Town of Willington
BOARD OF SELECTMEN ° 40 OLD FARMS ROAD ° WILLINGTON, CONNECTICUT 06279 ° (860) 429-5649 ° FAX (860) 429-8415
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
REGULAR MEETING MAY 21, 2001
TOWN OFFICE BUILDING 6:30 PM
First Selectman Patton called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. with the following in attendance: Selectman Knight, W. Beebe, D. Becker, J. Lewis and A. St. Louis. Selectman Ennis was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
SELECTMAN KNIGHT MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 5/7/01.
First Selectman Patton seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (PATTON & KNIGHT) 0 NO
PRESENT TO SPEAK
Al St. Louis was present to ask for advice for the River Road Recreation Committee. They are going to be putting out bids soon and want to know what the Board would like. First Selectman Patton commented that the ordinance applies to $5,000 and over, and then you must bid. You can do it anyway as long as it is a sealed bid. Al asked if we put together 6 bids will it be sufficient and was told yes. Selectman Knight commented that it is a matter of preference, nothing wrong with either way. Al asked if the bids should be opened at a Board meeting or at a River Road Recreation Committee meeting? The Board agreed they should be opened at a River Road Recreation Committee meeting. Al commented that they will be applying for various grants; do they need to go to Town Meeting?
First Selectman Patton commented that it depends on the grants, some do require Town Meeting and some do not. The Town does not require all grants to go to Town Meeting. Al commented that they are applying for the Neighborhood Assistance Act and asked if the donations should be made out to the project. First Selectman Patton answered yes. Al commented that he has spoken to Mike Eldredge, Director of Recreation, regarding using the services of the Recreation Department for applying for grants, they will discuss it further. First Selectman Patton commented that Glenn Smith is good with paper work.
CORRESPONDENCE
A report of correspondence was available at the meeting and in the Selectmen’s office.
FIRST SELECTMAN PATTON MOVED TO ADD OPEN CHIP SEALING BIDS AND TOWN MEETING DATE TO THE AGENDA.
Selectman Knight seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (PATTON & KNIGHT) 0 NO
OPEN CHIP SEALING BIDS
Company Asphalt Emulsions CRS-2 Chipper Spreader Rubber Tired Roller
All State Asphalt $.85/gal. $.10/gal. $.065/gal
Comer Contracting $.98/gal. $.10/gal $.10/gal
Dosh-King Co. $.75/gal. $.10/gal. $.09/gal.
REGULAR MEETING -2- MAY 21, 2001
Gorman Bros. $.685/gal. $.10/gal. $.09/gal.
Norton of NE $.80/gal $.10/gal. $.09/gal.
Wes Beebe will check with Gorman Bros. to make sure the price is correct. The chip sealing contract will be awarded at the next meeting.
CONSERVATION EASEMENTS This will be discussed at the next meeting.
SAFETY COMMITTEE
Selectman Knight commented that he has not met with Wes Beebe and Ron Strong yet. He did get some updated information on what is necessary for a Safety Committee. We need a member from each bargaining union. Selectman Knight commented that he will set up a meeting for next week and then they will come to the Board with a recommendation.
APPOINTMENTS
FIRST SELECTMAN PATTON MOVED TO APPOINT CLAUDIA D’AGATA TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY TO REPLACE JANICE KASACEK, TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND TO EXPIRE ON AUGUST 1, 2003.
Selectman Knight seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (PATTON & KNIGHT) 0 NO
TAX REFUND
FIRST SELECTMAN PATTON MOVED TO APPROVE A TAX REFUND OF $11.85 TO MICHEL PAOLA.
Selectman Knight seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (PATTON & KNIGHT) 0 NO
FIRST SELECTMAN PATTON MOVED TO APPROVE A TAX REFUND OF $109.79 TO VOLVO CAR FINANCE, INC.
Selectman Knight seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (PATTON & KNIGHT) 0 NO
PUBLIC WORKS
Wes Beebe commented that they are still sweeping and working on the Youngerman property, it is coming along. On May 29th. the equipment operator is going in for surgery and will be out for at least 30 days. First Selectman Patton commented that there was a complaint from a resident regarding the sand still on the roads. Wes commented that it snowed until the end of March, we are sweeping. First Selectman Patton suggested that they dump the sand at River Road Recreation, near the other gravel.
SUBORDINATION
Case #2001-3 is requesting subordination of the rehab lien in order to refinance at a lower interest rate. They meet all the requirements for subordination.
FIRST SELECTMAN PATTON MOVED TO APPROVE THE SUBORDINATION REQUEST TO THE SAVINGS BANK OF MANCHESTER FOR $55,000.00 FOR CASE #2001-3.
Selectman Knight seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (PATTON & KNIGHT) 0 NO
REGULAR MEETING -3- MAY 21, 2001
VILLAGE HILL BRIDGE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT
First Selectman Patton commented that part of the Inland/Wetlands approval was that we had to take care of the fish there and that caused a change order for engineering and we need to have a separate agreement for $22,355.00. The agreement was approved by the State and we will be reimbursed. Selectman Knight asked what is being done. First Selectman Patton commented that it is for hydraulics, structure study, layout and design, revising plans, providing specs of the new structure, permits and coordinating work.
FIRST SELECTMAN PATTON MOVED TO APPROVE SIGNING THE VILLAGE HILL BRIDGE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF WILLINGTON AND A-N CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR $22,355.00 WHICH WILL BE REIMBURSED BY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT.
LITIGATION (MAY GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Will be addressed at the next meeting.
TOWN MEETING DATE
First Selectman Patton commented that the Board of Finance approved going to Town Meeting for removal and replacement of the Willington Fire Department #1 underground oil tank. It will be reimbursed by LOCIP.
FIRST SELECTMAN PATTON MOVED TO HOLD A TOWN MEETING ON MAY 30, 2001 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE TOWN HALL TO SEE IF THE TOWNSPEOPLE, ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF FINANCE, WILL AUTHORIZED THE EXPENDITURE OF $8,500 FROM CAPITAL PROJECTS – LOCIP WILLINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT #1 OIL TANK REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT TO BE REIMBURSED BY LOCIP TO REMOVE AND REPLACE HEATING OIL TANK AT THE WILLINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT #1 STATION.
Selectman Knight seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (PATTON & KNIGHT) 0 NO
GOOD & WELFARE
First Selectman Patton gave the Board copies of Geographic Town Management Systems. He talked to the Board of Finance at their last meeting and will go to their next meeting. It would help automate the Building, Planning & Zoning, Inland/Wetlands and Assessor departments, ties them together. If there are any questions talk to Susan Yorgensen. It will cost about $20,000, the money could be transferred from the roof account to pay for it. First Selectman Patton reported that we had a letter from Rocking M Farm; they are willing to mow the hay for bedding for cows and will pay $25.00. The Conservation Commission will discuss this at their meeting tonight. Al asked if River Road Recreation Committee had a barn raising with volunteers is the Town covered for liability? First
Selectman Patton replied yes we are covered for volunteers.
SELECTMAN KNIGHT MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:10 P.M.
First Selectman Patton seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (PATTON & KNIGHT) 0 NO
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Bowen
Mary Bowen
Secretary
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