BOARD OF SELECTMEN
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPT. 5, 2000
TOWN OFFICE BUILDING 6:30 P.M.
First Selectman Patton called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. with the following in attendance: Selectmen Ennis & Knight, C. Csiki, M. Eldredge, J. Kasacek and C. Park.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
SELECTMAN ENNIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 8/21/00, 8/28/00 AND 8/29/00.
Selectman Knight seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (PATTON, ENNIS & KNIGHT) 0 NO
PRESENT TO SPEAK - No one.
CORRESPONDENCE
Report of correspondence available at meeting and in Selectmen’s office.
A memo from PZC will be discussed under bus parking
COMMUNITY INFORMATION COUNCIL
SELECTMAN ENNIS MOVED THAT THE BOARD ENGAGE THE SERVICES OF INFORMATION TECH. SOLUTIONS TO INCLUDE US IN THEIR SERVICE THEY CALL VIRTUAL TOWN HALL, THAT WE DISCUSSED PREVIOUSLY, AT THE RATE OF $150.00 A MONTH.
Selectman Knight seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (PATTON, ENNIS & KNIGHT) 0 NO
C. Park commented that he recommends that we do this only for a year and then bring it back. First Selectman Patton asked if they will be coming down to teach people how to use this? Selectman Ennis said yes and to install their program.
PUBLIC WORKS
First Selectman Patton commented that Karl Acimovic just sent him e-mail on the cost of sidewalk replacement. There are 92 sections and each section cost between $300 and $325. First Selectman Patton commented that he will give a copy of this to the Board of Education to look at for the CIP. Selectman Ennis will look it over before responding to Mr. Buccino. First Selectman Patton reported that the chip sealing is done, they did a terrific job. The north end of town was done in 4 days. They are sweeping up now. They should be commended for the job. There were 1,600 tons and not a lot of dust. They are also doing some roadside and field mowing.
SELECTMAN ENNIS MOVED TO ADD AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA.
Selectman Knight seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (PATTON, ENNIS & KNIGHT) 0 NO
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TAX REFUNDS
FIRST SELECTMAN PATTON MOVED TO APPROVE A TAX REFUND OF $91.50 TO MAZDA AMERICAN CREDIT.
Selectman Knight seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (PATTON, ENNIS & KNIGHT) 0 NO
FIRST SELECTMAN PATTON MOVED TO APPROVE A TAX REFUND OF $152.41 TO MAZDA AMERICAN CREDIT.
Selectman Knight seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (PATTON, ENNIS & KNIGHT) 0 NO
BUS PARKING
Selectman Knight asked about the Notice of Violation from PZC. First Selectman Patton commented that he talked to Susan Yorgensen regarding this. The buses are parking where she parks and they are hard not to notice. Selectman Ennis asked what the Town Office Building was zoned and was told it was R80 and non-conforming. Municipal services are not allowed. Discussion on the zoning of the area followed. Mr. St. Louis commented that under the old regulations it might have been allowed. Selectman Knight commented that he called Susan and there are ways around it, rewrite the regulations and restrain and restrict it so somebody’s neighbor will not be renting out space for trailer trucks. It could be pursued through a zone change where parking of commercial school buses is
allowed, through design industry or design commercial. There are solutions to this. Selectman Ennis commented that he understands there are 2 ways to get more time for temporary parking without the buses going to Stafford, a variance route and there is the option to appeal. He thinks there is a problem since the violation is referring to parking commercial school buses in a residential zone. It is not a defensible statement. First Selectman Patton commented that he argued that point and told her we are not going to make them a bunch of gypsy buses. Mr. St. Louis commented that the application the Town has pending would probably handle the parking in the R80 zone with a special permit. Selectman Ennis commented that if talking about commercial lots not being allowed, wouldn’t there have to be an exchange of funds. First Selectman Patton commented that he argued that point also. A. St. Louis commented that he argued it under
educational services but everybody disagreed. C. Csiki asked the First Selectman to explain what he applied for. First Selectman Patton answered that it was for a change in the table, the Town Office Building and Public Works are not allowed, he applied for a change in the regulations for municipal services. Public Works was never signed off on, under the regulations now, it is nonconforming, we need clarification. First Selectman Patton commented that he will talk to PZC and look for a resolution to get us into compliance. Selectman Knight commented that it is a temporary solution; there should be some allowance. Selectman Knight commented that he was thinking the Youngerman site looks better, it is under the Board of Education for educational purposes. The road in it is bad but the money from the rent could be used to fix it. A. St. Louis commented that the biggest problem there is the sight line. The State will ask for a
driveway permit. Selectman Knight commented that it has an advantage of being on a State road, it is not a vast drawback. He has not researched property near the schools. Selectman Knight commented that it is intended to have the buses parking here truly temporary. First Selectman Patton agreed and commented that we could look at the Youngerman property. Selectman Knight commented that it would be neat to own the property instead of renting. First Selectman Patton commented that the facility is a big issue, if you own the facility you can control the fuel better. The State reimbursed you for transportation costs. It you can share a facility it is more cost effective.
