Regular Meeting September 28, 2009
1. Call to Order
The Killingworth Board of Selectmen held its regular meeting on Monday, September 28, 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 - September 14, 2009
Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to table approval of September 14, 2009 Minutes until the next meeting. Voting in favor - Iino, Dudek, 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 per the attached as reviewed. 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, WPCA - 1, Venuti Property Planning Committee - 1, Estuary Council of Seniors - 2, Open Space Committee - 1 and Town Office Building Study Committee - 4.
First Selectman Cabral noted Steven B. Groves has resigned from WPCA effective September 28, 2009 therefore leaving two vacancies for WPCA. Mr. Groves resignation was accepted with regret.
7. Appointments - none.
8. Old Business
A. Middlesex Hospital Homecare Agreement/Contract
First Selectman Cabral noted the Agreement/Contract has been reviewed in detail by the Public Health Agency and the Town Attorney. The Town Attorney has made some suggestions which have been incorporated into the Contract. Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to authorize the First Selectman to sign the Middlesex Hospital Homecare Agreement/Contract. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
B. Multi-Year Capital Improvement Plan
The Multi-Year Capital Improvement Plan was distributed for review. Selectwoman Iino noted this plan was fine, but suggested in the future it might be a more comprehensive plan. Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve Five-Year Capital Plan, As applicable to LoCIP eligible projects only, and to take to Board of Finance and Town Meeting for approval. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve Five-Year Capital Plan, As applicable to LoCIP eligible projects only, and to take to Board of Finance and Town Meeting for approval. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
9. New Business
A. Proclamation in honor of Patricia Smulders
First Selectman Cabral read into the record a Proclamation for Patricia Smulders who has been an active and dedicated citizen of the Town of Killingworth since 1949 and who served on the Conservation Commission for over 30 years. Motion by Cabral, second by Iino, to approve Proclamation naming October 3, 2009 as Patricia Smulders Day in Killingworth. Voting in favor - Cabral, Iino, Dudek. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
B. Parmelee Stone Wall Project - Michelle Becker
First Selectman Cabral noted Michelle Becker was present to give a presentation of the Parmelee Stone Wall Project. He asked if this had gone before the Municipal Land Use Committee for review. He also noted the Board of Selectmen were not aware of this project and therefore asked for this presentation. She explained the project is a workshop that will benefit the Town. This has been discussed during the Parmelee Farms Steering Committee and Municipal Land Use Meetings and she did not know how it slipped through the cracks. Ms. Becker reviewed their discussions regarding taking the wall down to the foundation in order to rebuild it. She reviewed the workshops noting there were 32 responses and 16 people enrolled with a waiting list. Discussions with both the Parmelee Farms and Municipal Land Use Committees indicated that if workshops were held in both spring and fall, the whole Parmelee Farms Stone Wall could be rebuilt in five years. The workshop will take place from October 31st to November1st from 9 AM to 4 PM. Registrants have been asked to bring safety goggles and water bottles. First Selectman Cabral reiterated all projects from committees need to come through the Board of Selectmen. A Hold Harmless Agreement must be signed and submitted from each participant as this is town land. Proof of insurance must also be submitted by the workshop instructors, and there must be full disclosure where applicable. First Selectman Cabral asked if anyone had gone before Planning & Zoning as this has to do with taking down and rebuilding a stone wall. He suggested maybe a simple note to P&Z Chairman Tom Lentz might suffice. It was noted there is an agenda item on the next Parmelee Steering Committee meeting relative to communications with other town agencies. Ms. Becker reviewed participant fees noting receipts and records are being kept for everything. Ms. Becker noted the Town in this instance will be hosting an educational event that has the benefit of creating property improvements for the Town. Cabral noted he will ask the Town Attorney to research this matter to be sure the Town is protected from any legal action. Selectwoman Iino noted it benefits the townspeople to have educational workshops. The Board thanked Ms. Becker for the presentation. Cabral noted no action was necessary and this project will be going forward.
