passed.
Mrs. Martha Fappiano presented the following resolution:
RESOLVED: That a sum, not in excess of $26,892, as requested by_ the Public Health
Nursing Department, and recommended by the Board of Finance, be and the
same is hereby transferred from Account %101-2753-121-249, Nursing-Medical Services,
into the following accounts:
$17,500 of this appropriation to Account %101-2753-101-215,
Home Health Aid; and
$9,392 into Account ~101-2107-111-156, Health Insurance
for the purpose of funding an additional home health aide position.
The resolution was moved, seconded and passed.
Mrs. Blanche Delaney presented the following resolution:
RESOLVED: That a sum, not in excess of $23,750, as requested by the Corporation
Counsel, and recommended by the Board of Finance, be and the same is
hereby appropriated from Account ~101-2129-121-299, Contingency, to Account
~101-2106-121-260, Probate Court. This transfer has been recommended by the
auditors for a one-time adjustment in the probate court account for Berlin's
~roDortionate share of the court's 1993/1994 expenses.
The resolution was moved, seconded and passed.
Mrs. Denise }[cNair presented the following resolution:
RESOLVED: That a sum, not in excess of $40,000, as requested by the Tax Department
and recommended by the Board of Finance, be and the same is hereby appro-
priated from Account ~101-1393-930-944, General Fund Balance, to Account ~101-2104-
121-231, Tax Refunds. This transfer is needed due to tax refunds caused by changes
in motor vehicle and real estate assessments.
The resolution was moved, seconded and passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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RETURN OF NOTICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that on October 25, 1994, I left a duplicate of the foregoing
warning and notice of a Special Town Meeting of the Town of Berlin with Joanne G.
Ward, its Town Clerk.
I FURTHER CERTIFY that I caused a copy of said warning and notice to be pub-
lished in the New Britain Herald, a newspaper having a circulation in the said Town
of Berlin.
I FURTHER CERTIFY that on October 25, 1994, I set u~on all the signposts with-
in the limits of said Town and all other places designated by the Town a written copy
of said warning and notice signed by the Executive Board.
I FURTHER CERTIFY that all of the above acts were done by me at least five
(5) days before the holding of said meeting on November 1, 1994.
Robert J. Peters
Mayor of Berlin
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing notice and return are duly recorded in
the records of the Town of Berlin, Connecticut.
Dated at Berlin, Connecticut this 2nd day of November, 1994.
Joanne G. Ward
Town Clerk of Berlin
APPROVED
EXECUTIVE ~ MESTING
November 1, 1994
Mayor Robert Peters called the meeting to order at 7:45
in, mediately following the conclusion of a Special Town ~-u~:~'.~gv.' ~'.
Present were Deputy Mayors Thcmas Veronesi and Arthur powers, James:
D'Errico-Director of Personnel/Purchasing, Joanne Ward-Town Clerk,
Attorney Stephen Anderson-Corporation Counsel, Dr. John McIntosh-
Finance Board Chairman, Mr. and Mrs. James Massirio, Dr. Ludmil
Chotkowski, Robert Wezss, Charles Warner, John Aguzzi, Anthony
Legnani, Leo Melowicz, Fred Jortner, Sandra James-Hartford
Courant reporter, Kelly Beaucar-Herald reporter and Janice
Serafino-Secretary.
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Peters moved to approve the minutes of October 25, 1994 as
written, seconded by Deputy Mayor Powers, passed unanimously.
Audience of Citizens
Mayor Peters asked if anyone present wished to speak to the Executive
Board. Robert Weiss stated he was representing the Berlin
Agricultural Fair Association of the Berlin Lions Club to request that
the Executive Board conslder waiving the surcharge that the Association
was charged for services rendered by the Police Department at the
Berlin Fair. He said the bill for these services was in excess of
$7000 and the surcharge was approximately $800. Mayor Peters asked if
a letter would follow, as it would be easier for the Board to act if it
has sc~thing in writing? Mr. Weiss said one would be forthcoming.
The second person to speak was James Massirio who informed the Board
that his property at 39 Mill Street abuts a piece of Town property that
is considered "dead land". He said he is b~ving a problem with the
Inland Wetlands C~ssion regarding the location of the handicap ramp
for the addition to his building and stated that with the Town's parcel
he could satisfy their requests to lower his land to acc~m~'odate water
buildup. Mr. Massirio requested that the Town consider giving him
its strip of land which measures 75' x 35'. Mayor Peters told Mr.
Massirio that he had forwarded his letter to the Town's Engineer for
his cc,w~ents and rec~_ndation. The Mayor said that if Mr. Seelye's
advice is that the Town should consider giving this parcel to him, he
would place it on the agenda of the next Executive Board meeting.
