Regular Meeting June 23, 2008
1. Call to Order
The Killingworth Board of Selectmen held its regular meeting on Monday, June 23, 2008, at the Killingworth Town Office Building, 323 Route 81, Killingworth. 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 Dudek, second by Cabral, to approve June 10, 2008 Minutes as written. Voting in favor – Dudek, Cabral. Opposed – none. Abstained – Iino. Motion Carried.
4. Visitors – Concerning Items on the Agenda – none.
5. Tax Abatements & Refunds – none.
6. Vacancies
First Selectman Cabral noted the following vacancies – IWWC – 1, OEM -1, Public Health – 4, Traffic Study Committee – 2, Housing Partnership – 4 and Tree Warden. With regard to the Library Association, there was some confusion as to whether or not an individual had been appointed since the last Election. After researching this matter, it has been determined no one had been sworn in so there also a vacancy on the Library Association.
7. Appointments
Motion by Cabral, second by Dudek, to appoint Robert Bruce Fagan as Tree Warden. Voting in favor – Cabral, Dudek, Iino. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
8. Old Business:
A. Charter Revision Commission – Third Call
First Selectman Cabral noted he has received some names and this is the third and last call for volunteers. He will also get in touch with the prior Commission members. Mr. Cabral noted he would then prepare a list of names, including party affiliation, to be voted on by the BOS. Selectman Dudek also pointed out there is a requirement for balance of political party.
9. New Business:
A. BOS Authorization for First Selectman to sign Red Cross Statement of Understanding for Emergency Services
Selectman Dudek noted he has never seen one of these before and asked why this was all of a sudden coming before the Board of Selectmen. First Selectman Cabral noted he thought it stemmed from the previous arrangement of the use of the school in the case of an emergency. He also noted the onus is being put more on the community. Selectman Dudek noted the onus has always been on the community. He pointed out the only time the school and fire house were opened to the public was during the floods of 1982, however, not that many people took advantage of it. It was noted there has never been a contract such as this in the past. First Selectman Cabral indicated he met with Susan Parker from the Red Cross on June 12th. Some changes were made to the document and this is the final copy. Selectman Dudek asked if Town Counsel had reviewed this document. First Selectman Cabral replied no. He also noted Don McDougall has reviewed the document (he was not present this evening because he was on vacation) but he was anxious to get this signed so everything would be in line with the Red Cross. First Selectman Cabral noted he would yield to Mr. McDougall's judgment on this as he is the Town's Emergency Management Officer. Selectwoman Iino noted she wasn't too familiar with this, but didn't really see a need for Town Counsel to review it. First Selectman Cabral noted that it is his understanding in talking with townspeople that Killingworth and its residents, in times of an emergency, have always come to each other's aid. Selectman Dudek pointed out there should be three names of contact in the event of an emergency but it is blank. It was suggested one would be the Emergency Management Officer and one would be the Fire Chief. There was discussion regarding what facilities would be available and what monies are involved. First Selectman Cabral noted he advised Ms. Parker she would have to discuss use of the school facilities with the Superintendent of Schools as they are regional schools and the Town does not own them. Selectman Dudek asked if other towns had received the same document. First Selectman Cabral replied that he did not know but that he would check. After much discussion, it was decided to table this matter. Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to table the Red Cross Statement of Understanding for Emergency Services pending further review. Voting in favor – Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried. First Selectman Cabral asked Selectman Dudek and Selectwoman Iino to email their concerns relative to this document.
B. Multi-Year Capital Improvement Plan
First Selectman Cabral distributed a draft that may not be all inclusive, but asked Selectman Dudek and Selectwoman Iino to look at it and pass along any suggestions for additions, etc. He suggested this be kept on the Agenda under Old Business to keep it on the radar. There was a brief discussion regarding bridge and road projects. Ms. Regolo noted the Town must have a Multi-Year Improvement Plan approved by Town Meeting in order to be eligible and receive LOCIP funds.
10. RJC Announcements – none.
11. Selectmen's Concerns
Selectman Dudek noted he did not have any concerns.
Selectwoman Iino indicated she was driving around town yesterday and noticed a lot of trash on the roads. First Selectman Cabral noted he would advise Walter Adametz of this fact and ask the highway crew to stop and pick up trash when they see it on the side of the road on the way to a job.
Selectwoman Iino noted the winning bid for Powder Ridge in Middlefield (250 acres) was $2.7 million. First Selectman Cabral asked Selectwoman Iino to pass this information on to either Bruce Dodson or Charlie Martens.
12. Visitor Comments: General
Jere Adametz noted he also saw some books on the side of the road on Chittenden and Iron Works Roads.
