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Windsor Town Council - Budget
Session Special Meeting
Council Chambers - Town Hall
April 23, 2003
Approved Minutes
Mayor Trinks called the Budget Session Special
Meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
- Present: Mayor Trinks, Deputy Mayor Curtis,
Councilor Broxterman, Councilor Jepsen, Councilor
Mulligan, Councilor Pacino, Councilor Simon and
Councilor Walker.
Absent: Councilor Albano
- Communication from Council Members
Councilor Broxterman – stated it is our
responsibility, not our privilege to vote.
Councilor Jepsen – thanked the staff for their work
in preparing the budget.
Councilor Mulligan – None.
Councilor Pacino – encouraged voters to take an
interest in the budget and make their decision wisely
when the referendum is set.
Councilor Simon – said it has been a challenging
budget season this year. He thanked the town staff for
their hard work in preparing the budget. He believes
that this year’s budget will be favorable, considering
the economy.
Councilor Walker – None.
Deputy Mayor Curtis – thanked the town staff and
the Board of Education and staff for putting together
the budgets.
Mayor Trinks – thanked the department heads that
presented their budgets to the Council. He also
thanked Town Manager Churchill and Assistant Town
Manager Souza, the town staff, Board of Education and
staff for their work. Mayor Trinks also thanked the
public who came out to speak on the budget and he
thanked his colleagues.
- FY 2004 Budget Deliberations
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Board of Education |
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FY 2004 Proposed Budget |
Town Council Action |
Adjusted Amount |
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$48,904,600 |
None |
$48,904,600 |
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Town Support for Education |
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FY2004 Proposed Budget |
Town Council Action |
Adjusted Amount |
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$4,762,390 |
Moved by Councilor Simon, seconded by Councilor
Walker to amend the proposed budget of Town
Support for Education from $4,762,390 to
$4,842,390.
Increase elementary school Partnership position
by $80,000
Motion passed 8-0-0 |
$4,842,390 |
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Safety Services |
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FY2004 Proposed Budget |
Town Council Action |
Adjusted Amount |
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$6,340,140 |
Moved by Councilor Broxterman, seconded by Deputy
Mayor Curtis to amend the proposed budget of
Safety Services from $6,340,140 to $6,318,140.
Decrease $22,000 for one police cruiser (three
originally budgeted will be reduced to two
vehicles) under Uniformed Patrol
Motion Passed 8-0-0 |
$6,318,140 |
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Family & Leisure Services |
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FY2004 Proposed Budget |
Town Council Action |
Adjusted Amount |
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$1,428,440 |
Increase funding by $25,000 to keep open Veteran’s
Pool under Recreation. Councilor Pacino supports
Veteran’s Pool, but will oppose this motion with
deep regret because of some staff layoffs.
Councilor Jepsen applauds this action.
Motion by Councilor Walker, seconded by
Councilor Broxterman to amend the proposed budget
of Family & Leisure Services from $1,428,440 to
$1,453,440.
Motion Passed 7-1-0 Councilor Pacino Opposing |
$1,453,440 |
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Health & Social Services |
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FY2004 Proposed Budget |
Town Council Action |
Adjusted Amount |
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$823,730 |
Moved by Deputy Mayor Curtis, seconded by
Councilor Broxterman to amend the proposed budget
of Health & Social Services from $823,730 to
$830,730. Restore funding to VNA for $7,000
under Social Services.
Motion Passed 8-0-0 |
$830,730 |
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Library Services |
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FY2004 Proposed Budget |
Town Council Action |
Adjusted Amount |
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$1,066,320 |
Moved by Deputy Mayor Curtis, seconded by
Councilor Pacino to amend the proposed budget of
Library Services from $1,066,320 to $1,111,320.
Increase funding to restore library hours to
current schedule $45,000.
Councilor Broxterman said that the library is
the most heavily used asset of the Town and he
supports this motion.
Motion Passed 8-0-0 |
$1,111,320 |
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Development Services |
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FY2004 Proposed Budget |
Town Council Action |
Adjusted Amount |
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$1,275,190 |
Moved by Councilor Simon,
seconded by Councilor Broxterman to amend the
proposed budget of Development Services from
$1,275,190 to $1,290,190. Increase funding to
restore 0.25 FTE’s in part-time clerical support
under Building Safety $15,000.