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A. St. Louis commented that it doesn’t meet Town sight requirements. First Selectman Patton commented that the sight line is a big problem. Selectman Knight commented that the sight line is an issue at Hancock Road also. First Selectman Patton commented that we will look at it. He also reported that at the Public Hearing someone asked about Henry Kucko’s property so he put Laidlaw in touch with Henry. Laidlaw looked at it and there are some questions. First Selectman Patton commented that he would like to see the Town get facilities for the buses. Selectman Ennis commented that the idea has a lot of appeal. He has 5 objections to Hancock Road, traffic safety, personal security of drivers, vehicle security, liability of the Town and the Hancock Road residents have
so many things going on there already. For these reasons he would veto that area. He admires the creativity of the solution. First Selectman Patton asked if the Board wanted him to look at the Youngerman property and see what we would need to do there and also at Hancock Road and any other sites? The Board agreed. Selectman Ennis asked how are things going for Laidlaw? First Selectman Patton commented that they have been unsuccessful getting hold of Knights, another site considered was Mihaliak’s but Joe Mihaliak does not want anything to do with it. Merritt Knight also told him that he doesn’t want anything to do with the buses.
BILL PAYMENT POLICY
FIRST SELECTMAN PATTON MOVED TO APPROVE THE TOWN OF WILLINGTON’S PAYMENT OF BILLS POLICY AS ATTACHED TO THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MINUTES OF 9-5-00.
Selectman Ennis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (PATTON, ENNIS & KNIGHT) 0 NO
AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Selectman Ennis commented nothing strident or hostel here but I would like some clarification on this. On Aug. 22nd a special Board meeting was called for Aug. 28th. With one item on the agenda. On Thursday, Aug. 24th he asked Mary to add an item to the agenda, she said she would. On Sunday he found out that it was not done. He felt it was within his authority to ask for that addition and it is an efficient way to get an agenda item on without having to call another meeting. He thinks the Board should agree that that’s the way it should work. No one called me to tell me the item was not on. On Monday Mary said the First Selectman did not want that on there that it wasn’t appropriate. Therefore, he would like the Board to resolve, that given adequate notice for a
legal posting that any of us can add an agenda item to a special meeting called by one of the others or two of the others, since neither one of us can call a special meeting by ourselves. First Selectman Patton commented that he can call a special meeting. Selectman Ennis commented that he thinks it would serve us well to have that agreement. If no one disputes that we all have the statutory right to call a special meeting, it would seem to follow that we could amend the agenda of one that has already been called. Selectman Knight commented that he does not object. First Selectman Patton commented that typically it is not a problem. He took Friday off and saw the agenda before he left. On Thursday night he was going through his papers and saw that the agenda was changed. He called Mary to change it back. He may have over-reacted; he didn’t like the change especially since no one told him. It is not Mary’s issue, I
called Mary and she did what I asked her to. First Selectman Patton commented that he doesn’t think it will be a problem, if you want to add things, let me know. Selectman Ennis commented that he doesn’t think it will be a frequent need. We agree that anyone of us can add an agenda item and the secretary will let you know. It will be nicer for the way we work.
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GOOD & WELFARE
Selectman Knight commented that we need to have an executive session for legal matters at the next meeting. There are some new lawsuits. Mr. Csiki commented that one is coming before ZBA. The original application was incomplete, they are re-applying and it will be taken up next Thursday night. First Selectman Patton commented that Inlands/Wetlands sent a violation to Buccino and the Fly Fishing Club; they removed the dock, then put it back in with a motor and registered it as a motor vehicle, since it has a motor they call it a boat. A complaint was filed with PZC by the Fish & Game Club against Buccino for running a recreational campground. Inlands/Wetlands after lifting the order against Ace Equipment because the dock was out of the water, is are now suing Ace Equipment, Buccino
and R. Hisey. Ace Equipment is being sued because the dock is in their water. First Selectman Patton commented that if the Board discusses that particular one he will step out. Selectman Knight commented that he was deeply saddened by the death of Ruth Blessing ton. First Selectman Patton asked how John Blessington was doing. Selectman Ennis has talked to him and he is doing okay.
SELECTMAN KNIGHT MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:45 P.M.
Selectman Ennis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (PATTON, ENNIS & KNIGHT) 0 NO
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Bowen
Secretary
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