13. Adjournment
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to adjourn at 9:33 AM. Voting in favor – Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
The Killingworth Board of Selectmen held its regular meeting on Monday, June 23, 2008, at the Killingworth Town Office Building, 323 Route 81, Killingworth. 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 Dudek, second by Cabral, to approve June 10, 2008 Minutes as written. Voting in favor – Dudek, Cabral. Opposed – none. Abstained – Iino. Motion Carried.
4. Visitors – Concerning Items on the Agenda – none.
5. Tax Abatements & Refunds – none.
6. Vacancies
First Selectman Cabral noted the following vacancies – IWWC – 1, OEM -1, Public Health – 4, Traffic Study Committee – 2, Housing Partnership – 4 and Tree Warden. With regard to the Library Association, there was some confusion as to whether or not an individual had been appointed since the last Election. After researching this matter, it has been determined no one had been sworn in so there also a vacancy on the Library Association.
7. Appointments
Motion by Cabral, second by Dudek, to appoint Robert Bruce Fagan as Tree Warden. Voting in favor – Cabral, Dudek, Iino. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
8. Old Business:
A. Charter Revision Commission – Third Call
First Selectman Cabral noted he has received some names and this is the third and last call for volunteers. He will also get in touch with the prior Commission members. Mr. Cabral noted he would then prepare a list of names, including party affiliation, to be voted on by the BOS. Selectman Dudek also pointed out there is a requirement for balance of political party.
9. New Business:
A. BOS Authorization for First Selectman to sign Red Cross Statement of Understanding for Emergency Services
Selectman Dudek noted he has never seen one of these before and asked why this was all of a sudden coming before the Board of Selectmen. First Selectman Cabral noted he thought it stemmed from the previous arrangement of the use of the school in the case of an emergency. He also noted the onus is being put more on the community. Selectman Dudek noted the onus has always been on the community. He pointed out the only time the school and fire house were opened to the public was during the floods of 1982, however, not that many people took advantage of it. It was noted there has never been a contract such as this in the past. First Selectman Cabral indicated he met with Susan Parker from the Red Cross on June 12th. Some changes were made to the document and this is the final copy. Selectman Dudek asked if Town Counsel had reviewed this document. First Selectman Cabral replied no. He also noted Don McDougall has reviewed the document (he was not present this evening because he was on vacation) but he was anxious to get this signed so everything would be in line with the Red Cross. First Selectman Cabral noted he would yield to Mr. McDougall's judgment on this as he is the Town's Emergency Management Officer. Selectwoman Iino noted she wasn't too familiar with this, but didn't really see a need for Town Counsel to review it. First Selectman Cabral noted that it is his understanding in talking with townspeople that Killingworth and its residents, in times of an emergency, have always come to each other's aid. Selectman Dudek pointed out there should be three names of contact in the event of an emergency but it is blank. It was suggested one would be the Emergency Management Officer and one would be the Fire Chief. There was discussion regarding what facilities would be available and what monies are involved. First Selectman Cabral noted he advised Ms. Parker she would have to discuss use of the school facilities with the Superintendent of Schools as they are regional schools and the Town does not own them. Selectman Dudek asked if other towns had received the same document. First Selectman Cabral replied that he did not know but that he would check. After much discussion, it was decided to table this matter. Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to table the Red Cross Statement of Understanding for Emergency Services pending further review. Voting in favor – Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried. First Selectman Cabral asked Selectman Dudek and Selectwoman Iino to email their concerns relative to this document.
B. Multi-Year Capital Improvement Plan
First Selectman Cabral distributed a draft that may not be all inclusive, but asked Selectman Dudek and Selectwoman Iino to look at it and pass along any suggestions for additions, etc. He suggested this be kept on the Agenda under Old Business to keep it on the radar. There was a brief discussion regarding bridge and road projects. Ms. Regolo noted the Town must have a Multi-Year Improvement Plan approved by Town Meeting in order to be eligible and receive LOCIP funds.
10. RJC Announcements – none.
11. Selectmen's Concerns
Selectman Dudek noted he did not have any concerns.
Selectwoman Iino indicated she was driving around town yesterday and noticed a lot of trash on the roads. First Selectman Cabral noted he would advise Walter Adametz of this fact and ask the highway crew to stop and pick up trash when they see it on the side of the road on the way to a job.
Selectwoman Iino noted the winning bid for Powder Ridge in Middlefield (250 acres) was $2.7 million. First Selectman Cabral asked Selectwoman Iino to pass this information on to either Bruce Dodson or Charlie Martens.
12. Visitor Comments: General
Jere Adametz noted he also saw some books on the side of the road on Chittenden and Iron Works Roads.
13. Adjournment
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to adjourn at 9:33 AM. Voting in favor – Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed – none. Motion Carried.