Councilor Simon noted that he has heard from
several Zoning Board of Appeal members who rely on
support of this position.
Motion Passed 8-0-0 |
$1,290,190 |
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Community Development |
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FY2004 Proposed Budget |
Town Council Action |
Adjusted Amount |
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$25,000 |
None. |
$25,000 |
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Public Works |
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FY2004 Proposed Budget |
Town Council Action |
Adjusted Amount |
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$4,059,720 |
None. |
$4,059,720 |
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Information Services |
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FY2004 Proposed Budget |
Town Council Action |
Adjusted Amount |
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$388,700 |
None. |
$388,700 |
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Administrative Services |
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FY2004 Proposed Budget |
Town Council Action |
Adjusted Amount |
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$1,472,680 |
None. |
$1,472,680 |
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General Government |
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FY2004 Proposed Budget |
Town Council Action |
Adjusted Amount |
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$852,720 |
Moved by Councilor Broxterman, seconded by
Councilor Simon to amend the proposed budget of
General Government from $852,720 to $838,220.
Decrease funding under Community Services by
$10,000 for First Town Downtown ($50,000
contribution to $40,000 contribution).
Decrease funding under Community Services by
$12,500 for Celebrate Windsor ($25,000
contribution to $12,500 contribution).
Increase funding under Community Services by
$8,000 to include grants to four social service
agencies: Windsor Recovery Club $2,000; HERC
(Housing Education Resource Center) $2,000;
Network Against Domestic Abuse $2,000; and
Hartford Interval House $2,000.
Motion Passed 8-0-0 |
$838,220 |
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General Services |
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FY2004 Proposed Budget |
Town Council Action |
Adjusted Amount |
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$6,108,840 |
Moved by Councilor Simon, seconded by Councilor
Broxterman to amend the proposed budget of General
Services from $6,108,840 to $5,788,840.
Councilor Pacino asked how many organizations
applied to the Volunteer Support Program last
year. Town Manager Churchill said that there were
seven pending and two who showed interest. All
applications have been suspended for the remainder
of the fiscal year.
Decrease Debt Service by $170,000.
Decrease Capital Projects by $135,000.
Decrease Volunteer Support Program under
Unclassified by $15,000.
Motion Passed 7-1-0 Councilor Pacino Opposing |
$5,788,840 |
Moved by Councilor Walker, seconded by Councilor
Broxterman to take a three-minute recess at 7:14 p.m.
Motion Passed 8-0-0
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Revenues |
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FY2004 Proposed Budget |
Town Council Action |
Adjusted Amount |
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$77,508,470 |
Moved by Councilor Walker, seconded by Councilor
Simon to amend the proposed budget for Revenues
from $77,508,470 to $77,323,970
Increase revenue line 290-199 "Opening Cash" by
$51,200 (from $350,000 to $401,200.
Decrease revenue line 100-002 "Current Levy" by
$235,700 (from $61,062,260 to $60,826,560).
Motion Passed 8-0-0 |
$77,323,970 |
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Tax Collection Rate |
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FY2004 Proposed Budget |
Town Council Action |
Adjusted Amount |
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98.75% |
Moved by Councilor Walker, seconded by Councilor
Simon to accept the proposed tax collection rate
of 98.75%.
Motion Passed 8-0-0 |
98.75% |
Motioned by Councilor Jepsen, seconded by Deputy
Mayor Curtis to take a five-minute break at 7:25 p.m.
