6/21/2012 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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s (view Business Cont'd (3) George Schmidt made a motion that the Finance Committee approve the transfer of$6000 from the Police Patrolmen Salaries to the Dispatcher Overtire Wage. Oskar Klenert seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. - The Finance Committee agreed that going forward, any transfer requests over$5000 should be accompanied by an explanation,for the request. Request for Transfer from the Reserve Fund The DPW is requesting a transfer of$7 3700 from the.Reserve Fund to the DPW Expense Fund, the amount requested to be used for replacement of a utility pole in Pickerel erel Corer Recreation Area. The DPW has stated that this expenditure is extraordinary acrd/or unforeseen for the following reasons: 1 the pole had deteriorated to the point where it was leaning on adjacent trees. 2 the electric line is active, providing electricity to residence on neighboring property. 3) DPW discovered a partially burned tree on lire so the pol had to be replaced immediately due to a fire hazard. 4) The need for the replacement or its urgency could not have been anticipated. Charles Gasior asked the question as to why the Town is responsible for the replacement of electricity service to a private home. Mr. Gasior stated that the Finance Committee needed an explanation of this, but he would recommend approval-of the transfer, pending further information. Torn M ayo stated that,the DP v would need to overspend on its budget if the Finance cornmiftee does not approve the budget transfer. In light of the fact that the DPW budget would be over-expended for the year, if this transfer request was notapproved, Charles Gasior made a motion that the Finance Committee approve the request-for transfer of ,700 from the Reserve Fuad to the DPW E cpense Fund, with the proviso that the Assistant Town Manager and/or DPW Director would provide the Finance Commi tee with a detailed explanation why the Town should be responsible for replacement of,ele tri ity service to a primate home. George Schmidt seconded the motion. The motion was-unanimously approved. • Solar Project at Landfill Torn May reported that the project is waiting for approval from NStar Electric before moving forward. • Committee Reorganization Christopher Avis stated that Marines London's term expires the end of Jure 201.2. Charles Gasior agreed to contact Mr. Condon to determine his intentions as to renewing his term on the committee. Robert Chalker is unsure of his availability to serve on the committee for another year. Chris Avis stated that Mark Davini may be leaving l la tepee# pending the sale of his home, but will continue to serve until the house is sold. Christopher Avis made the following Committee nominations for the corning fiscal year: George Schmidt, Chairman Charles Gasior, Vice Chairman Christopher Avis, Interim Clerk Oskar Klenert seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. 2