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 AUGUST 4, 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, and residents. First Selectman Eldredge led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
SELECTMAN CHARETTE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 7/21/08.
Selectman Palmer seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
PRESENT TO SPEAK
Joe Piatek and Wilbur Gangaway approached the board regarding the possible purchase of a 15-passenger vehicle exclusively for the seniors. Mr. Piatek read a request for a van to drive seniors to appointments and various trips. They have four volunteers who would drive the vehicle. The Willington Seniors could finance the initial purchase of a van, however the operating costs are prohibitive. First Selectman Eldredge would support the purchase. It would be Town owned and on our insurance policy. Volunteers can be on our policy at no costs to the Town. Operation costs and maintenance would be taken care of by the Seniors. Wilbur would like to purchase a $12,000 van from Scranton Motors. First Selectman Eldredge suggested that they look into the State of CT surplus vehicles—the State
has their mechanics check the vehicle out. The board members agreed to support the purchase and go to the Board of Finance meeting on August 21st and ask for up to $10,000 in the Town’s name.
CORRESPONDENCE
A list of correspondence was available at the meeting and in the Selectman’s office.
PUBLIC WORKS
First Selectman Eldredge reported for Lynn Nicholls. The sweeping project ends tomorrow; public works has been helping at the schools with mulch for the playgrounds, doing side-road mowing and sightlines.
APPOINTMENTS
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO REAPPOINT CLAUDIA D’AGATA TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY, TERM EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2008 TO AUGUST 1, 2013
Selectman Charette seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
REGION 19 RESOLUTION
First Selectman Eldredge read the following resolution from Region 19.
WHEREAS, the Board of Selectmen has been informed by the Board of Education of Regional School Number 19 that the Board is considering the submission of a Bond Resolution to a referendum of the voters of the District, including electors and non-elector voters of the Town, which referendum may be held in conjunction with the November 4, 2008 elections; and
WHEREAS, Section 9-369d of the General Statutes of Connecticut, Revision of 1958, as amended, sets out certain procedures in connection with the submission of a referendum question to the elector and non-elector voters of a municipality in conjunction with an election;
NOW, THEREFORE, RESOLVED, That if the Board of Education of Regional School Number 19 schedules a bond referendum vote to be held in conjunction with an election, such referendum shall be conducted in accordance with the applicable provisions of the General Statutes of Connecticut, including but not limited to the procedures set out in Section 9-369d(b) of said Statutes, which procedures are hereby adopted in accordance with the provisions of said Section.
First Selectman Eldredge does not support the resolution. The election will have a heavy turn out and people will not pay attention to the importance of the resolution. He wants a separate referendum where financial issues are presented. People will look at the bonding issue as secondary to the election of President. We would have to put an ordinance on the books to put a bonding issue on a general election. Selectman Charette mentioned the cost of having a separate referendum and is leery that we are trying to guide who is trying to vote on an issue—we would get a greater number of voters out on a national election. Selectman Palmer disagrees.
SELECTMAN PALMER MOTIONS FOR THE RESOLUTION OF REGION 19 TO THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN AS JUST READ. Selectman Charette seconded.
Both mention the fact that it is difficult to vote on something where there is no amount given for the bonding. Selectman Charette asked when the numbers would come in. Selectman Palmer replied that they have to have the numbers in 60 days before the ballot. First Selectman Eldredge called for a vote.
VOTE: 0 YES, 3 NO (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE)
RESOLUTION – LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO ADOPT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER
AS LEUKEMIA, LYMPHOMA & MYELOMA AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, blood cancers currently afflict more than 823,000 Americans with an estimated 135,520 new cases diagnosed each year, and
WHEREAS, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma will kill an estimated 52,310 people in the United States this year, and
WHEREAS, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, through voluntary contributions, is dedicated to finding cures for these diseases through research efforts and the support for those that suffer from them, and
WHEREAS, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society maintains offices in Fairfield County and Meriden, Connecticut to support patients with these diseases and their family members in the Town of Willington, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Willington is similarly committed to the eradication of these diseases and supports the treatment of its citizens that suffer from them, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Willington encourages private efforts to enhance research funding and education programs that address these diseases,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Willington joins with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in designating the month of September 2008 as Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma Awareness Month to enhance the understanding of blood related cancers and to encourage participation in voluntary activities to support education programs and the funding of research programs to find a cure for them.
Selectman Palmer motioned to accept the resolution. Selectman Charette seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
GOOD & WELFARE
EXECUTIVE SESSION – PENDING LITIGATION
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 7:11PM TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION.
Selectman Charette seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
BobWiecenski asked the status of the Route 74 bridge. First Selectman Eldredge said there is a plan which meets all the criteria for the bridge which would keep the road open continuously with a bypass bridge. Representatives from Pare Engineering were at the meeting—they will review the plan and input their ideas. The meeting went very well. When that is completed we will have a meeting of the board to discuss where we are going. Selectman Palmer noted that the DOT would have a public presentation.
SELECTMAN PALMER MOVED TO COME OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 7:25 PM.
Selectman Charette seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOTIONED TO INSTRUCT OUR TOWN ATTORNEY TO GENERATE A LETTER TO THE COURT EMPHASIZING THE TOWN OF WILLINGTON DOES TAKE THIS CASE SERIOUS AND SHOULD BE INCLUDING IN ANY PRESENTENCE REPORT OR WHEN THEY CONSIDER WHAT KIND OF PUNISHMENT FOR THIS YOUTHFUL OFFENDER.
Selectman Palmer seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
SELECTMAN PALMER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:30 P.M.
Selectman Charette seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Noyes, Acting Secretary
Board of Selectmen
860-487-3100
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