Regular Meeting August 10, 2009
1. Call to Order
The Killingworth Board of Selectmen held its regular meeting on Monday, August 10, 2009, at the Killingworth Town Office Building, 323 Route 81, Killingworth. In attendance were First Selectman Richard Cabral, Selectmen 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 Dudek, second by Iino, to approve July 28, 2009 Special Meeting Minutes as written. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino. Opposed - none. Abstained - Cabral. Motion Carried.
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve August 5, 2009 Special Meeting Minutes amended as follows - 7th paragraph, add to first sentence "Selectman Dudek moved the question without objection." Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
4. Visitors - none.
5. Tax Abatements & Refunds
Motion by Iino, second by Cabral, to approve Tax Refunds as reviewed per attached sheet. Voting in favor - Iino, Cabral, Dudek. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
6. Vacancies
The following vacancies were noted - IWWC - 1, Public Health - 1, Housing Partnership - 1, Municipal Land Use - 2, Parmelee Steering Committee - 1, Venuti Prop. Planning Comm. - 1, Conservation Comm. - 1, Estuary Council of Seniors - 2, Open Space Comm. - 1 and Town Office Building Study Comm. - 5.
Motion by Cabral, second by Dudek, to accept resignation of Hilary Kumnick from the Parmelee Steering Committee and Town Office Building Study Committee with deep regret. Mr. Kumnick was commended for his past service and has been a pillar of this community. Voting in favor - Cabral, Dudek, Iino. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
7. Appointments - none.
8. Old Business
A. Middlesex Hospital Homecare Agreement/Comtract
First Selectman Cabral noted Dr. Winokur would attend the 8/12 meeting of the Public Health Agency to discuss this matter. Cabral also noted he would be contacting Middlesex Hospital with regard to the scope of services in the contract. Selectman Dudek noted the PHA was going to forward a copy of the letter they sent to Dr. Winokur to the BOS but that has not been received. Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to table Agenda Item 8A. Middlesex Hospital Homecare Agreement/Contract to be brought up again at the next meeting on August 24th. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
B. Charter Revision - Plans for Publication and Question for Ballot
There was a brief discussion as to whether this should be one question on the ballot. Selectwoman Iino noted as there have been vocal objections raised to a couple of provisions, she thought perhaps it might be wise to not present it as a whole but in separate questions. Iino stated the Board supports the Charter as presented, but was concerned if this was one question only, that perhaps some of the work might be lost if the question was defeated. Selectman Dudek noted there is the notion out that that some people are being targeted by the Charter revisions, when in fact the existing Charter allows for termination, etc. The Charter Revision Commission debated this topic and they were unanimous in their vote to approve the Charter. Selectwoman Iino asked if this should be presented in 3 separate questions. Dudek noted he would prefer 1 question based on the fact the Charter Revision Commission was adamant in their unanimous vote on approving the Charter. Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to have one question for the ballot regarding the Charter Revisions. Discussion followed. Dudek noted no one is getting cut or terminated as a result of the Charter changes. The comment this was a total rewrite was ludicrous. Iino agreed this was certainly not a wholesale revision. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
It was agreed the Charter would be published in The Source, which The Source has agreed to do as an insert.
C. Multi-Year Capital Improvement Plan
It was noted two items had been added at the recommendation of Walter Adametz for the Highway Department. This should be on the next BOS meeting agenda.
D. Municipal Website Project - Update
Selectman Dudek noted a letter has gone out to all departments, boards, commissions asking for their input as to what they would like to see in a Municipal Website. There was a brief discussion as to who would be responsible for putting information on the website.
E. Town Office Building - Phase 1 - Status Report
It was noted this is still in the process of writing specifications. Dick Leighton has been asked to assist in this matter. He will also act as Clerk of the Works. Jim Lally has volunteered to do the excavation work.
9. New Business
A. Annual Report for Fiscal Year 08/09
First Selectman Cabral noted the Annual Report is a work in progress. Board of Finance doesn't ask for it until the end of the year.
