The Board of Selectmen held a regular meeting on Monday, January 9, 2002 at the C. H. Booth Library, Main Street, Newtown, CT. First Selectman Rosenthal called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM
PRESENT: First Selectman Herbert Rosenthal, Selectman Joseph Bojnowski,
Selectman William Brimmer
ALSO PRESENT: Finance Director Ben Spragg, Town Engineer Ron Bolmer, PE, one member of public, one member of press
VOTER PARTICIPATION: None noted
COMMUNICATIONS: None noted
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: Upon a motion by Selectman Bojnowski, the minutes of the 12/17/01 regular meeting were unanimously approved as presented.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
Road & Drainage Work Agreement, Hoseye Coach Road, “Rollingwood, Section 9” Subdivision
Selectman Brimmer moved to approve a Road & Drainage Work Agreement in the amount of $590,000.00 for Hoseye Coach Road, “Rollingwood, Section 9” Subdivision, as per recommendation of Town Engineer. Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
This agreement is to realign and reconstruct approximately 2,700 feet of Hoseye Coach Road beginning at Marlin Road and terminating at the existing gravel portion of Hoseye Coach. The estimated cost also includes two fire suppression tanks.
Driveway Bond Releases/Extensions
Selectman Bojnowski moved to release six (6) driveway bonds as outlined on Attachment A. Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
Selectman Bojnowski moved to grant a six month extension for two driveway bonds as outlined on Attachment A. Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
Appointments/Reappointments
Mr. Gerry Reidy was present on behalf of the Persons with Disabilities Advisory Committee. He thanked the Board of Selectmen for his having the opportunity to serve on this committee. The present members have gone through the files to review the work done by this committee and has come to the conclusion that the original charge was limited in scope, purpose and time frame and has accomplished what it was originally charged. They have prepared a recommendation (Attachment B). After some discussion, it was decided to contact CCM to get information on what other towns have in place. This matter will be placed on the next agenda.
Selectman Bojnowski moved reappointments to Constable and Pension Committee (as outlined on Attachment C). Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
Selectman Brimmer moved to appoint six members to the Board of Finance (as outlined on Attachment C). Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
First Selectman Rosenthal thanked the two Selectmen as well as Legislative Council Chairman Don Studley, Board of Education Chairman Elaine McClure and Finance Director Ben Spragg for taking the time to interview sixteen well-qualified people in order to make this difficult decision.
Selectman Rosenthal moved to appoint ten members to the Ad Hoc Fairfield Hills Master Plan Advisory Committee (as outlined on Attachment C). Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
Mr. Rosenthal advised that there might be more appointments to this committee at the next meeting. This group will work with the Board of Selectmen, who will also be members of the committee, along with liaisons from the Planning & Zoning Commission. The Finance Director, Community Development Director and Land Use Agency Director will be available to this committee.
ADD TO AGENDA – Transfer
Selectman Brimmer moved to add a transfer to the agenda. Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
Selectman Bojnowski moved to transfer FROM Account 01320-4001 Firefighter Physicals $1,440.00 AND FROM Account 01310-2010 Telephone $1,440.00 AND FROM Account 01500-5080 Highway Capital Equipment $1,440.00 TO Account 01300-4060 E911 Contractual Services $4,320.00. Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
This transfer covers the cost of modification to new towers for new radio frequency. The Police, Fire and Public Works are each covering one-third of the cost, which was not budgeted by any department.
Legal Matters
Selectman Bojnowski moved to enter executive session to discuss legal matters and to invite Finance Director and clerk to attend. Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
Meeting entered executive session at 8:30 PM and returned to open session at 8:35 PM.
Selectman Bojnowski moved to authorize legal defense in the mater of Jude Tallman vs. Planning & Zoning. Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
Having no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM.
Jan Andras, Clerk
Attachment A: Driveway Bond Releases/Extensions
Attachment B: Viability Report – Disabilities Advisory Committee
Attachment C: Appointments/Reappointments
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