June 12, 2007 - Special
1. Call to Order
The Killingworth Board of Selectmen held a special meeting on Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at the Killingworth Town Office Building, 323 Route 81, Killingworth, CT. In attendance were First Selectman Martin Klein and Selectman Fred Dudek. First Selectman Klein called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
2. Approval of Minutes
Motion by Dudek to approve May 29, 2007 Meeting Minutes noting that was a regular meeting and not a special meeting. Voting in favor - Dudek, Klein. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
Motion by Dudek to approve May 30, 2007 Special Meeting Minutes as written. Voting in favor - Dudek, Klein. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
3. Visitors
Mrs. Hershon was present from the Estuary Council of Seniors in Old Saybrook that services nine towns in the area. As a fund raiser the Council is asking that each of the nine towns buy a "brick" for the patio at the facility in Old Saybrook. The patio has a beautiful view of Long Island Sound. In addition to the brick, there would be a flag. Three towns so far have contributed $500 each for a brick. She reviewed services provided by the Estuary Council. Mrs. Hershon noted the Estuary Council serves a very important function for the nine towns and hoped that each town will contribute. There is a new Director who is making improvements to the program and services provided. It was noted this will be on the Agenda for consideration at the next regular meeting.
Lou Annino asked why the holes in Lover's Lane have not been fixed. He urged the Town to pursue fixing the road.
4. Tax Abatements & Refunds - none.
5. Appointments/Vacancies
1. Housing Partnership - Christina Roelofsen
Motion by Dudek to appoint Christina Roelofsen to the Housing Partnership. Voting in favor - Dudek, Klein. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
2. Local Emergency Planning Commissioner - David Brown
Motion by Dudek to appoint David Brown as an Emergency Planning Commissioner to replace Tim Withington. Voting in favor - Dudek, Klein. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
3. Emergency Management - Vacancy
First Selectman Klein noted there is a vacancy on Emergency Management that still needs to be filled.
4. Zoning Board of Appeals - Bruce Campbell
Motion by Klein to appoint Brian Young to the Zoning Board of Appeals to replace Pamela Ahearn, as recommended by the Democratic Town Committee. Voting in favor - Klein, Dudek. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
6. Old Business
1. Sludge Lagoon - Update
First Selectman Klein noted there may be a savings of the $24,000 requested from the Board of Finance. The results of the first two holes have been received and everything is fine. Once the State DEP responds, the contractor can start his work. The other two lagoons will then be dewatered and tested. It appears that the sludge will not have to be removed.
2. Reservoir Road Bridge - Update
First Selectman Klein noted the structural engineers are working on this project now. That process could take up to 12 months and then State approval could take another 9 months. Close Jensen Miller has indicated there may be a possibility of getting this done in a shorter amount of time as the Town is very interested in moving the project along.
3. 06/07 Operations Surplus to be Carried Forward to 07/08 (per attached)
Walter Adametz noted the chip sealing came in under bid leaving $24,000 left. He indicated they will be starting with Fire Company Station 2 first and have a meeting tomorrow morning to review that project. Mr. Adametz noted they would wait to do Station 1 until after the State paves Route 81. Hopefully that will occur in July.
First Selectman Klein noted the Green Hill/Route 81 Contracts were signed yesterday. That project will start on June 25th with the removal of the big tree. It is anticipated that project be done within a month.
Motion by Dudek, second by Klein, that 3 specific items from the 06/07 Operating Budget are carried forward into the 07/08 Operating Budget, those items being the Attack Pumper, GIS Projects (under Assessor and Conservation Commission) and Paving Projects (through the Highway Department). Voting in favor - Dudek, Klein. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
4. Extrememan Triathlon Request (9/23/07)
It was noted the Certificate of Insurance was received for the above noted event. Motion by Dudek, second by Klein, to authorize approval to hold the Extrememan Triathlon. Voting in favor - Klein, Dudek. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
7. New Business
1. H-K Recreation Authority - appoint Dan Colonia, Michelle Cumpstone & John Machold and authorization to go to Town Meeting at a later date
Motion by Dudek, second by Klein, to appoint Dan Colonia, Michelle Cumpstone & John Machold to the H-K Recreation Authority, and authorization to go to Town Meeting at a later date. Voting in favor - Klein, Dudek. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
8. MK Announcements
First Selectman Klein gave a brief review of a meeting he had with the Main Street Revitalization Committee. One topic of discussion was assessment of water company property (private companies). He noted the Connecticut Water Company has 1634 acres in the Town of Killingworth. Not all communities in the State are assessing the water companies for the land they own. Klein indicated the Committee is working on getting legislative authority to tax these private water companies. Selectman Dudek noted he would like more information regarding this subject.
First Selectman Klein noted the issue of the CL&P invoice for the flashing lights at Sheldon Park was settled for $1,500. It was the consensus to accept settlement of that figure.
First Selectman Klein noted there is a problem with the new roll off truck. The truck is currently at Turnpike Motors and waiting for approval from Navistar International to make the repairs that are under warranty. The Town has had to hire a roll off at $1000 a week in the meantime. First Selectman Klein is recommending the Town just give approval to make the repairs, pay the bill and then go after Navistar for the repair costs.
First Selectman Klein briefly reviewed the Town's Sanitarian position relative to licensing.
First Selectman Klein noted he is currently looking at some Open Space property for the Town.
