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Board of Selectmen Minutes 08/01/2016
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Meeting Minutes                                                                         August 1, 2016
Lower Level Conference Room                                                             6:30 P.M.

*Minutes are not official until approved at the next regular meeting

First Selectman Mailhos called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. with the following in attendance:  Selectmen Kowalyshyn & Blessington and residents.  First Selectman Mailhos led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes:

Selectman Kowalyshyn moved to approve the minutes July 18, 2016
Selectman Blessington seconded the motion with the following edit:
Under page 8 (Mansfield-Willington cooperative Agreement Discussion; second paragraph should read:  “Selectman Blessington said he hasn’t talked to one person from Willington who thinks it would be a good idea”.
Vote:  3 Yes (Mailhos, Kowalyshyn & Blessington) 0 No.

The minutes of the joint meeting between the Board of Selectmen, Board of Finance, Inland Wetlands Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission will be tabled one more time (until the next Selectmen meeting).

Present to Speak:

No one was present to speak.

Correspondence:

A list of correspondence was available at the meeting and in the Selectman’s office.  

First Selectman Status Report

*Senior Housing – Construction is moving along.  3 out of 4 foundations have been poured and two of the buildings are at various stages of completion.  Completion is targeted for the spring of 2017 with move-in dates shortly thereafter.    

*Old Town Hall Electrical and Restoration –Bids were received on Thursday.  The Selectmen will bring the estimates to the Board of Finance to call a town meeting. (to be discussed further under new business)

*Turnpike Road –the State has authorized us to award the contract.  The contract signing will be held tomorrow morning.

*Repairs to Daleville School Bridge – We continue to seek approvals from DEEP prior to preparing the bid documents.

*Village Hill Road Drainage Engineering –the Town Engineer is working on the design.

*Holiday Party 2016 – We need to establish a committee to plan the party for the elected / appointed official and employees.  We will solicit volunteers to sit on the committee.

*RRAC Fitness Station – Zoning has granted approvals for the stations at the facility.  Progress should move forward in August.

*Senior Center Septic Re-Permitting – The Public Works Director will go out to bid to seek engineers who are familiar with the septic codes.  

*MS4 Consulting/Compliance –CRCOG is working on a bid for consulting.  First Selectman Mailhos is among those who are sitting in on the meetings.

*PW Environmental Configuration Engineering – The Town Engineer is working on a design and will present the plan to the Selectmen in the late fall and the numbers will help prepare for upcoming CIP requests.

*ACO New Pick Up Truck – The Business Manager is working on the financing options (lease rates).  Rates should be in sometime this week. The Selectmen will award the lease at that time.

*TOB Masonry & Door Replacement – The project is in the beginning stages.  First Selectman Mailhos will work on the scope of work.  We will then go out to bid.

*PZC/POCD – The bids were posted and due back.  The PZC Chairman and Selectmen will review the bids that came in.  Once we get the numbers, they will go to the BOF for Town Meeting approval.

*Fire Department Addition – WFD#1 will be going out to bid for the addition on Station 13.  The bid documents are almost completed. Once they are set, the Fire Department will seek a competitive bidding process.

*Crumbling Foundation Issues – Assessors from the affected 20 towns will be meeting next week to find a regionalized plan to assess the properties.

Public Works:

Derek reported that the crew has been busy with the following:

  • Catch basin cleaning started on the 19th of July
  • Trim sight-lines
  • Catch basin top replacements/catch basin repair moose meadow
  • Mow detention ponds, Senior Housing leach field
  • Sign repair
  • Roadside mowing
  • Equipment/vehicle maintenance/repair
  • Install new exit/emergency lighting at T.O.B.
  • Prep for paving at Transfer Station
  • Prep for paving around catch basin top replacements
  • Pave washouts on Potter School & Fisher Hill
  • Remove old desks & computer tables from Town Clerks/WYFSS offices and install~new desks & computer tables in Clerks office and one used desk into WYFSS office
A total of ten single catch basin tops and two double tops have been replaced on Moose Meadow Road due to deterioration, with more needing replacement in the future.

New Business

  • Department Head Update – Selectmen’s Office
Robin Campbell presented an itemized list of some things the Selectmen’s office handles on a day to day basis:

The Office Manager serves as the Selectmen’s secretary/assistant.  I am responsible for posting agendas and taking and publishing detailed minutes for all Selectmen meetings, in accordance with State Statutes.  In addition to the Selectmen’s meetings, I also take minutes for some committees that the First Selectman serves on, such as the State Police Firearms Training Facility Steering Committee and have also served as CIP recording secretary in the past.

