Regular Meeting April 13, 2009
1. Call to Order
The Killingworth Board of Selectmen held its regular meeting on Monday, April 13, 2009, 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 7:00 PM.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Cabral, second by Iino, to add item to the agenda as 6.A. Appointment of Martha S. Hogan to Public Health Agency. Voting in favor - Cabral, Iino, Dudek. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
2. Approval of Minutes - March 23, 2009 and March 27, 2009
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve March 23, 2009 Minutes amended as follows -
• Page 2, all reference to the "Traffic Study Committee" should be corrected to "Traffic Safety Committee."
• Page 3, under 10., 3rd paragraph, last sentence should read, "Selectwoman Iino asked that her correspondence be forwarded to the Town's Tree Warden, Bruce Fagan."
Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino. Opposed - none. Abstained - Cabral. Motion Carried.
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve March 27, 2009 Minutes as written. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
3. Visitors - Concerning Items on the Agenda
Lou Annino Sr. noted he was glad the Town has recognized its responsibility for the upkeep of the cemeteries. There has been damage in the past by indiscriminate use of equipment. Selectwoman Iino suggested Walter Adametz go with the individual(s) the first time to supervise. It was also suggested a member of the Historical Society each take one cemetery making note of anything wrong and then following up to make sure the work is being done correctly.
4. Tax Abatements & Refunds
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve tax refund and tax abatements as follows - Tax Refund to Honda Lease Trust $265.19 and Tax Rebates for Estate of George Fruge $302.48, $917.14 and $475.79. Discussion followed. It was noted the Court has ordered the second half of the 2005, the 2006 and 2007 Grand Lists be paid. The 2003, 2004 and the first half of the 2005 Grand Lists cannot be collected and need to be abated. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
5. Vacancies
The following vacancies were noted. IWWC - 1, OEM - 1, Recreation - 1, Housing Partnership - 4, Estuary Council of Seniors - 2, Municipal Land Use - 2, Open Space Committee - 1, Public Health Agency - 1 and WPCA - 1. First Selectman Cabral noted the resignation of Robert Ellis from the WPCA has been accepted with regret and thanked him for the wonderful job he has done with the Authority.
6. Appointments
Motion by Cabral, second by Dudek, to appoint Martha S. Hogan to Public Health Agency. Voting in favor - Cabral, Dudek, Iino. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
7. Old Business
A. Award of Cemetery Bid for Lawn Care
Motion by Cabral, second by Dudek, to award Cemetery Bid to Natural Gardens LLC in the amount of $5,600.00. Voting in favor - Cabral, Dudek, Iino. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
B. Traffic Safety Committee - Appointment of Members
Motion by Cabral, second by Dudek, to appoint the following individuals to the Traffic Safety Committee - Walter Adametz, Robert Ellis, Carol Sturges, Dave Roberts and George Roelofson. Voting in favor - Cabral, Dudek, Iino. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
It was noted the Resident State Trooper serves as an ex-officio member of the Traffic Safety Committee.
8. New Business
A. Appointment of Richard Pleines to Greater New Haven Convention and Visitors Bureau - 7/1/09 - 6/30/12
Motion by Cabral, second by Dudek, to appoint Richard Pleines to Greater New Haven Convention and Visitors Bureau for a term of 7/1/09 to 6/30/12. Voting in favor - Cabral, Dudek, Iino. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
B. Parmelee Steering Committee - Linda Dudek
Linda Dudek, Town Clerk, distributed information relative to the State Register of Historic Places. She noted the Parmelee Farmhouse has been submitted to the Connecticut Historical Commission. The main purpose for this would be to enable the Town to apply for grants. Perhaps at a later date the stone barn could be submitted as it does have historic significance. The purpose for this presentation was to ask the Selectmen for the go ahead to proceed along this path and complete the required paperwork. Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to authorize the First Selectman to sign whatever is necessary for the Parmelee Steering Committee to proceed with paperwork and apply for historic preservation. Voting in favor - Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
C. Killingworth Library Association, Request for $2,155 for Window Repair
Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to authorize First Selectman to go to Board of Finance to request $2,155 for window repair at the Killingworth Library. Discussion followed. It was noted this is for labor as the window was replaced. Selectman Dudek asked if the Library was required to get 3 prices. First Selectman Cabral noted that only applies between $2500 and $5000. Voting in favor - Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
9. RJC Announcements - none.
10. Selectmen's Concerns
Selectman Dudek asked if the Reservoir Road Bridge Project is still on schedule. First Selectman Cabral replied yes. An addendum was sent out and the bids will be opened on Wednesday, April 15th at 10:00 AM. Cardinal Engineering will be reviewing the bids.
