REVISION #2 - Item #11 Withdrawn

NOTICE AND AGENDA OF BOARD OF FINANCE MEETING

 SPECIAL NOTICE ABOUT PROCEDURES FOR THIS PUBLIC MEETING:

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

This meeting will be broadcast on Channel 79 AND/OR live streamed on the Town Website westportct.gov. (On the website, select “How Do I” heading, and select “Watch Town Meetings”.) Meeting materials will be available at westportct.gov along with the meeting notice posted on the Meeting List & Calendar page. Agenda to include but not be limited to the following items and is subject to revision(s).

NOTICE OF BOARD OF FINANCE PUBLIC MEETING 

The Board of Finance will hold a Public Meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Westport Town Hall for the following purposes:

     AGENDA

1. To approve the Board of Finance Minutes of the April 8, 2026 and May 6, 2026 Regular Meeting and the April 22, 2026 Special Meeting.

    

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

    

3. Board of Education 3rd quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Report from the Chief Financial Officer. (Discussion Only)

    

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

    

5. The Board will appoint independent auditors for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

    

6. The Board will set the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

    

7. A request by the Tax Collector pursuant to CGS § 12-165 for a transfer of $435,226.81 to the Suspense Tax Book representing uncollected motor vehicle and personal property tax accounts for list year 2023.

    

8. Upon the request of the Town Attorney’s office, to approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $135,000 to the Contract Services Account 10101170-532000 for unanticipated legal matters.

    

9. Upon the request of the Director of Planning & Zoning, to approve an appropriation in the amount of $193,500 to the Capital and Non-Recurring Fund Account 31501185-500491-21012 for the Preparation of the 2027 Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD).

    

10. Upon the request of the Deputy Chief of Police, to approve a total appropriation in the amount of $101,719.51 to the Railroad Operating Program Expense Fund Account 21002219-588000 for the snow removal overages ($80,890) and emergency water line repair at Greens Farm Railroad Station ($20,829.51).

     

11. Upon the request of the Director of Public Works, to approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $437,690 along with bond and note authorization to the Municipal Improvement Fund Account 30503310-500195 for additional expenses associated with the Compo Marina Pier Project, due to a change in Eversource’s Flood Protection requirements. WITHDRAWN

     

12. Upon the request of the Director of Parks & Recreation, to approve an appropriation in the amount of $200,000 along with bond and note authorization to the Municipal Improvement Fund Account 30508810-500155-10141 in support of the Wakeman Town Farm Barn project. 

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