Anything that is received in my office is considered a public document and we must also comply with all Freedom of Information rules.

We also do the following:

Permits:

Permits are issued for:
  • Temporary State Pistol Permits (for Willington residents only)
  • Transfer Station stickers
  • Bulky Waste permits (for businesses as well)
  • Permission to place signs on the Town Green
  • Permission to hold the annual flea market, Easter sunrise services and the Car Show on the Town Green.  Closing roads during the 5K road race
  • Give permission for others to use town roads during runs (motorcycle; angel ride; etc.)
We apply for permits for:
  • Burning at the Transfer Station (through DEEP)
  • Wetland permits for construction (through IWWC)
  • 8-24 & Zoning permits for construction (through PZC)
  • Speed limits for local roads (through DOT)
For the past few years, I have planned and coordinated the annual Memorial Day parade and assist with planning for Willington Day. Each year, I plan the annual holiday open-house/party.  (This year we are going to form a committee to do so).

The Selectmen’s Office keeps the calendar of the conference rooms in the TOB and the Old Town Hall as well as the Town Green (as noted above)  We follow the recently adopted a sign policy for the town green.  

We update the Town’s Facebook page and also post public notices for various groups (however, we are not the only department to post) on the Town’s website.

Re-appointments and Appointments for board members (who are not re-elected) are kept track in this office.  We then send letters to confirm the appointment.

Complaints from residents as well as employees come in through this office either via telephone or email.

Yearly OSHA, DPH (public drinking water) and any other type of public reports are filed  in accordance with State laws.

Any type of town project (construction – building/road) that requires a bidding process (publishing in the newspaper, DAS website and public notices) are usually done through this office.  We also issue addendums for those projects.    Contracts are usually awarded through the Selectmen at a meeting.  Sometimes the bids are prepared by the Town Engineer, but other times, they are drafted in-house.

Contracts:
Contract (at least most of them; ie: construction, plowing, winter road sand, vendors, etc.) are signed by the First Selectman; usually by a “contract signing meeting”.  Contracts are then filed with our office and copies are submitted to the Business Manager and other entity involved (ie: Public Works, etc.)

Human Resources/Personnel:
We handle most human resource issues; such as receiving resignation letters and we post job openings on the town’s website as well as in the paper and receive applications.  
The Employees personnel folders are kept in the Selectmen’s office (but not to be confused with their payroll information, which is kept in the Finance Office).  In addition, I schedule interviews and, in some cases,  sit on the interview panel.  Hire letters as well as rejection letters to the ones that were not selected are also sent out from this office.
All incoming worker’s comp claims are also processed through me.
We handle all incoming union grievances / employee issues as well as other complaints, etc.

The Selectmen also negotiate the union contract as it comes up for renewal.  

Public:

In some cases, I take in requests/complaints from residents which are usually forwarded to the Public Works’ Director.   Residents seeking bulky waste cards are sent to this office, however effective Tuesday, August 2, 2016, they will be handed out at the Transfer Station.  

Residents can also have documents notarized here (in addition to some other departments) as well.   

First Selectman Mailhos noted that the Selectmen’s office consists of the three Selectmen; Mailhos, Kowalyshyn, Blessington and Robin Campbell.  She added that the description of the Selectmen’s Office is to superintend the concerns of the town; which is broad; but you never know what each day will bring.



Selectman Blessington noted that the sign policy is not being followed, as he has seen several signs (mostly by the library) lined along the green and seem to stay up there on a semi-permanent basis.  The library had been good about asking permission in the past, but lately they have not.  Selectman Kowalyshyn stated that any sign being in violation should be removed by Public Works if they have not gotten permission.  She added that once their signs have been removed, they will get the picture and comply – it should only take one time for them to get the picture.

  • Tax Deferment Request
Town of Willington Revenue Collector, Lisa Madden was present to discuss the request.  Willington Hill Equestrian Center on 34 Cemetery Road, who has had back taxes going back to 2012 are requesting relief. They paid the 2012 taxes and their bank paid the remaining 13-14 taxes.  

The property is now going up for sale and the owner is looking for deferment until it is sold.  This will give them a year to determine what they would like to do.  With the taxes being current, the town will not lose any interest.  
If after a year, it has not sold, they will at least have the option to re-finance.

