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BOARD OF FINANCE
April 13, 2006
following the Public Hearing

April 12, 2007
First Selectman's Office
Essex Town Hall


Present: James Francis, Keith Bolles, Keith Crehan, Campbell Hudson, Joel Marzi.

James Francis called the meeting to order at 8:58 pm.

Others present: Treasurer Robert Dixon

Approval of Agenda

Motion was made Keith Bolles to approve the Agenda. Keith Crehan seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes:

Motion was made by Campbell Hudson to approve the March 15, 2007 Minutes. Keith Crehan seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Campbell Hudson to approve the March 29, 2007 Minutes clarifying that on page 4 the motion regarding the Essex Housing Authority PILOT Payment should read:
"Motion was made by Keith Crehan to recommend to Town Meeting waiving the Essex Housing Authority's Payment in Lieu of Taxes for 2004 and 2005. Campbell Hudson seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried."
Keith Bolles seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried.

2007-2008 Town of Essex Budget for Town Meeting:

There was follow-up discussion regarding the Public Hearing, the Governor's Proposed Budget and potential impact, bonding and the overall mill rate impact.

Motion was made by Keith Crehan to move to Town Meeting $18,975,997 in expenditures for the support of schools, highways and the general government and other necessary objects. Keith Bolles seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried.

2007 Board of Finance Calendar Revision

James Francis reported that the Town Meeting date for the Annual Budget needed to be corrected to May 14, 2007 from May 7, 2007 on the Board of Finance 2007 Calendar.

Motion was made by Campbell Hudson to revise the 2007 Board of Finance Calendar to reflect that the Annual Budget Meeting will be held on May 14, 2007. Keith Crehan seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Keith Crehan to adjourn at 9:25 pm. Joel Marzi seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Cindy Varricchio
Board Clerk