First Selectman Cabral also noted the Wettish bids will be opened at 4:00 PM on April 23rd.
Selectman Dudek asked if Walter Adametz is keeping an eye on the water level on Patrick Drive. Cabral indicated he would check with Mr. Adametz relative to this matter.
Selectwoman Iino noted there is a Bill in the State Legislature that will allow Towns to have a Conveyance Tax to be applied to Open Space and other categories of land.
Selectwoman Iino suggested sending a letter to State Senator Ed Meyer and Congressman Joe Courtney relative to the Town purchasing the Venuti property and seeking funds from the State and Federal Governments. Iino noted she would speak with Amy Patterson of The Trust for Public Land to formulate such a letter.
Selectwoman Iino noted she will write a letter to the Board of Finance voicing her opinion that the grant writer position should remain in the budget. The Town should be moving forward with this item.
Selectman Dudek noted the Board of Selectmen submitted a budget 4 percent lower than last year. The Board of Selectmen will be attending the Board of Finance meeting tomorrow night.
Selectwoman Iino noted she is working with children from the School Management Group at the Transfer Station. Selectwoman Iino noted she has had conversations with Tony Bondi relative to regionalization of the transfer station.
11. Visitor Comments: General
Jere Adametz asked if the contractor was finished with Chittenden Road. He noted the contractor should fix the concrete drainage culvert that goes under the roadway. Cabral noted he would check with Walter Adametz.
12. Adjournment
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to adjourn at 7:39 PM. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
The Killingworth Board of Selectmen held its regular meeting on Monday, April 13, 2009, 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 7:00 PM.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Cabral, second by Iino, to add item to the agenda as 6.A. Appointment of Martha S. Hogan to Public Health Agency. Voting in favor - Cabral, Iino, Dudek. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
2. Approval of Minutes - March 23, 2009 and March 27, 2009
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve March 23, 2009 Minutes amended as follows -
• Page 2, all reference to the "Traffic Study Committee" should be corrected to "Traffic Safety Committee."
• Page 3, under 10., 3rd paragraph, last sentence should read, "Selectwoman Iino asked that her correspondence be forwarded to the Town's Tree Warden, Bruce Fagan."
Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino. Opposed - none. Abstained - Cabral. Motion Carried.
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve March 27, 2009 Minutes as written. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
3. Visitors - Concerning Items on the Agenda
Lou Annino Sr. noted he was glad the Town has recognized its responsibility for the upkeep of the cemeteries. There has been damage in the past by indiscriminate use of equipment. Selectwoman Iino suggested Walter Adametz go with the individual(s) the first time to supervise. It was also suggested a member of the Historical Society each take one cemetery making note of anything wrong and then following up to make sure the work is being done correctly.
4. Tax Abatements & Refunds
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve tax refund and tax abatements as follows - Tax Refund to Honda Lease Trust $265.19 and Tax Rebates for Estate of George Fruge $302.48, $917.14 and $475.79. Discussion followed. It was noted the Court has ordered the second half of the 2005, the 2006 and 2007 Grand Lists be paid. The 2003, 2004 and the first half of the 2005 Grand Lists cannot be collected and need to be abated. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
5. Vacancies
The following vacancies were noted. IWWC - 1, OEM - 1, Recreation - 1, Housing Partnership - 4, Estuary Council of Seniors - 2, Municipal Land Use - 2, Open Space Committee - 1, Public Health Agency - 1 and WPCA - 1. First Selectman Cabral noted the resignation of Robert Ellis from the WPCA has been accepted with regret and thanked him for the wonderful job he has done with the Authority.