First Selectman Mailhos moved to accept the deferment of taxes for Willington Hills Equestrian Center for the 2015 Grand List Year in the amount of $11,626.64 with the stipulation that the property is actively to be on the market and sold and will not automatically renew.
Selectman Kowalyshyn seconded the motion.
First Selectman Mailhos thanked Lisa for helping the taxpayer get some relief.  
Vote:  3 Yes (Mailhos, Kowalyshyn & Blessington) 0 No.

  • Tax Refund
First Selectman Mailhos moved to refund $15.39 to Frances Szall of Ocala, FL for an overpayment.
Selectman Kowalyshyn seconded the motion.
Vote:  3 Yes (Mailhos, Kowalyshyn & Blessington) 0 No.

  • Award GFOA Award to the Finance Department
First Selectman Mailhos presented the Finance office with the annual GFOA Certificate.  She read the following:  The Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Presented to the Town of Willington for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Reporting for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015.  

Business Manager, Donna Latincsics and Town Treasurer Tish Ignatowicz were present to accept the award.  Donna presented a picture from 2000, when the Town received the first GFOA award.  Pictured was then-First Selectman John Patton, Business Manager Teri Hoffman, Board of Finance Chairman Bob Liezewski,  Jeff Smith who was an Executive Board member of GFOA-CT and Donna Latincsics, who was Treasurer back then.   

Donna then gave the Selectmen the history behind the Association and the award.  The GFOA established the Certificate of Achievement to encourage local municipalities to go above and beyond the minimal requirements in financial reporting.  There are currently 61 Towns in Connecticut that file CAFRA (Comprehensive Accounting Financial Reporting); in which Willington is one.

The CAFRA report is divided into three sections: Introductory, Financial Reporting, and Statistics; and is about 100 pages thick.  It is helpful for those researching the financial health of the Town.   We have received the award annually since 2000.  Donna noted that our neighbors in Mansfield, Coventry and Tolland also submit CAFRA reports.  The remaining 108 towns in the state only submit regular financial reports; which is the minimum requirement.  

  • Appointment – Region 19 Board of Education
First Selectman Mailhos stated that the Town Clerk received a resignation letter from Steven Ortiz, who served on the Board of Education as well as the Region 19 Board of Education since last November.  Because it is a Regional BOE position, the Selectmen from the sending town appoints a member to fill the position.  Because Mr. Ortiz was endorsed by the Republican Town Committee when he ran, the Republican Town Committee sent an endorsement recommendation of  Herbert Arico to fill the position.

Robert Jellen, who is the Democratic Town Committee Chairman, was present.  He stated that he would like to be considered for the position, noting that he has support from the Democratic Town Committee; although they have not had time to meet and discuss.

Mr. Jellen said he feels he should be considered because he lost by 22 votes behind Mr. Ortiz last November (where Mr. Arico was 25 votes behind him) and he served on the R19 Board for 16 years and represented the town well during that time.  His priorities were keeping class sizes small and maintaining the integrity of the curriculum at E.O. Smith.  

Mr. Jellen added that he is a very good friend of Mr. Arico and does not mean any ill will.  Mr. Arico is already serving on the K-8 Board of Education and Mr. Jellen stated it is difficult to effectively serve on two boards at the same time; there are usually conflicting meeting dates and you can only attend one meeting.  He then clarified that he served several years with Mr. Arico –reiterating they are very close friends.

Selectman Kowalyshyn asked if it matters which party fills the vacancy?  Mr. Jellen clarified that the R19 board is one of the few that is non-partisan; as a matter of fact, we do not know what parties are being represented by the other towns, other than our own.  Selectman Blessington clarified that it has been a long standing tradition to have the party with the vacancy to have first dibs in filling the position and Herb asked for the endorsement.  Selectman Blessington added there is no animosity towards Mr. Jellen; but he thinks we should follow through on Herb’s endorsement.  Selectman Kowalyshyn stated that this world would be better without parties and doesn’t agree with that.  Selectman Blessington said that he would have no problem with Mr. Jellen being appointed, however he has to go with his Town Committee’s recommendation.   Selectman Kowalyshyn clarified that Mr. Ortiz had a hard time serving on two boards, and now they (RTC) wants Mr. Arico to do the same – don’t you think that he will run into to same problem?  First Selectman Mailhos added that the November election wasn’t that long ago – if Mr. Ortiz hadn’t been in the mix, we are left to presume Mr. Jellen would have won the vote.

Mr. Jellen stated that he knows deep in his heart, either he or Mr. Arico will do a good job on the board.  

