TOWN OF EAST WINDSOR
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
JANUARY 16, 2007 MINUTES
I. TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING
Ms. Roberts called the meeting to order on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at the East Windsor Town Hall at 10:07 p.m.
II. ATTENDANCE
Linda Roberts, First Selectman
Kenneth Crouch, Deputy First Selectman
Thomas Sinsigallo, Selectman
Gil Hayes, Selectman
Edward Filipone, Selectman
III. ADDED AGENDA ITEMS - None
IV. PREVIOUS MINUTES
A. Regular Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2006
MOTION: To accept the regular meeting minutes of December 19, 2006, as submitted.
Made by Mr. Sinsigallo, seconded by Mr. Crouch.
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
V. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
William Loos – Melrose Road
Mr. Loos felt a lease of Town Property to a farmer in town who can use the land is good as it helps the property and generates revenue.
Robert Lyke – Rye Street
Mr. Lyke was inquiring as to the status of the Charter Revision Commission. Ms Roberts indicated that every five years the town is mandated to review and suggest revisions of the Charter. This has been done. After another five years it will be done again, or upon receipt of a letter requesting it, if the Board chooses to appoint a Commission before the five years is up. Mr. Lyke also commended the recent acquisition of $34,800 for Farmland Preservation purposes. He thinks the Board should look into concepts such as transfer of development rights, creative open-minded approach to balance and conserve open space. Ms. Roberts advised this is not a Board of Selectmen initiative, but belongs in the realm of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
VI. COMMUNICATIONS – The following were for the Board’s information
A. Scully & Wolf, LLP Financial Statements
B. Connecticut Labor Force Data/October & November 2006
C. CCM State Legislative Action Program
D. Spay/Neuter Law for Cats
E. Correspondence from Ed Filipone
F. Correspondence from Denise Sabotka Menard
*Ms. Roberts indicated she is speaking with the State, but no commitment has been received. If she does, and makes a decision, she will give appropriate notice at that time.
VII. SELECTMEN’S REPORTS - Suspended, no reports given.
A. Linda Roberts, First Selectman
B. Kenneth Crouch, Deputy First Selectman
C. Thomas Sinsigallo, Selectman
D. Edward Filipone, Selectman
E. Gilbert Hayes, Selectman
VIII. BOARD AND COMMISSION RESIGNATIONS & APPOINTMENTS
A. Resignation:
· Aneta LaMonde, Town of East Windsor Playground Committee
MOTION: To accept, with regret, the resignation of Aneta LaMonde from the Town of East Windsor Playground Committee.
Made by Mr. Crouch, seconded by Mr. Hayes.
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
· Richard P. Pippin, III, Zoning Board of Appeals
MOTION: To accept, with regret, the resignation Richard P. Pippin, III from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Made by Mr. Crouch, seconded by Mr. Sinsigallo.
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
· James R. Miller, Building Committee
MOTION: To accept, with regret, the resignation of James R. Miller from the Building Committee.
Made by Mr. Sinsigallo, seconded by Mr. Hayes.
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
· Douglas R. Wilson, Natural Resource Preservation Committee
MOTION: To accept, with regret, the resignation of Douglas R. Wilson from the Natural Resource Preservation Committee.
Made by Mr. Crouch, seconded by Mr. Sinsigallo.
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
B. Re-Appointment:
· Matthew Crossen (D), Economic Development Commission, 4-yr. term to expire 2/1/2011
MOTION: To reappoint Matthew Crossen to the Economic Development Commission for a four year term to expire 02/01/2011.
Made by Mr. Sinsigallo, seconded by Mr. Hayes.
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
· Veterans Commission
1. William Abbe, Sr. (D) 4-yr. term to expire 2/1/2011
2. Ken Crouch (R) 4-yr. term to expire 2/1/2011
3. Ron Hwalek (R) 4-yr. term to expire 2/1/2011
4. Rick Webster (U) 4-yr. term to expire 2/1/2011
5.
MOTION: To reappoint William Abbe, Sr., Ken Crouch, Ron Hwalek, and Rick Webster to the Veterans Commission for a four year term to expire 02/01/2011.
Made by Mr. Crouch, seconded by Mr. Sinsigallo
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
C. New Appointments, Applications to be considered: None
THE GREATER HARTFORD TRANSIT DISTRICT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MOTION: To appoint Gil Hayes as the Representative from East Windsor to the Greater Hartford Transit District, Board of Directors.
Made by Mr. Sinsigallo, seconded by Mr. Crouch
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
D. Vacancies: Attachment
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Scantic River Land Acquisition
Approval of the purchase has been received from the PZC, Parks and Recreation and the River Commission.