6. Appointments
Motion by Cabral, second by Dudek, to appoint Martha S. Hogan to Public Health Agency. Voting in favor - Cabral, Dudek, Iino. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
7. Old Business
A. Award of Cemetery Bid for Lawn Care
Motion by Cabral, second by Dudek, to award Cemetery Bid to Natural Gardens LLC in the amount of $5,600.00. Voting in favor - Cabral, Dudek, Iino. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
B. Traffic Safety Committee - Appointment of Members
Motion by Cabral, second by Dudek, to appoint the following individuals to the Traffic Safety Committee - Walter Adametz, Robert Ellis, Carol Sturges, Dave Roberts and George Roelofson. Voting in favor - Cabral, Dudek, Iino. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
It was noted the Resident State Trooper serves as an ex-officio member of the Traffic Safety Committee.
8. New Business
A. Appointment of Richard Pleines to Greater New Haven Convention and Visitors Bureau - 7/1/09 - 6/30/12
Motion by Cabral, second by Dudek, to appoint Richard Pleines to Greater New Haven Convention and Visitors Bureau for a term of 7/1/09 to 6/30/12. Voting in favor - Cabral, Dudek, Iino. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
B. Parmelee Steering Committee - Linda Dudek
Linda Dudek, Town Clerk, distributed information relative to the State Register of Historic Places. She noted the Parmelee Farmhouse has been submitted to the Connecticut Historical Commission. The main purpose for this would be to enable the Town to apply for grants. Perhaps at a later date the stone barn could be submitted as it does have historic significance. The purpose for this presentation was to ask the Selectmen for the go ahead to proceed along this path and complete the required paperwork. Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to authorize the First Selectman to sign whatever is necessary for the Parmelee Steering Committee to proceed with paperwork and apply for historic preservation. Voting in favor - Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
C. Killingworth Library Association, Request for $2,155 for Window Repair
Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to authorize First Selectman to go to Board of Finance to request $2,155 for window repair at the Killingworth Library. Discussion followed. It was noted this is for labor as the window was replaced. Selectman Dudek asked if the Library was required to get 3 prices. First Selectman Cabral noted that only applies between $2500 and $5000. Voting in favor - Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
9. RJC Announcements - none.
10. Selectmen's Concerns
Selectman Dudek asked if the Reservoir Road Bridge Project is still on schedule. First Selectman Cabral replied yes. An addendum was sent out and the bids will be opened on Wednesday, April 15th at 10:00 AM. Cardinal Engineering will be reviewing the bids.
First Selectman Cabral also noted the Wettish bids will be opened at 4:00 PM on April 23rd.
Selectman Dudek asked if Walter Adametz is keeping an eye on the water level on Patrick Drive. Cabral indicated he would check with Mr. Adametz relative to this matter.
Selectwoman Iino noted there is a Bill in the State Legislature that will allow Towns to have a Conveyance Tax to be applied to Open Space and other categories of land.
Selectwoman Iino suggested sending a letter to State Senator Ed Meyer and Congressman Joe Courtney relative to the Town purchasing the Venuti property and seeking funds from the State and Federal Governments. Iino noted she would speak with Amy Patterson of The Trust for Public Land to formulate such a letter.
Selectwoman Iino noted she will write a letter to the Board of Finance voicing her opinion that the grant writer position should remain in the budget. The Town should be moving forward with this item.
Selectman Dudek noted the Board of Selectmen submitted a budget 4 percent lower than last year. The Board of Selectmen will be attending the Board of Finance meeting tomorrow night.
Selectwoman Iino noted she is working with children from the School Management Group at the Transfer Station. Selectwoman Iino noted she has had conversations with Tony Bondi relative to regionalization of the transfer station.
11. Visitor Comments: General
Jere Adametz asked if the contractor was finished with Chittenden Road. He noted the contractor should fix the concrete drainage culvert that goes under the roadway. Cabral noted he would check with Walter Adametz.
12. Adjournment
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to adjourn at 7:39 PM. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
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