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 FEB. 5, 2007
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 1/16/07.
First Selectman Eldredge seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (ELDREDGE LEWIS) 0 NO
SELECTMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 1/18/07.
First Selectman Eldredge seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (ELDREDGE LEWIS) 0 NO
SELECTMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 1/22/07.
First Selectman Eldredge seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (ELDREDGE LEWIS) 0 NO
SELECTMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 1/25/07.
First Selectman Eldredge seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (ELDREDGE LEWIS) 0 NO
SELECTMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 1/29/07.
First Selectman Eldredge seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (ELDREDGE LEWIS) 0 NO
SELECTMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 2/1/07.
First Selectman Eldredge seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (ELDREDGE LEWIS) 0 NO
PRESENT TO SPEAK – no one
CORRESPONDENCE
A list of correspondence was available at the meeting and in the Selectman’s office.
REGULAR MEETING -2- FEB. 5, 2007
PUBLIC WORKS
Lynn Nichols reported on the repairs needed for equipment. She is keeping an eye on ice jams and drifts. A number of incidences were reported: a stop sign was missing on Cisar Rd, the Town Green and some lawns were driven on, road signs missing and mail boxes were damaged. She voiced her concern about kids sliding into the roads. Two of the subcontractor’s trucks went down during the storm. She keeps having problems with her truck’s wiring system. All the gages went out. Selectman Eldredge mentioned going to a Ford dealer to see if the problem can be corrected. Lynn mentioned already going to one and that the problems seem to have started after they worked on it. She will check with Columbia Ford to see if they can fix the problem.
OLD BUSINESS - none
APPOINTMENTS
Mrs. Dawn Semmelrock has been recommended for an alternate position on the Planning and Zoning Commission. The motioned to appoint cannot be voted on at this meeting because Selectman Eldredge recused himself (Mrs. Semmelrock is his daughter) and Selectman Patton not being present. Selectman Lewis suggested to Mrs. Semmelrock that she attend tomorrow evenings Planning and Zoning meeting to introduce herself to the board. Selectman Eldredge asked that this matter be put on the agenda for the next Selectman’s meeting.
A letter was received from the Conservation Commission with the recommendations to accept the resignation of Andrew White as a regular member and the change Robert Shabot’s appointment from Alternate Member to Regular Member.
Selectman Lewis motioned to appoint Robert Shabot as a Regular Member of the Conservation Commission for the term of 2/05/07 to 12/01/08. Selectman Eldredge seconded. All were in favor motion carried.
TAX REFUND
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO APPROVE A TAX REFUND OF $170.04 TO MATT DUNN.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (ELDREDGE & LEWIS) 0 NO
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO APPROVE A TAX REFUND OF $169.69 TO FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (ELDREDGE & LEWIS) 0 NO
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO APPROVE A TAX REFUND OF $259.54 TO FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (ELDREDGE & LEWIS) 0 NO
REGULAR MEETING -3- FEB. 5, 2007
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO APPROVE A TAX REFUND OF $269.97 TO GMAC.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (ELDREDGE & LEWIS) 0 NO
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO APPROVE A TAX REFUND OF $3,67.20 TO JOANNE LUDWIG.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (ELDREDGE & LEWIS) 0 NO
GOOD & WELFARE
Selectman Lewis said that he received a call from Dave Tharp. Today was his wife’s birthday and he was letting everyone know considering he is not able to be with her. She had received over 40 calls wishing her a Happy Birthday.
John Blessington mentioned that Bill Chapman is home on leave.
Lynn Nicholls added that she makes sure that the service men’s driveways get plowed as well as a few of the elderly people in town.
SELECTMAN LEWIS MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 6:50 P.M.
First Selectman Eldredge seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (ELDREDGE & LEWIS) 0 NO
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Hlobik
Acting Secretary
Board of Selectmen
860-487-3100
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