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 MAR. 6, 2006
TOWN OFFICE BUILDING 6:30 P. M.
First Selectman Eldredge called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. with the following in attendance: Selectmen Patton & Lewis, L. Nicholls, Attorney M. Harrington and residents. First Selectman Eldredge led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
SELECTMAN PATTON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 2/21/06.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON& LEWIS) 0 NO
SELECTMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 2/22/06.
Selectman Patton seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON& LEWIS) 0 NO
SELECTMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 3/3//06.
Selectman Patton seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON& LEWIS) 0 NO
PRESENT TO SPEAK
L. Semprebon, Chair, BOE, asked if the Board received the figures they wanted on the Hall School water system. Selectman Patton commented that they did and noted that the $70,000 for hookup should be included.
Selectman Patton also suggested that the BOE begin the paperwork to do their part. You may want to put the paperwork together for the Dept. of Education. You need to get approval before you can start the project. First Selectman Eldredge commented we are still waiting to see if we get the grant.
Hank Kay, a Willington resident, is doing a project to become an Eagle Scout. He wants to do a sign for in front of Hall Memorial School. He needs the permission of PZC, BOS & BOE. The Board complimented Hank on this project and said it was a great idea.
SELECTMAN PATTON MOVED TO APPROVE THIS PROJECT PENDING ALL THE OTHER APPROVALS.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON & LEWIS) 0 NO
SELECTMAN PATTON MOVED TO ADD APPOINTMENTS AND TAX REFUNDS TO THE AGENDA.
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Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON & LEWIS) 0 NO
EXECUTIVE SESSION – PERSONNEL ISSUES
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL ISSUES AT 6:46 P.M. AND INVITED ATTORNEY HARRINGTON AND LYNN NICHOLLS, SUPERVISOR OF PUBLIC WORKS.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON & LEWIS) 0 NO
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO COME OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 7:54 P.M.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON & LEWIS) 0 NO
CORRESPONDENCE
A list of correspondence was available at the meeting and in the Selectman’s office.
PUBLIC WORKS
Lynn Nicholls gave the Board copies of the DOT approval for the sidewalks at Hall School. Selectman Patton questioned doing the sidewalks and then bringing in water from Tolland to the school. Lynn commented that was her thought also. Discussion on this followed. Ralph Tulis suggested putting a sleeve in under the sidewalk. The Board thought this was a good suggestion. Lynn reported that she and Karl Acimovic met with FEMA on Tinkerville Road. FEMA will pay for everything except the concrete. Lynn commented that our agreement with American Ref-Fuel is over in June but we must notify them in advance if we do not intend to continue with them. They should have been notified March 1st. but figures were not in from other companies. There would be a savings
going with another company. First Selectman Eldredge will get in touch with American Ref-Fuel to seek an extension to the notification date. Lynn commented that after talking to S. Cobb she order a minimum amount of gas because if we loose power Public Works has a generator and other places do not. Lynn wanted to know if the Board still wanted to issue gas cards. The Board does. Selectman Patton commented do not issue cards until you are out of gas. Lynn reported that they are working on brush and they are loosing a lot of signs when they put road close, etc. signs out. L. Semprebon asked if the Board heard anything about a flashing light going in by the school. They have not.
AWARD HAYING BID
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO AWARD THE HAYING CONTRACT FOR THE FENTON RUBY PROPERTY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2006 TO KEITH & JANE MAC DONALD FOR $60.00 AS PER THEIR BID.
Selectman Patton seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON& LEWIS) 0 NO
RESOLUTION FOR TALMADGE PROPERTY GRANT
SELECTMAN PATTON MOVED TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON& LEWIS) 0 NO
RESOLVED, THAT FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE OF THE TOWN OF WILLINGTON BE AND HEREBY IS AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN OF WILLINGTON A
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GRANT AGREEMENT AND CONSERVATION AND PUBLIC RECREATION EASEMENT AND AGREEMENT UNDER THE OPEN SPACE AND WATERSHED LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAM WITH THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ACQUIRE PERMANENT INTEREST IN LAND KNOWN AS TALMADGE PROPERTY, OSWA-271 AND TO MANAGE SAID LAND AS OPEN SPACE LAND PURSUANT TO SECTION 7-131d OF THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUTES.
BE IT FURTHER KNOWN THAT MICHAEL L. ELDREDGE WAS ELECTED FIRST SELECTMAN AND THAT HIS TERM OF OFFICE BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2005 AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL NOVEMBER 20, 2007. AS THE FIRST SELECTMAN, MICHAEL L. ELDREDGE SERVES AS THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE TOWN OF WILLINGTON AND IS DULY AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTS ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN OF WILLINGTON.
