August 27, 2007

1. Call to Order
The Killingworth Board of Selectmen held its regular meeting on Monday, August 27, 2007, at the Killingworth Town Office Building, 323 Route 81, Killingworth, Connecticut. In attendance were First Selectman Martin Klein, Selectman Fred Dudek and Selectman Edward Sipples. Several town residents were also present. First Selectman Klein called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

2. Approval of August 13, 2007 Minutes
Motion by Sipples, second by Klein, to approve August 13, 2007 Minutes as written. Voting in favor - Klein, Sipples, Dudek. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.

It was noted the August 22, 2007 Minutes would be reviewed at the next meeting.

3. Visitors
Louis Annino Sr. noted the Town Office Building Study Committee would be submitting their report soon. He also noted part of that Committee's charge was to look at the Bosco property. He asked why the carriage shed had been demolished. Selectman Sipples stated he had no knowledge of that and it was never discussed by this Board. First Selectman Klein state in his opinion it was a danger. It was wide open and people could go in there at any time. Mr. Annino noted there were knowledgeable people in Town about old buildings and they were concerned the carriage shed was an historical building. The TOBSC was concerned that an historical artifact has been demolished. First Selectman Klein also noted a neighbor had complained about vandals around the pool, so the pool has been filled in.

Peg Scofield noted Killingworth Today and Killingworth Krier are putting together a challenge for Killingworth residents called the "Drive the Limit Challenge" for September 10th encouraging all residents to drive within the posted speed limit. She urged the Board of Selectmen to endorse this challenge as a step toward positive dialogue. First Selectman Klein noted he was not in disagreement but suggested this be done in conjunction with the Traffic Study Committee. Board members agreed to take this up under New Business.

Jere Adametz noted the Town recently painted yellow lines on Alders Bridge Road. He reviewed the distances from the center line to the sides of the road in the area of the dirt part and the paved section. He noted cars going around the curve are driving on the shoulder which isn't paved. He asked that someone check this as cars will be driving on the wrong side of the road when it snows. First Selectman Klein thanked Mr. Adametz for pointing this out noting this will be looked at by the Town Engineer.

4. Tax Abatements and Refunds
Motion by Dudek to approve tax refunds as reviewed and copy attached to these Minutes. Voting in favor - Dudek, Sipples, Klein. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.

5. Appointments/Vacancies
It was noted Wayne Addy has resigned from the Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission. Mr. Addy was an unaffiliate. No one has come forward to be appointed.

