WESTPORT CONNECTICUT
BOARD OF FINANCE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

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The Board of Finance will hold its Public Meeting on Thursday, October 13, 2016, at 8:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of Town Hall for the following purposes: 


AGENDA


1. To appoint James W. Westphal as a new Board of Finance member to fill the vacancy for the unexpired portion of the term.


2. To approve the Board of Finance Minutes of the September 7, 2016 Regular Meeting and the September 25, 2016 Special Meeting.


3. Financial Report from the Finance Director. (Discussion Only)


4. Analysis and Status Report from the Tax Assessor regarding the recent revaluations. (Discussion Only)


5. Status Update from the Audit Manager. (Discussion Only)


6. Upon the request of the First Selectman, to approve an appropriation in the amount of $440,000 to the Capital and Non-Recurring Fund Account #31501120-500292.  Funding is required to implement the Responsible Growth and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Grant for the Saugatuck Station Area TOD Master Plan which has been granted to Westport. This is a 100% reimbursable grant from the State Office of Policy and Management (OPM) with no local match.  The contract has been fully executed by both the Town and the State, and approved by the Board of Selectmen, pending Board of Finance funding approval.


7. Upon the request of the Fire Chief, to approve an appropriation of $625,000 along with bond and note authorization to the Municipal Improvement Fund Account #30502220-500291 for the purposes of funding a scheduled replacement of a 1995 Sutphen Pumper.


8.   Upon the request of the Director of Parks and Recreation, to approve an appropriation in the amount of $1,265,000 along with bond and note authorization to the Municipal Improvement Fund Account #30508810-500140 for dredging of approximately 20,727 CY of sediment from Compo Basin and the approach channel.


9.   Upon the request of the Police Chief, to approve an appropriation in the amount of $19,600 from the Asset Forfeiture Account #10100000-275000 for the purpose of purchasing Rifle Threat Capable Plates, Helmets, and Carriers for Officer protective gear.


10. Westport Transit District – Budget and Strategic Alternatives presentation by Martin Fox. (Discussion Only)


Note:  The practice for upcoming BOF regular meetings will be to close the meetings at 10:00 PM.  Motions to extend individual meetings can be heard.