June 27, 2016
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Soter with Mr. Connor and Mr. Mayhew in attendance. Mr. Spencer and Vice Chairman Martinis were absent.
Public Hearing – application of Play Planet, LLC for an Automatic Amusement License for video games, 191 Mechanic St., Unit #5
Mr. Soter read the public hearing notice. Applicants Mohammad and Sabina Faisal stated they are renting a location in the plaza located at 191 Mechanic St. as a play area for children which will be split into two sections; one for infants and the other for video games appropriate for children 4 to 12 years of age.
Hours of operation will be Monday – Saturday, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Sunday, Noon – 7:00 PM.
Mr. Soter asked if there was anyone present to speak on this application with no one responding.
On a Mayhew/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing. On a Mayhew/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of Play Planet, LLC for an Automatic Amusement License for video games at 191 Mechanic St., Unit #5; list of games on file in the Selectmen’s Office.
On a Mayhew/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the May 6th and June 2nd minutes as submitted.
On a Connor/Mayhew motion, the Board unanimously voted to ratify Mr. Fraine’s appointment of Animal Control Officers: Cindy Souza and Tracey Taddeo for 1 year; DPW Director Don DiMartino for 3 years and Town Planner Jim Kupfer for 1 year.
On a Connor/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint the firm of Blatman, Bobrowski & Mead as Town Counsel for 1 year.
On a Connor/Mayhew motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following abatements: residential water $462.07; residential sewer $49.95; residential trash $148.11; municipal water $5820.03 and municipal sewer $135.10.
On a Mayhew/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Margaret Maxwell to the Historical Commission to fill the unexpired term.
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Public Hearing – application of Rafik Khalil d/b/a Pizza Queen for the transfer of the Common Victualler License from Gozeph Mekhaeil d/b/a Pizza Queen. Premises located at 56 Pulaski Blvd.
Mr. Khalil stated he has been in the pizza business for many years. He has never owned his own business; however, it is something he has wanted for a long time.
He stated he will not be making any changes to the business.
Mr. Soter asked if anyone was present to speak on this application. No one responded. On a Mayhew/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing. On a Mayhew/Connor motion, the Board approved the application of Rafik Khalil d/b/a Pizza Queen for the transfer of the common Victualler License from Gozeph Mekhaeil d/b/a Pizza Queen, 56 Pulaski Blvd. with no change to the operation of the business.
On a Mayhew/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to place an article on the October Town Meeting Warrant to consider pursuing funding for a preliminary engineering study for sewer placement in Wethersfield.
Mr. Soter stated that Mr. Spencer would like to go on record as being in support of this article.
Municipal Aggregation – Bay State Consultants
Marlana Patton gave a presentation on municipal aggregation stating it is a form of group purchasing in which a city or town selects an electricity supplier on behalf of its residents and businesses. Aggregation involves only electricity supply meaning Eversource & National Grid will continue to deliver electricity to the Town.
Benefits of the program include cost savings with the goal being to beat the average basic service rates of both Eversource & National Grid; predictability with the program seeking to provide a steady, year-round price without the seasonal volatility of basic service prices. Also, the competitive procurement process will ensure a vetted, transparent alternative to basic service.
Ms. Patton stated it is hopeful the program will launch by February, 2017. Approximately one month before the launch, a community education and outreach program will occur, which will include an informational letter mailed to every eligible participant; detailed information on the Town website; public information sessions and customer support by phone and email. Anyone who does not wish to participate may begin opting out at this time.
On a Mayhew/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline A. Bokoski
Administrative Assistant
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