6. Old Business
1. Lover's Lane
Howard Pfrommer from Jacobson & Associates (Town Engineer) was present to give a presentation on the choices for Lover's Lane. Mr. Pfrommer reviewed his letter to the First Selectman in May 2007 outlining the five options that were previously put before the former selectmen. He noted Lover's Lane has been an issue for the Town for many years. In 2000, a geotechnical study was done and it was found there is a peat organic material under the western 1000 linear feet of the road about 10 feet thick. This material is any where from 10 feet to 36 feet below the ground and over time is displacing rather than consolidating. Five options - 1) close the road permanently, 2) continue to open and close road as the Town has been doing, 3) install maintenance culvert pipes (Pfrommer reviewed the existing pipes (4 or 5 4" pipes) and pipes (7 two foot diameter pipes) that were proposed in 2005, but the 2005 proposal was ultimately withdrawn from the Inland Wetlands Commission). There was discussion regarding the proposal for installation of the 7 pipes and how long they would last. 4) putting a small bridge or culvert where the existing 4" diameter pipe culverts are. 5) putting a 1,000 foot long bridge the entire length of the peat bog. Mr. Pfrommer noted there are sight line issues at both ends of the roadway that should be considered. He indicated there is funding available through the Connecticut River Estuary Regional Planning Agency if the road is classified as a "collector" roadway. This program would provide 80 percent of the cost. There was discussion about how the State corrected the same situation on Route 148 just around the corner. Selectman Dudek asked whether the Inland Wetlands Commission has the authority to stop the Board of Selectmen from making improvements to the road. The last Board of Selectmen chose Option 3 and later it was withdrawn because of opposition from the Wetlands Commission. Selectman Dudek noted nothing has been done with the road for the last several years. First Selectman Klein suggested going to the Wetlands Commission with the option of putting in the 7 two foot diameter pipes and guardrails and perhaps that would be good for the next 20 years. Selectman Dudek noted that goes back to his original question as to what authority does the Wetlands Commission have over the Board of Selectmen if there is a safety issue on a Town road. Attorney Wells noted the Town is subject to Inland Wetlands Regulations and any significant activity in a wetlands or review area, it requires a permit. If they refuse the permit, the work does not get done. Attorney Wells further noted the Wetlands Commission has the authority to issue a Cease & Desist Order to the Town to stop using the road. First Selectman Klein briefly reviewed the situation where he, as the First Selectman, withdrew the application from the Wetlands Commission. Selectman Dudek noted the Board was never apprised of that fact. He felt this was the same kind of an issue as was noted earlier in this meeting with the carriage shed that was removed from the Bosco property. Dudek noted this is the same kind of safety issue and felt something needs to be done with the road. Selectman Sipples reviewed a recent issue with a vernal pool on the Wettish property and the fact the Wetlands Commission said this can't be altered even though it was manmade. Selectman Sipples asked Mr. Pfrommer what the possible sixth option was in his report as suggested by the Town's Department of Public Works. Mr. Pfrommer noted the sixth option would be similar to Option #4, perhaps a short timber bridge sitting on a couple of bearing plates basically right on the roadway. There are a couple of sections of the roadway that are stable. Mr. Pfrommer indicated he didn't really present that as an option because he had a concern of how does one secure that bridge from sliding off the road from vibration of vehicles and ice getting underneath it. That bridge would have to have a proper foundation. Selectman Dudek noted that option was approved by the Boards of Selectmen and Finance and was rejected at a Town Meeting under former First Selectman LaVesseur. W. Adametz noted after that a trench was cut and the water table dropped 10" at the culvert proving that the road was acting as a dam. At that time the Town received a Cease & Desist Order and thereafter the application was put forth for the 4" pipes which is currently there. Selectman Dudek noted he was still in favor of Option #3 of maintenance work. This would not entail an extraordinary amount of dollars to keep the road open. It was decided to figure out what needs to be done to get the Wetlands Commission on board to fix Lover's Lane. There was a brief discussion on how much money has been spent in the last several years on Lover's Lane. Selectman Dudek noted nothing has been done on that road for the last 14 years other than fix a few pot holes. It was agreed Mr. Pfrommer would research this further and speak with Cathie Jefferson to see what can be done.

2. CT Water Company
Selectman Dudek asked if this item was specific to the CT Water Company or Water Companies. Attorney Wells replied Water Companies. First Selectman Klein noted Karl Kilduff, North Branford Town Manager, was also present. Attorney Wells briefly reviewed proposals First Selectman Klein has asked him to look into. He noted 40 out 50 states have severance taxes and are a major source of revenue in some states and minor source for others. Most states in the northeast do not have any severance taxes. Towns cannot impose taxes without authorization from the legislature. Attorney Wells reviewed his Memorandum, including a draft Bill to the legislature, which he submitted to the Board members. There was discussion as to whether the revenue from these extraction taxes go to the State or whether it is shared with the Towns. Selectman Dudek noted he had an issue with this and felt this would open up a pandoras box. He asked why the Town should fight for a Bill at the State's level when the State is going to get the revenue from it. Selectman Sipples noted the Water Companies could sell these properties at any time. There was discussion regarding the classifications and sale of lands by the Water Companies. First Selectman Klein noted he was going to send the Bill to Senator Meyers. Selectman Dudek stated if he does that he does it as an independent First Selectman and not under the authority of the Board of Selectmen. He was not in favor of it. Selectman Sipples noted he would read it but was not in favor of doing anything this evening with it.

7. New Business
2. Discussion Re Vendor Ordinance
Attorney Wells reviewed a similar Ordinance from Westbrook. There is currently no Ordinance on the books in Killingworth for regulating vendors. Attorney Wells reviewed the difference between "door to door" and "permanent location." A permanent location would be subject to Zoning Regulations. This Ordinance is geared more to "door to door" vendors and has been adopted in a number of towns. Wells noted this would not include those going "door to door" for religious or missionary purposes as this would be a First Amendment issue. Attorney Wells noted there is also the issue of food service inspection.

