Regular Meeting May 27, 2008
1. Call to Order
The Killingworth Board of Selectmen held its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 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 9:00 AM.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Approval of Minutes
Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to approve May 12, 2008 Minutes as written. Voting in favor – Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
4. Visitors – Concerning Items on the Agenda
Lou Annino noted Lovers Lane is almost dry now. He and his son had discovered the beavers had plugged the bridge just below his house. When this was removed, the water flowed through without any problem. He felt that installing the two 24” pipes would keep things going the way nature had intended. Mr. Annino also stated he didn't think the road had dropped at all and didn't see any facts to prove it. He felt things were on the right track.
5. Tax Abatements and Refunds
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve Tax Refund to Mimi and Raymond Kellogg in the amount of $6.81 for overpayment. Voting in favor – Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
6. Vacancies
The following vacancies were noted - WPCA – 1, IWWC – 1, OEM – 1, Public Health – 4, Traffic Study Committee – 2 and Housing Partnership – 4.
7. Appointments
A. Water Pollution Control Authority – Jeffrey Steven Yazmer
Motion by Cabral to appoint Jeffrey Steven Yazmer to Water Pollution Control Authority. Voting in favor – Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
B. H-K Recreation – Danilo A. Colonia & John F. Machold and Authorization to go to Town Meeting
Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, for authorization to take the appointments of Dan Colonia and John Machold to the H-K Recreation Authority to Town Meeting. Voting in favor – Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
8. Old Business
A. Communication Update – Status of Review
Gina Regolo noted she is in the process of reviewing the communications bids. She still has a couple of questions of the bidders that need to be clarified. There was discussion as to whether the price could be negotiated even though this went out to bid. This item should remain on the agenda.
B. Affordable Housing – Definition of Qualified Buyers
Selectwoman Iino noted she spoke to Tony Savino regarding this matter. She noted in principal the Town is supposed to maintain a list of qualified buyers which according to Mr. Savino is based on two years of tax returns. She suggested a notice be sent to Superintendent Gary Mala asking him to advertise within the school system to say this is available. Notice should also go to the Ambulance Association and the Fire Department. Ms. Regolo will look into additional advertising, such as Killingworth Today or the Hartford Courant. Preference cannot be given to local people, it is strictly a first sign up list.
C. Lovers Lane – Status of Estimate for 2 – 24” Pipes Temp. Solution
Walter Adametz is researching this and will report back to the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Dudek noted (in addition to Mr. Annino's comment earlier in the meeting) that he noticed the water was right to the edge of Route 148 indicating that something out of the ordinary was going on. Normally the water is not that high. Messrs. Cabral and Dudek will follow up with Mr. Adametz for his report. Selectman Dudek noted he would be happy to assist in the presentation of this before the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission.
9. New Business
A. Emergency Management – Need for Volunteers
First Selectman Cabral noted if there was ever an emergency in Town, food and water would be brought in by the emergency management teams and delivered to the transfer station. The Town would have to supply volunteers to remove these items from the trucks and to assist in the distribution of these goods. There is also the need for a pallet remover. First Selectman Cabral noted he will write up an article to be put on Killingworth Today.
B. Land Use Charge
First Selectman Cabral reviewed his proposed Land Use Charge which resulted from a meeting between himself, Tom Lentz, Cathie Jefferson and Hilary Kumnick, as follows - As of May 27, 2008, the Land Use Committee shall review, monitor and submit in writing to the First Selectman any and all recommendations concerning the applications for improvement and use of municipal properties. Any recommendations shall note consistency with the Town Plan and any other over-reaching committee plans. Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve for discussion purposes. Discussion followed. First Selectman Cabral explained there were a couple of recent municipal improvement applications before the Planning & Zoning Commission where there was a question as to whether or not these applications were consistent with the Plan of Conservation & Development. Having the Land Use Committee serve as a central coordinating group for all these applications will allow for this process to run more smoothly. P&Z Chairman Tom Lentz noted this was to assure coordination and consistency with the Town Plan of Conservation & Development. There was much discussion as to the correct wording of an appropriate motion. The above motion and second were withdrawn. Motion by Iino, second by Cabral, that the First Selectman issue a new charge to the Land Use Committee as follows – The Land Use Committee will review all applications for improvements and use of municipal properties and submit in writing to the First Selectman a recommendation regarding the completeness of the application, consistency with the Town Plan and consistency with applicable plans of other town commissions and boards. Voting in favor – Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
10. RJC Announcements
First Selectman Cabral noted the Historic District Preservation Grant in the amount of $7000 has been awarded to the Town Clerk by the State Library.
First Selectman Cabral noted the permit plans and applications concerning the hydraulic analysis report for the Reservoir Road Bridge project has been sent to the DEP for review. He will follow up to be sure this moves along.
11. Selectmen's Concerns
Selectman Dudek inquired about the jersey barriers and yellow sand barrels at the Burr Hill Road Project and whether these were being vandalized. First Selectman Cabral noted he would check with Walter Adametz.
Selectwoman Iino noted she has talked with Michael Pace regarding the boy scout deposit bottle program. Mr. Pace is Chairman of CRRA.
