New Britain Borough Financial Advisory Committee

Meeting Notes

May 23, 2017, 7:30pm

1. Call to order

1. The meeting was called to order at 7:38PM by Chairman Mr. Frank Lombardo.

2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll call

1. Members present included Frank Lombardo, Joseph Borek, and John Wolff, Jr.  Sam Bryant (Borough Manager) was also present.  Members Art Conover and Danielle Young were not present, as well as Council Liaison Jeff Gilmore.

4. Approval of Minutes

1. Mr. Wolff motioned to approve the minutes.  Mr. Borek seconded the motion and it was approved by all members present.

5. Unfinished Business

1. PFM and Road Loan

1. Mr. Bryant reported that Council approved the loan from the First National Bank of Newtown.  
2. Mr. Bryant worked with the Borough Roadmaster and the core sample report from Gilmore and Associates to determine that 2017 roadwork would likely consist of microsurfacing Aarons and Mathews with limited base repair and mill/overlay of Maple Ave and Maple Court with limited base repair.  Mr. Wolff suggested the use of “Airport Mix” for this work.
3. Mr. Bryant noted that the Borough Roadmaster expected to have an updated road report by the end of the year that would serve as the basis for 2018 road repairs.  Mr. Wolff suggested the Roadmaster change his rating scale from “1 to 10” to “1 to 5.”

2. Five Year Plan Review and Update - 2017 Committee Outreach

1. Mr. Lombardo noted he had reached out to the Police Commissioners.  Mr. Borek will be attending the June Nature Preserve Meeting.  Mr. Bryant noted that Mr. Gilmore met with the Shade Tree Commission and would be meeting with Parks/Rec in June.  Mr. Wolff requested the contact info for Council President Kelemen to discuss Public Safety financial needs.  Mr. Bryant noted that Ms. Young was working with the Borough Camp Director to discuss its finances.  Mr. Bryant noted Mr. Conover had attempted to contact the chairperson of the Historic Preservation Committee.
2. The Committee did a brief overview of the current budget and projected figures and discussed possible funding changes for the Capital and Recreation Funds.

3. Council Request – 2017 Budget Monthly Figures

1. Mr. Bryant reported that the borough would have to pay for a more expensive version of QuickBooks to do custom reports.  He did not think this expense was worthwhile for a report of limited use.  He agree to provide Council with the budgeted vs. projected figures from the five year plan to meet the informational needs of Council.

4. Council Request – Investigation of Investment of Remaining Groner Funds

1. Mr. Bryant had no activity to report on this item.

6. New Business

1. Police Captain Update        

1. Mr. Bryant updated the Committee on the April Police Commission meeting, and gave a brief overview of a draft proposal to change the administrative operations of the police department.

7. Adjournment

1. Mr. Wolff motioned to adjourn.  Mr. Lombardo seconded the motion and approved by all members present.  The meeting adjourned at 9:01 PM.