I. TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING
Ms. Menard called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. at the East Windsor Town Hall, 11 Rye Street, Broad Brook, CT
II. ATTENDANCE
Denise Menard, First Selectman
Gilbert Hayes, Deputy First Selectman
Dale Nelson, Selectman
Mark Simmons, Selectman
Edward Farrell, Selectmen
III. ADDED AGENDA ITEMS – None.
IV. PREVIOUS MINUTES
1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2008
MOTION: To approve the regular meeting minutes with the following corrections: Section 8, Item B3: Cecelia Mickey should be a regular member, not an alternate member; Section 10, Item A – add the language to the Motion “To approve and recommend….”
Made by Mr. Simmons, seconded by Mr. Farrell
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOLTION CARRIED.
2. Approval of Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes
a. March 28, 2008
MOTION: To approve the March 28, 2008 Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes, as submitted.
Made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Simmons
In favor: Hayes, Simmons, Farrell
Abstained: Nelson
MOTION CARRIED
b. March 29, 2008
MOTION: To approve the March 29, 2008 Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes, as submitted.
Made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Simmons
In favor: Hayes, Simmons, Farrell
Abstained: Nelson
MOTION CARRIED
V. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - None
VI. COMMUNICATIONS – The Following Items were for the Board’s information:
A. Community Day/Walk/Run for Healthy Lifestyles
B. CCM/Appropriations Committee’s Proposed Midterm Budget Adjustments Impact on East Windsor
C. April 1, 2008 Memo from Elizabeth Burns regarding Survey to Determine Senior Interests
VII. SELECTMEN’S REPORTS – No Reports - Suspended
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:
John W. Madigan, Jr., Public Safety Committee
MOTION: To accept, with regret, the resignation of John W. Madigan, Jr. from the Public Safety Committee, letter dated March 27, 2008
Made by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Hayes
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED
B. Re-Appointments: None
C. New Appointments:
1. Charter Revision Committee
a. Claire Badstubner (R) as an at-large member for an
18-month term to expire 8/1/2009
MOTION: To appoint Claire Badstubner as an at large member to the Charter Revision Committee for an 18 month term to expire 8/1/2009
Made by Mr. Simmons, seconded by Farrell
Discussion: She is a retired Town Clerk from East Windsor.
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: To appoint Madeleine Thompson as an at large member to the Charter Revision Committee for an 18 month term to expire 8/1/2009
Made by Mr. Hayes, Seconded by Ms. Nelson
Discussion: Ms. Menard detailed that this individual had requested to be on this Committee and it was in error she was not on the agenda.
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
b. Roberta Duzak (R) as an at-large member for an
18-month term to expire 8/1/2009
MOTION: To appoint Roberta Duzak as an at large member to the Charter Revision Committee for an 18 month term to expire 8/1/2009
Made by Mr. Farrell, Seconded by Mr. Simmons
Discussion: There is only one vacancy left on this Committee. Ms. Nelson detailed that Scott Riach asset in that he served on so many commissions. He knows the town well and he knows what needs to be done with charter revision. Members of the Board did not know Ms. Duzak and while she now has time to do community service – it was the feeling Mr. Riach is familiar with what the town needs as far as Charter Revisions and he might be better choice. Mr. Simmons referenced her resume bachelors degree. Ms. Menard did know Scott and felt he would be an asset. Ms. Nelson hated to say no to person willing to volunteer and suggested that Ms. Menard speak to Ms. Duzak regarding other boards with vacancies.
Vote:
In favor. Simmons, Farrell
Opposed: Nelson, Menard, Hayes
MOTION FAILED.
c. Scott Riach (D) as an at-large member for an
18-month term to expire 8/1/2009
MOTION: To appoint Scott Riach as an at large member to the Charter Revision Committee for an 18 month term to expire 8/1/2009
Made by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Hayes
In Favor: Hayes, Nelson, Simmons
Opposed: Farrell
MOTION CARRIED.
D. Boards and Commissions with vacancies
(see attached list)
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Budget Discussion
Board of Selectmen recommendation to the Board of Finance
MOTION: To go out of agenda order and address this item last.
Made by Mr. Simmons, seconded by Mr. Hayes
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
B. *Park Hill – Payment in Lieu of Taxes
X. NEW BUSINESS
A. Donate Life Connecticut Month Proclamation
MOTION: To authorize the First Selectman to sign the Donate Life Connecticut Month, as read, and to Proclaim April “Donate Life Connecticut Month”
Made by Mr. Farrell, Seconded by Ms. Nelson
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
B. Personnel policies – No motion
C. Renewal of Town Property Leases/2-years – No motion
D. Authorize Tax Refunds
MOTION: To authorize the tax refunds in the amount of 2,400.86, as recommended by the Tax Collector.
Made by Mr. Hayes, Seconded by Mr. Farrell
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
Budget Discussion
Board of Selectmen recommendation to the Board of Finance
MOTION: To revise the Motion made at the workshop prior to this meeting which stated: To recommend to the Board of Finance a 2008/2009 budget grand total of $33,018,418, which represents an increase of 8.02% over the 2007/2008 budget with the following conditions: this recommendation is subject to the numbers in the budget detail being verified, it is understood that there will be contractual increases to the clerical and police salaries subject to ongoing contract negotiations; the revenue pieces are to be calculated in future meetings; and this number is subject to confirmation by the Treasurer after calculating mathematical inconsistencies.
Made by Ms. Nelson, Seconded by Mr. Farrell.
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: To adjourn at 10:12 p.m.
Made by Mr. Farrell, seconded by Mr. Hayes
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted (MOTIONS ONLY)
Cynthia D. Croxford
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