I. TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING
Ms. Menard called the meeting to order on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at the East Windsor Town Hall
II. ATTENDANCE
Denise Menard, First Selectman
Gilbert Hayes, Deputy First Selectman
Mark Simmons, Selectman
Edward Farrell, Selectman
Dale Nelson, Selectman
III. ADDED AGENDA ITEMS - None
IV. PREVIOUS MINUTES
Regular Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2007
MOTION: To accept the regular meeting minutes of December 18, 2007, as submitted.
Made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Simmons
Discussion: Mr. Farrell detailed the following changes: Page Four, Section IX, Item B, Discussion portion – the second sentence should read: “The fundamental purpose of the contract is to provide time and money from the town to permit the Ambulance Association to be a free enterprise.” Also in the discussion portion in the six sentence the end of that sentence the reference to “Town” should be changed to reflect that “…Tom Clynch is the principle stock holder…”,
AMENDED MOTION: To accept the regular meeting minutes of December 18, 2007, as corrected.
Made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Simmons
ALL VOTING MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
V. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – No motions made for this agenda item, discussion to be detailed in the complete minutes.
VI. COMMUNICATIONS – For the Boards information.
Connecticut Labor Force Data/October 2007
VII. SELECTMEN’S REPORTS – No motions made for this agenda item, discussion to be detailed in the complete minutes.
A. Denise Menard, First Selectman
B. Gilbert Hayes, Deputy First Selectman
C. Edward P. Farrell, Selectman
D. Dale Nelson, Selectman
E. Mark Simmons, Selectman
VIII. BOARD AND COMMISSION RESIGNATIONS & APPOINTMENTS
A. Resignation:
1. Dale Nelson, Board of Finance & Ethics Commission
MOTION: To accept the resignation of Dale Nelson from the Board of Finance and its subcommittees and the Ethics Commission.
Made by Mr. Farrell, seconded by Mr. Simmons
ALL VOTING MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
2. JoAnn Kubick, Board of Education
MOTION: To accept the resignation of JoAnn Kubick from the Board of Education.
Made by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Simmons
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED
B. Re-Appointments:
1. Extend the term of the Ad Hoc Shared Services Committee
18-month term to expire 8/1/2009, and reappoint Gil Hayes, Timothy Howes, John Pica-Sneedan, Bill Raber, Noreen Farmer,
Marie DeSousa for terms expiring 8/1/2009
MOTION: To extend the term of the Ad Hoc Shared Services Committee for an 18 month term to expire 08/01/2009 and to reappoint the following members for terms to expire 08/01/2009: Gil Hayes, Timothy Howes, John Pica-Sneedan, Bill Raber, Noreen Farmer, Marie DeSousa
Made by Mr. Simmons, seconded by Mr. Farrell
ALL VOTING MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED
2. Extend the term of the Natural Resource Preservation Committee 18-month term to expire 8/1/2009, and reappoint
Janice Warren (U), Albert Grant (U), James O’Donnell (D),
Michael Kovalcek (R) and Barbara Smigiel (U) for terms
expiring 8/1/2009.
MOTION: To extend the term of the National Resource Preservation Committee for an 18 month term to expire 08/01/2009 and to reappoint the following members for terms to expire 08/01/2009: Janice Warren (U), Albert Grant (U), James O’Donnell (D), Michael Kovalcek (R) and Barbara Smigiel (U).
Made by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Simmons
ALL VOTING MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
3. North Central District Health Committee
Carol Sargent, (U) 3-yr. to expire 2/1/2011
MOTION: To reappoint Carol Sargent to the North Central District Health Committee for a three year term to expire 02/01/2011.
Made by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Farrell
ALL VOTING MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
C. New Appointments:
*Planning and Zoning Commission
*Veterans Commission
*Charter Revision Commission
*Ethics Commission
D. Vacancies: Attachment
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Board of Selectmen Board and Commission Assignments
No motions made for this agenda item, discussion to be detailed in the complete minutes.
B. Adult Day Care/Disabled Transportation
No motions made for this agenda item, discussion to be detailed in the complete minutes.
C. *Steve Knibloe - Karen Boutin
Park Hill – Payment in Lieu of Taxes
X. NEW BUSINESS
A. Establish BMX/Skateboard Park Study Committee – This item was taken out of agenda order, as will be reflected in the complete minutes.
