Regular Meeting September 14, 2009
1. Call to Order.
The Killingworth Board of Selectmen held its regular meeting on Monday, September 14, 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.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting Held August 24, 2009 and Special Meeting Held September 1, 2009.
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve August 24, 2009 Minutes amended as follows -
• Page 6, 5th paragraph, add to the beginning of the 9th sentence so it reads "In response to Mr. Samperi's allegation that RLD had been awarded the contract because of the owner's membership in the fire company, Selectman Dudek noted that the acceptance of a quote has nothing to do with whether someone is a member of the volunteer fire department, ambulance or school district."
• Page 1, under 4. Visitors, add to 9th sentence so as to read "He noted the term for the Assessor has been changed and made reference to the performance of the present Assessor."
Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
Motion by Iino, second by Cabral, to approve September 1, 2009 Special Meeting Minutes as written. Voting in favor - Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Abstained - Dudek. Motion Carried.
4. Visitors - Concerning Items on the Agenda - none.
5. Tax Abatements & Refunds
Selectman Dudek reviewed the tax refunds, all for over payments, as shown on the attachment. Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve Tax Refunds as presented and reviewed (shown on attachment). Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
6. Vacancies
The following vacancies were reviewed - IWWC-1, Public Health-1, Housing Partnership-1, Municipal Land Use-2, Parmelee Steering Committee-1, Venuti Property Planning Committee-1, Estuary Council of Seniors-2, Open Space Committee-1, Town Office Building Study Committee-5, WPCA-1.
7. Appointments
Motion by Cabral, second by Dudek, to appoint George V. McQueeney to the Parmelee Steering Committee. Voting in favor - Cabral, Dudek, Iino. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
8. Old Business
A. Middlesex Hospital Homecare Agreement/Contract.
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to table the Middlesex Hospital Homecare Agreement/Contract until the 9/28/09 meeting. Discussion followed. First Selectman Cabral noted the 3 selectmen met with Deb Healey, Executive Director of the Middlesex Hospital Homecare and the Public Health Agency at the Agency's September 9th meeting. The Contract is being rewritten to meet with everyone's agreement and hopefully will be ready for a vote at the 9/28/09 Board of Selectmen meeting. Selectwoman Iino noted a statement had been made that attempts had been rejected to conduct educational programming and this was vigorously denied. First Selectman Cabral noted he would contact Deb Healey to let her know that that statement made at that meeting was not so. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
B. Multi-Year Capital Improvement Plan
First Selectman Cabral reviewed items on the Multi-Year Capital Improvement Plan and the phasing of some of those items. Selectman Dudek reviewed the recently added items as First Selectman Cabral was not present at that meeting. Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to table the Multi-Year Capital Improvement Plan to the next meeting. Voting in favor - Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
C. Acceptance of JAG Program Grant for $9,100.
FIrst Selectman Cabral noted the Town has received the JAG Grant in the amount of $9100. He needs to go back to the Board of FInance in October as this is a reimbursement grant. Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to accept the JAG Program Grant for $9,100. Voting in favor - Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
9. New Business.
A. Venuti Property - Michael Venuti
Mr. Venuti noted he received a call back in early to mid July from Amy Paterson where she had met with the 3 selectmen and there was no role for the Trust from Public Land. She also told Mr. Venuti at that time that First Selectman Cabral was very much in favor of the Venuti property going to the public for referendum. Mr. Venuti called Cabral who indicated that Catherine Iino from the Venuti Committee had just requested another six months. There was discussion regarding the appraisal and price as compared to the Wettish property. Mr. Venuti noted this discussion has gone on long enough and had requested the Selectmen, through Selectwoman Iino, to make a decision as to whether or not this is worthy of going to a referendum. Selectwoman Iino noted she disputed Mr. Venuti's characterization of their discussion regarding the Wettish property. Mr. Venuti then briefly reviewed how this matter got to the negotiation process and that he obtained an appraisal. The Venuti Committee then obtained a second appraisal. Mr. Venuti read a letter from Dave Gumbart, Chairman of the Open Space Committee, that recommended acquisition of this property. After that letter the Venuti Property Planning Committee was established with a specific charge. Venuti then reviewed his conversations with Amy Paterson from the Trust for Public Land and fees that would be charged. First Selectman Cabral noted the reason for contacting the Trust for Public Land was that they would take on the process of looking for available grants. Venuti then reviewed the restrictions that would be placed on the property if the purchase was effectuated by the Trust for Public Land and he would not pay any fee for their services. He also indicated he would not have any part of those restrictions. Venuti then reviewed a letter written by a member of the Venuti Property Planning Committee that was published in Killingworth Today. Mr. Venuti next reviewed sections of the recently adopted Town Plan of Conservation & Development. He next reviewed an article written by Tom Lentz regarding the acquisition of Open Space. Mr. Venuti noted the purchase of this property could answer a lot of questions that will face this Town in the next several years. Other towns are doing this, why isn't Killingworth? There are several uses for this property and there will never be this opportunity again. He reviewed economic development in Madison.