1. Discussion Re Blight Ordinance
First Selectman Klein noted there were a couple of recent situations in Town that have been a problem and if the Town had a blight ordinance then someone could have been called in to deal with it. Attorney Wells noted his draft was a model ordinance and suggested an ad hoc committee be established made up of members of the community and zoning to come up with something that might be appropriate for the Town of Killingworth. W. Adametz noted he as a private individual has serious issues with a blight ordinance because blight is in the eyes of the beholder. This could trigger problems with neighbors who don't get along. There are currently appropriate local and state officials that can deal with these problems and this will open a pandoras box.

6. Old Business
3. Custodial Services - Award of Bid
Selectman Dudek noted there were 4 bids that were reviewed by himself and Gina Regolo. He reviewed those 4 bids and what the services entailed. There was a question as to whether a long term contract would be required. Selectman Dudek noted none of the bidders required a long term contract. Attorney Wells would be able to provide a termination clause in the event of unsatisfactory performance of work. It was decided to send all four bids to Attorney Wells for review and award the bid at the next meeting.

4. Tibbals Bridge Rd/Jay Dowd Rd.
It was decided to wait until there are other items for a Town Meeting to set the date for the Town Meeting to approve the Tibbals Bridge Rd/Jay Dowd Rd matter.

Motion by Dudek, second by Sipples, to add to the Agenda under New Business, Drive Limit Challenge. Voting in favor - Dudek, Sipples, Klein. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.

5. Drive Limit Challenge
Motion by Dudek, second by Sipples, that the Board of Selectmen endorse the Drive Limit Challenge being sponsored by Killingworth Today and Killingworth Krier. Voting in favor - Dudek, Sipples, Klein. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.

8. MK Announcements
First Selectman Klein reported on the following -

There has been a sight line problem at the intersection of Route 80 and Chestnut Hill Road for several years. The State will be looking at this for the next month and perhaps consider making some changes to the area when they do Route 80.

The State traffic people have also looked at the egress on both ends of Lover's Lane. It was recommended the egress on to Route 81 be cut back about 40 feet.

Still working on the traffic light for the new school. First Selectman Klein noted he has asked Senators Meyer and O'Connor to introduce legislation to put a light there.

The cost for the work at the lagoons came in right on budget. Some additional topsoil was brought in and the grass is growing.

There was a brief discussion regarding preparation of new spreadsheets for 08/09 budget.

9. Selectmen's Concerns
Selectman Dudek noted at the last meeting the Board was asked to approve a Resolution for the First Selectman to sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the Department of Homeland Security. He was not able to locate a copy of the Memorandum of Decision but did find an acceptance of the program with conditions of eligibility. He noted he was not happy with those conditions and was not in favor of approving this Resolution.

Selectman Sipples noted the Community Volunteer Dinner will take place before the next meeting. He asked if there was room to invite others who have served in the past but are not currently serving. First Selectman Klein suggested Selectman Sipples contact those 3 individuals and let Mrs. Gordon know if they are coming.

Selectman Sipples noted he received a document pertaining to the Burr Hill Road project and suggested the dates be changed in order to have funds available for the award of the bid. Discussion followed regarding this project.

Selectman Sipples noted the Board of Selectmen should discuss the results of the Planning & Zoning survey and it should be put on an upcoming meeting agenda.

Selectman Sipples asked if there has been a resolution to the recent Freedom of Information matter. It was noted the matter has been withdrawn.

W. Adametz gave a status update of the new generator at Killingworth Elementary School. It has been load tested and everything performed well.

10. Adjournment
Motion by Dudek, second by Sipples, to adjourn at 9:07 PM. Voting in favor - Dudek, Sipples, Klein. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.

August 22, 2007 - Special

The Killingworth Board of Selectmen held a special meeting on Wednesday, August 22, 2007, at the Killingworth Town Office Building, 323 Route 81, Killingworth, Connecticut. In attendance were First Selectman Martin Klein, Selectman Fred Dudek and Selectman Edward Sipples.

First Selectman Klein noted the purpose of this special meeting was to discuss the Wettish property development project. Various members of the Killingworth Park & Recreation Commission and the subcommittee for this project were also present.