First Selectman Mailhos stated since the position became vacant, several people have expressed interest in filling the position – especially since the Region 19/ new high school discussion has been a hot topic lately.   Selectman Blessington warned that we are not able to hold a special election for the position, and unless they are properly endorsed, they would not be eligible.  Selectman Kowalyshyn was in agreement.  The positon, once filled, will be effective  until the November 2017 municipal election.  Selectman Blessington added that people should come see him (Republican Town Committee) if they are interested in running for a position;  where they would properly be endorsed for any elected position in town.    Mr. Jellen agreed and said the same for the Democratic Town Committee – to let them know who would be interested in running for the next municipal election.

Selectman Blessington moved to appoint Herb Arico to the Region 19 Board of Education, based on the recommendation of the Republican Town Committee; effective August 1, 2016 until the next municipal election, November 2017.
Selectman Kowalyshyn seconded the motion.
Selectman Kowalyshyn said that she could care less about the party;  Mr. Jellen was the next runner up and is currently not serving on the K-8 Board, which would otherwise pose a conflict.  Although Mr. Arico would do a great job, she feels Mr. Jellen would be the better candidate to serve on the board.  First Selectman Mailhos added that both boards are very active right now and there is a lot going on – as we are not in normal times with the recent issues of the discussions of moving E.O. Smith and the discussions of tuitioning to Mansfield.  She added that the demand of being on both boards is more than it has ever been now.  

Vote:  1 Yes (Blessington) 2  No (Mailhos & Kowalyshyn)
Motion Failed.

Selectman Kowalyshyn moved to appoint Robert Jellen to the Region 19 Board of Education; effective August 1, 2016 until the next municipal election, November 2017.
First Selectman Mailhos seconded the motion.
Selectman Blessington asked to table the motion until the next meeting, where Mr. Arico will be able to plead his case.  In the meantime, Mr. Jellen will seek an official endorsement to submit to the Selectmen.  

First Selectman Mailhos noted that the Region 19 BOE will meet tomorrow night.

The Selectmen will add this to the next meeting to give Mr. Arico and Mr. Jellen a chance to voice their qualifications to serve on Region 19 BOE.   The Selectmen discussed the summer schedule and thought that they might  not meet on August 15th, but might reschedule that meeting to another week.

  • Old Town Hall Renovations and Electrical project
First Selectman Mailhos stated last year, the exterior painting project cost less than we had originally anticipated and we ended up having $42,000 left over from the project; hoping to be able to use that to finish some interior work as depicted on the needs assessment prepared by the Architect in 2012.   The Board of Finance, however felt that the money should be returned to the General Fund instead and we were asked to get proper estimates for the interior work.  As a compromise, the BOF voted to allot $13,500 to use towards the interior renovations as recommended by the needs assessment.  

We received a total of 5 bids:

D’Amico Electric:             $6,456 electrical only
Zlotnick Construction:  $17,122-electrical
                                $9,696 vestibule restoration
                                $18,702 stage restoration

Millenium Electrical, LLC:      $4,750 electrical only

Mattern Construction:   $7,010 vestibule restoration
                                $3,455 stage restoration

Scholar Painting:               $5,775 vestibule restoration
                                $3,320 stage restoration


The lowest bidders (Millennium Electrical & Scholar Painting) total $13,845, which is $345 more than the approved amount by the BOF.  

First Selectman Mailhos stated that we could go with the recommended $13,500 and take the overage of $345 out of the maintenance line item budget; or go back to the BOF to get approval and add an additional $1,500 (to $15,000 – and use the extra $1,000 to add a gutter to the front of the tower – something that should be on there, but was not included to the original scope of work).   The majority of the expense would be to raise a scaffold to get to the top of the tower, not the actual gutter.  Either way, we will need to hold a Town Meeting.  

First Selectman Mailhos added that we will be calling a town meeting shortly for some upcoming projects, and can add this to that agenda (in September), rather than holding a separate meeting in late August.  Selectman Blessington said that is fine, as long as the bids will still be valid.   Selectman Kowalyshyn was in agreement – it is better to add a few items to the agenda, rather than just one.

First Selectman Mailhos stated that she will draft a letter to the Board of Finance.

The Selectmen discussed the meeting calendar for August.  First Selectman Mailhos will not be here on August 15th.   Selectman Blessington stated that he will not be available on 8/22.   The meeting on August 15th will be canceled and rescheduled to August 29th at 6:30 PM.   A cancellation notice will be sent out and special agenda drafted.  