Mr. Venuti asked the Board of Selectmen to take a vote as to whether or not it is in the towns best interest to let the people voice their opinion at a referendum. If the vote is no, he asked the Board to send him a registered letter indicating what the vote was and he would move on. He indicated he did not want to wait until the next Election and possibly a new administration. Selectman Dudek noted the Board would need time to review bond ratings, etc.
Mr. Venuti noted this property has become a political football which he can't stand. It was a request of his father's that this property be sold to the Town and he was asking for closure. Venuti noted he would like to be treated the same as any other referendum vote if it gets that far. He felt this was a fair request.
B. Discharge Reservoir Road Bridge Committee.
First Selectman Cabral reviewed a discharge resolution for the Reservoir Road Bridge Committee. Motion by Cabral, second by Dudek, to approve the resolution, as reviewed, to discharge the Reservoir Road Bridge Committee. Voting in favor - Cabral, Dudek, Iino. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
C. Parmelee Brush Mowing & Removal.
First Selectman Cabral reviewed the quote for the Parmelee Brush Mowing & Removal which was approved by the Municipal Land Use Committee. Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve the Parmelee Brush Mowing & Removal price of $2,450 submitted by Ideas Unlimited Home Improvement Contractor Joseph Pleines. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
D. Approval of Return of Road Inspection Fees of $5000 to Milano Family.
First Selectman Cabral noted this was a subdivision application for 6 lots that had been withdrawn. Another application was then submitted for only 2 lots and these fees were not required. Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to approval the return of road inspection fees of $5,000 to the Milano Family Trust. Voting in favor - Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
E. Rename Town Office Building Study Comm. to Town Office Building Comm.
Motion by Cabral, second by Iino, to rename the Town Office Building Study Committee to the Town Office Building Committee. Voting in favor - Cabral, Iino, Dudek. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
F. Charge for Town Office Building Committee.
First Selectman Cabral reviewed the Charge for the Town Office Building Committee as attached. Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve the Charge for the Town Office Building Committee as reviewed. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
G. Appoint Members to Town Office Building Committee.
Motion by Cabral, second by Dudek, to appoint the following members to the Town Office Building Committee - Robert Aft, Louis Annino Sr., James Lally, Gwenne Lally. Voting in favor - Cabral, Dudek, Iino. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
10. RJC Comments
First Selectman Cabral noted a bike ride is being scheduled for September 26 and 27th for the Annual Multiple Sclerosis Bike Ride by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
First Selectman Cabral asked for any input from the Selectmen on the letter that will be issued regarding support for the Charter.
First Selectman Cabral reviewed the Reservoir Road Bridge Project. He noted there was a slight problem with the ends of the culverts and they will have to be made again. The crane will be in again on Thursday to put the culverts in place.
11. Selectmen's Comments
Selectman Dudek asked he was to continue to be liaison to the Town Office Building Committee. Cabral replied yes.
Selectwoman Iino noted she went to the Energy Planning Committee which was very interesting. They are trying to put together a regional group to apply for funds and would like to hire a regional energy manager. Cabral reviewed a meeting he had with Gary Mala regarding school district energy needs.