Dan Colonia, Chair of Killingworth Park & Recreation Commission, noted they have been working on getting costs to develop 5 multi purpose fields on the northwest corner of the Wettish property. He noted the Commission selected Weston & Sampson to provide those costs. Each full size multi-purpose field would cost between $225,000 to $250,000. Reduced size multi-purpose fields with irrigation would be $150,000 to $200,000. Infrastructure including parking and drainage would be $135,000 to $245,000. A total project would cost over $1 million. The Town has a STEAP Grant for $500,000. Mr. Colonia reiterated these are typical construction costs and may not necessarily be the cost to Killingworth. He pointed out that the reduced size field (which is half the size of the full field) would cost $200,000 and if you put two of those together, the cost would be $400,000, whereas a full size field only cost $250,000.

Selectman Dudek asked Chairman Colonia to put that into perspective relative to field size. Chairman Colonia noted the full size soccer field typically would be 110 to 120 yards long by 75 yards wide. The smaller field typically is 75 yards long by 50 to 55 yards wide.

Selectman Sipples asked if two of the fields were scheduled to be full size and three fields would be reduced size. Chairman Colonia replied yes.

Chairman Colonia noted Weston & Sampson also provide a scope of work. He reviewed Task 1 (engineering) which includes data collection, soil sampling, base plan development, Land Use Plan and Phase 1 Construction Cost Estimate. He also noted testing must be done to see if there are any contaminants. Chairman Colonia noted the master plan would be very general in detail. The construction cost estimate would be the final engineering task. This last phase is important as there may be the need to request additional funds over the $500,000 STEAP grant.

Chairman Colonia noted originally the design task was going to cost $11,000, however, that figure has been reduced to $8,000. He pointed out the $11,000 would include a more detailed master plan (probably 200 parking spaces) and a traffic study. Mr. Colonia indicated Planning & Zoning would require the traffic study if there are over 200 parking spaces. The question is 'do we want a simple master plan for $8,000' or a 'much more detailed master plan for $11,000'?

Chairman Colonia noted the Commission would like to start with Task 1 and are requesting the funds to do.

First Selectman Klein asked why Weston & Sampson were chosen over the other firm. Chris Kelly noted a Qualifed Based analysis was used which is acceptable by the State. Mr. Kelly explained the process for QBS. The submissions were short listed and the final four firms were interviewed and scored on their qualifications. The subcommittee prepared the criteria for qualifications. References were checked. First Selectman Klein asked if these firms only do recreational field design. Perhaps our own Town Engineering firm can do something. It was felt Weston & Sampson had more specific experience in the way they answered questions. The other firms gave more generic answers.

There was discussion on what would be involved with the soil testing. First Selectman Klein had a concern there would be a duplication of efforts as some testing has already been done.

Eric Auer pointed out the Task 1 costs were negotiated to a Lump Sum Fee rather than being left openended as sometimes happens.

Selectman Sipples asked if the Commission was comfortable that Weston & Sampson would be attending the appropriate meetings and representation would be sufficient. Chairman Colonia replied yes, Weston & Sampson are the experts and will be at those meetings.

There was discussion as to whether the $8,000 would come out of the STEAP grant or should the Town do a special appropriation for the $8,000. A town meeting would not be necessary as the amount is under $10,000.

Motion by Sipples, second by Dudek, to authorize First Selectman Klein to go to Board of Finance and request $8,000 to complete Task One for the Wettish Property for multi-purpose fields as designated in the document from Weston & Sampson entitled "Wettish Property Multipurpose Athletic Fields Weston & Sampson Scope of Work". Voting in favor - Sipples, Dudek, Klein. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.

It was noted if the Board of Finance approves the $8,000, a contract will have to be signed between the Town and Weston & Sampson and it should be reviewed by the Town Attorney.

Motion by Sipples, second by Dudek, to adjourn. Voting in favor - Sipples, Dudek, Klein. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.

