I. TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING
Ms. Menard called the meeting to order on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at the East Windsor Town Hall
II. ATTENDANCE
Denise Menard, First Selectman
Gilbert Hayes, Deputy First Selectman
Edward P. Farrell, Selectman
Dale Nelson, Selectman
Mark Simmons, Selectman
III. ADDED AGENDA ITEMS - None
IV. PREVIOUS MINUTES
Regular Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2008
MOTION: To accept the regular meeting minutes of January 15, 2008, as submitted.
Made by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Hayes
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
V. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - None
VI. COMMUNICATIONS
Lorraine Devanney's Retirement Invitation
Connecticut Labor Force Data/October 2007
CCM/Impact on East Windsor
Board of Selectmen Liaisons Update
Recognition Awards
1. Carol Madore, Assessor
2. Jane Grigsby, Assistant Assessor
3. Rand Stanley, Building Official
VII. SELECTMEN’S REPORTS
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:
Linda Kehoe from Conservation Commission
MOTION: To accept, with regret, the resignation of Linda Kehoe from the Conservation Commission.
Made by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Farrell
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
Ruth Mezzetti from East Windsor Housing Authority
MOTION: To accept, with regret, the resignation of Ruth Mezzetti from the East Windsor Housing Authority
Made by Mr. Farrell, seconded by Mr. Simmons
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED
Lynn Stanley, BMX Skate Park Study Committee
MOTION: To accept, with regret, the resignation of Lynn Stanley from the BMX Skate Park Study Committee
Made by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Simmons
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
B. Re-Appointments:
· Elderly Commission
Trevor Bray, (U) as a full member with a term expiring
1/1/2012
MOTION: To reappoint Trevor Bray to the Elderly Commission as a full member with a term to expire 1/1/2012
Made by Mr. Farrell, seconded by Mr. Simmons
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
2. Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals
George Snyder, (R) as a full member with a term expiring 11/1/2011
MOTION: To reappoint George Snyder to the Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals as a full member with a term expiring 11/1/2011.
Made by Mr. Farrell, seconded by Mr. Simmons
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED
C. New Appointments:
1. Board of Assessment Appeals
Full member to fill a 4-yr. vacancy with a term expiring 11/17/2009
MOTION: To appoint Muriel Welles to the Board of Assessment Appeals as a full member to fill a four year vacancy with a term expiring 11/17/2009.
Made by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Hayes
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
2. Building Committee
Full member to fill a 6-yr. vacancy with a term expiring 7/1/2008
MOTION: To appoint Jim Borrup to the Building Committee as a full member to fill a six year vacancy with a term expiring 7/1/2008.
Made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Simmons
VOTE: In favor: Nelson, Simmons, Hayes Opposed: Farrell
MOTION CARRIED.
3. Charter Revision Commission
Seven full member vacancies
Board of Selectmen (1) Rep. Edward Farrell
Board of Finance (1) Rep., Jason Bowsza
Public Safety Organization (1) Rep., Charles T. Riggott
Land Use Member (1) Rep., John Matthews
At Large Members (3) Don Arcari, George Butenkoff, Karen Gaudreau & Joyce Phillips
Nominate Jason Bowsa to the Charter Revision Commission, Board of Finance Representative
Made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Farrell
Nominate Jack Manette to the Charter Revision Commission, Board of Finance Representative
Made by Ms. Nelson – no second; Nomination failed
MOTION: To Close nominations
Made by Mr. Simmons, seconded by Mr. Hayes
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: To appoint Jason Bowsa to the Charter Revision Commission, Board of Finance Representative for an eighteen month term to expire August 1, 2009
Made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Farrell
VOTE: In favor: Hayes, Farrell, Menard
Opposed: Simmons
Abstained: Nelson
MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: To appoint Charles T. Riggott to the Charter Revision Commission, Public Safety Organization representative for an eighteen month term to expire August 1, 2009
Made by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Hayes
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: To appoint John Matthews to the Charter Revision Commission, Land Use Member representative for an eighteen month term to expire August 1, 2009
Made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Ms. Nelson
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: To appoint George Butenkoff to the Charter Revision Commission, at large member for an eighteen month term to expire August 1, 2009
Made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Simmons
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: To appoint Joyce Phillips to the Charter Revision Commission, at large member for an eighteen month term to expire August 1, 2009
Made by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Hayes
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: To appoint Karen Gaudreau to the Charter Revision Commission, at large member for an eighteen month term to expire August 1, 2009
Made by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Hayes
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
4. Ethics Commission
Four full member vacancies, affiliation needed D, R or U
Two 4-yr. vacancies with a term expiring 11/1/2007
One 4-yr. vacancy with a term expiring 1/1/2008
One 4-yr. vacancy with a term expiring 2/1/2008
MOTION: To appoint Robert Cotiaux to the Ethics Commission to fill a vacancy, term to expire 2/1/2012.
