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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
6:00 P.m.
Town Hall – First Floor Conference Room
MINUTES
PRESENT: First Selectman Carl P. Fortuna Jr., Selectman Scott Giegerich, Selectman Carol Conklin and members of the public
I. CALL TO ORDER- First Selectman Fortuna called the meeting order at 6:00 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- Recited
III. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC- None at this time
IV. COMMENTS FROM THE SELECTMAN- Boy Scouts were in attendance
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Board of Selectmen Meeting January 9, 2018 and
Special Board of Selectmen Meeting January 20, 2018.
FORTUNA/CONKLIN
Motion to approve Board of Selectmen Meeting minutes January 9, 2018
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to approve Special Board of Selectmen Meeting minutes January 20, 2018
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
VI. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
A. Appointment
1. Zoning Board of Appeals. Alternate vacancy appointment. This is for the unexpired portion of a two year term due to expire 11/2019.
FORTUNA/CONKLIN
Motion to appoint Mark Velardi as an alternate on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Zoning Board of Appeals. Alternate vacancy appointment. This is for the unexpired portion of a two year term due to expire 11/2019.
FORTUNA/GIEGERICH
Motion to appoint Jackie Prast as an alternate on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
VII. BOARD OF SELECMEN JOINT MEETING WITH THE BOARD OF
FINANCE TO DISCUSS FY 18/19 BUDGET: Fire Marshal, Public Works and
Building Department.
The First Selectman addressed the Boy Scouts and talked to them a bit about the budget process which was on the agenda this evening. Mr. Terenzi spoke first. He addressed the consolidation of the sprinkler alarms and fire extinguishers and how this is now showing up in his budget. He spoke to several other items he is working on, including daily inspections, a fee schedule for the town and the need for a larger, heavier duty vehicle. The Boards were generally receptive to the vehicle request. The First Selectman also discussed how there is no longer admin personnel in this budget as it has now been consolidated under the town hall budget. The other large increase was placing the Workers Compensation line item in this budget, as it is with all the budgets.
Building Official Mackowicki went next. This budget is also down due to the town hall admin consolidation. He described several things he is working on including the launch of Municity in
the next few weeks.
Director Public Works Larry Bonin discussed his budget and how he and Lee Ann had worked to properly place expenses in the right cost center, from snow and ice, Public Works administration, Highway and Street and Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance. The paving budget has been kept flat as have most line items in all these budgets. Mr. Bonin talked about the need for a new backhoe which he figures will cost about $110,000 and will be paid for from the Public Works sinking fund. He will also be replacing the green truck which is used for many Park & Recreation activities.
The transfer station and waste and disposal fees remained flat, except for any personnel. Mr. Bonin discussed possibly needing a new roll off truck in a few years.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
FORTUNA/CONKLIN
Motion to adjourn at 7:55 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Respectfully submitted,
Carl P. Fortuna Jr.
First Selectman
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