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 JAN. 7, 2008
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 Palmer & Charette, L. Nicholls, and residents. First Selectman Eldredge led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
SELECTMAN CHARETTE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 12/17/07.
Selectman Palmer seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
SELECTMAN CHARETTE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 12/31/07
Selectman Palmer seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
PRESENT TO SPEAK
Jack Lewis commented there are rumors about the Route 74 Bridge, we need an update. First Selectman Eldredge commented we haven’t had any contact from the State. Discussion followed on this First Selectman Eldredge commented he will contact the DOT.
CORRESPONDENCE
A list of correspondence was unavailable at the meeting.
PUBLIC WORKS
Lynn commented the new compactor for cardboard and newspapers should be up and running on Wed. We have 73 speed signs in Town and not all are legal. First Selectman Eldredge commented we will have to get State approval for the ones that need it. Lynn commented Karl Acimovic and I met with the auditors last Wed. The auditors were thrilled with the spreadsheets and figures. Culverts are a big thing; we will be able to update everything every year and give it to the Finance Dept. Lynn commented they are doing brush cutting now. First Selectman Eldredge asked Lynn to take care of Pinney Hill and Rt. 320. Discussion followed on the Transfer Station and the changing of bins. Discussion followed on giving out new stickers and bulky waste punch cards for the Transfer Station. This could be done through the Recreation office, at one time SWAC was going to help with this, and through Public Works Office on Wed. The Assessors list could be used to do this.
REGULAR MEETING -2- JAN. 7, 2008
TRANSFER STATION GROUNDWATER MONITORING
First Selectman Eldredge commented Fuss & O’Neil have been doing the groundwater monitoring for 6 or 8 years and doing an excellent job. They must send quarterly reports to DEP also. Last year the cost was $8,530, this year it will be $9,000.
SELECTMAN PALMER MOVED TO AWARD THE TRANSFER STATION GROUNDWATER MONITORING FOR FY 2008-2009 TO FUSS & O’NEIL FOR $9,000 AS PER THEIR PROPOSAL.
Selectman Charette seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
APPOINTMENTS
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO APPOINT MARK W. PECZUH AS A REGULAR MEMBER OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY TO JANUARY 1, 2012.
Selectman Charette seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO APPOINT SELECTMAN PALMER TO THE WINDHAM REGION COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS.
Selectman Charette seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
STEAP GRANT DISCUSSION
First Selectman Eldredge commented with the Federal Bridge Program we would have to pay $200,000/300,000 for our share; he found out that we could use a STEAP Grant for our 20% share. Discussion followed on whether this would apply to the State Program also. Karl Acimovic will talk to DOT to see what regulations we have to follow. The STEAP application must be in by Feb. 29, 2008. The Board agreed we must take a look at this and start the application process. First Selectman Eldredge commented we must decide if we are going for the Federal Grant or doing it on our own. Discussion on this followed; the Board is leery about the Federal Program and spending so much money on the bridge.
TAX RETURNS
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO APPROVE A TAX REFUND OF $155.19 TO CHASE MANHATTAN AUTO FINANCE CORP.
Selectman Palmer seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO APPROVE A TAX REFUND OF $295.49 TO CHASE MANHATTAN AUTO FINANCE CORP.
Selectman Charette seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO APPROVE A TAX REFUND OF $14.46 TO SEAN R. WALTER.
Selectman Palmer seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
REGULAR MEETING -3- JAN. 7, 2008
GOOD & WELFARE - None
SELECTMAN PALMER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:05 P.M.
Selectman Charette seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Bowen
Mary Bowen
Secretary
Board of Selectmen
860-487-3100
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