Wallingford Fire District No. 1

 MINUTES OF THE PRUDENTIAL COMMITTEE MEETING
May 12, 2010

Called to Order:  Scott Sendra called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  Also present was Alicia Sharp, and Maureen Duchesne Clerk/Treasurer.  

Visitors:  Jeff Duchesne came to ask about getting the stuff from the lodge that is stored down at station #2 taken out as the fire department is working on cleaning up that station. He also asked the board if they would give their approval to apply for another AFG grant for equipment as this may be the last year to apply for a while, as they may not be available for a few years.  The board gave their approval and wished them luck.  

Approval for Minutes:  Scott made a motion to approve the minutes as presented and it was seconded by Alicia.  With no discussion the motion carried (2/0).  

Approval for the Fire District Pay Order: Scott made a motion to approve the pay orders and Alicia seconded the motion. Motion carried (2/0).  

Old Business: Maureen let the board know that the items from the grant money are slowly being purchased and the bills are being paid right away so we do not make interest off it as this would have to be paid back to the government. Maureen also asked about the 3 questions the Town had asked about previously and what was the board’s response.

1)      As discussed at the FD#1 Annual Meeting, how much of this grant funding can be used to reduce the 2011 Fire Protection Budget that will be billed out to taxpayers in August?

None of the grant money will be used to reduce the budget as the items are things that are over the cost of what is in the voted on budget amount of $129,978 for 2011.

2)      How much money was received from the sale of the air packs and will this money be used to reduce the 2011 Fire Protection Budget accordingly?

The air packs were sold for $3000 with half of that belonging to the fire dept.  The $1500 that the district was to get was used to offset a bill that the fire dept. themselves paid which should have come out of the Fire Protection Budget.  So that money will not be used to reduce the 2011 budget.

3)      Will any of the equipment being replaced due to the grant funds be sold and if so, will this money be used to reduce the 2011 Fire Protection Budget.

There will not be any equipment sold, as the grant money is being used to buy things that they do not already have and did not ask to have in their budget to purchase to help keep the budget total down as much as possible.  So, therefore this will not reduce the 2011 Fire Protection Budget. 

New Business:  Jim had a tree come down on the power lines by his cabin and it caused a power surge that has fried anything electrical.  He said the electric part of the furnace no longer works and wanted to know what the board wants him to do.  Alicia made the motion to have Irving do this and it was seconded by Scott.  With no discussion motion carried.  

Maureen read a memo from the Town Administrator about the testing of the water at Lake Elfin , which ask if the district is willing to cover ¼ of the cost ($50).  Alicia made the motion not to pay as she felt this should be part of the Recreation Budget and Scott seconded.  With no further discussion motion carried. (2/0)  

Public Comments: None

Other Business/Announcements:  None.   

Executive Session:  None.  

Next Meeting:  The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Prudential Committee will be May 26, 2010 at 6:30 P.M. at the Wallingford Fire Station on Railroad Street .  The time was changed as Maureen has a prior appointment until 6pm.  

Adjournment:  Alicia made the motion that the meeting be adjourned.  Scott seconded the motion.  No further discussion.  Motion carried (2/0).  The meeting adjourned at 7:05 P.M.

Respectfully Submitted:

Maureen Duchesne - Clerk/Treasurer                                       Date Approved:  May 26, 2010

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