February 14, 2007 - SPECIAL
1. Call to Order
The Killingworth Board of Selectmen held a special meeting on Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at the Killingworth Town Office Building, 323 Route 81, Killingworth. In attendance were First Selectman Martin Klein and Selectman Fred Dudek. First Selectman Klein called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
2. Approval of Minutes
Motion by Klein, second by Dudek, to approve Minutes of January 24, 25, 29, 31 and February 1 and 5, 2007, all as written. Voting in favor – Klein, Dudek. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
3. Visitors
Bob Ellis from the Traffic Study Committee was present. He noted the committee (consisting of six members with two ad hoc members) was appointed last September and he was here this evening to submit their recommendations. They first set the parameters and then the action items. The first item to be addressed was speeding in town. They held a public meeting, which was not well attended, and have since set up a mail box for residents to submit their concerns (16 responses have been received). Mr. Ellis noted they met with Trooper Matt Ward last month to receive his input. They gave Trooper Ward a list of five hot spots in town that he agreed to start enforcement on. The committee then did a road inventory. Posting of the streets was reviewed. The committee is also looking into available State grant money for enforcement, such as the SMART machine. The current one being used is owned by 3 towns. Signage was reviewed. The committee is recommending “gateway” signs and streets that have inlets and outlets. Mr. Ellis noted any signage would be done in coordination with the town foreman, town crew and Board of Selectmen. It was also suggested 'no outlet' signs be placed on cul-de-sacs. Sight line issues were discussed. There was further discussion regarding the purchase of SMART machines. First Selectman Klein noted he has included in the new budget a request for another State Trooper for one half day a week.
4. Tax Abatements & Refunds
Motion by Dudek to approve tax refunds as reviewed and attached to these minutes (5 real estate refunds and 6 motor vehicle refunds). Voting in favor – Dudek, Klein. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
5. Appointments/Vacancies
Motion by Dudek to appoint Gerald Manware as Traffic Control Officer. Voting in favor – Dudek, Klein. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
Motion by Dudek to appoint David Brown to Emergency Management. Voting in favor – Dudek, Klein. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
First Selectman Klein noted there were two vacancies – one for WPCA and one for Housing Partnership. No one has volunteered to serve at this time.
Motion by Dudek to appoint Leslie Riblet to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Voting in favor – Dudek, Klein. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
6. Old Business
1. Employment Procedure – Feb. 2007, Attorney Wells Comment
First Selectman Klein read letter from Town Counsel Michael Wells dated February 1, 2007 concerning the procedure for filling vacancies, specifically in regard to the posting of the position pursuant to the agreement with the KMEA. Selectman Dudek noted he agreed with Attorney Wells’ letter however he felt the position could be posted and a decision made after as to whether the KMEA person is qualified after all resumes are received. First Selectman Klein agreed.
7. New Business
1. Traffic Study Committee Report – Robert Ellis
This item was already discussed under Visitors above.
2. Approval by BOS of $6000 for Traffic Control Officers
Motion by Dudek that the Board of Selectmen approve $6000 to cover expenses to be incurred for Traffic Control Officers during the balance of FY 06/07 and authorization for the First Selectman to go to Board of Finance for approval. Voting in favor – Dudek, Klein. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
3. Authorization by BOS for First Selectman to sign Land Use Leadership Alliance Resolution
Motion by Dudek that the Board of Selectmen authorize the First Selectman to sign the Land Use Leadership Alliance Resolution. Voting in favor – Dudek, Klein. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
8. MK Announcements
First Selectman Klein noted he was pleased this meeting flowed along very smoothly.
9. Selectmen’s Concerns – none.
10. Adjournment
Motion by Dudek to adjourn at 7:34 PM. Voting in favor – Dudek, Klein. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
The Killingworth Board of Selectmen held a special meeting on Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at the Killingworth Town Office Building, 323 Route 81, Killingworth. In attendance were First Selectman Martin Klein and Selectman Fred Dudek. First Selectman Klein called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
2. Approval of Minutes
Motion by Klein, second by Dudek, to approve Minutes of January 24, 25, 29, 31 and February 1 and 5, 2007, all as written. Voting in favor – Klein, Dudek. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
3. Visitors
Bob Ellis from the Traffic Study Committee was present. He noted the committee (consisting of six members with two ad hoc members) was appointed last September and he was here this evening to submit their recommendations. They first set the parameters and then the action items. The first item to be addressed was speeding in town. They held a public meeting, which was not well attended, and have since set up a mail box for residents to submit their concerns (16 responses have been received). Mr. Ellis noted they met with Trooper Matt Ward last month to receive his input. They gave Trooper Ward a list of five hot spots in town that he agreed to start enforcement on. The committee then did a road inventory. Posting of the streets was reviewed. The committee is also looking into available State grant money for enforcement, such as the SMART machine. The current one being used is owned by 3 towns. Signage was reviewed. The committee is recommending “gateway” signs and streets that have inlets and outlets. Mr. Ellis noted any signage would be done in coordination with the town foreman, town crew and Board of Selectmen. It was also suggested 'no outlet' signs be placed on cul-de-sacs. Sight line issues were discussed. There was further discussion regarding the purchase of SMART machines. First Selectman Klein noted he has included in the new budget a request for another State Trooper for one half day a week.
4. Tax Abatements & Refunds
Motion by Dudek to approve tax refunds as reviewed and attached to these minutes (5 real estate refunds and 6 motor vehicle refunds). Voting in favor – Dudek, Klein. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
5. Appointments/Vacancies
Motion by Dudek to appoint Gerald Manware as Traffic Control Officer. Voting in favor – Dudek, Klein. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
Motion by Dudek to appoint David Brown to Emergency Management. Voting in favor – Dudek, Klein. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
First Selectman Klein noted there were two vacancies – one for WPCA and one for Housing Partnership. No one has volunteered to serve at this time.
Motion by Dudek to appoint Leslie Riblet to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Voting in favor – Dudek, Klein. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
6. Old Business
1. Employment Procedure – Feb. 2007, Attorney Wells Comment
First Selectman Klein read letter from Town Counsel Michael Wells dated February 1, 2007 concerning the procedure for filling vacancies, specifically in regard to the posting of the position pursuant to the agreement with the KMEA. Selectman Dudek noted he agreed with Attorney Wells’ letter however he felt the position could be posted and a decision made after as to whether the KMEA person is qualified after all resumes are received. First Selectman Klein agreed.
7. New Business
1. Traffic Study Committee Report – Robert Ellis
This item was already discussed under Visitors above.
2. Approval by BOS of $6000 for Traffic Control Officers
Motion by Dudek that the Board of Selectmen approve $6000 to cover expenses to be incurred for Traffic Control Officers during the balance of FY 06/07 and authorization for the First Selectman to go to Board of Finance for approval. Voting in favor – Dudek, Klein. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
3. Authorization by BOS for First Selectman to sign Land Use Leadership Alliance Resolution
Motion by Dudek that the Board of Selectmen authorize the First Selectman to sign the Land Use Leadership Alliance Resolution. Voting in favor – Dudek, Klein. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
8. MK Announcements
First Selectman Klein noted he was pleased this meeting flowed along very smoothly.
9. Selectmen’s Concerns – none.
10. Adjournment
Motion by Dudek to adjourn at 7:34 PM. Voting in favor – Dudek, Klein. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
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