Town of Redding
Board of Finance Regular Meeting Minutes
Joint Meeting with the BOS & BOE
Monday, 12/20/2021
7:30PM Via Zoom
Filed subject to approval.
Present: Dr. Kimberly Yonkers, Chair, Ward Mazzucco, Vice Chair, Jamie Barickman, Rob Dean, Jenifer Wyss, Karen Gifford
Also Present: Steve Gniadek, Finance Director, First Selectwoman Julia Pemberton, Peg O’Donnell, Selectman, Michael Thompson, Selectman, Chris Parkin, Redding BOE, Dr. Jason McKinnen, Superintendent of Schools, Scott Petrizelli, Finance Director Region 9, BOE Members, Members of the Public
Chair Yonkers called the meeting to order at 7:32PM.
- To Approve the Minutes of the Meeting held on Monday, 11/22/2021
MOTION: Vice Chari Mazzucco made a motion to approve the minutes of the BOF Meeting held on Monday, 11/22/2021. Ms. Gifford seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous, and the motion carried.
- Public Comment Chair Yonkers opened the floor to Public.
There was no Public Comment.
- Joint Meeting with the Board of Selectman (BOS) and Board of Education (BOE) to discuss the FY 2022-2023 Budget
First Selectwoman Julia Pemberton addressed the Board of Finance (BOF) about the FY 2022-2023 budget for the Town of Redding (Town Portion). Discussion followed concerning various expenses, revenues, and departmental changes.
MOTION: Mr. Dean made a motion to add a Public Comment after the BOS budget presentation. Mr. Barickman seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous, and the motion carried.
Chair Yonkers opened the floor to Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
Dr. Jason McKinnon, Superintendent of Schools, and Chris Parkin, Redding BOE, presented the BOE budget to the BOF. Discussion followed concerning staffing and new approaches to budgeting.
Chair Yonkers opened the floor to Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
Chair Yonkers adjourned the meeting at 8:42PM.
Submitted by,
Zachary Smith