TOWN OF EAST WINDSOR
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING AGENDA
APRIL 15, 2008
I. TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING
Ms. Menard called the meeting to order on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 7:31 p.m. at the East Windsor Town Hall, 11 Rye Street, Broad Brook, CT, immediately following the Town Meeting.
II. ATTENDANCE
III. ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
IV. PREVIOUS MINUTES
1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2008
2. Approval of Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes
a. March 31, 2008
b. April 1, 2008
MOTION: To adopt Budget Workshop and accept Regular Meeting Minutes.
Made by Ms. Dale Nelson, seconded by Mr. Mark Simmons.
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
V. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
VI. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Connecticut Labor Force Data/January & February 2008.
B. Thank you letter from Mrs. Schwartz’s Third Grade Class.
C. Petition for 2007 Revaluation to be Phased In
D. Memo from Chairman of BAA Requesting Extension.
E. Quarterly Report/Ambulance Calls
F. CCM Survey of Municipal Officials’ Salaries FYE 2007-2008
VII. SELECTMEN’S REPORTS
A. Denise Menard, First Selectman
No Report.
B. Gilbert Hayes, Deputy First Selectman
No Report.
C. Edward P. Farrell, Selectman
No Report.
D. Dale Nelson, Selectman
No Report.
E. Mark Simmons, Selectman
No Report.
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VIII. BOARD AND COMMISSION RESIGNATIONS & APPOINTMENTS
A. Resignation:
1. Gary Guiliano, Planning & Zoning Commission
MOTION: To accept, with regret, the resignation of Gary Guiliano, from the Planning and Zoning Commission, effective immediately, letter dated April 1, 2008.
Made by Mr. Mark Simmons, seconded by Mr. Ed Farrell.
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
2. D. James Barton, Police Commission
MOTION: To accept, with regret, the resignation of D. James Barton, from the East Windsor Police Commmission, effective immediately, letter dated April 9, 2008.
Made by Mr. Mark Simmons, seconded by Mr. Ed Farrell.
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
3. Janice Warren
a. American Heritage River Commission
b. Conservation Commission
c. Natural Resource Preservation Commission
MOTION: To accept, with regret, the resignation of Janice Warren, from the American Heritage River Commission, the Conservation Commission, and the Natural Resource Preservation Commission, letter dated April 8, 2008.
Made by Ms. Dale Nelson, seconded by Mr. Mark Simmons.
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
4. Mary L. Wyse, Ethics Commission
MOTION: To accept, with regret, the resignation of Mary L. Wyse, from the Board of Ethics, in a follow up letter dated March 27, 2008.
Made by Mr. Gilbert Hayes, seconded by Mr. Mark Simmons.
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
B. Re-Appointments: None
C. New Appointments:
Conservation Commission
Robert Slate, (D) as a full member to fill a 4-yr. vacancy expiring 11/1/2009.
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MOTION: To accept the application of Mr. Robert Slate to replace Janice Warren, letter dated April 10, 2008.
Made by Ms. Denise Menard, seconded by Mr. Ed Farrell.
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
Ms. Denise Menard suggested sending letters of proclamation to these individuals.
MOTION: To sending letters of proclamation to these individuals.
Made by Ms. Denise Menard, seconded by Mr. Gilbert Hayes.
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
D. Board and Commissions with vacancies
(See attached list)
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Budget Discussion
B. *Park Hill - Payment in Lieu of Taxes
X. NEW BUSINESS
A. American Heritage River Commission/Proposed Program
Discussion: Mr. Richard Sherman et al from American Heritage River Commission approached the Board with the following objective: open up the river waterway from Enfield to South Windsor. This advisory group had been to the selectman but nothing was resolved. Mr. Sherman states it is dangerous for fishermen, canoes, and people in general who wish to use the river, due to an abundance of fallen trees, debris and a certain refridgerator in the river. Mr. Sherman has spelled out his objectives and the sequence of what needs to be done in the River’s Preliminary Plan, in order to make the river safe and useable for all. There is also a concern about parking, and a certain street that could be smoothed out and enhanced for parking. There was also discussion about a walkway.
There is a particular privately owned property that would need “propety acquisition” in order to be contiguous with state property. There was a $500 payment made to the Board of Finance last year; was not encumbent. There has been a $500 payment made this year. The American Heritage River Commission would like to bring in volunteers, which is still very feasible, however, Denise Menard is very concerned about insurance. (Should a volunteer get hurt while working). The first business regarding “Item 4C” of the Preliminary Plan is for the Board to create a “release form” for insurance purposes. This Proposal has gone through all the proper organizations. This will be put on the next Agenda for action.
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B. American Heart Association/National Start! Walking Day Proclamation
This organization has designated April 16, 2008, as the second annual National Start! Walking Day. Ms. Menard was very excited about this organization and will be checking into it for further information.
C. Added Appropriation
1.* Building Department
Must speak with the Treasurer’s Office regarding specifics of Lorry Devaney’s payout. We need to clear the number of that payoff.
MOTION: To table to next Board meeting.
Made by Ms. Dale Nelson, seconded by Ms. Denise Menard.
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
2. *Physicals and Immunizations
Ms. Menard cannot understand why these cannot be done in a timely manner. She asked to meet with the person responsible for who the Board has a contract with, to discuss more thoroughly putting the physicals and immunizations off that are due in May and June. She is meeting with him tomorrow. There is uncertainty about the contract, how much has been allocated, and how much has been spent.
MOTION: To table to next Board meeting.
Made by Ms. Denise Menard, seconded by Mr Gilbert Hayes.
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
D. *Discussion of Personnel Policies
Ms. Menard would like to table until the next board meeting.
MOTION: To table to next Board meeting.
Made by Ms. Denise Menard, seconded by Mr. Gilbert Hayes.
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
E. Renewal of Town Property Leases .2-years
The leases all start on April 4, 2008 - 3/31/2009 (either side can cancel in one year). All lease prices are the same across the board. Mr. Ed Farrell was concerned about a particular barn on the Reichle property or the Tschummi property. When originally creating the agreement, he recalls there was a “water shed land grant agreement”. DEP raised the question of the dirt road
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going across property, and the barn on the property; and the Board and the Attorney General sigining the leases. Denise will look for that agreement. She also thinks the leases should have some type of clause regarding pesticides. Katie, an on-board soil sceientist, will test the soil. Denise has nothing on Winn or Wagner agreements, only on Cabert.
MOTION: Moves that First Selectman sign all leases (spell them out) to include language similar to that in Section 4.4 in the Reichle lease.
Made by Mr. Gilbert Hayes, seconded by Mr. Mark Simmons.
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
F. Cancel Board of Selectmen’s May Meetings
1. May 6, 2008 due to the Budget Public Hearing
MOTION: Motion to cancel.
Made by Mr. Mark Simmons, seconded by Mr. Gilbert Hayes.
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
2. May 20, 2008 due to the Budget Vote
MOTION: Motion to cancel.
Made by Mr. Mark Simmons, seconded by Mr. Gilbert Hayes.
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: Motion to reschedule both special Budget Meetings to April 29, 2008.
Made by Mr. Gilberet Hayes, seconded by Mr. Ed Farrell.
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
G. Authorize Tax Refunds
MOTION: Motion to authorize.
Made by Ms. Dale Nelson, seconded by Mr. Ed Farrell.
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion to adjourn at 9:35 p.m..
Made by Ms. Dale Nelson, seconded by Ed Farrell.
ALL MEMBERS IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
*Starred items will not be discussed, but will remain on agenda pending receipt of additional information.
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