12. Visitor Comments - General - none.
13. Adjournment
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to adjourn at 8:48 PM. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
The Killingworth Board of Selectmen held its regular meeting on Monday, September 14, 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.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting Held August 24, 2009 and Special Meeting Held September 1, 2009.
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve August 24, 2009 Minutes amended as follows -
• Page 6, 5th paragraph, add to the beginning of the 9th sentence so it reads "In response to Mr. Samperi's allegation that RLD had been awarded the contract because of the owner's membership in the fire company, Selectman Dudek noted that the acceptance of a quote has nothing to do with whether someone is a member of the volunteer fire department, ambulance or school district."
• Page 1, under 4. Visitors, add to 9th sentence so as to read "He noted the term for the Assessor has been changed and made reference to the performance of the present Assessor."
Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
Motion by Iino, second by Cabral, to approve September 1, 2009 Special Meeting Minutes as written. Voting in favor - Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Abstained - Dudek. Motion Carried.
4. Visitors - Concerning Items on the Agenda - none.
5. Tax Abatements & Refunds
Selectman Dudek reviewed the tax refunds, all for over payments, as shown on the attachment. Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve Tax Refunds as presented and reviewed (shown on attachment). Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
6. Vacancies
The following vacancies were reviewed - IWWC-1, Public Health-1, Housing Partnership-1, Municipal Land Use-2, Parmelee Steering Committee-1, Venuti Property Planning Committee-1, Estuary Council of Seniors-2, Open Space Committee-1, Town Office Building Study Committee-5, WPCA-1.
7. Appointments
Motion by Cabral, second by Dudek, to appoint George V. McQueeney to the Parmelee Steering Committee. Voting in favor - Cabral, Dudek, Iino. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
8. Old Business
A. Middlesex Hospital Homecare Agreement/Contract.
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to table the Middlesex Hospital Homecare Agreement/Contract until the 9/28/09 meeting. Discussion followed. First Selectman Cabral noted the 3 selectmen met with Deb Healey, Executive Director of the Middlesex Hospital Homecare and the Public Health Agency at the Agency's September 9th meeting. The Contract is being rewritten to meet with everyone's agreement and hopefully will be ready for a vote at the 9/28/09 Board of Selectmen meeting. Selectwoman Iino noted a statement had been made that attempts had been rejected to conduct educational programming and this was vigorously denied. First Selectman Cabral noted he would contact Deb Healey to let her know that that statement made at that meeting was not so. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
B. Multi-Year Capital Improvement Plan
First Selectman Cabral reviewed items on the Multi-Year Capital Improvement Plan and the phasing of some of those items. Selectman Dudek reviewed the recently added items as First Selectman Cabral was not present at that meeting. Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to table the Multi-Year Capital Improvement Plan to the next meeting. Voting in favor - Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
C. Acceptance of JAG Program Grant for $9,100.
FIrst Selectman Cabral noted the Town has received the JAG Grant in the amount of $9100. He needs to go back to the Board of FInance in October as this is a reimbursement grant. Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to accept the JAG Program Grant for $9,100. Voting in favor - Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
9. New Business.
A. Venuti Property - Michael Venuti
Mr. Venuti noted he received a call back in early to mid July from Amy Paterson where she had met with the 3 selectmen and there was no role for the Trust from Public Land. She also told Mr. Venuti at that time that First Selectman Cabral was very much in favor of the Venuti property going to the public for referendum. Mr. Venuti called Cabral who indicated that Catherine Iino from the Venuti Committee had just requested another six months. There was discussion regarding the appraisal and price as compared to the Wettish property. Mr. Venuti noted this discussion has gone on long enough and had requested the Selectmen, through Selectwoman Iino, to make a decision as to whether or not this is worthy of going to a referendum. Selectwoman Iino noted she disputed Mr. Venuti's characterization of their discussion regarding the Wettish property. Mr. Venuti then briefly reviewed how this matter got to the negotiation process and that he obtained an appraisal. The Venuti Committee then obtained a second appraisal. Mr. Venuti read a letter from Dave Gumbart, Chairman of the Open Space Committee, that recommended acquisition of this property. After that letter the Venuti Property Planning Committee was established with a specific charge. Venuti then reviewed his conversations with Amy Paterson from the Trust for Public Land and fees that would be charged. First Selectman Cabral noted the reason for contacting the Trust for Public Land was that they would take on the process of looking for available grants. Venuti then reviewed the restrictions that would be placed on the property if the purchase was effectuated by the Trust for Public Land and he would not pay any fee for their services. He also indicated he would not have any part of those restrictions. Venuti then reviewed a letter written by a member of the Venuti Property Planning Committee that was published in Killingworth Today. Mr. Venuti next reviewed sections of the recently adopted Town Plan of Conservation & Development. He next reviewed an article written by Tom Lentz regarding the acquisition of Open Space. Mr. Venuti noted the purchase of this property could answer a lot of questions that will face this Town in the next several years. Other towns are doing this, why isn't Killingworth? There are several uses for this property and there will never be this opportunity again. He reviewed economic development in Madison.