Old Business

  • Award ISP/Firewall contract for Nutmeg Network Connection
First Selectman Mailhos stated that we received two bids for the project.  

Custom Computer: $16,143.76
Aquity Technologies: $15,932.63

Even though Custom Computer came in at $200 more, the recommendation is to go with them.  The reasons are because they are our current computer technology vendor – they already know our systems and in the end they will be the ones who will service the systems.  It is important that they are familiar with the equipment.  This will save us time and money going forward.

Selectman Blessington moved to award the ISP contract to connect to the Nutmeg Network to Custom Computer per their bid of $16,143.76
Selectman Kowalyshyn seconded the motion.
Robin Campbell stated that the utility vendor is slowly moving along with the pole work. The pole agreements were executed in April, and it takes 3-5 months to have the utilities set in place.  We have been told that no news is good news as they are working behind the scenes.
Vote:  3 Yes (Mailhos, Kowalyshyn & Blessington) 0 No.

  • Crumbling Foundation Update
First Selectman Mailhos stated that Governor Malloy responded to the joint letter sent by Willington, Coventry, Tolland and Mansfield.  One of the requests we had sent to the Governor’s office was to have the State create a task force, but the message back is the State is not going to do that.   In the meantime, the CRCOG board has been working with the affected towns to create their own task force.

As noted in the Status Report, the Assessors will meet on August 9th.  One of the requests was to have them come up with an agreement before they adjourn.

First Selectman Mailhos noted that one of the topics that was discussed that the towns were asked to waive the building permitting fees to those who replace their basement walls, but she added if we are going to waive the fees, the state should comply too, because they get a portion of that fee.

Selectman Kowalyshyn said she would like our town to create our own task force. That way we might be able to move faster.  They could research the best policy for replacing foundations, because right now, we don’t know if it is to replace the entire thing or to do it in sections.  They could also look into other questions that arise as time goes on.   She suggested the committee could be made up of 5 residents; noting it shouldn’t be anyone currently serving on an active board; but perhaps search out new people and who better than those who may be affected.  

Town Treasurer Tish Ignatowicz added that she would be hopeful that the meetings would be productive, and not end up becoming gripe sessions.  Selectman Kowalyshyn agreed that they are looking for people who want to help make a difference and help move quickly. The task force could brainstorm and look at all the different ways to fix the problem.  They would contact the contractors to discuss their suggestions, find out what is out there and what can be done.  It could potentially save time and answer our questions.  

First Selectman Mailhos said she feels that the board should have at least one person from the Board of Assessment Appeals and perhaps someone from Planning and Zoning.  Selectman Kowalyshyn warned that the PZC can’t even get a quorum.  She thinks that they should be involved to answer questions (for the task force to go to) rather than serving on the board.  She added that the Elected Officials should come up with questions and then the task force would report to the Selectmen.  

Tish Ignatowicz clarified that no one knows what the best policy is for replacing foundations.  You can get three quotes and they can range from $80,000 to $200,000 and they all say their approach is the best.  She added that every contractor you talk to knows how to do it and they all do it differently.  

Selectman Kowalyshyn added that another thought that she had would be to reinvest in our town by taking over the abandoned properties, fixing them up and reselling them at cost.    Selectman Blessington said that would be opening up a can of worms. He then asked why contractors are not doing that now?   Selectman Kowalyshyn said she thought it may be worth looking into to as an effort to save our town.   Selectman Blessington stated that he is in favor of that, if it were a contractor, not the town.  First Selectman Mailhos then said that perhaps we could facilitate a contractor and look to see if there is grant money to help get the first property started.

First Selectman Mailhos stated that we will put the Task Force nominations on our next agenda.  We will figure out the make –up and charge of the committee and also come up with some recruitment criteria as well.  

  • ATV/Dirtbike Ordinance Update
First Selectman Mailhos noted that there is nothing new to report on this at this time.  The Attorney is still working on the draft.

  • Mansfield-Willington Cooperative Agreement Discussion
The next meeting date will be September 14, 2016 at 6:30 PM at Mansfield Middle School.  

  • Holiday Tree Replacement update
Selectman Blessington stated that the committee held one meeting.  Robert Shabot was present.  He clarified that the tree is really a memorial tree that goes with the World War I Monument and added that it would be helpful when seeking donations towards the replacement project.  

