TOWN OF GRANBY
BOARD OF FINANCE
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 11, 2011
PRESENT: Michael Guarco, Chairman; Gordon Bischoff, Francis Brady, Robert Clark, Frederick Moffa, OD, and Al Wilke
Also present: John E. Adams, First Selectman; William F. Smith, Jr., Town Manager; Barbarajean C. Scibelli, Administration Finance Officer; Edward Ohannessian, Board of Education; and Alan Addley, Superintendent of Schools
Chairman Guarco called the meeting to order at 9:00 p.m.
MINUTES
The Board reviewed the minutes for the meeting of March 28, 2011 before taking action.
On a MOTION by Mr. Brady, seconded by Mr. Bischoff, the Board voted unanimously (6-0-0) to approve minutes of March 28, 2011.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON THE FY 2011-12 ANNUAL TOWN BUDGET TO BE PRESENTED AT THE APRIL 25, 2011 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Chairman Guarco opened this topic for discussion by his Board. The Board concurred that the public comment was in support of the budget but a few dissents were heard. The dissents concentrated on labor issues and high costs in general for everyone. At the annual town meeting labor issues will most likely be discussed again.
On a MOTION by Mr. Brady, seconded by Mr. Wilke, the Board voted unanimously (6-0-0) to forward the proposed budget as reflected in the budget booklet presented at this evening’s public hearing to the annual town meeting scheduled for April 25, 2011. The proposed budget is $40,486,132 with a 1% mill rate increase.
CONSIDERATION OF 2010-11 AUDITOR
Chairman Guarco stated this matter has been previously discussed regarding keeping the same auditor. The Board reviewed its options for appointment of the auditor for FY 2011. Mrs. Scibelli indicated Blum Shapiro is professional and every year personnel changes occur for the preparing of the audit. Mr. Bischoff indicated the change to the state’s single audit report is still in progress and it would be best to stay with the same auditor during this transition.
On a MOTION by Mr. Bischoff, seconded by Mr. Wilke, the Board voted unanimously (6-0-0) to retain Blum Shapiro and Company, P.C. as auditors for FY 2011.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Guarco stated that a special meeting of the Board of Finance will be held on April 25, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. or immediately following the Annual Town Budget Meeting if the budget passes. If the budget goes to a machine vote on May 2, 2011, the Board of Finance will meet on May 3, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the Police Department Community Room.
On a MOTION by Mr. Brady, seconded by Dr. Moffa, the Board voted unanimously (6-0-0) to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia I. Chieski
Recording Secretary
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