Regular Meeting January 12, 2009
1. Call to Order
The Killingworth Board of Selectmen held its regular meeting on Monday, January 12, 2009, 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 7:00 PM.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Approval of Minutes
Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to approve December 8, 2008 Minutes amended as follows -
Under 9. New Business, C. Assessor's Seasonal Labor Plan, correct 2nd sentence to read "Selectman Dudek noted he had not had a chance to review the plan yet and indicated the first time this subject came up was at the last meeting."
Voting in favor - Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve December 17, 2008 Special Meeting Minutes as written. 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 follows - Janet A. Mark $40.76, Sandra J. Tollefsen $18.94, DIRECTV Inc. $34.81, $13.99 and $163.18 and Emily M. Peluso $35.57. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
Motion by Cabral to add Item G. under New Business - G. Proclamation for Visiting Chinese Delegates to School District. Voting in favor - Cabral, Dudek, Iino. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
Motion by Dudek to add Item H. under New Business - H. Town Office Building Study Committee - Dollars for Plans and Blueprints. Voting in favor - Dudek, Cabral, Iino. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
6. Vacancies
The following vacancies were noted - IWWC - 1, OEM - 1, Public Health Agency - 5, Park & Recreation - 1, Housing Partnership - 4, Estuary Council of Seniors - 2, Land Use - 1 and Open Space Sub-committee - 2.
7. Appointments
Motion by Cabral, second by Dudek, to appoint Glenn Johnson to Park & Recreation Committee. Voting in favor - Cabral, Dudek, Iino. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
8. Old Business - none.
9. New Business
A. Authorization for First Selectman to enter into and sign a Grant from the Middlesex County Community Foundation and the Connecticut Humanities Council Fund for the Parmelee Farm Restoration Feasibility Project in amount of $3000.00 and go to Board of Finance for approval.
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to authorize First Selectman to enter into and sign Grant from Middlesex County Community Foundation and the Connecticut Humanities Council Fund for Parmelee Farm Restoration Feasibility Project in amount of $3000.00 and go to Board of Finance for approval. Discussion followed. It was noted that was not a matching grant. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
B. Authorization for First Selectman to seek approval from the Board of Finance for the purchase of a High-Band Radio for $1200.00 to be reimbursed under an Emergency Management Planning Grant.
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to authorize First Selectman to seek approval from Board of Finance for purchase of High-Band Radio for $1200.00 to be reimbursed under Emergency Management Planning Grant. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
C. Approval of Call of Town meeting to be held January 21, 2009.
First Selectman Cabral read the Call of the Town Meeting for January 21, 2009. Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve Call of Town Meeting to be held on January 21, 2009 as presented. Discussion followed. There was a brief discussion as to whether there were any other items coming up soon that would need to go before Town Meeting and whether these could wait. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
D. Committee Titles: Land Use, Open Space, Venuti Property Planning and Historic Preservation Committee (Review).
First Selectman Cabral noted there have been requests for the following committee name changes - Historic Preservation Committee to Historic Review Committee, Land Use Committee to Municipal Land Use Committee, Venuti Property Planning Subcommittee to Venuti Property Planning Committee and Open Space Subcommittee to Open Space Committee. It was noted the Historic Preservation Committee name couldn't be changed without a Town Meeting as this was established by Ordinance. There was no objection to the other 3 names being changed. Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to change committee titles as follows - Land Use to Municipal Land Use, Open Space Subcommittee to Open Space Committee and Venuti Property Planning Subcommittee to Venuti Property Planning Committee. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
F. Changes in Appointment Terms: Randy Davis & Robert Broach - 2 year term, Lewis Scranton - 3 year term (Historic Review Committee).
Motion by Cabral, second by Iino, to change appointment terms for the Historic Preservation Committee as follows - Randy Davis and Robert Broach for 2 year terms and Lewis Scranton for 3 year term. Voting in favor - Cabral, Iino, Dudek. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
G. Proclamation for Visiting Chinese Delegates to School District.
First Selectman Cabral read the Proclamation into the record. Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve the Proclamation for Visiting Chinese Delegates to School District as presented. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
H. Town Office Building Study Committee - Dollars for Plans and Blueprints.
Selectman Dudek noted the Town Office Building Study Committee was in need of dollars to hire a person to do specifications, plans and blueprints in order to start the process for the Town Clerk portion of this project which was the charge from the Board of Selectmen. There was a brief discussion regarding upcoming "shovel ready projects" and bonding. Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to authorize First Selectman to go to Board of Finance for amount not to exceed $3000 for blueprints, specifications and requests for quotes for the Town Office Building Study Committee. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
E. Set Budget Meeting Dates.
The following budget meeting dates were set - January 29, 2009 from 6 to 8 PM, February 4, 2009 at 7 PM and February 5, 2009 at 6:00 PM. Ms. Regolo will email all budget information to the Selectmen prior to the meetings.
