Regular Meeting June 9, 2009
1. Call to Order
The Killingworth Board of Selectmen held a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at the Killingworth Town Office Building, 323 Route 81, Killingworth, Connecticut. In attendance were First Selectman Richard Cabral and Selectman Fred Dudek. 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 - May 26, 2009
Motion by Dudek, second by Cabral, to approve May 26, 2009 Minutes as written. Voting in favor - Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
4. Visitors - Concerning Items on the Agenda
Lou Annino Sr. noted he was happy to see the Board had approved the motorcycle ride through town with the stipulation they must abide by the noise laws. He indicated he received a letter in the mail which will be turned over to the State Police. First Selectman Cabral noted noise in general is something that can be done within communities, but noise from motor vehicles falls under the Department of Motor Vehicles and there are specific standards to handle this matter.
Lou Annino Sr. noted he received a copy of the School Board's audit from last year and could not find any reference to hidden money in a contingency. He further noted the School Board should be ashamed of themselves in the fact that money has been hidden in the budget somewhere.
Jere Adametz asked what the AFSCME contract was. It was noted AFSCME had 3 members who were clerical staff - Assistant Town Clerk, Assistant Assessor and Tax Collector's Clerk.
Rick Albrecht asked if there was going to be a second Board of Selectmen public hearing for the Charter. First Selectman Cabral noted there would not be a second public hearing. There was ample opportunity for people to speak at the previous public hearings held both by the Board of Selectmen and the Charter Revision Commission. Cabral also noted all changes recommended by Attorney Wells were grammatical in nature and had been incorporated into the June 3rd public hearing. Attorney Wells had received the document after the Charter Revision Commission public hearing and commented before the June 3rd Board of Selectmen public hearing. It was noted when the CRC submits its final report to the Board of Selectmen, there is the possibility there may be changes in that report.
5. Tax Abatements & Refunds
Motion by Dudek, second by Cabral, to approve Tax Refunds as follows - William F. Berlepsch Jr. $27.93, VW Credit Leasing LTD $108.32, Nissan Infiniti LT $314.16, John J. or Patricia M. Miller $126.46, Constance E. Harrah $93.18 and $170.08. Voting in favor - Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
6. Vacancies
The following vacancies were reviewed - IWWC - 1, OEM - 1, Housing Partnership - 1, Public Health Agency - 1, Estuary Council of Seniors - 2, Municipal Land Use - 2, Open Space Committee - 1 and Water Pollution Control Authority - 1.
7. Appointments - none.
8. Old Business
A. BOS Authorization and Approval of alternate method of payment for taxes as proposed by Point & Pay
Motion by Dudek, second by Cabral, that the Board of Selectmen authorize and approve the alternate method of payment for taxes as proposed by Point & Pay. Discussion followed. Cabral noted this documentation had been reviewed by Town Counsel. There is no charge to the municipalities. Town Counsel suggested the procedures for this be reviewed with the Board of Finance so they are aware of it, but there no expenditure or appropriation is required. Voting in favor - Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
9. New Business
A. AFSCME - Approval of Tentative Agreement, BOS approval of a tentative Agreement with AFSCME Council and authorization for First Selectman to sign complete Contract upon receipt
Motion by Dudek, second by Cabral, that the Board of Selectmen approve a Tentative Agreement with AFSCME Council and authorize the First Selectman to sign a complete Contract upon receipt. Discussion followed. Dudek asked if this was the contract discussed with the town attorney. Cabral replied yes. Rick Albrecht asked if the terms for salary could be noted. Cabral stated it was for 3 years, the first year was 2.9%, the second year was 3.0% and the third year was 3.0%. Voting in favor - Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried. A copy of the Contract is available in the Town Clerk's Office for review.
B. BOS Acceptance of The Charter as presented on May 26, 2009 by Charter Revision Commission and refers it back to said Commission
Motion by Dudek, second by Cabral, that the Board of Selectmen accepts The Charter as presented on May 26, 2009 by the Charter Revision Commission and refers it back to the Charter Revision Commission. Voting in favor - Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
10. RJC Announcements
First Selectman Cabral reviewed discussions going in within the State Legislature regarding status of the Probate Courts.
11. Selectmen's Comments
Selectman Dudek noted he received a report from people on Patrick Drive that the water has gone down.
