Town of Old Saybrook, CT - Board of Selectmen Minutes 6/15/2011

Board of Selectmen Minutes 6/15/2011

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

10:00 a.m.

First Floor Conference Room, Town Hall

MINUTES

Present: First Selectman Michael Pace, Selectman William Peace, Selectman Carol Manning, Town Counsel Michael Cronin, Town Planner Christine Nelson, Treasurer Bob Fish, ZEO Chris Costa, Public Works Director Larry Bonin, Police Chief Mike Spera, Tom Kirk, President CRRA, Ron Gingerich, CRRA, Peter Egan, CRRA, Stephen Diaz, Covanta, Joe Vitale, Covanta, members of the press and public.

I.	CALL TO ORDER – First Selectman Pace called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
II.	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – First Selectman Pace led those in attendance
III.	COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Barbara Maynard complemented the Public Works Department, Police Department and Fire Department for their assistance with downed trees, power, phone and cable lines as a result of the June 9, 2011 storm. Public Works Director Larry Bonin and Police Chief Mike Spera complimented each others staff as well as the members of the Old Saybrook Fire Department for the fine coordination.
IV.	COMMENTS FROM THE SELECTMEN Selectman Manning also complemented the staff of all departments for their hard work. She also stated that she has attended meetings of the Harbor Management Commission. She requested that there be a joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and the Harbor Management Commission do discuss the Ferry Road Dock project. First Selectman Pace stated that he will plan such a meeting. A report from Gibble, Norden, Champion and Brown on the conditions of the dock was distributed to the Selectmen. At this time First Selectman Pace asked for a moment of silence for Tom Cloutier who passed away on June 12, 2011. Tom was an attorney who practiced in Old Saybrook for almost 40 years. Selectman Pace stated that he will not be seeking a seventh term as First Selectman. It is time for someone one else. Selectman Manning stated while she didn’t always agree with him she wishes him well.
V.	APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special Board of Selectmen Meeting of May 11, 2011. MANNING/PEACE Motion to approve the minutes of the Special Board of Selectmen’s Meeting on May 11, 2011 as presented. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
VI.	BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD A. Discuss and act on recommendation to the Board of Finance to carry over fiscal year 2010 – 2011 Police Capital Improvement Budget to the 2011 – 2012 fiscal year. Police Chief Spera addressed the Selectmen stating that Ford Motor Company has discontinued the Crown Victoria that is the base for Police Interceptors. They have a new car that will be available after July 1, 2011. Pricing information will not be available until that date. As a result the department can not order cars using 2010 – 2011 fiscal year funds. Chief Spera asked that the Board approve the recommendation of the Board of Finance to carryover the funds to the 2011 – 2012 fiscal year. PACE/MANNING Motion to approve carryover of $66,000 for vehicle replacements from the 2010 – 2011 Capital Improvement Budget to the 2011 – 2012 budget year. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY B. Discuss and act on analysis and recommendations regarding Seasonal Structures & Winterization ZEO Chris Costa addressed the Board reviewing the history of the Seasonal Structures and Winterization issues. Town Counsel Michael Cronin reviewed the legal aspects of this proposed action. Town Planner Christine Nelson read the resolution that will remove 148 properties from the “200 List.” PACE/MANNING Motion to approve resolution to remove 148 properties from the “200 List.” MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY C. Presentation by Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority (CRRA) and Covanta regarding municipal solid waste (MSW). Tom Kirk, President of CRRA, Peter Egan, Director of Operations and Environmental Affairs and Ron Gingerich, Development, Environmental Compliance and IT Manager of CRRA made a presentation to the Board. Stephen Diaz, Vice President New England Regional Business Manager and Joe Vitale, Asset Manager of Covanta made a presentation to the Board. The Board thanked both parties for their informative presentations. D. Appointments 1. Youth & Family Service Commission. Vacancy. Public Health Nursing Board representative. PACE/MANNING Motion to appoint Diane Aldi as the Public Health Nursing Board representative to the Youth & Family Service Commission. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2. Region II Mental Health Board. Term expiration Catchment Area Council #10 representative. Re-appointment of Margaret West. This is a 2-year term due to expire 06/2013. PACE/MANNING Motion to appoint Margaret West to the Region II Mental Health Board. This is a 2-year term due to expire 06/2013. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY E. Executive Session to discuss contract negotiations, legal matters and personnel matters. PEACE/MANNING Motion to enter Executive Session to discuss contract negotiations, legal matters and personnel matters at 12:40 p.m. Session to include Town Counsel Michael Cronin, Town Treasurer Robert Fish and Executive Assistant Roland Laine. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The Board returned to open session at 1:36 p.m. F. Discuss and act on recommendation of attorney. PACE/PEACE Motion to recommend to Board of Finance that the Heart and Hypertension initial payment ($49,060) be paid out of surplus of the 2010 – 2011 Police Budget. With the balance to be paid from the personnel line item of the 2011 – 2012 Police Budget. To authorize attorney Joseph McQuade to inform counsel that the town agrees to the terms of the settlement agreement. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY PACE/MANNING Motion to accept Tentative Agreement with the Supervisors Union as reviewed by labor counsel, as substantially discussed. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY PACE/PEACE Motion to accept Tentative Agreement with the Supervisors Union as reviewed by labor counsel, as substantially discussed. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY PEACE/PACE Motion to return Police Chief’s contract to the Police Commission for a formal vote. MOTION CARRIED – PACE, PEACE YES – MANNING ABSTAIN
VII.	COMMENTS FROM THE SELECTMEN – None
VIII	QUESTIONS BY THE PRESS – None
IX.	ADJOURNMENT PEACE/MANNING Motion to adjourn at 1:45 p.m. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Respectfully submitted, Roland W. Laine Executive Assistant