10. RJC Announcements
First Selectman Cabral noted there is a pre-bid meeting on January 27th at Close Jensen Miller regarding the Reservoir Road Bridge Project.
Cabral noted there is a new Transit Director, Joe Comerford.
Cabral noted the beaver dam on Patrick Drive has been broken.
11. Selectmen's Concerns
Selectman Dudek asked if the STEAP Grant was good for the Wettish project. Cabral reviewed the allocation for the STEAP Grant noting $400,000 has just been granted and Park & Recreation must come forward now with a plan and a budget.
Selectman Dudek inquired about the Governmental Pension Dollars. Cabral noted he will be meeting with that individual the end of the month and will report back.
Selectwoman Iino inquired about some appointments to the Venuti Property Planning Committee. Motion by Iino, second by Cabral, to add Item I. under New Business - Appointment of two new members to Venuti Property Planning Committee - Steve Hollander and Amy Etra. Voting in favor - Iino, Cabral, Dudek. Opposed - none. Motion Carried. Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to appoint Steve Hollander and Amy Etra to the Venuti Property Planning Committee. Voting in favor - Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
Selectwoman Iino noted she has been looking into the assessment process for motor vehicles. It appears an inordinate amount of time is spent by staff assessing motor vehicles. She asked if it was possible to get low value vehicles off the books to eliminate some of this time consuming work. Selectman Dudek noted the State has said the information comes into the Town ready to go, however, the Assessor says the information is erroneous. No action is needed at this time, but this should be reviewed during the budget process. It was noted sixty (60) percent of time is spent on assessing motor vehicles.
12. Visitor Comments: General.
Jere Adametz asked if the unpaved portion of Alders Bridge Road was ever going to be completed. It was noted this should be put on the list for the Highway Department.
Peg Scofield asked if the Traffic Study Committee had been reappointed. Selectman Dudek replied no. Committee members are discussing a new charge to put before the Selectmen geared to what they are actually doing. Ms. Scofield asked if there were any other committees not reappointed. Cabral replied no.
13. Adjournment.
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to adjourn at 7:55 PM. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
The Killingworth Board of Selectmen held its regular meeting on Monday, January 12, 2009, 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 7:00 PM.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Approval of Minutes
Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to approve December 8, 2008 Minutes amended as follows -
Under 9. New Business, C. Assessor's Seasonal Labor Plan, correct 2nd sentence to read "Selectman Dudek noted he had not had a chance to review the plan yet and indicated the first time this subject came up was at the last meeting."
Voting in favor - Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve December 17, 2008 Special Meeting Minutes as written. 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 follows - Janet A. Mark $40.76, Sandra J. Tollefsen $18.94, DIRECTV Inc. $34.81, $13.99 and $163.18 and Emily M. Peluso $35.57. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
Motion by Cabral to add Item G. under New Business - G. Proclamation for Visiting Chinese Delegates to School District. Voting in favor - Cabral, Dudek, Iino. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
Motion by Dudek to add Item H. under New Business - H. Town Office Building Study Committee - Dollars for Plans and Blueprints. Voting in favor - Dudek, Cabral, Iino. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
6. Vacancies
The following vacancies were noted - IWWC - 1, OEM - 1, Public Health Agency - 5, Park & Recreation - 1, Housing Partnership - 4, Estuary Council of Seniors - 2, Land Use - 1 and Open Space Sub-committee - 2.
7. Appointments
Motion by Cabral, second by Dudek, to appoint Glenn Johnson to Park & Recreation Committee. Voting in favor - Cabral, Dudek, Iino. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
8. Old Business - none.
9. New Business
A. Authorization for First Selectman to enter into and sign a Grant from the Middlesex County Community Foundation and the Connecticut Humanities Council Fund for the Parmelee Farm Restoration Feasibility Project in amount of $3000.00 and go to Board of Finance for approval.
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to authorize First Selectman to enter into and sign Grant from Middlesex County Community Foundation and the Connecticut Humanities Council Fund for Parmelee Farm Restoration Feasibility Project in amount of $3000.00 and go to Board of Finance for approval. Discussion followed. It was noted that was not a matching grant. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
B. Authorization for First Selectman to seek approval from the Board of Finance for the purchase of a High-Band Radio for $1200.00 to be reimbursed under an Emergency Management Planning Grant.