Mr. Shabot stated that two options were discussed – the first would be to find a tree (a mature tree from a nearby property, donated by someone willing); renting a spade truck to dig a hole and plant the mature tree.  This could cost around $3,000. The roots for a semi-mature tree are already settled and spread in the ground, which makes the tree susceptible to dying if not dug up properly; getting all of the roots.  There is no guarantee that the tree would survive once moved.  

The other option would be to have Public Works dig the hole with our existing equipment and purchasing a 12’ tree from a nursery at a cost of approximately $800.   Trees purchased by a nursery have a tight root ball, which would have a better survival rate and are usually guaranteed for one year by the nursery.   

Mr. Shabot added that Derek seemed confident that the Public Works crew and our tree service (who are licensed arborists)  would be able to successfully get the job done.  Everyone seemed to be in agreement that the $800 option would be better.

First Selectman Mailhos stated that she would like to have the old tree repurposed, once it has been cut down.  She thought it would be nice to make ornaments out of it (to sell as a fundraiser) or perhaps ask the scouts to make a bench from the trunk.  Mr. Shabot said it might be possible if the tree were cut properly.  

Selectman Blessington stated that we should set a goal when seeking donations of perhaps $1,000 which will cover the cost of the tree and perhaps a plaque to go with it.  First Selectman Mailhos thinks people will definitely be interested in donating towards the cause.

Good & Welfare

First Selectman Mailhos stated that we received a letter in the mail from the Eastern Regional Tourism District, thanking us for our support, and informing us that Governor Malloy eliminated the regional funding, leaving them to cease all activities due to lack of funding.  She stated that she recently read an article in the Chronicle that neighboring towns have sent letters to the state to restore funding.  She added that she was thinking of sending a letter, however we do not have a lot at stake in regards to losing tourism. Selectman Blessington noted that we are always asking the State to make cuts.  They make the cuts and then we ask them to reinstate certain things – where else are they going to cut?  Robert Shabot stated that it is important to inform the state to support certain entities that help preserve our town.  First Selectman Mailhos stated that she will send a letter in support.

First Selectman Mailhos noted the new name plates for the Selectmen.  She said that the Board of Finance ordered name plates for themselves and she thought since the town returned more money than the Board of Education that we could afford the $21 for the three name plates this year.    

WRTD came in last week to meet with Jennie Arpin and First Selectman Mailhos to go over their ridership  They gave us some pamphlets on the programs that WRTD has to offer.  First Selectman Mailhos feels that we are not taking full advantage of the services they offer.   It is available to any resident in need of a ride.  For more information, please contact Jennie in our Human Services Department at 860-487-3118.  

We received an equity distribution check from the CIRMA board of Directors in the amount of $5,221.  This is the result for having a good workers comp claim record (in addition to the entire membership).

A recent article on the Chronicle noted threads to Willington for breaking ground on the 24 unit Button Hill Senior Housing Project.  It was noted that one of the speakers said taking care of one’s children and elderly are two of the biggest services a town can provide.

First Selectman Mailhos stated that we received an update on the unclaimed decedents procedure where the Chief Medical Examiner has agreed to a compromise, where towns/cities will be responsible for the transportation arrangement and costs; which could cost around $300 per transport which is much less than originally anticipated.   She thanked CCM for their leadership on this.  

First Selectman Mailhos presented the new publication of the Willington Events Magazine, which was delivered to households around town last week. She gave Kudos to our Parks & Recreation Director, Maureen Parsell for putting it together.  If any businesses are interested in advertising in the magazine, please call Tom Horton 860-299-4568 or contact Ms. Parsell at 860-487-3108.    

Today, Solarize Willington held their first meeting to interview solar companies.  Ten companies submitted bids.  The Solarize group will hold interviews with the top three companies next week.  Once they find a reputable company, all residents in Willington will be eligible to participate in the program with the discounted rates. A public information session will be held in September in Eastford and  October in Willington      First Selectman Mailhos stated that this is an exciting opportunity for residents to get low-cost solar.  

First Selectman Mailhos stated that today, August 1, 2016 is the last day to pay your taxes.  Tax payments will be received up until midnight tonight through the drop box in the front of the building.   

Selectman   Kowalyshyn moved to adjourn at 8:48 P.M.
Selectman Blessington seconded the motion.
Vote:  3 Yes (Mailhos, Kowalyshyn & Blessington) 0 No.


Respectfully submitted,
Robin Campbell
Administrative Assistant


Board of Selectmen
860-487-3100

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