B. Housing Partnership Charge
First Selectman Cabral recommended this item be tabled. He didn't recall that the Housing Partnership was ever given a specific charge. Selectman Dudek noted Tony Savino had indicated the Partnership came up with their own charge. Cabral noted he would check to see whether the Partnership had submitted anything to the BOS. Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to table the Housing Partnership Charge and that a charge be created for the next meeting on August 24th. Voting in favor - Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
C. UPS Drop Box Option
Regina Regolo noted UPS has inquired as to whether they could put a drop box at the Town Hall. It was noted there isn't enough room next to the Fed Ex box that is already there. Ms. Regolo noted she checked with the Library to see if it could go at their location. The Library declined. First Selectman Cabral read the letter from the Library. Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to find an appropriate spot to put all delivery service boxes in a unified manner. Voting in favor - Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
10. RJC Announcements - none.
11. Selectmen's Comments
Selectman Dudek noted at the last meeting nothing had been started yet at the Reservoir Road Bridge. Cabral noted the tree clearing and grubbing was started today. The work in the water must be completed by September 30th. The culverts have been ordered. The big question is will the whole road be paved or just one lane.
Selectman Dudek noted he and Walter Adametz will be meeting with the Wetlands Commission to review the Lover's Lane project.
It was noted the Wettish project is on schedule. They had a slow start because of all the rain. Cabral noted a meeting has not been set up yet with Park & Rec to discuss irrigation. The project should be done and seeded in September.
Selectwoman Iino asked if anything had been done relative to the conversation with Fran Dooley about motorcycles. Cabral noted he spoke to Trooper Matt Ward regarding this matter. Ward indicated the trooper himself would have to be parked at that location and it is almost impossible to get a true reading because of the way the law is written. Iino noted Mr. Dooley indicated to her he never received a response from the Selectmen. Cabral noted he would have Trooper Ward contact Mr. Dooley.
12. Visitor Comments - General
Peg Scofield as head of the Community Garden noted she would encourage the Town to do regular water testing. Ms. Regolo noted Mr. Leighton has suggested adding Water Testing line items to the Sanitarian's budget next year.
There was a brief discussion regarding uranium in the water. First Selectman Cabral noted he would check with Dr. Winokur to see what the Town's obligation is with respect to uranium testing and the posting of results.
Peg Scofield noted she would encourage the Board of Selectmen to actively seek new members for Municipal Land Use as it is a very important committee to the community.
13. Executive Session - Pending Litigation
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to go into Executive Session at 8:04 PM to discuss pending litigation. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried. The Board came out of Executive Session at 8:20 PM. No action was taken.
14. Adjournment
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to adjourn at 8:20 PM. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
The Killingworth Board of Selectmen held its regular meeting on Monday, August 10, 2009, at the Killingworth Town Office Building, 323 Route 81, Killingworth. In attendance were First Selectman Richard Cabral, Selectmen 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 Dudek, second by Iino, to approve July 28, 2009 Special Meeting Minutes as written. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino. Opposed - none. Abstained - Cabral. Motion Carried.
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve August 5, 2009 Special Meeting Minutes amended as follows - 7th paragraph, add to first sentence "Selectman Dudek moved the question without objection." Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
4. Visitors - none.
5. Tax Abatements & Refunds
Motion by Iino, second by Cabral, to approve Tax Refunds as reviewed per attached sheet. Voting in favor - Iino, Cabral, Dudek. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
6. Vacancies
The following vacancies were noted - IWWC - 1, Public Health - 1, Housing Partnership - 1, Municipal Land Use - 2, Parmelee Steering Committee - 1, Venuti Prop. Planning Comm. - 1, Conservation Comm. - 1, Estuary Council of Seniors - 2, Open Space Comm. - 1 and Town Office Building Study Comm. - 5.
Motion by Cabral, second by Dudek, to accept resignation of Hilary Kumnick from the Parmelee Steering Committee and Town Office Building Study Committee with deep regret. Mr. Kumnick was commended for his past service and has been a pillar of this community. Voting in favor - Cabral, Dudek, Iino. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