10. RJC Comments
First Selectman Cabral noted he will be signing an agreement with the local Prevention Council in the amount of $4,570.00 for a grant from the Middlesex County Substance Abuse Council.
First Selectman Cabral gave an update on Reservoir Road. He noted the box culverts are in and the wing walls will be poured on Monday. There was a brief discussion on when they will be out of the water and exactly what that means. A two week extension was received on that date. Cabral reviewed a couple of issues that have arisen since the start of work.
First Selectman Cabral noted he visited the Wettish Property where Winterberry Farms was working on the irrigation system. All the stumps have been removed. Cabral reviewed a discussion he had with Dan Colonia about seeding and when the fields would be ready for use.
First Selectman Cabral briefly reviewed the use of STEAP grant funds.
First Selectman Cabral noted he has not heard yet from CL&P about their doing an energy conservation survey of town buildings.
11. Selectmen's Comments
Selectwoman Iino asked about the status of the Probate Courts. First Selectman Cabral noted the boundaries are settled, there are 54 districts. Killingworth is in a group of 9 towns. The intent is to keep this office, but it won't be on a "drop in" basis. Cabral briefly reviewed what has occurred relative to the Probate Court system.
12. Visitor's Comments: General
Jere Adametz noted he felt the Board of Selectmen should approve the Parmelee Stone Wall Project. First Selectman Cabral thanked Mr. Adametz for bringing that to the Board's attention.
Motion by Cabral, second by Dudek, to revisit the Parmelee Stone Wall Project, Agenda Item 9B. Voting in favor - Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to approve the restoration of the stone walls at the Parmelee Farm through a workshop scheduled and arranged by the Parmelee Committee. Voting in favor - Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
Peg Scofield discussed the proceedings of the Parmelee Steering Committee and how detailed some things should be (i.e. do very small projects need a vote or referral to Municipal Land Use and Board of Selectmen, projects that don't require any monetary funds, etc.). What happens to donations? Do they go into the Town's General Fund? Ms. Scofield noted there is a lot of discussion regarding proposed projects, but the Committee does not necessarily vote on these projects. First Selectman Cabral noted at some point in the future there will probably be the need for a Board of Directors.
First Selectman Cabral noted the Municipal Land Use Committee would like to be a Commission. The major difference is that it would be an establishment by Ordinance and not at the whim of the Board of Selectmen which administrations change.
13. 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, September 28, 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 - September 14, 2009
Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to table approval of September 14, 2009 Minutes until the next meeting. Voting in favor - Iino, Dudek, 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 per the attached as reviewed. 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, WPCA - 1, Venuti Property Planning Committee - 1, Estuary Council of Seniors - 2, Open Space Committee - 1 and Town Office Building Study Committee - 4.
First Selectman Cabral noted Steven B. Groves has resigned from WPCA effective September 28, 2009 therefore leaving two vacancies for WPCA. Mr. Groves resignation was accepted with regret.