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to authorize First Selectman to seek approval from Board of Finance for purchase of High-Band Radio for $1200.00 to be reimbursed under Emergency Management Planning Grant. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
C. Approval of Call of Town meeting to be held January 21, 2009.
First Selectman Cabral read the Call of the Town Meeting for January 21, 2009. Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve Call of Town Meeting to be held on January 21, 2009 as presented. Discussion followed. There was a brief discussion as to whether there were any other items coming up soon that would need to go before Town Meeting and whether these could wait. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
D. Committee Titles: Land Use, Open Space, Venuti Property Planning and Historic Preservation Committee (Review).
First Selectman Cabral noted there have been requests for the following committee name changes - Historic Preservation Committee to Historic Review Committee, Land Use Committee to Municipal Land Use Committee, Venuti Property Planning Subcommittee to Venuti Property Planning Committee and Open Space Subcommittee to Open Space Committee. It was noted the Historic Preservation Committee name couldn't be changed without a Town Meeting as this was established by Ordinance. There was no objection to the other 3 names being changed. Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to change committee titles as follows - Land Use to Municipal Land Use, Open Space Subcommittee to Open Space Committee and Venuti Property Planning Subcommittee to Venuti Property Planning Committee. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
F. Changes in Appointment Terms: Randy Davis & Robert Broach - 2 year term, Lewis Scranton - 3 year term (Historic Review Committee).
Motion by Cabral, second by Iino, to change appointment terms for the Historic Preservation Committee as follows - Randy Davis and Robert Broach for 2 year terms and Lewis Scranton for 3 year term. Voting in favor - Cabral, Iino, Dudek. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
G. Proclamation for Visiting Chinese Delegates to School District.
First Selectman Cabral read the Proclamation into the record. Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve the Proclamation for Visiting Chinese Delegates to School District as presented. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
H. Town Office Building Study Committee - Dollars for Plans and Blueprints.
Selectman Dudek noted the Town Office Building Study Committee was in need of dollars to hire a person to do specifications, plans and blueprints in order to start the process for the Town Clerk portion of this project which was the charge from the Board of Selectmen. There was a brief discussion regarding upcoming "shovel ready projects" and bonding. Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to authorize First Selectman to go to Board of Finance for amount not to exceed $3000 for blueprints, specifications and requests for quotes for the Town Office Building Study Committee. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
E. Set Budget Meeting Dates.
The following budget meeting dates were set - January 29, 2009 from 6 to 8 PM, February 4, 2009 at 7 PM and February 5, 2009 at 6:00 PM. Ms. Regolo will email all budget information to the Selectmen prior to the meetings.
10. RJC Announcements
First Selectman Cabral noted there is a pre-bid meeting on January 27th at Close Jensen Miller regarding the Reservoir Road Bridge Project.
Cabral noted there is a new Transit Director, Joe Comerford.
Cabral noted the beaver dam on Patrick Drive has been broken.
11. Selectmen's Concerns
Selectman Dudek asked if the STEAP Grant was good for the Wettish project. Cabral reviewed the allocation for the STEAP Grant noting $400,000 has just been granted and Park & Recreation must come forward now with a plan and a budget.
Selectman Dudek inquired about the Governmental Pension Dollars. Cabral noted he will be meeting with that individual the end of the month and will report back.
Selectwoman Iino inquired about some appointments to the Venuti Property Planning Committee. Motion by Iino, second by Cabral, to add Item I. under New Business - Appointment of two new members to Venuti Property Planning Committee - Steve Hollander and Amy Etra. Voting in favor - Iino, Cabral, Dudek. Opposed - none. Motion Carried. Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to appoint Steve Hollander and Amy Etra to the Venuti Property Planning Committee. Voting in favor - Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
Selectwoman Iino noted she has been looking into the assessment process for motor vehicles. It appears an inordinate amount of time is spent by staff assessing motor vehicles. She asked if it was possible to get low value vehicles off the books to eliminate some of this time consuming work. Selectman Dudek noted the State has said the information comes into the Town ready to go, however, the Assessor says the information is erroneous. No action is needed at this time, but this should be reviewed during the budget process. It was noted sixty (60) percent of time is spent on assessing motor vehicles.
12. Visitor Comments: General.
Jere Adametz asked if the unpaved portion of Alders Bridge Road was ever going to be completed. It was noted this should be put on the list for the Highway Department.
Peg Scofield asked if the Traffic Study Committee had been reappointed. Selectman Dudek replied no. Committee members are discussing a new charge to put before the Selectmen geared to what they are actually doing. Ms. Scofield asked if there were any other committees not reappointed. Cabral replied no.
13. Adjournment.
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to adjourn at 7:55 PM. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
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