NOTICE AND AGENDA OF BOARD OF FINANCE MEETING          

 SPECIAL NOTICE ABOUT PROCEDURES FOR THIS MEETING: 

This meeting will be held in-person IN THE AUDITORIUM OF THE WESTPORT town hall.

The meeting will also be live streamed on the Town Website westportct.gov (on the website, select “How Do I” Heading, and select “Watch Town Meetings”) and shown on Optimum Government Access Channel 79.  Meeting materials will be available at westportct.gov along with the meeting notice posted on the Meeting List & Calendar page. 

NOTICE OF BOARD OF FINANCE PUBLIC MEETING

The Board of Finance will hold a Public Meeting on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Westport Town Hall for the following purposes: 

AGENDA

1. Election of Board of Finance Chairman and Vice Chairman.

    

2. To approve the Board of Finance Minutes of the November 1, 2023 Regular Meeting.

    

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

    

4. Appointees of new members of the Board of Finance Audit Sub-Committee.

    

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

    

6. Long Lots Building Project. (Discussion Only)

    

7. Board of Education 1st quarter Financial Report from the BOE Chief Financial Officer. (Discussion Only)

    

8. Upon the request of the Director of Human Services, to approve an appropriation of $13,000 to the Senior Services WSCA Salary Account 10105530-511000 to increase part-time position from 25 hours to 35 hours for the remainder of FY 2023-2024.

    

9. Upon the request of the Director of Human Services, to approve the following transfer from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds to cover the following costs:

    

   From:   ARPA Emergency Assistance Account 51005520-588102                    $57,533.32 

   To:       ARPA Mental Health Account 5100520-588101                                    $32,533.32

               APRA Job Search Program at Library Account 51005520-588116        $25,000.00

    

10. Upon the request of the Director of Human Services, to approve an appropriation of $70,561 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Fund Account 31505530-500383 for outdoor improvements at the Westport’s Center for Senior Activities (WCSA) and a vehicle to assist in the delivery of home delivered meals and other WCSA business. This is reimbursable by the Southwest Connecticut Agency on Aging - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Senior Center Grant.

     

11. Upon the request of the Deputy Chief of Police, to approve an appropriation of $362,194.37 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Fund Account 31502210-500212-22101 for the replacement of the existing 2006 Boston Whaler “Marine II” police patrol boat.

     

12. Upon the request of the Deputy Chief of Police, to approve an appropriation of $85,840 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Fund Account 31502210-500244 for the replacement of the two existing motors for the Marine I police patrol boat.

     

13. Upon the request of the Deputy Chief of Police, to approve an appropriation from the Railroad Parking Reserve Account 2900219-588000 of $18,000 to the Railroad Parking Facility Improvement Account 21002219-572200 for 16 replacement light fixtures at the Saugatuck train station.

     

14. Upon the request of the Director of Public Works, to approve an appropriation of $65,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Fund Account 31503310-500382 for the purchase of one (1) F350 Building Maintenance Service Truck.

     

15. Upon the request of the Director of Public Works, to approve an appropriation of $250,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund 51003310-588106 for additional Post Road bus shelters.

     

16. Upon the request of the Director of Public Works, to approve an appropriation of $275,000 from the Sewer Reserve Fund Account 32003330-500462-10131 for the third round of emergency repairs to the Pump Station #10 force main.

     

17. Upon the request of the Assistant Town Attorney, to approve a 40-Year Deed Restriction for Dwelling at 136 Riverside Avenue.

     

18. To review the 2024 Board of Finance Calendar. (Discussion Only) 

   Click this link to download the Board of Finance Meeting Packet

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