12. Visitor Comments: General – none.
13. Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to adjourn at 9:45 AM. Voting in favor – Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
The Killingworth Board of Selectmen held its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 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 9:00 AM.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Approval of Minutes
Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to approve May 12, 2008 Minutes as written. Voting in favor – Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
4. Visitors – Concerning Items on the Agenda
Lou Annino noted Lovers Lane is almost dry now. He and his son had discovered the beavers had plugged the bridge just below his house. When this was removed, the water flowed through without any problem. He felt that installing the two 24” pipes would keep things going the way nature had intended. Mr. Annino also stated he didn't think the road had dropped at all and didn't see any facts to prove it. He felt things were on the right track.
5. Tax Abatements and Refunds
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve Tax Refund to Mimi and Raymond Kellogg in the amount of $6.81 for overpayment. Voting in favor – Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
6. Vacancies
The following vacancies were noted - WPCA – 1, IWWC – 1, OEM – 1, Public Health – 4, Traffic Study Committee – 2 and Housing Partnership – 4.
7. Appointments
A. Water Pollution Control Authority – Jeffrey Steven Yazmer
Motion by Cabral to appoint Jeffrey Steven Yazmer to Water Pollution Control Authority. Voting in favor – Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
B. H-K Recreation – Danilo A. Colonia & John F. Machold and Authorization to go to Town Meeting
Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, for authorization to take the appointments of Dan Colonia and John Machold to the H-K Recreation Authority to Town Meeting. Voting in favor – Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
8. Old Business
A. Communication Update – Status of Review
Gina Regolo noted she is in the process of reviewing the communications bids. She still has a couple of questions of the bidders that need to be clarified. There was discussion as to whether the price could be negotiated even though this went out to bid. This item should remain on the agenda.
B. Affordable Housing – Definition of Qualified Buyers
Selectwoman Iino noted she spoke to Tony Savino regarding this matter. She noted in principal the Town is supposed to maintain a list of qualified buyers which according to Mr. Savino is based on two years of tax returns. She suggested a notice be sent to Superintendent Gary Mala asking him to advertise within the school system to say this is available. Notice should also go to the Ambulance Association and the Fire Department. Ms. Regolo will look into additional advertising, such as Killingworth Today or the Hartford Courant. Preference cannot be given to local people, it is strictly a first sign up list.
C. Lovers Lane – Status of Estimate for 2 – 24” Pipes Temp. Solution
Walter Adametz is researching this and will report back to the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Dudek noted (in addition to Mr. Annino's comment earlier in the meeting) that he noticed the water was right to the edge of Route 148 indicating that something out of the ordinary was going on. Normally the water is not that high. Messrs. Cabral and Dudek will follow up with Mr. Adametz for his report. Selectman Dudek noted he would be happy to assist in the presentation of this before the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission.
9. New Business
A. Emergency Management – Need for Volunteers
First Selectman Cabral noted if there was ever an emergency in Town, food and water would be brought in by the emergency management teams and delivered to the transfer station. The Town would have to supply volunteers to remove these items from the trucks and to assist in the distribution of these goods. There is also the need for a pallet remover. First Selectman Cabral noted he will write up an article to be put on Killingworth Today.
B. Land Use Charge
First Selectman Cabral reviewed his proposed Land Use Charge which resulted from a meeting between himself, Tom Lentz, Cathie Jefferson and Hilary Kumnick, as follows - As of May 27, 2008, the Land Use Committee shall review, monitor and submit in writing to the First Selectman any and all recommendations concerning the applications for improvement and use of municipal properties. Any recommendations shall note consistency with the Town Plan and any other over-reaching committee plans. Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve for discussion purposes. Discussion followed. First Selectman Cabral explained there were a couple of recent municipal improvement applications before the Planning & Zoning Commission where there was a question as to whether or not these applications were consistent with the Plan of Conservation & Development. Having the Land Use Committee serve as a central coordinating group for all these applications will allow for this process to run more smoothly. P&Z Chairman Tom Lentz noted this was to assure coordination and consistency with the Town Plan of Conservation & Development. There was much discussion as to the correct wording of an appropriate motion. The above motion and second were withdrawn. Motion by Iino, second by Cabral, that the First Selectman issue a new charge to the Land Use Committee as follows – The Land Use Committee will review all applications for improvements and use of municipal properties and submit in writing to the First Selectman a recommendation regarding the completeness of the application, consistency with the Town Plan and consistency with applicable plans of other town commissions and boards. Voting in favor – Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
10. RJC Announcements
First Selectman Cabral noted the Historic District Preservation Grant in the amount of $7000 has been awarded to the Town Clerk by the State Library.
First Selectman Cabral noted the permit plans and applications concerning the hydraulic analysis report for the Reservoir Road Bridge project has been sent to the DEP for review. He will follow up to be sure this moves along.
11. Selectmen's Concerns
Selectman Dudek inquired about the jersey barriers and yellow sand barrels at the Burr Hill Road Project and whether these were being vandalized. First Selectman Cabral noted he would check with Walter Adametz.
Selectwoman Iino noted she has talked with Michael Pace regarding the boy scout deposit bottle program. Mr. Pace is Chairman of CRRA.
12. Visitor Comments: General – none.
13. Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to adjourn at 9:45 AM. Voting in favor – Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
