October 6, 2025
Members present: Mark Fiorentino, Mark Neumann, Margaret Chapple, Frederick Moffa, Kelly Rome and Student Liaison Zainab Zafar. Also, Town Manager Mike Walsh, Director of Finance Kimi Cheng.
Creation of Special Grant Fund Account
Historically, the town has sought the approval of the board of selectmen to apply, accept and expend funds for both directed and aspirational grants. When some grants are secured, approval is requested from both the boards of selectmen and finance to amend the budget for additional revenue and expenditures. Staff requests establish a dedicated fund to record federal, state and local grants, reimbursements grants and/or donations under $50,000 received by the town that do not require a match or use of taxpayer funds. BOS approval will continue to be requested for aspirational grant funds prior to submitting any application, accepting grant funds, or expending funds.
The board unanimously approved a resolution to establish the Special Grants Fund to assist with tracking grant expenditures for federal, state and local grants, reimbursement grants and/or donations under $50,000. The source of this fund shall not require a town match or use of taxpayer funds. Further, the Granby Town Manager shall approve appropriate Purchase Orders in accordance with procedures with the Town of Granby’s purchasing policy and grant requirements. Any balance remaining in said fund, should the fund be dissolved, shall meet the requirements of grant commitments, or be returned to the town’s General Fund as determined by the boards of selectmen and finance.
Public Session
Bill Glueck, 18 Barkhamsted Road, as president of the Granby Taxpayers Alliance explained the focus of the group and the budget issues they will be examining.
Jim Warnke, 11 Elizabeth Street, spoke in favor of tax relief for senior citizens who wish to continue to live in Granby.
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