Regular Meeting September 8, 2008
1. Call to Order
The Killingworth Board of Selectmen held its regular meeting on Monday, September 8, 2008, at the Killingworth Town Office Building, 323 Route 81, Killingworth, Connecticut. In attendance were First Selectman Richard Cabral, Selectman Fred Dudek and Selectwoman Catherine Iino. First Selectman Cabral called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Approval of Minutes – August 25, 2008
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve August 25, 2008 Minutes correcting the name of “Dotson” to “Dodson”. Voting in favor – Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
4. Visitors – Concerning Items on the Agenda – none.
5. Tax Abatements & Refunds
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve tax refunds as reviewed per attached list. Voting in favor – Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
6. Vacancies
First Selectman Cabral noted the following vacancies -
IWWC – 1, OEM – 1, Public Health – 1, Traffic Study Committee – 2, Housing Partnership – 4 and Library Board – 1. He also noted there are 2 vacancies on the Estuary Senior Center.
7. Appointments – none.
8. Old Business
A. Appointment of Charter Revision Committee
First Selectman Cabral put forth the names of 7 individuals for the Charter Revision Committee. Selectwoman Iino asked what office was held by the 2 office holder individuals. First Selectman Cabral noted Mrs. Adinolfo was Assistant Town Clerk and Mr. Pleines was a member of the Land use Commission. Motion by Cabral, second by Dudek, to appoint the following individuals to the Charter Revision Commission – Susan Adinolfo, Richard Bauer, Helen Mahoney, Sheriden Perkins, Richard Pleines, Joan Reed-Wilson and Jamie Young. Voting in favor – Cabral, Dudek, Iino. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
B. Review & Approval of BOS Recommendations to Charter Revision Commission
The list of BOS Recommendations to be Considered by the Charter Revision Commission had been distributed earlier for review. Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to approve BOS recommendations to Charter Revision Commission (attached). Voting in favor – Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
C. Charge for Charter Revision Commission
First Selectman Cabral read the proposed Charge for the Charter Revision Commission into the record (attached). Motion by Cabral, second by Dudek, to approve Charge for the Charter Revision Commission as reviewed (attached). Voting in favor – Cabral, Dudek, Iino. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
D. WPCA – Review of Revision to WPCA Draft Ordinance Waste Water Management Plan – Robert Ellis
Bob Ellis and from WPCA were in attendance. Chairman Ellis noted the draft WPCA Ordinance dated 9/8/08 was distributed and asked the selectmen to review it. Hopefully, the Board of Selectmen will then vote on it at its 9/22 meeting and it will then go to Town Meeting for a vote. Mr. Ellis noted he can be reached for any comments or questions prior to that time. Mr. Ellis noted the draft was the product from 2 meetings, August 5th and September 3rd between the members of WPCA, Mike Wells, Dr. Winokur, Dick Leighton and Ron Rose. This was a group effort. It is felt this is now a good working document.
E. Traffic Study – Request for Additional Allocation – Robert Ellis
Bob Ellis noted the Committee came before the BOS at the beginning of the year seeking an appropriation for the purchase of equipment. He noted the speed unit cost was $1599. There was $800 left from the State Grant and between $800 to $1000 left in the Trooper budget. As this was already an approved item, no action was necessary by the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Ellis reviewed the information collected from the speed units on Roast Meat Hill, Chestnut Hill and Green Hill Roads.
F. Award of Catch Basin Cleaning Bid
First Selectman Cabral noted Walter Adametz had reviewed the Catch Basin Cleaning Bids and submitted his recommendation to award the bid to Wethersfield Sweeping Services. Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to award Catch Basin Cleaning Bid to Wethersfield Sweeping Services at $24,210. Voting in favor – Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
G. Five-Year Capital Plan
First Selectman Cabral briefly reviewed the 5 Year Capital Plan. Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to table Five-Year Capital Plan. Voting in favor – Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
H. Hours of Town Hall – Cathy Iino
Selectwoman Iino noted there has been some discussion about making evening hours available at Town Hall. There was a brief discussion about what other towns do in this regard. Selectwoman Iino will research other local towns.
9. New Business
A. Yale School of Management Consulting Project – Cathy Iino
Selectwoman Iino noted the Yale School of Management has an Outreach Program for Business and Management Consulting for Local Area NonProfits, but she indicated they would be interested in municipal also. One area of interest would be how municipalities deal with disposal of solid waste. It was felt this was a very worthwhile endeavor and Selectwoman Iino will draft a proposal.
