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| NORWALK HISTORICAL COMMISSION MINUTES |
NOVEMBER 10, 2003
ATTENDANCE: Diane Rochelle, Chair; Ralph Bloom; Betty Booth; Carol Ann Falasca; Kathleen Morrow; Glenn Iannaccone; Debbie Mathies; Marilyn Robinson; Marija Bryant; Susan Gunn, Staff
GUESTS: Michael Bromley
Absent
Excused: Linda Fallon; Gail Wall, President Norwalk Historical Society; Marjorie St Aubyn, Executive Director of Lockwood Mathews Mansion Museum
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Rochelle called the meeting to order at 7:32 p. m.
Ms. Gunn noted that the handicapped ramp door and the front door are locked because of Security issues. The side door is open. Norwalk Museum security will be discussed at the next meeting. The handicapped ramp door was open until the meeting was called to order.
I. Approval of Operating Budget 2004-2005
Ms. Gunn handed out copies of the budget proforma and a budget worksheet. Ms Gunn and Ms. Rochelle conferred by telephone to prepare the budget worksheet and division profile prior to the meeting.
Each line item of the operating budget was discussed. It was suggested to add a line item for fuel oil at $800 and to increase electric by $600 in order to anticipate the cost of Gate Lodge utilities expense caused by the lack of a tenant.
A line item for computer software upgrades at $1,000 was suggested to protect the Commission's Internet access and e-mail capability. The Historical Commission and the Norwalk Museum can now be reached by the e-mail address of sgunn@norwalkct.org.
It was suggested that the grant to Norwalk Historical Society be increased by $1,000 to help defray the cost of gas heat. It was suggested that the Lockwood Mathews Mansion Museum grant be increased by $10,000 to help defray the cost of gas heat.
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** MS. ROBINSON MOVED THE APPROVAL OF THE FY 2004-05 OPERATING BUDGET AT $202,330, INCLUDING THE ABOVE LISTED INCREASES.
** MS. BRYANT SECONDED.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Discussion followed on preparation of two budget reduction scenarios to be discussed at staff budget meetings. It was suggested that to present anything less than the approved budget would not be a responsible action by this Commission and would not fulfill its appointed charge.
** MS. ROBINSON MOVED THAT AFTER SERIOUS CONSIDERATION AND EXAMINATION OF EACH BUDGET LINE ITEM, THERE IS NO WAY TO CUT CONTRACTUAL OR UTILITY COSTS FOR HISTORICAL COMMISSION PROPERTIES.
** MS. FALASCA SECONDED.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The division profile of goals and highlights prepared by Ms. Gunn was discussed. Several small revisions were suggested.
** MR. IANNACCONE MOVED THAT THE DIVISION PROFILE BE APPROVED AS REVISED.
** MS. MORROW SECONDED.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
II. Any other business to come before the Commission
Ms. Rochelle presented any invoice from Geno Lupinacci Memorials, LLC for an amount of $3,400 for monument repair work at Pine Island Cemetery. Before and after photos were also presented.
** MR. IANNACCONE MOVED THAT THE INVOICE FROM GENO LUPINACCI MEMORIALS, LLC BE PAID FOR THE AMOUNT OF $3,400.
** MS. BOOTH SECONDED.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Ms. Rochelle presented 4 separate estimates for continued monument repair at Pine Island Cemetery from Mr. Lupinacci. Each estimate is for $500 or under. Repairs can continue until the weather becomes too cold.
** MR. IANNACCONE MOVED TO APPROVE THE 4 ESTIMATES FOR TOTALS NOT TO EXCEED $500 EACH.
** MS. FALASCA SECONDED.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The next meeting of the Commission is November 19, 2003 at 7:30 p.m., Norwalk Museum Conference Room.
** MR. IANNACCONE MOVED TO ADJOURN.
** MS. FALASCA SECONDED.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Rochelle
Chair
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