BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting June 15, 2009
Town Office Building – Lower Conference Room 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, Lynn Nicholls and residents. First Selectman Eldredge led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes:
Selectman Palmer motioned to approve the minutes of 6/01/09.
Selectman Charette seconded the motion.
Vote: 3 Yes (Eldredge, Palmer & Charette) 0 No.
Present to Speak:
John Patton said that he has been told that per Selectman Palmer the Town will no longer be purchasing material from JJ Mottes, Becker Construction or any company affiliated with him. He asked if this was true. Selectman Palmer said that Mr. Patton can make any assumption he wants. He then stated that it is not true.
John Patton wanted the Board to be aware that the decision to disassociate with ACCESS agency may have cost the town $7,000 in grants for this year and $12,000 in grants for next year. First Selectman Eldredge stated that we as the Town can apply for the grant ourselves next year. The closing for this year’s grant was last month. The Grant is a senior rescources grant and offsets the cost of ACCESS agency employees. This is how we originally ended up with 2 people from Access in years past.
Correspondence:
A list of correspondence was available at the meeting and in the Selectman’s office.
Public Works:
Lynn gave a memo from Karl Acimovic for Turnpike and Balazs Roads. First Selectman Elderege asked if Karl would be notifying the homeowners, and Lynn said it would be best if it came from the First Selectman. First Selectman Eldredge stated that he will check legally before notifying the land owners on how this should be handled.
Lynn said that Public Works should be done with sweeping by the end of next week. They will be taking out the Islands at Hall School prior to chip sealing. This will be helpful to the snow plows and for chip sealing, as well as easier for the buses to turn around.
Lynn asked the Board if they had made a decision on getting rid of the Suburban. First Selectman Eldredge said that he had no problem with getting rid of it. Selectmen Palmer and Charette agreed.
Lynn asked for clarification about whom the Transfer Station Employees are to report to. They have been told to directly report to the First Selectman, but then she was told by the First Selectman to have them do something. Lynn said that she doesn’t have a problem with doing that, but doesn’t want the employees to go back to the Selectman’s office telling him that she is having them do things. First Selectman Eldredge said that it is fine, he can direct her to tell them something and he will confirm he did if they have an issue.
Lastly, Lynn said that the chipseal route is ready for review, and will give to the Selectmen for review.
Tomorrow the crew will most likely be pulled off of sweeping for road repair from tonight’s rain.
New Business:
- Willimantic Waste Contract –
The contract has been reviewed by Attorney Werner. The Selectmen then reviewed and made 2 small revisions.
First Selectman Eldredge motioned to enter into the Waste Service Contract with Willimantic Waste with revisions the Board has discussed.
Selectman Charette seconded the motion.
Vote: 3 Yes (Eldredge, Palmer & Charette) 0 No.
- Single Stream Recyclable Processing Agreement
Derek Werner also reviewed this contract. Selectman Palmer questioned the wording in Section 4, “town shall deliver or cause to deliver” . This will be confirmed as being addressed in the Waste Service Agreement.
First Selectman Eldredge motioned to enter into the Single Stream Processing Agreement with Willimantic Waste.
Selectman Palmer seconded the motion.
Vote: 3 Yes (Eldredge, Palmer & Charette) 0 No.
The original hay bid that was awarded to Keith MacDonald is no longer valid, as Mr. MacDonald has notified the Town that he is moving and cannot hay the field. Bill Mihaliak was then contacted, and he has asked to extend the contract for 3 years, so he can fertilize with his other fields. Mr. Mihaliak has also sent in an insurance certificate.
First Selectman Eldredge motioned to resind the award given to Keith MacDonald for the hay bid, and award the hay contract for 3 years to William Mihiliak per his bid.
Selectman Palmer seconded the motion.
Vote: 3 Yes (Eldredge, Palmer & Charette) 0 No.
Good & Welfare:
Lynn made note that the Transfer station will be closed on July 4th to observe the holiday.
Bob Wiecenski attended a recent concert at Hall School, he wanted to recognize the students and the teacher on performing a great concert.
First Selectman Eldredge motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:56P.M.
Selectman Charette seconded the motion.
Vote: 3 Yes (Eldredge, Palmer & Charette) 0 No.
Respectfully submitted,
Robin H. Campbell
Robin H. Campbell
Administrative Assistant
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