Made by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Hayes
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: To appoint David Menard to the Ethics Commission to fill a vacancy, term to expire 1/1/2012
Made by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Hayes
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: To appoint Matthew Crossen and James Richards to the Ethics Commission to fill a vacancy, term to expire 11/1/2011
Made by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Hayes
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
5. Housing Authority
Full member to fill a 5-yr. vacancy with a term expiring 10/1/2011
MOTION: To appoint David D. Mills to the Housing Authority as a full member to fill a five year vacancy, term to expire 10/1/2011.
Made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Farrell
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
6. Natural Resource Preservation Committee
Two Full members to fill two 4-yr. vacancies with a term expiring 2/1/2008, affiliation needed D or R
MOTION as amended: To appoint Joshua Robinson and Robert Slate to the Natural Resource Preservation Committee, as full members, for an 18 month term to expire 10/1/2010.
Made by Mr. Farrell, seconded by Mr. Simmons
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: To appoint Jim Strempfer to the Natural Resource Preservation Committee, as an alternate, for an 18 month term to expire 10/1/2010.
Made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Ms. Nelson
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED
7. Planning and Zoning Commission
a. Full member to fill a 4-yr. vacancy with a term expiring 11/1/2008
b. Alternate member to fill a 4-yr. vacancy with a term expiring 12/1/2010
c.
MOTION: To appoint Lorraine Devanney to the Planning and Zoning Commission as a full member, term to begin March 1, 2008 and term to expire 11/1/2008.
Made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Ms. Nelson
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: To appoint Jim Thurz to the Planning and Zoning Commission, as an alternate, term to expire 12/1/2010
Made by Mr. Farrell, seconded by Mr. Simmons
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED
5. Veterans Commission
Full member to fill a 4-yr. vacancy with a term expiring 3/1/2010
MOTION: To appoint Edward Bonetti to the Veterans Commission to fill a vacancy, term to expire 3/1/2010
Made by Mr. Simmons, seconded by Mr. Farrell
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
D. Boards and Commissions with vacancies
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Park Hill – Payment in Lieu of Taxes
X. NEW BUSINESS
A. Budget Discussion
B. Broad Brook Fire Department
1. Discussion of Utility Truck Purchase
MOTION: To recommend to the Board of Finance the purchase of a utility truck for Broad Brook Fire Department not to exceed $50,000.
Made by Mr. Farrell, seconded by Mr. Hayes
VOTE: In favor: Farrell/Simmons/Hayes
Opposed: Nelson
MOTION CARRIED.
2. Reapply for Balance of Added Appropriation
C. Dept. of Public Works/Request for added appropriations
MOTION: To table this item to the next regular meeting
Made by Mr. Farrell, seconded by Mr. Simmons
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
D. Road Acceptance/Town Meeting
MOTION: To send to Town Meeting (date to be determined by the First Selectman) the road acceptance for Aspen Drive
Made by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Simmons
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
E. Lorraine Devanney, Retirement Proclamation
MOTION: To authorize the First Selectman to sign and present the Proclamation for Lorraine Devanney.
Made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Ms. Nelson
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED
F. Authorize Tax Refunds
MOTION: To authorize the tax refunds in the amount of $8718.05 as recommended by the Tax Collector.
Made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Ms. Nelson
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Pursuant to C.G.S. Section 1-200 (6) (b)
Heart & Hypertension Claim Settlement
MOTION as amended: To enter into Executive Session pursuant to C.G.S. Section 1-200 (6)(b) Heart & Hypertension Claim Settlement, at 7:45 p.m. to include the Board of Selectmen; Noreen Farmer, Chairman of the Board of Finance; and William J. O’Connell, Sr. Claims Specialist, Connecticut Interlocal Risk Management Agency (CIRMA).
Made by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Farrell.
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: To come out of Executive session at 8:27 p.m.
Made by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Farrell
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: To approve the settlement of Claim Number 0470208024 and forward the settlement to the Board of Finance
Made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Simmons
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: To adjourn at 10:03 p.m.
Made by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Hayes
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia D. Croxford
Recording Secretary
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