7. Appointments - none.
8. Old Business
A. Middlesex Hospital Homecare Agreement/Comtract
First Selectman Cabral noted Dr. Winokur would attend the 8/12 meeting of the Public Health Agency to discuss this matter. Cabral also noted he would be contacting Middlesex Hospital with regard to the scope of services in the contract. Selectman Dudek noted the PHA was going to forward a copy of the letter they sent to Dr. Winokur to the BOS but that has not been received. Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to table Agenda Item 8A. Middlesex Hospital Homecare Agreement/Contract to be brought up again at the next meeting on August 24th. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
B. Charter Revision - Plans for Publication and Question for Ballot
There was a brief discussion as to whether this should be one question on the ballot. Selectwoman Iino noted as there have been vocal objections raised to a couple of provisions, she thought perhaps it might be wise to not present it as a whole but in separate questions. Iino stated the Board supports the Charter as presented, but was concerned if this was one question only, that perhaps some of the work might be lost if the question was defeated. Selectman Dudek noted there is the notion out that that some people are being targeted by the Charter revisions, when in fact the existing Charter allows for termination, etc. The Charter Revision Commission debated this topic and they were unanimous in their vote to approve the Charter. Selectwoman Iino asked if this should be presented in 3 separate questions. Dudek noted he would prefer 1 question based on the fact the Charter Revision Commission was adamant in their unanimous vote on approving the Charter. Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to have one question for the ballot regarding the Charter Revisions. Discussion followed. Dudek noted no one is getting cut or terminated as a result of the Charter changes. The comment this was a total rewrite was ludicrous. Iino agreed this was certainly not a wholesale revision. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
It was agreed the Charter would be published in The Source, which The Source has agreed to do as an insert.
C. Multi-Year Capital Improvement Plan
It was noted two items had been added at the recommendation of Walter Adametz for the Highway Department. This should be on the next BOS meeting agenda.
D. Municipal Website Project - Update
Selectman Dudek noted a letter has gone out to all departments, boards, commissions asking for their input as to what they would like to see in a Municipal Website. There was a brief discussion as to who would be responsible for putting information on the website.
E. Town Office Building - Phase 1 - Status Report
It was noted this is still in the process of writing specifications. Dick Leighton has been asked to assist in this matter. He will also act as Clerk of the Works. Jim Lally has volunteered to do the excavation work.
9. New Business
A. Annual Report for Fiscal Year 08/09
First Selectman Cabral noted the Annual Report is a work in progress. Board of Finance doesn't ask for it until the end of the year.
B. Housing Partnership Charge
First Selectman Cabral recommended this item be tabled. He didn't recall that the Housing Partnership was ever given a specific charge. Selectman Dudek noted Tony Savino had indicated the Partnership came up with their own charge. Cabral noted he would check to see whether the Partnership had submitted anything to the BOS. Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to table the Housing Partnership Charge and that a charge be created for the next meeting on August 24th. Voting in favor - Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
C. UPS Drop Box Option
Regina Regolo noted UPS has inquired as to whether they could put a drop box at the Town Hall. It was noted there isn't enough room next to the Fed Ex box that is already there. Ms. Regolo noted she checked with the Library to see if it could go at their location. The Library declined. First Selectman Cabral read the letter from the Library. Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to find an appropriate spot to put all delivery service boxes in a unified manner. Voting in favor - Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
10. RJC Announcements - none.
11. Selectmen's Comments
Selectman Dudek noted at the last meeting nothing had been started yet at the Reservoir Road Bridge. Cabral noted the tree clearing and grubbing was started today. The work in the water must be completed by September 30th. The culverts have been ordered. The big question is will the whole road be paved or just one lane.
Selectman Dudek noted he and Walter Adametz will be meeting with the Wetlands Commission to review the Lover's Lane project.
It was noted the Wettish project is on schedule. They had a slow start because of all the rain. Cabral noted a meeting has not been set up yet with Park & Rec to discuss irrigation. The project should be done and seeded in September.
Selectwoman Iino asked if anything had been done relative to the conversation with Fran Dooley about motorcycles. Cabral noted he spoke to Trooper Matt Ward regarding this matter. Ward indicated the trooper himself would have to be parked at that location and it is almost impossible to get a true reading because of the way the law is written. Iino noted Mr. Dooley indicated to her he never received a response from the Selectmen. Cabral noted he would have Trooper Ward contact Mr. Dooley.
12. Visitor Comments - General
Peg Scofield as head of the Community Garden noted she would encourage the Town to do regular water testing. Ms. Regolo noted Mr. Leighton has suggested adding Water Testing line items to the Sanitarian's budget next year.
There was a brief discussion regarding uranium in the water. First Selectman Cabral noted he would check with Dr. Winokur to see what the Town's obligation is with respect to uranium testing and the posting of results.
Peg Scofield noted she would encourage the Board of Selectmen to actively seek new members for Municipal Land Use as it is a very important committee to the community.
13. Executive Session - Pending Litigation
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to go into Executive Session at 8:04 PM to discuss pending litigation. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried. The Board came out of Executive Session at 8:20 PM. No action was taken.
14. Adjournment
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to adjourn at 8:20 PM. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
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