Motion Passed 8-0-0
- Final Motions
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Board of Education |
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Motion by: |
Deputy Mayor Curtis |
Seconded: |
Councilor Simon |
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Amount: |
$48,904,600 |
For: |
8 |
Against: |
0 |
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Town Support for Education |
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Motion by: |
Councilor Simon |
Seconded: |
Councilor Broxterman |
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Amount: |
$4,842,390 |
For: |
8 |
Against: |
0 |
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Safety Services |
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Motion by: |
Councilor Mulligan |
Seconded: |
Councilor Broxterman |
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Amount: |
$6,318,140 |
For: |
8 |
Against: |
0 |
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Family Services |
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Motion by: |
Councilor Jepsen |
Seconded: |
Deputy Mayor Curtis |
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Amount: |
$1,453,440 |
For: |
7 |
Against: |
1 Councilor Pacino Opposing |
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Health and Social Services |
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Motion by: |
Deputy Mayor Curtis |
Seconded: |
Councilor Broxterman |
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Amount: |
$830,730 |
For: |
8 |
Against: |
0 |
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Library Services |
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Motion by: |
Councilor Broxterman |
Seconded: |
Councilor Jepsen |
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Amount: |
$1,111,320 |
For: |
8 |
Against: |
0 |
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Development Services |
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Motion by: |
Councilor Simon |
Seconded: |
Councilor Jepsen |
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Amount: |
$1,290,190 |
For: |
8 |
Against: |
0 |
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Community Development |
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Motion by: |
Councilor Walker |
Seconded: |
Councilor Jepsen |
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Amount: |
$25,000 |
For: |
8 |
Against: |
0 |
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Public Works |
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Motion by: |
Councilor Pacino |
Seconded: |
Councilor Broxterman |
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Amount: |
$4,059,720 |
For: |
8 |
Against: |
0 |
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Information Services |
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Motion by: |
Councilor Mulligan |
Seconded: |
Deputy Mayor Curtis
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Amount: |
$388,700 |
For: |
8 |
Against: |
0 |
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Administrative Services |
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Motion by: |
Councilor Jepsen |
Seconded: |
Deputy Mayor Curtis |
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Amount: |
$1,472,680 |
For: |
8 |
Against: |
0 |
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General Government |
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Motion by: |
Deputy Mayor Curtis |
Seconded: |
Councilor Jepsen |
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Amount: |
$838,220 |
For: |
8 |
Against: |
0 |
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General Services |
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Motion by: |
Councilor Broxterman |
Seconded: |
Councilor Jepsen |
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Amount: |
$5,788,840 |
For: |
7 |
Against: |
1 Councilor Pacino |
General Fund Expenditures
Moved by Councilor Simon, seconded by Councilor
Walker to accept the total General Fund expenditures
for the 2003-04 budget in the amount of $77,323,970.
Councilor Simon said that these expenditures are
a decrease from the Town Manager’s Proposed Budget.
It requires a tax increase of less than 3%,
affecting the median homeowner $94.00 per year.
Motion Passed 7-1-0 with Councilor Pacino
Opposing
- Set Date for Annual Vote on Budget
(Referendum)
Moved by Councilor Walker, seconded by Councilor
Broxterman that the annual vote on the budget be
held on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 between the hours of
6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at all seven polling places.
Motion Passed 8-0-0
Enterprise Funds
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Windsor Child Development Center |
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Motion by: |
Councilor Pacino |
Seconded: |
Deputy Mayor Curtis |
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Amount: |
$1,043,930 |
For: |
8 |
Against: |
0 |
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Caring Connection Adult Day Care Center |
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Motion by: |
Councilor Mulligan |
Seconded: |
Councilor Broxterman |
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Amount: |
$643,900 |
For: |
8 |
Against: |
0 |
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Sanitary Landfill |
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Motion by: |
Councilor Jepsen |
Seconded: |
Councilor Broxterman |
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Amount: |
$1,922,735 |
For: |
8 |
Against: |
0 |
Moved by Councilor Jepsen, seconded by Councilor
Walker to add agenda item 5.A. Accepting the Price
Guide.
Motion Passed 8-0-0
5.A. Accepting the Price Guide
Moved by Deputy Mayor Curtis, seconded by
Councilor Walker to accept the price guide as
presented.
Councilor Jepson noted the absence of swimming
lessons. Town Manager Churchill said that they would
provide an updated and corrected price guide to the
Council.
Councilor Mulligan asked for a description of
fees which have a price range.
