Wallingford Fire District No. 1

 MINUTES OF THE PRUDENTIAL COMMITTEE MEETING
January 13, 2010

Called to Order:  Scott Sendra called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  Also present was Dennis Stocker, and Maureen Duchesne Clerk/Treasurer.  Charlie Baker came late as he had a prior commitment.  

Visitors:  Bob Soule came to discuss the amount that was going to be used as a blow off for the season. A letter was presented to the board from Bob explaining his take on the issue.  Scott then tried to explain where the board took their information from.  

Russ Lattuca came on behalf of the Gilbert Hart Library regarding the water/sewer bill.  As a non- profit organization he was asking if the board would consider waiving there fees.  Scott made a motion and Dennis seconded it to go ahead and waive the fees for the library. With no further discussion the motion carried. (2/0)  

Approval for Minutes:   Dennis made a motion and Scott seconded that the minutes for December 23th, as well as all budget meeting minutes be accepted as presented. With no discussion motion carried. (2/0)  

Approval for the Fire District Pay Order:  Dennis made a motion and Scott seconded that the pay orders be accepted. With no discussion motion carried. (2/0)

Old Business: Maureen presented some figures that will allow the board to set a water/sewer rate that will be used throughout the year.  Scott made a motion and Dennis seconded that a rate of $7.25 for water and $5.80 for sewer be used all year. As long as the budget needs are met we will not change the rate over the year 2010.  With no further discussion motion carried. (2/0)  

New Business:   The board went over the 2010 Warning and wanted to review the minutes from last years annual meeting before they approved the Warning.  Dennis and Scott read the section on the non-binding vote and felt it was explained quite well to the Fire District voters as to what they were voting on and asked that the binding vote article be removed.  A Warning was printed and Dennis then made a motion and Scott seconded that we accept the Warning as printed. With no further discussion motion carried. (2/0)  

Public Comments: None  

Other Business/Announcements: Maureen presented the board with an invitation from the selectboard to attend a public meeting to discuss Fire Protection in the Town.  

Dennis stated that he would not be at the regular meetings in February as he will be in Fire Fighter II class on Wednesdays for that month.  

Executive Session: The board went into executive session at 7:15 to discuss an issue. We came out of executive at 7:24 with no action taken.  

Next Meeting:  The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Prudential Committee will be January 27, 2010 at 6:00 P.M. at the Wallingford Fire Station on Railroad Street.   

Adjournment:  Scott made the motion that the meeting be adjourned.  Dennis seconded the motion.  No further discussion.  Motion carried (3/0).  The meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.

Respectfully Submitted:

Maureen Duchesne - Clerk/Treasurer                                       Date Approved:  January 27, 2010

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