B. TOB Improvement Plan – Gwenne Lally, Jim Lally
Gwenne Lally noted the Board of Selectmen have the Committee's report and hopefully had an opportunity to review it. The concept recommended was to maintain the current site and to preserve what is best with the existing building. The next step would be to move from a concept to a more concrete direction. Ms. Lally noted there are a lot of talented people in town who can step up to the plate with regard to this matter. The Committee is more than willing to proceed in this direction if given the okay to do so. Mr. Lally noted timing is also important with regard to when things might start to deteriorate with the existing building (heating, air conditioning, etc.). There was a brief discussion regarding meeting rooms, voting, parking and various offices. It was also noted an architect would be needed to look at the conceptual plan. First Selectman Cabral asked how soon the Committee could come up with a definite plan. Ms. Lally replied probably six months or before the next budget process. Motion by Iino to reconvene the Town Office Building Committee with a charge to present to the Board of Selectmen Phase One (including contingencies) for the Clerk's Office and Vault. First Selectman Cabral will prepare a letter to t he Committee.
C. Resolution Authorizing First Selectman to enter into an Agreement with The State of CT for Replacement of the Reservoir Road Bridge No. 04716
Motion by Cabral, second by Dudek, to authorize the First Selectman to enter into an Agreement with State of Connecticut for Replacement of the Reservoir Road Bridge No. 04716 (Resolution attached). Voting in favor – Cabral, Dudek, Iino. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
10. RJC Announcements
First Selectman Cabral noted Friday, September 12th, there is a meeting in Rocky Hill relative to veteran's benefits. This will be posted on the KillingworthToday.com website.
11. Selectmen's Concerns – none.
12. Visitor Comments – General – none.
13. Executive Session
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to go into Executive Session at 8:17 PM for the purpose of On-goingNegotiations Concerning Real Estate Acquisition, inviting Dave Gumbart and Sue Davenport to attend. Voting in favor – Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried. The Board came out of Executive Session at 8:56 PM. No action was taken during Executive Session.
14. Adjournment
Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to adjourn at 8:57 PM. Voting in favor – Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
The Killingworth Board of Selectmen held its regular meeting on Monday, September 8, 2008, at the Killingworth Town Office Building, 323 Route 81, Killingworth, Connecticut. In attendance were First Selectman Richard Cabral, Selectman Fred Dudek and Selectwoman Catherine Iino. First Selectman Cabral called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Approval of Minutes – August 25, 2008
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve August 25, 2008 Minutes correcting the name of “Dotson” to “Dodson”. Voting in favor – Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
4. Visitors – Concerning Items on the Agenda – none.
5. Tax Abatements & Refunds
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve tax refunds as reviewed per attached list. Voting in favor – Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
6. Vacancies
First Selectman Cabral noted the following vacancies -
IWWC – 1, OEM – 1, Public Health – 1, Traffic Study Committee – 2, Housing Partnership – 4 and Library Board – 1. He also noted there are 2 vacancies on the Estuary Senior Center.
7. Appointments – none.
8. Old Business
A. Appointment of Charter Revision Committee
First Selectman Cabral put forth the names of 7 individuals for the Charter Revision Committee. Selectwoman Iino asked what office was held by the 2 office holder individuals. First Selectman Cabral noted Mrs. Adinolfo was Assistant Town Clerk and Mr. Pleines was a member of the Land use Commission. Motion by Cabral, second by Dudek, to appoint the following individuals to the Charter Revision Commission – Susan Adinolfo, Richard Bauer, Helen Mahoney, Sheriden Perkins, Richard Pleines, Joan Reed-Wilson and Jamie Young. Voting in favor – Cabral, Dudek, Iino. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
B. Review & Approval of BOS Recommendations to Charter Revision Commission
The list of BOS Recommendations to be Considered by the Charter Revision Commission had been distributed earlier for review. Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to approve BOS recommendations to Charter Revision Commission (attached). Voting in favor – Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
C. Charge for Charter Revision Commission
First Selectman Cabral read the proposed Charge for the Charter Revision Commission into the record (attached). Motion by Cabral, second by Dudek, to approve Charge for the Charter Revision Commission as reviewed (attached). Voting in favor – Cabral, Dudek, Iino. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
D. WPCA – Review of Revision to WPCA Draft Ordinance Waste Water Management Plan – Robert Ellis
Bob Ellis and from WPCA were in attendance. Chairman Ellis noted the draft WPCA Ordinance dated 9/8/08 was distributed and asked the selectmen to review it. Hopefully, the Board of Selectmen will then vote on it at its 9/22 meeting and it will then go to Town Meeting for a vote. Mr. Ellis noted he can be reached for any comments or questions prior to that time. Mr. Ellis noted the draft was the product from 2 meetings, August 5th and September 3rd between the members of WPCA, Mike Wells, Dr. Winokur, Dick Leighton and Ron Rose. This was a group effort. It is felt this is now a good working document.