Next Dr. Luc~nil Chotkowski stated that on July 20th he had
written a sworn statement charging that he believed Mayor Peters was
guilty of a conflict of interest in that he used information acquired
frcm hls public office to benefit himself monetarily. As nothing was
done with that statement, he said he was here tonight to present his
charge in person. He then presented the two Deputy Mayors with a
written report and began to read it aloud. At this point Mayor Peters
asked Corporation Counsel if he was not entitled to receive what the
other Board members b~d received. Attorney Anderson concurred and Dr.
Chotkowski then distributed copies to the Mayor and two reporters.
Mayor Peters then stated he wanted to go on record as objecting to this
being taken in open session. He said Dr. Chotkowski was bringing the
same charges as Clyde Selner had brought before and he was trying
to degrade his character in public.
Deputy Mayor Powers then asked Corporation Counsel how they should
proceed. Attorney Anderson said he would assume, under the Charter,
that Dr. Chotkowski had the right to speak under Audience of citizens
and the duties of the Executive Board were, after receiving a written
charge, to investigate it. Mayor Peters asked Corporation Counsel if
he was aware that this was the same ccmplaint that was presented before
and had been found to be without merit? Attorney Anderson responded
that he was aware of the previous complaints but did not know wb~t was
contained in this charge.
Over the objections of the Mayor, Dr. chotkowski finished reading his
written report. Deputy Mayor Veronesi asked Corporation Counsel what
procedure is to be follow~d? Attorney Anderson responded that the two
Deputy Mayors would have to investigate the ccmplaint to determine if
there is any new information to this matter, if in fact it has been
heard before. Dr. Chotkowski left the meeting at 8:00 p.m..
Personnel/Purchasing Matters
Non-Union Pay Scales (Tabled)
To be Uaken up later in the meeting.
Discussion of Applicants for Timberlin Concession
Mr. D'Errico responded that he will have the questionnaire for the next
meeting. During the discussion is was confirmed that once finalized,
the questionnaire will be sent to those who have expressed an interest
in the concession during the past year and an advertiss~ent will be
placed in the local newspapers.
Bid Award: Highway Department Dump Truck (Tabled)
Mayor Peters moved to remove this item from the Table, seconded by
Deputy Mayor Powers, passed unanimously.
Mr. D'Errico reported that Nu~neg International of Hartford has agreed
to accept the budgeted amount of $73,000 for the purchase of the 32,000
pound International dump truck.
Mayor Peters then moved to purchase a 32,000 pound International dump
truck from Nutmeg International at a cost of $73,000, seconded by
Deputy Mayor Veronesi, passed unanimously.
Discussion of Town Planner Candidates (Tabled-Executive Session)
Discussion on Animal Control Department (Executive Session)
Both items to be taken up later in the meeting.
i~dd~tions to Agenda:
The Personnel Director asked that the appointment of a cu,,,,~ssion
secretary be added to the agenda, seconded by Deputy Mayor Powers,
passed unanimously.
Mr. D'Errico said that because of the recent proble~ with newly
appointed secretaries quitting soon after being appointed, he has been
having individuals work for one meeting to see if they want to continue
and if the cc~ssion is satisfied with the work. He said that
Kimberly Norton, frc~ Town, worked one meeting for the Inland
Wetlands Cc~ssion and wishes to be appointed. The Personnel Director
stated the Ccal~ission members were very pleased with her work. Mayor
Peters moved to appoint Kimberly Norton to serve as secretary to
the Inland Wetlands Co~ssion, seconded by Deputy Mayor Powers, passed
unanimously.
Mr. D'Errico informed the Nursing Board has retained a new secretary,
Sally Martinelli. This appointn~_nt does not require Executive Board
action.
Deputy Mayor Veronesi moved to add the discussion oi a probationary
employee to the agenda, seconded by Mayor Peters, passed unanimously.
Mayor Peters moved to enter Executive Session at 8:10 p.m. to take up
the following items, seconded by Deputy Mayor Veronesi, passed
unanimously: Probationary employee; discussion of Town Planner
Candidates; discussion on Animal Control DeparU¥~nt; updates on
Timberlin Concession and Athletic Track litigation; and zoning
violation court case: Town of Berlin vs. T. Tonina. Joanne Ward,
Town Clerk, the Corporation Counsel and Personnel Director were asked
to re~n.
Mrs. ward left the meeting at 8:30 p.m.. The Board exited Executive
Session at 8:55 p.m.. Dr. McIntosh, the two reporters and secretary
returned to the meeting.
The following action was taken as a result of discussion in Executive
Session:
Deputy Mayor Powers moved to extend the probationary period of an
employee in the Town Clerk's office for 60 days, with the approval of
the White Collar union, seconded by Deputy Mayor Veronesi, passed
unanimously.
No other action taken.
Attorney Anderson andMr. D'Errico left at 8:57 p.m..
New Business
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Acceptance of Donations: Police Department and Cxam~nlty Center
Mayor Peters moved to accept a $25.00 donation frc~a Barbara and Albert
Heinzmann to the Police Department's DARE Program in m~ory of
Randy Daigle, seconded by Deputy Mayor Veronesi, passed
Mayor Peters moved to accept the following donations to the C~-~i-~'~-unity
Center, seconded by Deputy Mayor Veronesi, passed unanimously:
-A zig zag sewing machine with cabinet and chair, Panasonic
receiver with turntable and speakers, and a coffee table by Lech
Dlugolecki.
