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COMMITTEE ACTIONS
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MARCH 6, 2002
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FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 OPERATING BUDGET
PUBLIC HEARING
&
FINANCE/CLAIMS COMMITEE MEETING
ATTENDANCE: Bruce Kimmel, Chairman; Chris Perone (7:55); Ken Baker; Douglas Sutton; Joseph Mann (8:00)
STAFF: Jack Miller, Finance Director; Richard Darling, Director Budgets & Systems; Lisa Biagiarelli, Tax Collector; External Auditors
FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 OPERATING BUDGET – PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. Kimmel called the public hearing to order at 7:45 pm. There were no speakers present. A letter from Ms. Diane Rochelle was distributed to the members.
Mr. Kimmel adjourned the public hearing at 7:48 pm and convened the Finance/Claims Committee Meeting at 7:48 pm.
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
JANUARY 2, 2002 – FINANCE/CLAIMS COMMITTEE
The following change was made to the Minutes of January 2, 2002:
Page 8 – Global replacement of "Mr. Perrone" to "Mr. Perone".
** MR. KIMMEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 2, 2002 AS CORRECTED.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
JANUARY 15, 2002 – FINANCE CLAIMS COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING
** MR. KIMMEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 15, 2002.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
JANUARY 31, 2002 - FINANCE COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING
The following change was made to the Minutes of January 31, 2002:
Page 2 of 6 – Global replacement of "Willow" to "Wilhelm"
** MR. KIMMEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 31, 2002 AS CORRECTED.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
FEBRUARY 6, 2002 – FINANCE/CLAIMS COMMITTEE MEETING
** MR. KIMMEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 6, 2002.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
CLAIMS COMMITTEE: RECEIVE THE MONTHLY CLAIMS REPORT; REVIEW AND APPROVE CLAIMS AS REQUIRED FOR CLAIMS REPORTS DATED FEBRUARY 6, 2002
AND MARCH 6, 2002
Ms. Biagiarelli distributed her report and briefly went over items over $5000.
** MR. KIMMEL MOVED TO REFER THIS ITEM TO THE COMMON COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
DELINQUENT TAX REPORT: RECEIVE REPORT AND DISCUSS.
Ms. Biagiarelly presented her report to the committee and stated that her department was slightly ahead on collections - 96.32% of current levy. She also stated that they were behind on delinquent tax collections as compared with last year.
DELINQUENT TAX MEMORANDUM: RECEIVE AND REPORT AND DISCUSS.
Ms. Biagiarelli distributed a memo for the members’ review concerning this item. She stressed that her department was understaffed in the area of collection enforcement and also stated that she would like the opportunity to look into the feasibility of hiring additional staff.
APPROVE RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $130,000 FOR THE SIXTH TAXING DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF NORWALK FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $130,000 BONDS OF THE CITY TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATION AND PENDING ISSUANCE THEREOF THE MAKING OF TEMPORARY BORROWINGS FOR SUCH PURPOSE. THE LOAN TO THE SIXTH DISTRICT FROM PROCEEDS OF SAID BONDS IS CONTINGENT ON THE SIXTH DISTRICT PROVIDING A MORTGAGE ON THE APPROPRIATE REAL
ESTATE OF THE SIXTH DISTRICT AS ADDITIIONAL SECURITY FOR THE BONDS.
Mr. Miller presented documentation on this item and stated that the Sixth District needed money for improvements in the District which they will repay at a higher interest rate. Mr. Miller also stated that this interest rate would piggyback on the City’s bonds.
** MR. KIMMEL MOVED TO REFER THIS ITEM TO COMMON COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 INCLUDING CAP ON OPERATING BUDGET.
This item was distributed to the members for review.
BRIEF PRESENTATION ON CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003.
Mr. Miller distributed information on this item and gave a brief presentation on the budget, which also included discussion on the Parking Authority’s budget. Mr. Perone’s asked about DPW’s role within a Parking Authority. Mr. Miller replied that DPW’s role would be very significant particularly
with respect to metered parking. He also stated that the City’s Ordinances mandated their involvement.
PRESENTATION ON THE FINANCING FOR THE POLICE HEADQUARTERS.
Extensive discussion took place among the members concerning the cost, location and the necessity for this new facility. Mr. Mann stated that the cost projections for this new facility were just that – cost projections – and at the end the final cost may be less. He stated that initially everyone seemed to be in favor of this facility, but now he sensed there were less enthusiasm. He stated that he felt this new facility was not only important for the City, but for the community in which it would be relocated as well.
** MR. KIMMEL MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Gerda Adonis
Telesco Secretarial Services
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