RECEIVED APRIL 22, 2009 @ 8:30 A.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
REDDING BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING
April 20, 2009
Present: Ketcham, Miller, Takacs
Also present: L. McHale, one member of the public
Mrs. Ketcham called the April 13, 2009 meeting to order at 7:00 pm
FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 BUDGET
Mrs. Ketcham reported on two changes to the budget proposal since the last meeting.
1. Recycling/Transfer Station: Mr. Kulowiec has reported the cost for hauling will increase by $36,000. The 8-year contract is expiring and the anticipated contractual prices will increase by approximately 40%.
2. Health Insurance: the consultant has advised that there will be a $50,000 savings for next year, and potentially more.
These changes bring the total Selectman’s budget to $10,161,552, representing a 0.59% increase over the current operating budget. With the inclusion of debt service, the Selectman’s total budget $12,183,706, representing an increase of 0.81%.
Motion: move that the Board of Selectmen submit an operating budget, including debt service, not to exceed $12,183,706. Miller, Takacs. Approved. Unanimous.
Mrs. Miller reported the committee established to allocate funding to outside agencies met and determined this year’s allocation of $5,000. The Committee annually considers requests from outside agencies that provide service to Redding residents.
Motion: move that the Board of Selectmen accept the recommendation for the allocation of funding to outside agencies as follows: Woman’s Center of Danbury, $2,500; Regional Hospice of Western Connecticut, $1,500, and Shelter of the Cross, $1,000. Takacs, Miller. Approved. Unanimous.
ADJOURNMENT
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 7:25 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Maday
Recording Secretary
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