The Board of Selectmen held a regular meeting on Monday, September 15, 2003 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
ABSENT: Selectman William Brimmer
ALSO PRESENT: Finance Director Benjamin Spragg, Pension Committee members, representatives of Westport Resources, 2 member of public, 1 member of press
VOTER PARTICIPATION: None noted
JOINT MEETING WITH PENSION COMMITTEE
Pension Committee members Chairman Tom Murtha, Officer Dana Shubert, Ms. Laurie Wrabel, Mr. Mark Korotash and Mr. Stephen Schaffer were present. Mr. John Vaccaro, Mr. Michael Bliss and Mr. Michael Polanski of Westport Resources Management, Inc. were invited tonight to give a report on the Town of Newtown’s Pension Plan portfolio for the period ended 6/30/03. (Attachment A).
After the presentation, Selectman Bojnowski congratulated Westport Resources on the returns we have experienced on this Pension Plan over the past three years. First Selectman Rosenthal advised that Selectman Brimmer, who was unable to be here tonight, did look over the report and is very pleased with the performance.
At 8:05 pm, the Pension Committee moved to another area to resume their meeting, while the Board of Selectmen continued.
COMMUNICATIONS: First Selectman Rosenthal received a letter from Regional Hospice, thanking the town for the $5,500 allocation included in this year’s budget. These funds help them provide quality care for patients with life-limiting illnesses, and their families.
First Selectman Rosenthal advised that CCM will be holding their annual convention on October 9. Three high school government students have already signed up to attend with the Board of Selectmen.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: Upon motion by Selectman Bojnowski, the minutes of the 9/2/03 meeting were unanimously accepted as presented.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Request for Wiley Lane to be accepted as Town Road
At the last meeting, the Board of Selectmen requested numbers from the Public Works Director as to how much it costs the town to maintain this private dirt road. Mr. Hurley submitted an estimate of $4,568 in annual costs, which includes equivalent value of hours of highway department personnel and equipment. This will be placed on next agenda for action.
NEW BUSINESS
Bond Release, Fire Suppression Tank, Huntingtown Road, Breza Builders, LLC
Selectman Bojnowski moved to release bond in the amount of $30,000 for fire suppression tank, Huntingtown Road, Breza Builders. Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
Driveway Bond Releases/Extensions
Selectman Bojnowski moved to release five (5) driveway bonds as outlined on Attachment B. Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
Call of Annual Town Meeting
Selectman Bojnowski moved to call the Annual Town Meeting on October 6, 2003, at 7:15 pm in the meeting room at the C. H. Booth Library (Attachment C). Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
Appointments/Reappointments
Selectman Bojnowski moved appointments as outlined on attachment (D). Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
Resolution for Children’s Adventure Center
Selectman Bojnowski moved: RESOLVED that the First Selectman of the Town of Newtown, Herbert C. Rosenthal, is empowered to enter into and amend contractual instruments in the name of and on behalf of this Contractor with the Department of Education of the State of Connecticut for a Child & Adult Care Food program, and to affix the corporate seal and to empower Finance director Benjamin Spragg to sign in the First Selectman’s absence. Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
Legal Matters – None
ANNOUNCEMENTS: First Selectman Rosenthal advised that he met today in Hartford with town attorneys, state attorneys and Mr. Richard Nuclo of the O.P.M. Almost all of the outstanding issues regarding the purchase of Fairfield Hills have been resolved.
Having no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 pm.
Jan Andras, Clerk
Attachment A: Letter from Westport Resources
Attachment B: Driveway Bond Releases
Attachment C: Call of Annual Town Meeting
Attachment D: Appointments/Reappointments
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