August 13, 2007

1. Call to Order
The Killingworth Board of Selectmen held its regular meeting on Monday, August 13, 2007, at the Killingworth Town Office Building, 323 Route 81, Killingworth. In attendance were First Selectman Martin Klein, Selectman Fred Dudek and Selectman Edward Sipples. Several interested citizens were in the audience. First Selectman Klein called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

2. Approve Minutes of July 23, 2007
Motion by Dudek, second by Sipples, to approve July 23, 2007 Minutes as written. Voting in favor - Dudek, Sipples, Klein. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.

3. Visitors
6. Old Business - 2. FOI Complaint (PAYT) - Michael Wells, Esq.
Town Attorney Michael Wells noted the ombudsman from the Freedom of Information Commission has indicated the Chairman of the PAYT Committee told her they would only withdraw their complaint if the Board of Selectmen members agreed to attend a Freedom of Information class. Selectman Dudek noted he has attended classes in the past. Selectman Sipples noted he attended a class last year that was held by the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities. First Selectman Klein inquired of Selectman Sipples if he knew the Board was out of order with regard to this matter. Sipples replied yes, once it was brought to our attention. Attorney Wells noted his position at the hearing would be there was an error, that error was corrected and not one member of the PAYT Committee had a comment. He would also point out the PAYT Committee violated FOI by adding an item to their special meeting agenda and that two wrongs don't make a right. The Board of Selectmen have not filed a complaint against PAYT. Selectman Dudek noted he has previously attended classes, that Tom Hennick from FOI is always available to answer any questions should they arise, and he will not be attending another informal FOI hearing. He is aware an item cannot be added to a special meeting agenda. He also pointed out the Town Clerk periodically reminds boards and commissions about FOI rules and regulations and distributes the FOI brochure annually. It was decided Attorney Wells will contact the ombudsman indicating that First Selectman Klein has agreed to attend an FOI class and that the other two selectmen will not be attending as they have already attended recent classes. Wells explained it is entirely up to the complainant to decide whether to pursue the hearing or not. The ombudsman is simply the messenger.

6. Old Business - 1. Tibbals Bridge/Jay Dowd Road Abandonment - Michael Wells, Esq.
Town Attorney Michael Wells and Attorney Tom Cronan were present. Attorney Cronan's letter dated July 19, 2007 to Attorney Michael Wells regarding the request to abandon/discontinue certain town roads in the Town of Killingworth was reviewed in detail. Attorney Wells noted Attorney Cronan's client, Hammonassett Fishing Association, has requested the Town of Killingworth abandon a portion of Jay Dowd Road and will also be making a similar request to the Town of Madison. The HFA owns the property on both sides of Jay Dowd Road. Tibbals Bridge is in disrepair and they wish to remove it. Aside from a discontinuance they are actually asking that the Town convey the discontinued road to HFA therefore ending any further possible liability on the part of the Town to the bridge, the road or anything else. The Statutes provide that any adjoining owners of the road or need it to access another road continue to have a right to go over it. Attorney Cronan has indicated, and the map shows, there is no such other property owner that abuts this road or would have to utilize it to access another town or state road. Attorney Wells noted the process for this would be approval by the Board of Selectmen, a Section 8-24 Review by the Planning & Zoning Commission and then Town Meeting. Both the discontinuance and the conveyance could be combined in one action. Attorney Cronan reviewed two maps he had, highlighting the area in question in yellow. He noted both maps were available for review in the Town Clerk's Office. Attorney Cronan noted the bridge in question is right on the town line, half in Killingworth and half in Madison and is in terrible disrepair and presents a safety hazard. The Statutes indicate that if Tibbals Bridge Road is an active road, the Towns have a statutory obligation to repair that bridge. The removal of the bridge would make a lot of sense to all parties. This matter will come before the Madison Board of Selectmen as well and all indications are that they will approve it. Cronan explained Madison will abandon Tibbals Bridge Road just before the bridge, the reason being that HFA does not own property on both sides of the bridge. Attorney Cronan noted that in addition to abandoning Tibbals Bridge Road, the town is being asked to abandon a significant portion of Jay Dowd Road. Cronan noted some years ago the Town of Killingworth determined what roads were considered to be town roads. Jay Dowd Road was deemed to be a town road of 2112 feet from its intersection of County Road. The town records are silent about what happens beyond that and it is not an active recognized highway running north. He reviewed the area that the town was being asked to abandon/discontinue and rights of passage if there are any. By asking the towns to convey this will clear up the fact the towns will no longer have any responsibility for the roadway or the bridge. HFA is committed to taking the bridge down. If it remains, it would be a hazard. Attorney Cronan noted there would have to be a regulated activities permit to remove the bridge because it is within the 100' review area and perhaps even DEP. The HFA asks that both towns would support those applications to the Wetlands Commission and DEP. There was a brief discussion regarding whether there would still be development rights. Cronan noted if there was a Quit Claim Deed any issue with that would go away. R. Albrecht noted there are significant permanent conservation easements on property owned by HFA that took years to negotiate. Attorney Wells noted explained that discontinuing a road is a statutory procedure. Abandonment and discontinuance were reviewed. Finally, it was noted the process for accomplishing this is to get Board of Selectmen approval, Section 8-24 review by the Planning & Zoning Commission and then Town Meeting approval. R. Albrecht asked if this had to be referred to the Regional Planning Agency. Attorney Wells replied he didn't think so, but would research that question.