-One pair of $200.00 speakers for the weight roc~ by the Kensington
Garden Club.
Additions to Agenda:
1. Mayor Peters moved to add the acceptance of a donation to the
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library to the agenda, seconded by Deputy Mayor
Veronesi, passed unanimously.
Mayor Peters moved to accept a $50.00 donation to the Library frum
Marion Riggott, seconded by Deputy Mayor Powers, passed unanimously.
2. Mayor Peters moved to add a letter from the Chairman of the Police
C~,,~,~ssion to the agenda, seconded by Deputy Mayor Veronesi, passed
unanimous ]y.
The Mayor referred to the letter from Angelo Barcella requesting a
joint meeting of the Police Cc~nission and Executive Board to discuss
the cc~puter system in the Police Department. It was decided to invite
the Police C~'.'L,~ssioners to the November 22nd meeting at 8:00 p.m.
and so notify the Chairman.
3. Mayor Peters moved to add a discussion of the athletic track
dedication to the agenda, seconded byDeputyMayor Powers, passed
unanimously.
TheMayor said he had received a call frcm KarenBiscoglio stating
that she wouldbe away on November 20th, the date set for the
dedication. He said she suggested the Friday after Thanksgiving, as
college students who knew her husband would be h~me and might like to
attend. Both DeputyMayors stated that they wouldbe out ofT own that
weekend. A decision was made to wait until spring to have the track
dedication.
Unfinished Business
Discussion of Potential ~ity Center (Tabled-Executive Session)
Set Priorities for Capital Improvements (Tabled)
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Mayor Peters said tb~t both items cannot be discussed until our
Financial Advisor cc~es to a meeting to advise them of the Town's
indebtedness and what the Town should consider regarding bonding for
future projects. He said that the Advisor had to be given time to
familiarize himself with Berlin before he could make a presentation to
the Board. The Mayor said he believes he should be able to come in by
the end of this month and would have the Finance Director contact him
to set a date.
Deputy Mayor Powers said he would like to correct scmething he is being
told by many people. He said that it is rumored that he is trying to
hamper the Town's purchase the Knights of Columbus building for a
CC~T~nity center. He said he has done nothing to discourage or
encourage such a purchase and was not involved with the c~-,~¥~ttee that
b~s been dealing with the Knights. Mayor Peters said he too had heard
rumors but it was that the Deputy Mayor was against an additional nine
holes at the golf course. The Mayor stated that he had never heard
Deputy Mayor Powers speak against consideration of the K of C property
for a new center. He said that if the present bUilding housing the
cxanmlnity center was in decent condition, he would not pursue a new
facility, but the Town has a building that needs tremendous repairs.
He said at one point the Town and the Knights had ccme to a consensus
on a price but the Board of Finance turned it down.
Deputy Mayor Veronesi said that the recent talk probably is a result of
a K of C newsletter in which it was reported that the Town was no
longer interested in their property and they would accept offers frcln
other interested parties.
Budget Request for B.H.S. Boiler Repair (Tabled)
Mayor Peters moved to r~nove this item frcm the Table, seconded by
Deputy Mayor Veronesi, passed unanimously.
The Mayor stated that he has nothing new to report on this matter. He
said the Board of Education officials have ordered the boiler to be
repaired. The Mayor said he was told they will take the money for the
repairs frcm their maintmnance/capital account, which they say will
restrict them in other areas. Mayor Peters said he has asked Dick
Russell to provide him with the exact cost for repairs and suggested
that the Board might consider splitting the cost with the Board of
Education. Mayor Peters moved to Table until Mr. Russell comes in with
the total cost, seconded by Deputy Mayor Veronesi, passed unanimously.
Board and Cxxanission Matters
None
Six Year Plans
A decision was made to hold a special meeting on November 10th frcm
3:00-5:00 p.m. to handle the Six Year Plans.
Financial Matters
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Budget Transfers and/or A~propriations
None.
Tax Re fumes
None.
Executive Session Items
Mayor Peters moved to enter Executive Session at 9:15 p.m. to discuss
Non-Union Pay Scales (Personnel Matters) and Discussion of Potential
Land Purchase (Unfinished Business), seconded by Deputy Mayor Veronesi,
passed unanin~usly. The secretary was dismissed.
The Board exited Executive Session at 9:45 p.m. with the following
action taken:
Deputy Mayor Powers moved to award all non-union personnel a 2.5%
cost of living wage increase for the 1995-96 fiscal year, seconded by
Deputy Mayor Veronesi, passed unanimously.
Regard/rig the potential land purchase, it was decided to write to the
owner to request the Board be provided with the dollar amount being
considered for the property.
The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m..
spectfully Su~/tted,
anlce Serafiho, ~ecu~e Secre___ry
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