Present: First Selectman Carl P. Fortuna Jr., Selectman Scott Giegerich, Selectman Steve Gernhardt, Finance Director Lisa Carver, members of the public.
I. CALL TO ORDER – First Selectman Fortuna called the meeting to order at 3:30 P.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen March 26, 2013 GIEGERICH/FORTUNA
Motion to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen March 26, 2013
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
IV. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
A. Discuss and act on Call for Town Meeting and Referendum
First Selectman Fortuna stated that the Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Middle School. The Town Meeting will adjourn to a Referendum from 12:00 to 8:00pm at the High School.
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to approve the Call of the Annual Town Budget Meeting on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. and a Referendum on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 for action on the General Government and Board of Education budgets.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Discuss and act on approving and authorizing First Selectman Carl P. Fortuna Jr. to sign the construction contract for 497 Middlesex Turnpike at an amount previously approved by the Board of Finance.
First Selectman Fortuna stated that this is the contract for the Public Works Garage. The contract that was included in the Selectmen’s packets is still awaiting a few minor edits before signing.
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to approve and authorize First Selectman Carl P. Fortuna Jr. to sign the construction contract for 497 Middlesex Turnpike.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C. Discuss Letter of Consent from the Board of Selectmen to the Zoning Commission - Max’s Place
First Selectman Fortuna reported that the attorney for the Zoning Commission recommended that the Board of Selectmen reaffirm the action of the prior Board of Selectmen concerning the sale of Center Road West and the development at Max’ Place due to the time expired (original action in 2006).
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to reaffirm the action of the previous Board of Selectman regarding the property known as Center Road West and the development of Max’ Place.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
- D. Discuss and act on re-adopting Fair Housing Resolution.
First Selectman Fortuna stated that items D through H are annual requirements for the Town.
FORTUNA/GERNHARDT
Motion to readopt the Fair Housing Resolution.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E. Discuss and act on re-adopting Fair Housing Policy Statement.
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to readopt the Fair Housing Policy Statement.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
F. Discuss and act on re-adopting Title VI Civil Rights of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
FORTUNA/GERNHARDT
Motion to readopt the Title VI Civil Rights of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
G. Discuss and act on re-adopting Affirmative Action Policy Statement
FORTUNA/GERNHARDT
Motion to readopt the Affirmative Action Policy Statement.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
H. Discuss and act on re-affirming the ADA Municipal Grievance Procedure and ADA Notice.
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to reaffirm the ADA Municipal Grievance Procedure and ADA Notice.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
I. Appointments
1. Oversight Committee. Member re-appointment Steve Gernhardt as the Board of Selectmen representative. This is a 3-year term due to expire 5/2016.
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to appoint Steve Gernhardt to the Oversight Committee for a 3 year term as Board of Selectmen representative.
MOTION CARRIED with Selectman Gernhardt recused.
2. Zoning Commission
Selectman Fortuna stated that a vacancy was created with the passing of longtime member Charlie Sohl. Charlie was a wonderful volunteer and community member whose service will be missed. Recommendation has been made by several people to appoint Elizabeth Steffen who has previously served on the Board.
FORTUNA/GERNHARDT
Motion to appoint Elizabeth Steffen to Zoning Commission to fill vacancy of Charles Sohl.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
V. COMMENTS FROM THE SELECTMEN
None taken.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to adjourn at 3:45 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Carver
Finance Director
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