RESOLUTION FOR NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
First Selectman Eldredge commented that he attended a meeting regarding a National Incident Management System and the Town needs to adopt this resolution. First Selectman Eldredge read the resolution
SELECTMAN PATTON MOVED TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON & LEWIS) 0 NO
WHEREAS, the President in Homeland Security Directive (HSPD)-5, directed the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National Incident Management System (NIMS), which would provide a consistent nationwide approach for Federal, State, local and tribal governments to work together more effectively and efficiently to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size or complexity;
WHEREAS, the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks (9-11 Commission) recommended adoption of a standardized Incident Command System;
WHEREAS, the collective input and guidance from all Federal, State, local and tribal homeland security partners has been, and will continue to be, vital to the development, effective implementation and utilization of a comprehensive NIMS;
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable that all Federal, State, local and tribal emergency agencies and personnel coordinate their efforts to effectively and efficiently provide the highest levels of incident management;
WHEREAS, to facilitate the most efficient and effective incident management it is critical that Federal, State, local, and tribal organizations utilize standardized terminology, standardized organizational structures, interoperable communications, consolidated action plans, unified command structures, uniform personnel qualification standards, uniform standards for planning, training, and exercising, comprehensive resource management, and designated incident facilities during emergencies or disasters;
WHEREAS, the NIMS standardized procedures for managing personnel, communications, facilities and resources will improve the State’s ability to utilize federal funding to enhance local and state agency readiness, maintain first responder safety, and streamline incident management processes.
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WHEREAS, the Incident Command System components of NIMS are already an integral part of various incident management activities throughout the Town of Willington, including current emergency management training programs; and
WHEREAS, Governor M. Jodi Rell, in Executive order No. 10 ordered and directed the establishment of the NIMS, as promulgated and from time to time revised by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security, as the standard system within the State of Connecticut for the management of domestic incidents which affect the health, welfare, safety and security of Connecticut’s citizens’,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael L. Eldredge, First Selectman, of the Town of Willington, by the virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the Statutes of the State, do hereby establish the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the standard for incident management with the Town of Willington.
Selectman Lewis commented that he would like to amend the resolution to say that our Emergency Management Coordinator be included in it. First Selectman Eldredge commented that the resolution, which is put out by NIMS, says the First Selectman is in authority. Selectman Lewis commented ask if the resolution can be changed. Further discussion on this followed. First Selectman Eldredge commented that the resolution says we establish the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the standard for incident management with the Town of Willington. They offer free training to first responders and others. Stuart Cobb is setting it up. Selectman Patton asked who makes sure we follow all of this? Someone has to be responsible for this. The volunteer Fire Departments are going
to be stretched more; it is almost like they are dragging us to a paid Safety Officer. Selectman Lewis asked if we should have the Fire Departments at the next meeting? Discussion on the ramifications of this resolution followed. First Selectman Eldredge commented that at the meeting they said if you do not try to comply by Sept. 6, 2007 and there is a FEMA incident you may not get FEMA. Selectman Lewis commented he has no problem complying but I would like to see the emergency responders in there. Selectman Patton asked can we get someone from the state Homeland Security to come and explain more? This is a big undertaking. Selectman Lewis commented that it is a serious thing, not to be sloughed off and suggested holding off on the resolution until the next meeting. First Selectman Eldredge commented that he would try to get someone to attend the next meeting.
SELECTMAN LEWIS MOVED TO TABLE THE MOTION.
Selectman Patton seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON & LEWIS) 0 NO
APPOINTMENTS
SELECTMAN PATTON MOVED TO APPOINT RALPH TULIS AS A REGULAR MEMBER OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF DAVID LYTWYN. TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL THE NEXT MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON & LEWIS) 0 NO
TAX REFUNDS
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO APPROVE A TAX REFUND OF $435.71 TO ELIZABETH GODBOUT.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON & LEWIS) 0 NO
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FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO APPROVE A TAX REFUND OF $435.71 TO MELISSA BURKE.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON & LEWIS) 0 NO
GOOD & WELFARE
Selectman Lewis commented that Ray Boor, one of the Town’s voting machine mechanics, died. Mr. Boor put a lot into this Town, he will be missed, he was a good man. Selectman Lewis commented we need to give an atta-girl to Carol Larson, our Tax Collector. Carol passed everything and is waiting for her final certificate.
SELECTMAN PATTON MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:46 P.M.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON & LEWIS) 0 NO
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Bowen
Mary Bowen
Secretary
Board of Selectmen
860-487-3100
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