TOWN OF EAST WINDSOR
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
November 29, 2005
I. TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING
Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at the East Windsor Town Hall
Ms. Roberts called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. at the East Windsor Town Hall, 11 Rye Street, Broad Brook, CT
II. ATTENDANCE
Linda Roberts, First Selectman
Kenneth Crouch, Deputy First Selectman
Edward Filipone, Selectman
Gilbert Hayes, Selectman
Unable to attend: Thomas Sinsigallo, Selectman
III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Set Public Hearing Date RE: Proposed Developers Agreement Town of East Windsor/Chapman
Ms. Roberts went over the proposed schedule for this item: Public Hearing on 12/14/05, Board of Selectmen agenda item for 12/20/05, Board of Finance agenda item, joint with Board of Selectmen for 12/21/05 to act jointly to forward to Town Meeting, and Town Meeting scheduled last week of December or first week of January.
MOTION: To schedule a public hearing for December 14, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. (location to be determined) for the purpose of answering questions and garnering public input as it relates to the installation of sewers on North Road and the execution of a developers agreement between the Town of East Windsor Water Pollution control Authority and Sumner L. Chapman.
Made by Mr. Crouch, seconded by Mr. Filipone
DISCUSSION:
The Selectmen briefly discussed the publics comments, both negative and positive, received to date regarding this item and the feedback that might come to light at a public hearing, as well as the alternatives should the sewer line down North Road not become reality.
VOTE: ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
Several Boards and Commission have endorsed this Agreement. To date the Board of Selectmen has not made an official stand.
MOTION: The Board of Selectmen endorse the proposed Developers Agreement between the Town of East Windsor and Mr. Chapman.
Made by Mr. Filipone, seconded by Mr. Crouch
DISCUSSION
The Selectmen discussed the pros and cons to this Agreement. The sewer line along North Road has been a proposed Capital Improvement Project. The history of CIP projects getting cut was discussed. The cost of the Town to do the project versus a developer was compared. Resident concerns along North Road regarding costs was expressed and the various costs associated with a new sewer line, i.e., a sewer benefit assessment, sewer hook up and yearly user fee versus septic system failure costs was outlined. The impact on increased property value was also discussed.
VOTE: ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. New Member Orientation
Ms. Roberts provided a Selectmen Handbook, discussed check register signatures, outlined meeting dates and the tax refunds suggested by the Tax Collector.
B. Appointment liaison to Boards and Commission
The Selectmen discussed their role as liaison to other Boards and Commission – they have no voting privileges, but usually the courtesy is extended to them to be able to speak at meetings. If they do not go to the meeting, they will get minutes from their various boards and/or commissions. A memo will go to the Boards and Commission advising which Selectmen should be provided minutes. Mr. Hayes, Mr. Filipone and Ms. Roberts can all receive the minutes and agendas via E-mail.
MOTION: To assign individual Selectmen as liaison to specific Boards and/or Commissions as outlined in Attachment A.
Made by Mr. Filipone, seconded by Mr. Hayes
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
C. Holiday Invitation to Pot Luck Dinner
The Selectmen were invited to attend the Holiday party on Thursday, December 22, 2005.
D. Tax Refunds
MOTION: To approve the tax refunds in the amount of $2,688.81 as recommended by the Tax Collector.
Made by Mr. Crouch, seconded by Mr. Filipone
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
V. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: To adjourn at 8:20 p.m.
Made by Mr. Crouch, seconded by Mr. Filipone
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
/cdc/
Cynthia D. Croxford
Recording Secretary
ATTACHMENT A
BOARD OF SELECTMEN BOARD AND COMMISSION ASSIGNMENTS
SELECTMAN |
BOARD/COMMISSION |
WHEN |
WHERE |
Linda Roberts |
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Board of Finance |
3RD Wednesday |
TH |
|
Capital Improvement |
|
TH |
Ken Crouch |
|
|
|
|
American Heritage River |
3rd Thursday |
WHP Lib |
|
Building Committee |
2nd Monday |
EWHS |
|
ZBA |
1st Monday |
TH |
|
Veterans Commission |
1st Thursday |
TH |
|
Elderly Commission |
4th Monday |
TH |
|
Ambulance |
|
|
Thomas Sinsigallo |
|
|
|
|
Conservation Inland Wetlands Commission |
1st Wednesday |
TH |
|
Police Commission |
2nd Wednesday |
TH |
|
Volunteer Incentive Committee |
|
|
|
Library Ad Hoc |
|
|
Edward Filipone |
|
|
|
|
Planning and Zoning |
2nd/4th Tuesday |
TH |
|
WPCA |
Last Wednesday |
WPCA |
|
EDC |
3rd Monday |
TH Annex |
|
Capital Improvement Planning Committee |
|
TH |
|
Charter Revision Commission |
2nd Monday, 4th Thursday |
TH |
Gilbert Hayes |
|
|
|
|
Board of Education |
1st/3rd Thursday |
EWHS |
|
Park and Recreation |
3rd Monday |
TH |
|
Public Safety Committee |
4th Wednesday |
Park Hill |
|
Housing Authority |
3rd Monday |
Park Hill |
|
Library Ad Hoc |
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Capital Improvement Planning Committee |
|
TH |
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