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 OCT. 2, 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: Selectman Lewis, L. Nicholls and residents. Selectman Patton was absent. First Selectman Eldredge led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
SELECTMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 9/18/06.
First Selectman Eldredge seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (ELDREDGE & LEWIS) 0 NO
SELECTMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 9/28/06.
First Selectman Eldredge seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (ELDREDGE & LEWIS) 0 NO
PRESENT TO SPEAK
Ed Pelletier, of Datum Engineering, was present for Lechowiez Farm Estates. First Selectman Eldredge asked are you coming back with numbers? Mr. Pelletier responded no Karl Acimovic’s numbers are okay. First Selectman Eldredge asked Mr. Pelletier to send him an e-mail agreeing to Karl’s numbers. We will add this to the October 5th agenda.
Mike Makuch commented the chiefs of both Fire Departments met last week, it was a good meeting and we got some future planning in the works. We may do joint budgeting; we will be coming to the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance looking for budget ideas. Selectman Lewis commented this is good. First Selectman Eldredge agreed.
SELECTMAN LEWIS MOVED TO ADD APPOINTMENTS TO THE AGENDA.
First Selectman Eldredge seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (ELDREDGE & LEWIS) 0 NO
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO ADD REJECTION OF WATER SYSTEM BIDS TO THE AGENDA.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (ELDREDGE & LEWIS) 0 NO
CORRESPONDENCE
A list of correspondence was available at the meeting and in the Selectman’s office.
REGULAR MEETING -2- OCT. 2, 2006
PUBLIC WORKS
Lynn commented Tuesday will be the last day to asphalt, Wednesday we start sweeping. Lynn asked that any work that needs to be done be scheduled well in advance. Mike Makuch asked when is tree trimming anticipated? There are many limbs hanging and the fire trucks have to go in the middle of the road. Selectman Lewis commented as you find them notify us. Mike asked about the status of Clover Springs Road and when it might become a Town road. Lynn commented she talked to Joe Voboril regarding this and asked that they finish up. A few things have to be cleared up for PZC.
REJECT BIDS – WATER SYSTEM
First Selectman Eldredge commented both bids for the Senior Housing Water System were over budget. The Senior Housing Project Committee recommended going back out to bid.
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO FORMALLY REJECT THE WILLINGTON SENIOR HOUSING WATER SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION BIDS.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (ELDREDGE & LEWIS) 0 NO
APPOINTMENTS
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO APPOINT MARK PALMER TO THE HALL SCHOOL PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY COMMITTEE.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (ELDREDGE & LEWIS) 0 NO
TOWN MEETING
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO HOLD A TOWN MEETING AT THE TOWN HALL AT 7:00 P.M. ON OCTOBER 11, 2006 FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
ITEM I
TO SEE IF THE TOWNSPEOPLE ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF FINANCE WILL AUTHORIZE THE APPROPRIATION OF $10,000 FROM THE GENERAL RESERVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF REORGANIZING THE HALL MEMORIAL SCHOOL LIBRARY.
ITEM II
TO SEE IF THE TOWNSPEOPLE ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF FINANCE WILL APPROPRIATE $100,000 FROM THE HUD LIEN PROGRAM INCOME FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE SENIOR HOUSING DRAINAGE PROJECT PENDING FINAL STATE APPROVAL.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (ELDREDGE & LEWIS) 0 NO
Stuart Cobb asked what is the hold on the grant money for the generator? Selectman Lewis commented the procedure was faulty. Stuart commented the grant is over Nov. 30, 2006 and it must be spent by that date. Selectman Lewis commented we need a response from the auditor and possibly a joint meeting with the Board of Finance. First Selectman Eldredge commented the grant is separate from the Board of Education money. We must be able to move on with the grant money and handle the installation later. Selectman Lewis commented it is important to hear from the auditor.
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO ADD TAX REFUNDS TO THE AGENDA.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (ELDREDGE & LEWIS) 0 NO
REGULAR MEETING -3- OCT. 2, 2006
TAX REFUNDS
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO APPROVE A TAX REFUND OF $29.41 TO HONDA LEASE TRUST.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (ELDREDGE & LEWIS) 0 NO
GOOD & WELFARE
First Selectman Eldredge commented Tuesday at 9:30 A.M. is the ground breaking for the Senior Housing. Everyone is welcome. Mike Makuch commented Tolland County has exceeded every other place in the world as far as the number of cases of Lyme disease.
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 6:52 P.M.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (ELDREDGE & LEWIS) 0 NO
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Bowen
Mary Bowen
Secretary
Board of Selectmen
860-487-3100
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