12. Visitor's Comments - General - none.
13. Adjournment
Motion by Dudek, second by Cabral, to adjourn at 7:22 PM. Voting in favor - Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
The Killingworth Board of Selectmen held a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at the Killingworth Town Office Building, 323 Route 81, Killingworth, Connecticut. In attendance were First Selectman Richard Cabral and Selectman Fred Dudek. 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 - May 26, 2009
Motion by Dudek, second by Cabral, to approve May 26, 2009 Minutes as written. Voting in favor - Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
4. Visitors - Concerning Items on the Agenda
Lou Annino Sr. noted he was happy to see the Board had approved the motorcycle ride through town with the stipulation they must abide by the noise laws. He indicated he received a letter in the mail which will be turned over to the State Police. First Selectman Cabral noted noise in general is something that can be done within communities, but noise from motor vehicles falls under the Department of Motor Vehicles and there are specific standards to handle this matter.
Lou Annino Sr. noted he received a copy of the School Board's audit from last year and could not find any reference to hidden money in a contingency. He further noted the School Board should be ashamed of themselves in the fact that money has been hidden in the budget somewhere.
Jere Adametz asked what the AFSCME contract was. It was noted AFSCME had 3 members who were clerical staff - Assistant Town Clerk, Assistant Assessor and Tax Collector's Clerk.
Rick Albrecht asked if there was going to be a second Board of Selectmen public hearing for the Charter. First Selectman Cabral noted there would not be a second public hearing. There was ample opportunity for people to speak at the previous public hearings held both by the Board of Selectmen and the Charter Revision Commission. Cabral also noted all changes recommended by Attorney Wells were grammatical in nature and had been incorporated into the June 3rd public hearing. Attorney Wells had received the document after the Charter Revision Commission public hearing and commented before the June 3rd Board of Selectmen public hearing. It was noted when the CRC submits its final report to the Board of Selectmen, there is the possibility there may be changes in that report.
5. Tax Abatements & Refunds
Motion by Dudek, second by Cabral, to approve Tax Refunds as follows - William F. Berlepsch Jr. $27.93, VW Credit Leasing LTD $108.32, Nissan Infiniti LT $314.16, John J. or Patricia M. Miller $126.46, Constance E. Harrah $93.18 and $170.08. Voting in favor - Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
6. Vacancies
The following vacancies were reviewed - IWWC - 1, OEM - 1, Housing Partnership - 1, Public Health Agency - 1, Estuary Council of Seniors - 2, Municipal Land Use - 2, Open Space Committee - 1 and Water Pollution Control Authority - 1.
7. Appointments - none.
8. Old Business
A. BOS Authorization and Approval of alternate method of payment for taxes as proposed by Point & Pay
Motion by Dudek, second by Cabral, that the Board of Selectmen authorize and approve the alternate method of payment for taxes as proposed by Point & Pay. Discussion followed. Cabral noted this documentation had been reviewed by Town Counsel. There is no charge to the municipalities. Town Counsel suggested the procedures for this be reviewed with the Board of Finance so they are aware of it, but there no expenditure or appropriation is required. Voting in favor - Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
9. New Business
A. AFSCME - Approval of Tentative Agreement, BOS approval of a tentative Agreement with AFSCME Council and authorization for First Selectman to sign complete Contract upon receipt
Motion by Dudek, second by Cabral, that the Board of Selectmen approve a Tentative Agreement with AFSCME Council and authorize the First Selectman to sign a complete Contract upon receipt. Discussion followed. Dudek asked if this was the contract discussed with the town attorney. Cabral replied yes. Rick Albrecht asked if the terms for salary could be noted. Cabral stated it was for 3 years, the first year was 2.9%, the second year was 3.0% and the third year was 3.0%. Voting in favor - Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried. A copy of the Contract is available in the Town Clerk's Office for review.
B. BOS Acceptance of The Charter as presented on May 26, 2009 by Charter Revision Commission and refers it back to said Commission
Motion by Dudek, second by Cabral, that the Board of Selectmen accepts The Charter as presented on May 26, 2009 by the Charter Revision Commission and refers it back to the Charter Revision Commission. Voting in favor - Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
10. RJC Announcements
First Selectman Cabral reviewed discussions going in within the State Legislature regarding status of the Probate Courts.
11. Selectmen's Comments
Selectman Dudek noted he received a report from people on Patrick Drive that the water has gone down.
12. Visitor's Comments - General - none.
13. Adjournment
Motion by Dudek, second by Cabral, to adjourn at 7:22 PM. Voting in favor - Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
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