10. Adjournment
Motion by Dudek to adjourn at 7:37 PM. Voting in favor - Dudek, Klein. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
The Killingworth Board of Selectmen held a special meeting on Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at the Killingworth Town Office Building, 323 Route 81, Killingworth, CT. In attendance were First Selectman Martin Klein and Selectman Fred Dudek. First Selectman Klein called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
2. Approval of Minutes
Motion by Dudek to approve May 29, 2007 Meeting Minutes noting that was a regular meeting and not a special meeting. Voting in favor - Dudek, Klein. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
Motion by Dudek to approve May 30, 2007 Special Meeting Minutes as written. Voting in favor - Dudek, Klein. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
3. Visitors
Mrs. Hershon was present from the Estuary Council of Seniors in Old Saybrook that services nine towns in the area. As a fund raiser the Council is asking that each of the nine towns buy a "brick" for the patio at the facility in Old Saybrook. The patio has a beautiful view of Long Island Sound. In addition to the brick, there would be a flag. Three towns so far have contributed $500 each for a brick. She reviewed services provided by the Estuary Council. Mrs. Hershon noted the Estuary Council serves a very important function for the nine towns and hoped that each town will contribute. There is a new Director who is making improvements to the program and services provided. It was noted this will be on the Agenda for consideration at the next regular meeting.
Lou Annino asked why the holes in Lover's Lane have not been fixed. He urged the Town to pursue fixing the road.
4. Tax Abatements & Refunds - none.
5. Appointments/Vacancies
1. Housing Partnership - Christina Roelofsen
Motion by Dudek to appoint Christina Roelofsen to the Housing Partnership. Voting in favor - Dudek, Klein. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
2. Local Emergency Planning Commissioner - David Brown
Motion by Dudek to appoint David Brown as an Emergency Planning Commissioner to replace Tim Withington. Voting in favor - Dudek, Klein. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
3. Emergency Management - Vacancy
First Selectman Klein noted there is a vacancy on Emergency Management that still needs to be filled.
4. Zoning Board of Appeals - Bruce Campbell
Motion by Klein to appoint Brian Young to the Zoning Board of Appeals to replace Pamela Ahearn, as recommended by the Democratic Town Committee. Voting in favor - Klein, Dudek. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
6. Old Business
1. Sludge Lagoon - Update
First Selectman Klein noted there may be a savings of the $24,000 requested from the Board of Finance. The results of the first two holes have been received and everything is fine. Once the State DEP responds, the contractor can start his work. The other two lagoons will then be dewatered and tested. It appears that the sludge will not have to be removed.
2. Reservoir Road Bridge - Update
First Selectman Klein noted the structural engineers are working on this project now. That process could take up to 12 months and then State approval could take another 9 months. Close Jensen Miller has indicated there may be a possibility of getting this done in a shorter amount of time as the Town is very interested in moving the project along.
3. 06/07 Operations Surplus to be Carried Forward to 07/08 (per attached)
Walter Adametz noted the chip sealing came in under bid leaving $24,000 left. He indicated they will be starting with Fire Company Station 2 first and have a meeting tomorrow morning to review that project. Mr. Adametz noted they would wait to do Station 1 until after the State paves Route 81. Hopefully that will occur in July.
First Selectman Klein noted the Green Hill/Route 81 Contracts were signed yesterday. That project will start on June 25th with the removal of the big tree. It is anticipated that project be done within a month.
Motion by Dudek, second by Klein, that 3 specific items from the 06/07 Operating Budget are carried forward into the 07/08 Operating Budget, those items being the Attack Pumper, GIS Projects (under Assessor and Conservation Commission) and Paving Projects (through the Highway Department). Voting in favor - Dudek, Klein. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
4. Extrememan Triathlon Request (9/23/07)
It was noted the Certificate of Insurance was received for the above noted event. Motion by Dudek, second by Klein, to authorize approval to hold the Extrememan Triathlon. Voting in favor - Klein, Dudek. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
7. New Business
1. H-K Recreation Authority - appoint Dan Colonia, Michelle Cumpstone & John Machold and authorization to go to Town Meeting at a later date
Motion by Dudek, second by Klein, to appoint Dan Colonia, Michelle Cumpstone & John Machold to the H-K Recreation Authority, and authorization to go to Town Meeting at a later date. Voting in favor - Klein, Dudek. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
8. MK Announcements
First Selectman Klein gave a brief review of a meeting he had with the Main Street Revitalization Committee. One topic of discussion was assessment of water company property (private companies). He noted the Connecticut Water Company has 1634 acres in the Town of Killingworth. Not all communities in the State are assessing the water companies for the land they own. Klein indicated the Committee is working on getting legislative authority to tax these private water companies. Selectman Dudek noted he would like more information regarding this subject.
First Selectman Klein noted the issue of the CL&P invoice for the flashing lights at Sheldon Park was settled for $1,500. It was the consensus to accept settlement of that figure.
First Selectman Klein noted there is a problem with the new roll off truck. The truck is currently at Turnpike Motors and waiting for approval from Navistar International to make the repairs that are under warranty. The Town has had to hire a roll off at $1000 a week in the meantime. First Selectman Klein is recommending the Town just give approval to make the repairs, pay the bill and then go after Navistar for the repair costs.
First Selectman Klein briefly reviewed the Town's Sanitarian position relative to licensing.
First Selectman Klein noted he is currently looking at some Open Space property for the Town.
10. Adjournment
Motion by Dudek to adjourn at 7:37 PM. Voting in favor - Dudek, Klein. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
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