4. Tax Abatements and Refunds
Motion by Dudek, scond by Klein, to approve Tax Abatements and Tax Refunds per attached list. Voting in favor - Klein, Dudek, Sipples. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.

5. Appointments and Vacancies
First Selectman Klein noted there were a lot of vacancies but no one has come forward to be appointed.

6. Old Business
1. Tibbals Bridge/Jay Dowd Road Abandonment - Michael Wells, Esq.
Motion by Dudek, second by Sipples, that the following roads be discontinued -

1. The northerly portion of Jay Dowd Road running from the intersection of said
Jay Dowd Road and Tibbals Bridge Road northerly a total distance of 748.62 feet
as shown on a map entitled "Boundary Line Survey for The Hammonassett Fishing
Association, Date Sept. 2, 1976, Scale 1" = 200' Sheet 9 of 11" Prepared by
Codespoti & Associates, Surveyors, Foresters, Engineers, Stratford & New Haven,
Connecticut.

2. The southerly portion of said Jay Dowd Road running from the intersection of
said Jay Dowd Road and Tibbals Bridge Road as shown on said map in a generally
southerly direction a distance of approximately 4,200 feet to the boundary line
between property owned by The Hammonassett Fishing Association and property
owned now or formerly by Little as shown on a map entitled "Boundary Line Survey
for the Hammonassett Fishing Association, Date Sept. 2, 1976, Scale 1" = 200' Sheet
5 of 11" Prepared by Codespoti & Associates, Surveyors, Foresters, Engineers,
Stratford & New Haven, Connecticut.

3. Tibbals Bridge Road in its entirety including the bridge.

And, that it be recommended to Town Meeting that the roads by Quit Claimed to
Hammonassett Fishing Association.

Voting in favor - Klein, Dudek, Sipples. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.

2. FOI Complaint (PAYT) - Michael Wells, Esq. - discussed earlier in the meeting.

3. Library Air Conditioning System Proposals
First Selectman Klein noted 4 bids came in. The bids were compared and it was decided to go with RLD as their price was reasonable compared to the others and they also did work at the Fire Department. Klein indicated this would also have to go the Board of Finance for a special appropriation. It was noted the difference in the bids was that some of the others included other stuff, such as a 40,000 BTU heating coil which wasn't needed. Motion by Dudek, second by Klein, to approve the Air Conditioning Unit for the Killingworth Library, not to exceed $4,744 as proposed by RLD Heating and Cooling, pending approval by the Board of Finance. Voting in favor - Klein, Dudek, Sipples. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.

4. Septic Lagoons - Update
First Selectman Klein noted this work will be done this week. Everything has been going along very well. The additional appropriation of $24,000 will not be needed. Seeding will take place either this week or perhaps early September.

7. New Business
1. Bid Opening - Custodial Service
The following bids were opened -

1. Morton Company Cleaning Services, Madison $800.00 per month

2. Steindl Cleaning, Old Saybrook $830.00 per month





3. Commercial Cleaning & Refreshment Services, Chester
$155.00 per week, includes twice per week for town hall offices
and once per week for other buildings

$120.00 per week if town hall offices cleaned only once per week

4. Services Management Group, Shelton $795.00 per month

Selectman Dudek and Gina Regolo will review the bids and compare pricing. A decision will be made at the next BOS meeting.

