The Wolcott Temple Corporation of Stafford
Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting Minutes
February 3, 2012

Opening:
The regular meeting of the Wolcott Lodge Temple Corporation was called to order at 6:30 PM on
February 3rd, 2012 at the Wolcott Temple Building; 276 Orcuttville Rd; Stafford, Connecticut by
President Michael Talamini.
Board Members Present:
President: Michael Talamini
Vice President: Robert Sedelow
Treasurer: Mark Richens
Secretary/Assistant Treasurer: Michael Simmons (2012 Board Member)
Larry McKinney
Peter Ceniglio
Eric Talamini
Guest present: Ruth Ann Talamini
Reading of Minutes:
The minutes of the last scheduled board meeting held on January 5th, 2012 were read by Michael
Simmons. Eric Talamini moved to accept the minutes as read; Michael Talamini seconded the
motion.
After brief discussion, the motion was called to vote and passed unopposed.
Treasurer’s Report:
Mark Richens read the treasurer’s report (attached) and discussed the January budget.
Eric Talamini moved to accept the minutes as corrected; Larry McKinney seconded the motion.
After brief discussion, the motion was called to vote and passed unopposed.
Old Business:
By-Law revisions: Robert Sedelow reported that there has not been any activity on any potential
revisions at this time. Mark Richens advised that the most recent by-laws were developed in
conjunction with the Grand Lodge and suggested that they should be involved in any future
revisions. This was noted for future discussions.
A list of capital improvements was presented (attached), discussed and assigned to WTC directors.
New Business:
Capital Improvement items completed to date:
- Ante room light replacement
- Light installed near front door
- Light for flag pole
- Bathroom (basement) door lock & handle
- Open PO Box at Hollow Post Office
o PO Box Number is 84
o Code to open: F-J-F
- Repair light on front sign
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The Wolcott Temple Corporation of Stafford
Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting Minutes
Bills presented for reimbursement:
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Michael Simmons presented a receipt in the amount of $46.00 for the PO Box
Michael Talamini presented the following receipts which total $324.49
o $38.83 Temporary lighting (near front door)
o $136.42 Vacuum & Cleaning supplies
o $27.16 for parts to repair sign
o $13.79 for ice melter
o $12.70 for windshield washer fluid (to use for drain anti-freeze)
o $95.59 Ante room light
Robert Sedelow motioned to reimburse Michael Simmons & Michael Talamini the amounts paid and
validated by the receipts submitted. The motion was seconded by Eric Talamini. No discussion. The
motion was called to vote and passed unopposed.
Adjournment:
Mike Simmons motioned to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Eric Talamini. No discussion.
The motion was called to vote and passed unopposed.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted by: _____________________________
Michael S. Simmons, Secretary