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 JULY 2, 2007
TOWN HALL 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, and residents. First Selectman Eldredge led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
SELECTMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 6/14/07.
Selectman Patton seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON& LEWIS) 0 NO
SELECTMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 6/18/07.
Selectman Patton seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON& LEWIS) 0 NO
SELECTMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 6/21/07.
Selectman Patton seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON& LEWIS) 0 NO
SELECTMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 6/25/07.
Selectman Patton seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON& LEWIS) 0 NO
SELECTMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 6/27/07.
Selectman Patton seconded the motion.
VOTE: 2 YES (PATTON& LEWIS) 1 ABSTAIN (ELDREDGE) 0 NO
PRESENT TO SPEAK – No one.
CORRESPONDENCE
A list of correspondence was available at the meeting and in the Selectman’s office.
PUBLIC WORKS
Lynn commented she had a letter from FEMA; they extended the time for Tinkerville Road to 11/08. They will finish sweeping this week. They are working on GASB, mowing and getting the schedule for cleaning of catch basins ready. The State bids for chip sealing are due back July 11th. GASB is about 85% done and then Karl Acimovic will work with Val to organize it. Selectman Patton will have prices for the container for the next
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meeting. Lynn will bring the list of projects need to be done to the next meeting also; pictures of each project will be taken before the work starts. Selectman Patton commented he talked to Todd of Gorman Brothers; they rejuvenate pavement in Tolland, he would like Todd to look at Turnpike Road. Lynn commented he did look and is getting back to me with prices. Discussion on the rejuvenating process followed. First Selectman Eldredge asked Lynn to look at the bus trailer; it has a leak in the roof, something wrong with the floor and the hot water heater. Mike Makuch asked about Clover Springs Road and was told PZC has approved it going to Town Meeting. Mike also asked about the trimming schedule and was told it will start next week.
WINDHAM REGION COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
The ordinance for this will have to go to Public Hearing and Town Meeting.
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED THAT WE JOIN THE WINDHAM REGION COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON & LEWIS) 0 NO
WILLINGTON HILL FIRE DEPT. TRUCK
Mike Makuch, Willington Hill Fire Dept Chief, asked the Board to take the necessary steps to spend the CIP money for the pick up truck for their department. They have an approximate cost of $30,000 for a new truck; there is $26,000 in CIP for it. They want to put the trade in price for the old truck, that the Town gave them, towards the price of the new if that is okay with the Board. The Board agreed. The necessary steps will be taken to spend the money, staring with the next Board of Finance meeting.
TAX REFUND
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO APPROVE A TAX REFUND OF $118.90 TO CHASE MANHATTAN AUTO FINANCE CORP.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON & LEWIS) 0 NO
GOOD & WELFARE
Selectman Lewis commented he would like an update on the Fire Departments recruiting program. Chief Makuch commented that Willington Fire Dept. #1 has their old chief back. Both fire departments are communicating more and the training officers share their schedules and are working together. They hope to have a joint drill once a month and have joint response to calls. The Hill recruitment is going well they have about 35 active members. They are closing the fiscal year a little over budget and will report to the Board of Finance. Selectman Lewis asked that Willington Fire Dept. #1 be invited to the next regular Board meeting. This will be done.
SELECTMAN PATTON MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:00 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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