Mr. Venuti asked the Board of Selectmen to take a vote as to whether or not it is in the towns best interest to let the people voice their opinion at a referendum. If the vote is no, he asked the Board to send him a registered letter indicating what the vote was and he would move on. He indicated he did not want to wait until the next Election and possibly a new administration. Selectman Dudek noted the Board would need time to review bond ratings, etc.
Mr. Venuti noted this property has become a political football which he can't stand. It was a request of his father's that this property be sold to the Town and he was asking for closure. Venuti noted he would like to be treated the same as any other referendum vote if it gets that far. He felt this was a fair request.
B. Discharge Reservoir Road Bridge Committee.
First Selectman Cabral reviewed a discharge resolution for the Reservoir Road Bridge Committee. Motion by Cabral, second by Dudek, to approve the resolution, as reviewed, to discharge the Reservoir Road Bridge Committee. Voting in favor - Cabral, Dudek, Iino. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
C. Parmelee Brush Mowing & Removal.
First Selectman Cabral reviewed the quote for the Parmelee Brush Mowing & Removal which was approved by the Municipal Land Use Committee. Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve the Parmelee Brush Mowing & Removal price of $2,450 submitted by Ideas Unlimited Home Improvement Contractor Joseph Pleines. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
D. Approval of Return of Road Inspection Fees of $5000 to Milano Family.
First Selectman Cabral noted this was a subdivision application for 6 lots that had been withdrawn. Another application was then submitted for only 2 lots and these fees were not required. Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to approval the return of road inspection fees of $5,000 to the Milano Family Trust. Voting in favor - Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
E. Rename Town Office Building Study Comm. to Town Office Building Comm.
Motion by Cabral, second by Iino, to rename the Town Office Building Study Committee to the Town Office Building Committee. Voting in favor - Cabral, Iino, Dudek. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
F. Charge for Town Office Building Committee.
First Selectman Cabral reviewed the Charge for the Town Office Building Committee as attached. Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve the Charge for the Town Office Building Committee as reviewed. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
G. Appoint Members to Town Office Building Committee.
Motion by Cabral, second by Dudek, to appoint the following members to the Town Office Building Committee - Robert Aft, Louis Annino Sr., James Lally, Gwenne Lally. Voting in favor - Cabral, Dudek, Iino. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
10. RJC Comments
First Selectman Cabral noted a bike ride is being scheduled for September 26 and 27th for the Annual Multiple Sclerosis Bike Ride by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
First Selectman Cabral asked for any input from the Selectmen on the letter that will be issued regarding support for the Charter.
First Selectman Cabral reviewed the Reservoir Road Bridge Project. He noted there was a slight problem with the ends of the culverts and they will have to be made again. The crane will be in again on Thursday to put the culverts in place.
11. Selectmen's Comments
Selectman Dudek asked he was to continue to be liaison to the Town Office Building Committee. Cabral replied yes.
Selectwoman Iino noted she went to the Energy Planning Committee which was very interesting. They are trying to put together a regional group to apply for funds and would like to hire a regional energy manager. Cabral reviewed a meeting he had with Gary Mala regarding school district energy needs.
12. Visitor Comments - General - none.
13. Adjournment
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to adjourn at 8:48 PM. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
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