MOTION: To negotiate and execute a Sales Agreement $15,500 or appraised value, whichever is less, and approval at Town Meeting.
Made by Mr. Crouch, seconded by Mr. Sinsigallo
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
B. *Ordinance Regulating The Use Of Recreational Vehicles (will report back February 2007)
C. *Adult Day Care Transportation (will report back March 2007)
X. NEW BUSINESS
A. Request to Lease Town Owned Property
Mr. Reichle came before the Board to discuss leasing the Tschummi property with the intent to farm produce on the land previously farmed. It is not the intent to farm new land. He was looking for a long lease – 20 years or so, so it was worthwhile to begin the project as there is a lots of work which will produce results over a long period of time. The Board discussed the lease rates adopted at the 4/18/06 meeting. Mr. Reichle commented on the desire to use the existing shed, but not rent it as it is in very poor condition. It will house equipment only. Therefore, the lease will state that the shed may be used at no charge.
As it pertains to the Kogut property, it will be the intent of the Town to lease to Mr. Reichle, pending approval of a lease by the Board of Selectmen. . The sheds are currently leased to Mulnite, and that lease will remain, unless the lessee opts not to renew. The Town will hold to that lease, even though Reichle will lease the land. Also it was made clear that if and when the Town decides to use the property, Mr. Reichle will be given one years notice that the lease is up.
MOTION: To lease the tillable portion of the Tschummi property to Reichle Farms, contingent on closing, for a five year lease, renewable, and use of shed at no additional charge, with the caveat the Town can give one year notice to get out of the lease.
Made by Mr. Sinsigallo, seconded by Mr. Filipone
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: It is the intent to lease the Kogut Property to Reichle Farms, terms and conditions to be negotiated and approved by the Board of Selectmen.
Made by Mr. Sinsigallo, seconded by Mr. Hayes.
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
B. East Windsor Police Department/Request for Added Appropriations
Ms. Roberts reviewed the history of this added appropriation, which is a formality to the Board of Finance. The monies had been set aside for purposes of oversight of finances by the BOF.
MOTION: To recommend to the Board of Finance an added appropriation of $38,470 to the East Windsor Police Department Variable OT account.
Made by Mr. Crouch, seconded by Mr. Sinsigallo
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
C. C L & P Streetlight Refund
This was for the Board’s information and no action need be taken. In total the refund was a over $90,000.
D. Emergency Management Director re: Duties
Blaine Simpkins came before the Board and outlined his recent duties in this position. He has applied for and received several grants, the Emergency Plan is in order should there be a need . This entity provides a resource, including but not limited to food, shelter and supplies, in the event of an emergency. They are not in command of a situation in an emergency, but provide resources needed. Mr. Simpkins outlined the supplies in place, including cots, blankets and pillows. He is still the Acting Emergency Management Director and the Advisory Board assists if there is a situation. There has been a reimbursable 50% grant applied for and received to cover stipends for pay, telephone and fax. This is a revolving grant and there will be money in reserve next year with the
50% reimbursement, so the town is never behind in this.
MOTION: To set a stipend of $5,000 for the Emergency Management Director, taken from Fund 67 and balance of the civil preparedness account.
Made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Filipone
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
E. Wear Red For Women Day Proclamation
MOTION: To proclaim February 2, 2007 as Wear Red for Women Day.
Made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Crouch
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
F. Tax Refunds
MOTION: To approve the tax refunds in the amount of $1,391.86 as recommended by the Tax Collector.
Made by Mr. Sinsigallo, seconded by Mr. Crouch
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. In accordance with Connecticut General Statute Section 1-200 (6) (a)
Personnel Issue
B. In accordance with Connecticut General Statute Section 1-200 (6) (b)
Ratification of Highway Pension Contract
MOTION: To enter into Executive Session at 10:55 P.M. in accordance with Connecticut General Statute Section 1-200 (6)(a) Personnel Issue and Ratification of Highway Pension Contract to include Board of Selectmen only.
Made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Sinsigallo
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: To come out of Executive Session at 11:08 p.m.
Made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Sinsigallo
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
As to Personnel Issue:
It was the consensus of the Board that the First Selectman comply with the proposed disposition in regards to the State v. Christina Lee Davis with the requirement that Ms. Davis waive her rights to any civil suits against the Town.
As to Ratification of Highway Pension Contract:
MOTION: To ratify the Highway contract as presented.
Made by Mr. Sinsigallo, seconded by Mr. Hayes
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: To adjourn at 11:10 p.m.
Made by Mr. Sinsigallo, seconded by Mr. Crouch
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia D. Croxford
Recording Secretary
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