MOTION: To recommend establishing a BMX/Skate Park Study Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2008 to consist of 10 members: seven (7) voting members at large, one land use adviser (to be determined), one Parks and Recreation advisor (Nicole Hayes), one Board of Selectman advisor (Mark Simmons). The Charge for the Committee is to present the Board of Selectmen with recommendations on: location of the park with consideration of population and visibility; selection of equipment; configuration of equipment on the recommended parcel; enclosure requirements; method of operation; cost of and funding for the park; maintenance requirements including costs, personnel and funding; and liability issues.
Made by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Simmons
ALL VOTING MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: To appoint the following people to the BMX/Skate Park Study Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2008: Lynn Stanley, Barbara Fitzsimonds, Brenda Crockett, Chris Arre, Linda Ritter, Lori Gabriel, Laura Harney.
Made by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Hayes
ALL VOTING MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
B. WPCA/Sewer Service Area Map, Review and Comment – This item was taken out of agenda order, as will be reflected in the complete minutes
MOTION: To advise the WPCA that, after review of the 11/30/07 revised sewer service area map, the Board of Selectmen concur with the map to be proposed to the DEP.
Made by Mr. Simmons, seconded by Ms. Nelson
VOTE: IN FAVOR: Menard, Hayes, Simmons, Nelson
Abstained: Farrell
MOTION CARRIED.
C. Capital Region Council of Governments Two Resolutions
· East Windsor’s Participation in CRCOG’s Regional Performance Incentive Programs
MOTION: To adopt the following resolution:
Be it resolved that the East Windsor Board of Selectmen does hereby endorse the referenced “GIS Flight and Mapping Data” Regional Performance Incentive Program project proposal and authorizes the First Selectman to sign all necessary agreements and take all necessary actions to allow for the Town’s participation in this program.
Made by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Simmons
ALL VOTING MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: To adopt the following resolution:
Be it resolved that the East Windsor Board of Selectmen does hereby endorse the referenced “Regional Traffice Team/Accident Investigation Unit; Regional Law Enforcement Data Sharing; Regional Law Enforcement Training Center; Regional EOC Facility” Regional Performance Incentive Program project proposals and authorizes the First Selectman to sign all necessary agreements and take all necessary actions to allow for the Town’s participation in this program.
Made by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Simmons
ALL VOTING MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
D. Request for Added Appropriation
· Legal Fees
MOTION: To recommend to the Board of Finance an added appropriation of $70,000 for legal fees.
Made by Mr. Farrell, seconded by Mr. Simmons
ALL VOTING MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
E. East Windsor Rotary Club/Approval of Temporary Sign Permit
Motion: To approve granting the First Selectman the authority to approve temporary public and non-profit signs in accordance with Section 602.8 c. of the Zoning Regulations.
Made by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Hayes
ALL VOTING MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
F. Budget Discussion
No motions made for this agenda item, discussion to be detailed in the complete minutes.
G. Cancellation of February 5th Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
due to Primary
MOTION: To cancel the February 5, 2008 Board of Selectman meeting due to Primary.
Made by Mr. Farrell, seconded by Mr. Simmons
ALL VOTING MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
H. Authorize Tax Refunds
MOTION: To authorize the tax refunds in the amount of $636.54, as recommended by the Tax Collector.
Made by Mr. Simmons, seconded by Mr. Hayes
ALL VOTING MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to C.G.S. Section 1-200 (6) (a)
Personnel Matters
This item was taken out of agenda order, as will be reflected in the complete minutes.
MOTION: In accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Section 1-200(6)(a), to enter into Executive Session at 8:45 p.m. to include the Board of Selectmen only.
Made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Ms. Nelson
ALL VOTING MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: To come out of Executive Session at 9:05 p.m.
Made by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Hayes
ALL VOTING MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: In accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Section 1-200(6)(a), to enter into Executive Session at 9:06 p.m. to include the Board of Selectmen, Noreen Farmer as Chairman of the Board of Finance and Attorney John McKenna.
Made by Mr. Simmons, seconded by Ms. Nelson
ALL VOTING MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: To come out of Executive Session at 9:14 p.m.
Made by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Hayes
ALL VOTING MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: To retain Goodman, Rosenthal & McKenna as Town Counsel for the Town of East Windsor for a term ending January 31, 2011.
Made by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Simmons
ALL VOTING MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: To retain Chinni & Meuser as Special Legal Counsel for certain labor matters, as deemed appropriate by the Board of Selectmen, services and rates as outlined in Chinni & Meuser letter dated January 5, 2008.
Made by Mr. Farrell, seconded by Mr. Simmons
ALL VOTING MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: To adjourn at 10:15 p.m.
Made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Farrell
ALL VOTING MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia D. Croxford
Recording Secretary
January 18, 2008
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