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BOARD OF SELECTMEN 4-17-06
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                                                                                                           APR. 17, 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, K. Acimovic, J. Sahi and residents.  First Selectman Eldredge led the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
SELECTMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 4/3/06.  
Selectman Patton seconded the motion.
VOTE:  3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON& LEWIS)    0  NO

SELECTMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 4/10/06.  
Selectman Patton seconded the motion.
VOTE:  3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON& LEWIS)    0  NO

PRESENT TO SPEAK
Donna Hardie, Town Clerk, was present to discuss the grant application, FY 2007, for Historic Documents Preservation.  It is for $7,000.00 and will be used for a new book for marriages, births and deaths. In order to apply for this, a resolution by the Board of Selectmen is necessary appointing Donna as designee.
SELECTMAN PATTON MOVED TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR A $7,000 HISTORIC DOCUMENTS PRESERVATION GRANT FOR FY 2007 AND TO DESIGNATE DONNA HARDIE AS THE APPLICANT.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE:  3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON & LEWIS)    0  NO

Ginger Halle was present to present a petition to the Board to support youth programming in Town and would like to continue to use the old senior center for nursery school for 3 hours on Fridays.  Selectman Patton asked what are you looking for?  Ms. Halle commented that they continue to have complaints about the noise; the children use slippers and we have rugs.  We have made a number of changes and are hoping we will be able to continue using the space.  Selectman Lewis commented you have a commitment for the rest of the term.  Ms. Halle commented right, but every week if people come in and complain it interrupts our program.  This is similar to other classes in other towns.  Discussion followed on using the Town Hall or changing the day to Monday morning when the office is closed.  Monday is not a convenient day for them now but they may look into it for the fall.  Ms. Halle commented that the key is to have use of space without paying for it.  Selectman Lewis asked what happened to the space committee?  Selectman Patton commented for now we were going to have some things upstairs and then when the library is done we would move PZC upstairs.  
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Ms. Halle commented that space would be very good.  First Selectman Eldredge commented we want to see if we can make it through the end of this and see what is available for the fall.  Selectman Lewis commented we need to get PZC upstairs so the public can do everything on one floor.  

CORRESPONDENCE
A list of correspondence was available at the meeting and in the Selectman’s office.

PUBLIC WORKS
Lynn Nichols commented we are sweeping and cleaning waterways and doing GASB.  GASB is long and slow.  A discussion on discontinued/abandoned roads followed, the biggest problem is land locking.  Lynn commented that she has the chip-sealing package and e-mailed it to the Board.  It looks like 11 miles of roads can be done but they will try to do 12 miles.  Public Works cannot go over budget.  Selectman Patton commented that we must maintain the roads, we will get further behind if we do only 11 miles.  First Selectman Eldredge commented you are going to do the high volume roads first.  Lynn commented we are going to do what we did not do last year and then the high traffic roads and then the low traffic roads.  Lynn commented we need to get the drainage done on Village Hill Road.  Selectman Patton commented that it will have to go to Town Meeting and go to bid contingent on funding.  First Selectman Eldredge asked where are we with the Hall School sidewalks?  Karl Acimovic commented that we do not want to do the sidewalks until school is out.  Karl also commented that he worked with Gardner Peterson for the Senior Housing area to re-draw the plans for recreation and drainage.  Further discussion followed on this and the access road.  Karl commented that Hank Torcellini is happy with the test results of the material, we may get 5000 s.y. out of the detention area.  There will be 2 bids for the recreation area and the detention area.  Discussion on what to do with the stumps and stock piling followed.  Selectman Lewis asked have we heard anything about the grant?  First Selectman Eldredge commented no.  Selectman Patton asked if the Kechkes Road Bridge application is done.  Karl replied yes, it is on the way.  Karl reported that the DEP might come to look at the beaver dam on Willington Hill Road.  

RIVER ROAD RECREATION AREA BIDS
Three companies obtained bid packages for the River Road Recreation Area.  Only two bids were received.
KNIGHTS & SON
BASE BID (1-8)                  $56,400
ALTERNATE 1 (9-11)              $22,000
ALTERNATE 2 (12)                        $40,800

PUTNAM WELDING
BASE BID (1-8)                  $69,100
ALTERNATE 1 (9-11)              $33,900
ALTERNATE 2 (12)                        $29,700

Karl Acimovic, Town Engineer, recommended awarding on the base bid and then see what we can do with the rest of the funding.  We can work out the alternates later, figure out what utility is best to put in.  Selectman Patton asked how much is in C.I.P.?  John Sahi commented $45,000.  John Sahi commented the fencing is being done now.  Discussion on wood chips followed.
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO AWARD THE BASE BID, ITEMS 1-8, TO KNIGHT & SONS FOR $56,400 AS PER THEIR BID.
Selectman Patton seconded the motion.
VOTE:  3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON & LEWIS)  
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RELEASE OF LIEN
A 1976 lien needs to be released and the Board agrees to waive the interest on it.
SELECTMAN PATTON MOVED TO WAIVE THE INTEREST AND TO SETTLE THIS 1976 LIEN FOR $500.00.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE:  3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON & LEWIS)    0  NO

FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO ADD APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL FROM LENARD ENGINEERS TO THE AGENDA.
Selectman Patton seconded the motion.
VOTE:  3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON & LEWIS)    0  NO

Selectman Patton commented that this was done already.  First Selectman Eldredge commented that the Town Attorney said it must be approved at the Board of Selectmen’s level under State statue.  Selectman Patton commented he would like to see that in writing.  First Selectman Eldredge commented he would get it.

FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED THAT WE SIGN THE PROPOSAL FOR $3,500.00 FROM LENARD ENGINEERS.
Selectman Patton seconded the motion.
VOTE:  3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON & LEWIS)    0  NO

GOOD & WELFARE – None

SELECTMAN PATTON MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:43 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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