E. Traffic Study – Request for Additional Allocation – Robert Ellis
Bob Ellis noted the Committee came before the BOS at the beginning of the year seeking an appropriation for the purchase of equipment. He noted the speed unit cost was $1599. There was $800 left from the State Grant and between $800 to $1000 left in the Trooper budget. As this was already an approved item, no action was necessary by the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Ellis reviewed the information collected from the speed units on Roast Meat Hill, Chestnut Hill and Green Hill Roads.
F. Award of Catch Basin Cleaning Bid
First Selectman Cabral noted Walter Adametz had reviewed the Catch Basin Cleaning Bids and submitted his recommendation to award the bid to Wethersfield Sweeping Services. Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to award Catch Basin Cleaning Bid to Wethersfield Sweeping Services at $24,210. Voting in favor – Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
G. Five-Year Capital Plan
First Selectman Cabral briefly reviewed the 5 Year Capital Plan. Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to table Five-Year Capital Plan. Voting in favor – Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
H. Hours of Town Hall – Cathy Iino
Selectwoman Iino noted there has been some discussion about making evening hours available at Town Hall. There was a brief discussion about what other towns do in this regard. Selectwoman Iino will research other local towns.
9. New Business
A. Yale School of Management Consulting Project – Cathy Iino
Selectwoman Iino noted the Yale School of Management has an Outreach Program for Business and Management Consulting for Local Area NonProfits, but she indicated they would be interested in municipal also. One area of interest would be how municipalities deal with disposal of solid waste. It was felt this was a very worthwhile endeavor and Selectwoman Iino will draft a proposal.
B. TOB Improvement Plan – Gwenne Lally, Jim Lally
Gwenne Lally noted the Board of Selectmen have the Committee's report and hopefully had an opportunity to review it. The concept recommended was to maintain the current site and to preserve what is best with the existing building. The next step would be to move from a concept to a more concrete direction. Ms. Lally noted there are a lot of talented people in town who can step up to the plate with regard to this matter. The Committee is more than willing to proceed in this direction if given the okay to do so. Mr. Lally noted timing is also important with regard to when things might start to deteriorate with the existing building (heating, air conditioning, etc.). There was a brief discussion regarding meeting rooms, voting, parking and various offices. It was also noted an architect would be needed to look at the conceptual plan. First Selectman Cabral asked how soon the Committee could come up with a definite plan. Ms. Lally replied probably six months or before the next budget process. Motion by Iino to reconvene the Town Office Building Committee with a charge to present to the Board of Selectmen Phase One (including contingencies) for the Clerk's Office and Vault. First Selectman Cabral will prepare a letter to t he Committee.
C. Resolution Authorizing First Selectman to enter into an Agreement with The State of CT for Replacement of the Reservoir Road Bridge No. 04716
Motion by Cabral, second by Dudek, to authorize the First Selectman to enter into an Agreement with State of Connecticut for Replacement of the Reservoir Road Bridge No. 04716 (Resolution attached). Voting in favor – Cabral, Dudek, Iino. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
10. RJC Announcements
First Selectman Cabral noted Friday, September 12th, there is a meeting in Rocky Hill relative to veteran's benefits. This will be posted on the KillingworthToday.com website.
11. Selectmen's Concerns – none.
12. Visitor Comments – General – none.
13. Executive Session
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to go into Executive Session at 8:17 PM for the purpose of On-goingNegotiations Concerning Real Estate Acquisition, inviting Dave Gumbart and Sue Davenport to attend. Voting in favor – Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried. The Board came out of Executive Session at 8:56 PM. No action was taken during Executive Session.
14. Adjournment
Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to adjourn at 8:57 PM. Voting in favor – Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
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