Town of Willington
BOARD OF SELECTMEN ° 40 OLD FARMS ROAD ° WILLINGTON, CONNECTICUT 06279 ° (860) 487-3100 ° FAX (860) 487-3103
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
REGULAR MEETING SEPT. 3, 2002
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 Eldredge & Lewis. He led the board in the Pledge of Allegiance. Marilyn Schreiber joined the selectmen at 6:35 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 8/14/02.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (PATTON, ELDREDGE & LEWIS) 0 NO
PRESENT TO SPEAK
First Selectman Patton updated the board on the stop sign situation on Turnpike Rd. Mr. Eugene Csiki had approached him on the subject and was advised to come to the meeting to voice his concern. Selectman Lewis had spoken to another neighbor—there are mixed feelings on the subject. Correspondence from Karl Acimovic is to be sent to the Csiki’s as they were not present.
CORRESPONDENCE
A list of correspondence was available at the meeting and in the Selectman’s office.
OLD BUSINESS
VILLAGE HILL ROAD BRIDGE
The supplier for the bearings is experiencing a delay in delivery and the bearings won’t be delivered until September 16, 2002 or later. They cannot ship until the bearing pads are in—the bearings go on the pads and the steel goes on top of the bearings. Village Hill Road will close, as scheduled, September 9-13th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. but additional work can be completed. Hopefully they do not run into any ledge while installing the drainage.
PERSONNEL HOURS
The Selectmen reviewed the Salary and Benefit Notifications for each non-elected exempt employee. Selectman Eldredge suggested that the elected vs. appointed situation should be clarified. The longevity of the Tax Collector incorporates her years as a Tax Collector, not separating those years elected and those appointed.
FIRST SELECTMAN PATTON MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE HOURS AS PRESENTED.
SELECTMAN ELDREDGE SECONDED.
VOTE: 3 YES (PATTON, ELDREDGE, LEWIS) 0 NO.
NEW BUSINESS
APPOINTMENTS
FIRST SELECTMAN PATTON MOVED TO APPOINT MARILYN SCHREIBER of 297 DALEVILLE ROAD AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TO FILL A VACANCY, TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND TO EXPIRE 12/1/03.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (PATTON, ELDREDGE & LEWIS) 0 NO
PUBLIC WORKS
First Selectman Patton reported that the sweeping of the roads has begun. The Polster Road Bridge has been primered and painted. The Mirtl Road turnaround needs some additional work. He has spoken with Mr. Franco. Selectman Eldredge asked if the new property owners requested that anything be done--First Selectman Patton noted that they had requested test holes be dug.
FIRST SELECTMAN PATTON MOVED TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT FOR HIGH GRADE GAS SERVICE TO JUNE 30, 2003. THE PRICE WOULD CONTINUE AT $. 84/GALLON.
SELECTMAN ELDREDGE SECONDED.
VOTE: 3 YES (PATTON, ELDREDGE, LEWIS) 0 NO.
SAFETY COMMITTEE
First Selectman Patton noted that the lights in the downstairs ladies room in the Town Office Building would be covered as soon as possible. He will research more elaborate lighting for the back of the building but noted that we are not allowed to use floodlights. A down light or a cobra-light is a possibility.
MILLER FARMS ROAD
FIRST SELECTMAN PATTON MOTIONED TO RELEASE THE LETTER OF CREDIT #169091177
FOR MR. LEPAGE, MILLER FARMS ROAD.
SELECTMAN LEWIS SECONDED.
VOTE: 3 YES (PATTON, ELDREDGE, LEWIS) 0 NO.
TAX REFUNDS
FIRST SELECTMAN PATTON MOTIONED TO APPROVE A TAX REFUND FOR SHIRLEY CARTER FOR $ 62.40, LIST #01-50827, ON THE 10/1/01 GRAND LIST, VEHICLE SOLD 8/01.
SELECTMAN ELDREDGE SECONDED.
VOTE: 3 YES (PATTON, ELDREDGE, LEWIS) 0 NO.
FIRST SELECTMAN PATTON MOTIONED TO APPROVE A TAX REFUND FOR BERNARD C. HAN FOR $ 46.60, LIST # 01-52131, ON THE 10/1/01 GRAND LIST, MOVED OUT OF STATE.
SELECTMAN LEWIS SECONDED.
VOTE: 3 YES (PATTON, ELDREDGE, LEWIS) 0 NO.
FIRST SELECTMAN PATTON MOTIONED TO APPROVE A TAX REFUND FOR ADAM L. KOUYOUMJIAN FOR $ 30.79, LIST # 01-52876, ON THE 10/1/01 GRAND LIST, VEHICLE SOLD 4/02.
SELECTMAN ELDREDGE SECONDED.
VOTE: 3 YES (PATTON, ELDREDGE, LEWIS) 0 NO.
FIRST SELECTMAN PATTON MOTIONED TO APPROVE A TAX REFUND FOR LAUREL F. MILLIX FOR $ 1375.31, LIST #01-1445, ON THE 10/1/01 GRAND LIST, PAID TWICE, REFUND OF EXCESS PAYMENT.
SELECTMAN ELDREDGE SECONDED.
VOTE: 3 YES (PATTON, ELDREDGE, LEWIS) 0 NO.
FIRST SELECTMAN PATTON MOTIONED TO APPROVE A TAX REFUND FOR ANNETTE M. POULIN FOR $ 19.62, LIST #01-54325, ON THE 10/1/01 GRAND LIST, VEHICLE SOLD 8/02.
SELECTMAN LEWIS SECONDED.
VOTE: 3 YES (PATTON, ELDREDGE, LEWIS) 0 NO.
FIRST SELECTMAN PATTON MOTIONED TO APPROVE A TAX REFUND FOR BRINDA VAN FOR $ 56.14, LIST # 01-55358, ON THE 10/1/01 GRAND LIST, VEHICLE SOLD 5/02.
SELECTMAN ELDREDGE SECONDED.
VOTE: 3 YES (PATTON, ELDREDGE, LEWIS) 0 NO.
CCM
First Selectman Patton noted that CCM is looking for committee members and will pass the information on to Selectman Eldredge and Selectman Lewis.
GOOD & WELFARE
Selectman Lewis had concerns regarding two doors at the Town Hall that did not get painted. In addition, he wants to be sure there is a key to the Historical Office.
Selectman Lewis also asked if logs would be put down to block off the dirt section of Mirtl Road and to block off a field on Moose Meadow Road. First Selectman Patton noted that this would be done.
Selectman Lewis asked if some sort of light could be installed in front of the WFD #1 at 426 River Road to flash when emergency vehicles were exiting onto Route 32. First Selectman Patton said he would mention it to the department but that this was a very expensive process and that they would have to go through the DOT.
SELECTMAN LEWIS MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:07 P.M.
Selectman Eldredge seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (PATTON, ELDREDGE & LEWIS) 0 NO
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Noyes
Acting Secretary
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