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. 17, 2009
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 2/2/09.
Selectman Palmer seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
SELECTMAN CHARETTE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 2/5/09.
Selectman Palmer seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
SELECTMAN CHARETTE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 2/9/09.
Selectman Palmer seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
SELECTMAN CHARETTE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 2/10/09.
Selectman Palmer seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
SELECTMAN CHARETTE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 2/12/09.
Selectman Palmer seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 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
SELECTMAN PALMER MOVED TO ADD MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND RESOLUTION TO THE AGENDA.
Selectman Charette seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
A grant, from the Department of Emergency Management Agency, has been approved to replace the Turnpike Road Extension culvert. A Resolution must be adopted and a Memorandum of Agreement to do this must be
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signed. The grant is for $24,825 plus $993 for administration of the project. The Town must pay the remaining $8,275. Discussion on this followed. Some of the work has been done already so it was agreed that the total cost of this would not be more than $25,818.
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED THAT WE SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Selectmen may enter into with and deliver to the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Management and homeland Security any and all documents which it deems to be necessary or appropriate; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Michael Eldredge, as First Selectman of the Board of Selectmen, of the Town of Willington is authorized and directed to execute and deliver any and all documents on behalf of the Board of Selectmen.
Selectman Palmer seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED THAT WE ENTER INTO THIS MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BASED ON THE CONDITION THAT THE TOTAL COST FOR THE TURNPIKE ROAD EXTENSION CULVERT REPLACEMENT WILL NOT EXCEED $25,818, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE FOR NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE TOWN FOR THIS PROJECT.
Selectman Charette seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
Lynn commented there is talk of storms for Wed., Fri. & Sat. Discussion followed on Public Works budget. Lynn commented we need brakes for one truck and brooms for another truck. First Selectman Eldredge & Lynn will go over the budget again on Wed. Selectman Charette commented he was at the Transfer Station on Sat. and was told that Willimantic Waste wants to pick up earlier. First Selectman Eldredge commented they want to pick up around 11:00 A.M. so they do not run into overtime. Selectman Charette commented he hopes we do not have to have an extra haul because of that. Discussion on this followed. First Selectman Eldredge commented we are looking at a new contract for hauling trash. Selectman Charette commented the compactor for paper and cardboard needed to
be repaired. There is a heater in it that the company never hooked up. Selectman Charette commented I noticed “rough road” signs on some of the roads. Would millings help? Lynn commented not really. Selectman Charette commented maybe millings would help in the summer. Lynn commented she warned the Fire Departments about the rough roads.
APPOINTMENTS
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING TO THE CENTER SCHOOL WATER COMMITTEE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:
KARL ACIMOVIC, KATHY BLESSING, STUART COBB, DAVE HARDING, MIKE MAKUCH, TYLER MILLIX, MARK PALMER AND LAURIE SEMPREBON.
Selectman Charette seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO REAPPOINT RICHARD CLAUS, SR. AS MUNICIPAL ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER, TERM EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009 TO
JANUARY 1, 2011.
Selectman Charette seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
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TAX REFUNDS
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO APPROVE A TAX REFUND OF $343.35 TO MICHAEL SMITH.
Selectman Charette seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO APPROVE A TAX REFUND OF $147.86 TO GMAC – SEMPERIAN PROPERTY TAX
Selectman Charette seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO APPROVE A TAX REFUND OF $79.81 TO VW CREDIT LEASING.
Selectman Palmer seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
GOOD & WELFARE
Lynn commented she was sorry to hear Wendy Knight resigned from the Willington Day Committee; she did a fantastic job. I hope we can find someone else to take over for her.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – PENDING CLAIMS/LITIGATION – A.S.H.O.W.
FIRST SELECTMAN ELDREDGE MOVED TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 7:12 P.M. TO DISCUSS PENDING CLAIMS/LITIGATION – A.S.H.O.W.
Selectman Palmer seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
SELECTMAN CHARETTE MOVED TO COME OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:50 P.M.
Selectman Palmer seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PALMER & CHARETTE) 0 NO
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Bowen
Mary Bowen
Secretary
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