2. Approval of Resolution Recognizing September as Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma
Awareness Month
First Selectman Klein read the Resolution into the record. Motion by Klein, second by Dudek, to approve the Resolution Recognizing September as Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma Awareness Month. Voting in favor - Klein, Dudek, Sipples. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.

Motion by Klein to add to the Agenda under New Business - Emergency Management, Homeland Security. Voting in favor - Klein, Dudek, Sipples. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.

3. Emergency Management, Homeland Security
Don McDougal explained certain paperwork must be completed in order to obtain the Homeland Security funds and the Town Clerk must certify that the Town is in compliance. He noted the Town is in compliance with everything except for one exercise and it has one year to do the exercise. McDougal reviewed what the funds would pay for. Selectman Dudek asked what the Memorandum of Understanding was and noted he would not agree to anything until he reads the Memorandum. It was agreed to put this item on the agenda for the next Selectmen's meeting.

Motion by Klein, second by Dudek, to add to the Agenda under New Business discussion regarding invoice from Gould, Larson, Bennet, Wells & McDonnell. Voting in favor - Klein, Dudek, Sipples. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.

4. Invoice from Gould, Larson, Bennet, Wells & McDonnell
First Selectman Klein noted there was some reluctance on the selectmen's part to sign this check which was for Water Company research. Selectman Dudek noting he was debating this because he did not know the town was going to have to incur legal bills in order to change something at a State level. He further indicated there was no discussion by the Board that any legal fees would be incurred to research something that other towns should be helping to foot the bill. Dudek noted that perhaps he made an assumption incorrectly this was going to be done by the State Legislators. Selectman Sipples was asked for comment and noted Dudek covered the item quite well.

8. MK Announcements
First Selectman Klein reported on the following items -
Green Hill Road would be done next week or the week after. Dudek noted there was a concern about poor sight line on Green Hill Road at the new entrance. This was being taken care of.

Tthe town is a couple of months ahead with the Reservoir Road Bridge project.

All documents and releases are obtained, except for one, relative to Burr Hill Road.

No decision has been made yet on the 125 watt, 3 phase generator that was found and only has 600 hours on it. Waiting to hear from the Town Office Building Study Committee.

Work is continuing on guard rail posts.

There was a drainage problem with one of the air conditioning units at the Town Office Building. Still working on trying to figure out why there is so much moisture in the unit.

Something still needs to be done with the oil burner in the Town Office Building. There is money in the budget for the oil burner.

Parking lot lines will be painted soon.

Drainage work is being done on Roast Meat Hill Road and Parker Hill Road.

Drains are being put in on Alders Bridge Road and paving will be done by Tilcon.

Striping of the roads is being done, some more roads have been added to the list.

Labor negotiations are continuing. This will come before the BOS when negotiations are finalized.

9. Selectmen's Concerns
Selectman Dudek thanked Walter Adametz for several recent projects he completed.

There was discussion regarding whether the Inland Wetlands Commission has any authority on what happens to existing roads. Dudek asked if the Town can get a legal opinion on this matter. Selectman Sipples noted the Board has not seen the results of the test borings from Lover's Lane and asked that information be provided to the BOS.

Selectman Sipples noted he thought the Highway Foreman was going to be an Agenda Item this evening. Klein indicated that item will not be on the agenda until the labor negotiations are completed.

With regard to the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, Selectman Sipples asked if the BOS would entertain inviting those who are not currently serving on boards or commissions but did serve in the past. Klein indicated $5000 was appropriated for this event and he is waiting for responses before asking others.

There was discussion regarding the crossing guards for the schools. Klein noted he has contacted Senators Meyer and O'Connor about introducing legislation to get a traffic light. Unfortunately, the State DOT will not do anything about putting a traffic light there.

Selectman Sipples noted he received a lot of information today regarding plans for the Wettish property and asked that this be put on the next agenda or a special meeting held to review this item.

10. Executive Session - none was held.

11. Adjournment
Motion by Sipples, second by Klein, to adjourn at 8:25 PM. Voting in favor - Klein, Sipples, Dudek. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.