1972/03/16 MINUTBS
BOARD OF FINANCE
Regular Meeting
March 16, 1972
Members Present: Thomas W. Ward, Jr., Blanche J. Delaney, Donald L. Ward, William
McKeon, Dr. John McIntosh
Members Absent: Jack J. Barbera
Others Present: Leslie C. Bentley, Finance Director; Lindsey Hansen, Golf Pro-
Timberlin Golf Course; Mrs. Blanche Mahan, Hartford Courant
Reporter
Meeting was called to order at 8:10 P.M. by Chairman Ward.
MINUTES
Motion was made by Mrs. Delane¥, seconded by Mr. D. Ward and VOTED to approve
the minutes of March 14, 1972 meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Hansen appeared to discuss the.Board's dec~sion to deny his request for
the purchase of a Public Address System at the Golf Course and the purchase of
binoculars to be used by the starters and rangers at the course ~see minutes of
March 14, 1972). He stated he felt these items should have been in the previous
budget requests but somehow were neglected. It was suggested a list be kept during
the year of items needed and then added to the budget when it is being prepared
thereby keeping unanticipated requests at a minimum. Mr. Hansen felt the Public
Address System should be installed before the course opens as there would be less
disruption. ~e added, definite precautions will be taken to eliminate possible
theft and vandalism. A few Board members felt this should have been part of the
Statement of Need which, as a result of these requests, did not reflect the total
cost. Following Mr. Hansen's departure,
Motion was made by Mrs. Delaney, seconded by Mr. D. Ward and VOTED to
rescind their action of March 14, 1972 with regard to the purchase of
binoculars and the Public Address System;
and,
Motion was made by Mr. McKeon, seconded by Dr. McIntosh to transfer
$550.00 from #210 Contingency to the following new items:
#C-1963 Binoculars $75.00
#C-1964 Public Address System $475.00
NEW BUSINESS
Motion was made by Mrs. Delaney~lseaonded by Dr. McInt~sh and VOTE~
authorize the transfer of any amount remaining in account #C-620
Lower Lane Bridges to the Capital Bridge Account at the discretion of
the Treasurer and Finance Director when such money is available from
the invested amount.
The remainder of the meeting was devoted to reviewing the proposed 1972-73
budget requests in preparation for the Budget Hearing. The following budgets were
completed:
Drug and Alcoholic Abuse Committee Tax Collector
Charter Commission~ Treasurer
Veterans Committee Highway Department
Finance Department Public Works Department
Following a discussion during review of the Finance Department budget,
Motion was made by Mr. D. Ward, seconded by Mrs. Delaney and VOTED that
from this time forward the Board~of Finance has directed the Finance
Director to be responsible for the issuing of all purchase orders.
It was VOTED to adjourn the meeting at 10:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
/fludith M. Lindg~en
ZSecretary