TOWN OF EAST WINDSOR
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 21, 2007
I. TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING
Tuesday, February 21, 2007 at the East Windsor Town Hall, Immediately following the Special Joint Meeting with the Board of Finance
Mr. Crouch called the meeting to order at 9:27 p.m. at the East Windsor Town Hall.
II. ATTENDANCE
Kenneth Crouch, First Selectman
Thomas Sinsigallo, Selectman
Gil Hayes, Selectman
Edward Filipone, Selectman
III. PREVIOUS MINUTES
A. Regular Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2007
MOTION: To approve the regular meeting minutes of February 6, 2007, as submitted.
Made by Mr. Sinsigallo, seconded by Mr. Filipone
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
IV. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
A. New Appointments, Applications to be considered:
· Kathleen Bilodeau, (R), ZBA Alternate, vacancy to expire 11/20/2007
MOTION: To appoint Kathleen Bilodeau, as an alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals, to fill a vacancy to expire 11/20/07.
Made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr Filipone
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED
· Denise A. Toce (D), North Central Regional Mental Health Board Catchment Area Council 17, 2-year term to expire 7/1/2008
MOTION: To appoint Denise A. Toce to the North Central Regional Mental Health Board Catchment Area Counsel 17 for a two (2) year term to expire 7/1/08.
Made by Mr. Sinsigallo, seconded by Mr. Hayes
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Request for Added Appropriations
· Legal Fees
MOTION: To recommend an added appropriation in the amount of $19,500 for legal services to the Board of Finance.
Made by Mr. Filipone, seconded by Mr. Sinsigallo
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Office of the First Selectman Appointment of Successor
Mr. Crouch referred to the letter from the town attorney dated February 8, 2007, which details Attorney Penny’s opinion as to legal process for appointment of a person to fill the vacancy. Briefly discussed was the portion of the letter outlines “…within 30 days of the day that the vacancy in the office is created, the remaining selectmen shall fill the vacancy. They may or may not appoint one of themselves to the office.” Further in the letter it also outlines the plan of action to turn to the Town Clerk if the Selectmen do not fill the vacancy within the thirty days.
MOTION: To appoint Denise Sabotka-Menard as First Selectmen to fill a vacancy and serve for the remainder of Linda Robert’s term.
Made by Mr. Sinsigallo, seconded by Mr. Hayes
VOTE:
IN FAVOR: Sinsigallo, Hayes
OPPOSED: Crouch, Filipone
MOTION FAILED.
MOTION: To appoint Edward Filipone as First Selectmen to fill a vacancy and serve for the remainder of Linda Robert’s term.
Made by Mr. Crouch, seconded by Mr. Filipone
VOTE:
IN FAVOR: Crouch, Filipone
OPPOSED: Sinsigallo, Hayes
MOTION FAILED.
Mr. Crouch indicated there is one more meeting within the thirty (30) days for the Selectmen to attempt to fill the vacancy.
B. Tax Refunds
MOTION: To approve the tax refunds in the amount of $13,300.77 as recommended by the Tax Collector.
Made by Mr. Sinsigallo, seconded by Mr. Filipone
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED
VII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: To adjourn at 9:33 p.m.
Made by Mr. Sinsigallo, seconded by Mr. Hayes
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia D. Croxford
Recording Secretary
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