Councilor Pacino asked if fees are fixed or is
there a sliding fee scale. Ms. Newman, Director of
Family and Leisure Services, said that there is not
a sliding fee scale, but we do have scholarships
available.
Councilor Broxterman asked for reasons why items
were omitted. Town Manager Churchill said that they
would explain reasons for any changes in the
corrected price guide.
Councilor Pacino asked about the rental charge
for the Greater Hartford Dance Academy and is it an
increase in their rent. He also asked if there is a
flat rate negotiated and why we are going to a per
hour fee. Town Manager Churchill said that we are
trying to be more specific in costs of usage and
space used. They are trying to get a greater cost
recovery for space rentals. He also added that this
is driving the revenue estimates in the proposed
budget.
Motion was Withdrawn and will be placed on the
May 5, 2003 agenda.
- Resolutions Closing Capital Project Accounts
and Creation of New Capital Project Accounts
Moved by Deputy Mayor Curtis, seconded by
Councilor Simon that the remaining balances in the
following capital accounts totaling $541,945 be
transferred to the General Fund Designated
Unreserved Fund Balance for Future Capital Projects.
Council members debated the appropriate account
which the funds should be placed in. After further
discussion, the motion was amended as follows:
Motion amended by Deputy Mayor Curtis, seconded
by Councilor Simon that the remaining balances in
the following capital accounts totaling $541,945 be
transferred to the Capital Outlay Fund Undesignated
Unreserved Fund Balance.
$614 from project number 9003, Rainbow Rd.
Firehouse
$39,197 from project number 9301, Clover Street
School Asbestos
$7,816 from project number 9302, Poquonock School
Asbestos
$483 from project number 9319, Sage Park Field
House / Concession Stand
$33,985 from project number 9312, Poquonock
School Windows
$2,152 from project number 9052, Mack Street
$78,800 from project number 9051, Capen Street
Repair
$95,000 from project number 9005, Mack Street
Improvements
$30,500 from project number 9009, Kennedy Road
Improvements
$1,245 from project number 9010, Wilson
Recreation Area
$99,500 from project number 9011, Economic
Development-JDS
$22,000 from project number 9012, Economic
Development-Marriott
$37,430 from project number 9016, Huntington
House Parking Lot
$47,000 from project number 9020, Pioneer Drive
Bridge Repairs
$223 from project number 9045, Engineering
Vehicle
$46,000 from project number 9028, Laurel Avenue
Motion Passed 8-0-0
Moved by Councilor Simon, seconded by Councilor
Pacino that $75,000 from the Capital Outlay Fund
Undesignated Unreserved Fund Balance for Veterans’
Pool Repairs.
Motion Passed 8-0-0
Moved by Councilor Jepsen, seconded by Councilor
Mulligan to fund the items listed below from the
Capital Outlay Fund Undesignated Unreserved Fund
Balance for Future Capital Projects.
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Account Title |
Appropriation |
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Emergency Prep/Bio-HazMat Equipment |
5,000 |
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CAD Replacement in Engineering |
20,000 |
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Town Clerk Office – Software |
48,000 |
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Senior Center Concept Design |
15,000 |
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Senior Center Improvements |
20,000 |
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Replacement Vehicle for Building |
15,000 |
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Building Security |
30,000 |
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Community Center Improvements |
20,000 |
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Recrowning of O’Brien Field |
45,000 |
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Firefighter Packs |
12,500 |
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Skate Park |
8,000 |
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Sand and Salt Storage Facility |
25,000 |
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TOTAL |
$263,500 |
Motion was Withdrawn after discussion.
- Approval of Minutes
- April 9, 2003
- April 14, 2003
Moved by Councilor Broxterman, seconded by
Councilor Jepsen to approve the Budget Session Special
Meeting minutes of April 9, 2003. Corrections:
Motion Withdrawn.
- Adjournment
Moved by Councilor Broxterman, seconded by Deputy
Mayor Curtis to adjourn the Special Meeting at 8:49
p.m.
Motion Passed 8-0-0
Respectfully submitted
Kristin Countryman
Clerk of the Windsor Town Council
cc: Town Clerk
Main Library
Wilson Branch
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