7. Appointments - none.
8. Old Business
A. Middlesex Hospital Homecare Agreement/Contract
First Selectman Cabral noted the Agreement/Contract has been reviewed in detail by the Public Health Agency and the Town Attorney. The Town Attorney has made some suggestions which have been incorporated into the Contract. Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to authorize the First Selectman to sign the Middlesex Hospital Homecare Agreement/Contract. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
B. Multi-Year Capital Improvement Plan
The Multi-Year Capital Improvement Plan was distributed for review. Selectwoman Iino noted this plan was fine, but suggested in the future it might be a more comprehensive plan. Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve Five-Year Capital Plan, As applicable to LoCIP eligible projects only, and to take to Board of Finance and Town Meeting for approval. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
Motion by Dudek, second by Iino, to approve Five-Year Capital Plan, As applicable to LoCIP eligible projects only, and to take to Board of Finance and Town Meeting for approval. Voting in favor - Dudek, Iino, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
9. New Business
A. Proclamation in honor of Patricia Smulders
First Selectman Cabral read into the record a Proclamation for Patricia Smulders who has been an active and dedicated citizen of the Town of Killingworth since 1949 and who served on the Conservation Commission for over 30 years. Motion by Cabral, second by Iino, to approve Proclamation naming October 3, 2009 as Patricia Smulders Day in Killingworth. Voting in favor - Cabral, Iino, Dudek. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
B. Parmelee Stone Wall Project - Michelle Becker
First Selectman Cabral noted Michelle Becker was present to give a presentation of the Parmelee Stone Wall Project. He asked if this had gone before the Municipal Land Use Committee for review. He also noted the Board of Selectmen were not aware of this project and therefore asked for this presentation. She explained the project is a workshop that will benefit the Town. This has been discussed during the Parmelee Farms Steering Committee and Municipal Land Use Meetings and she did not know how it slipped through the cracks. Ms. Becker reviewed their discussions regarding taking the wall down to the foundation in order to rebuild it. She reviewed the workshops noting there were 32 responses and 16 people enrolled with a waiting list. Discussions with both the Parmelee Farms and Municipal Land Use Committees indicated that if workshops were held in both spring and fall, the whole Parmelee Farms Stone Wall could be rebuilt in five years. The workshop will take place from October 31st to November1st from 9 AM to 4 PM. Registrants have been asked to bring safety goggles and water bottles. First Selectman Cabral reiterated all projects from committees need to come through the Board of Selectmen. A Hold Harmless Agreement must be signed and submitted from each participant as this is town land. Proof of insurance must also be submitted by the workshop instructors, and there must be full disclosure where applicable. First Selectman Cabral asked if anyone had gone before Planning & Zoning as this has to do with taking down and rebuilding a stone wall. He suggested maybe a simple note to P&Z Chairman Tom Lentz might suffice. It was noted there is an agenda item on the next Parmelee Steering Committee meeting relative to communications with other town agencies. Ms. Becker reviewed participant fees noting receipts and records are being kept for everything. Ms. Becker noted the Town in this instance will be hosting an educational event that has the benefit of creating property improvements for the Town. Cabral noted he will ask the Town Attorney to research this matter to be sure the Town is protected from any legal action. Selectwoman Iino noted it benefits the townspeople to have educational workshops. The Board thanked Ms. Becker for the presentation. Cabral noted no action was necessary and this project will be going forward.
10. RJC Comments
First Selectman Cabral noted he will be signing an agreement with the local Prevention Council in the amount of $4,570.00 for a grant from the Middlesex County Substance Abuse Council.
First Selectman Cabral gave an update on Reservoir Road. He noted the box culverts are in and the wing walls will be poured on Monday. There was a brief discussion on when they will be out of the water and exactly what that means. A two week extension was received on that date. Cabral reviewed a couple of issues that have arisen since the start of work.
First Selectman Cabral noted he visited the Wettish Property where Winterberry Farms was working on the irrigation system. All the stumps have been removed. Cabral reviewed a discussion he had with Dan Colonia about seeding and when the fields would be ready for use.
First Selectman Cabral briefly reviewed the use of STEAP grant funds.
First Selectman Cabral noted he has not heard yet from CL&P about their doing an energy conservation survey of town buildings.
11. Selectmen's Comments
Selectwoman Iino asked about the status of the Probate Courts. First Selectman Cabral noted the boundaries are settled, there are 54 districts. Killingworth is in a group of 9 towns. The intent is to keep this office, but it won't be on a "drop in" basis. Cabral briefly reviewed what has occurred relative to the Probate Court system.
12. Visitor's Comments: General
Jere Adametz noted he felt the Board of Selectmen should approve the Parmelee Stone Wall Project. First Selectman Cabral thanked Mr. Adametz for bringing that to the Board's attention.
Motion by Cabral, second by Dudek, to revisit the Parmelee Stone Wall Project, Agenda Item 9B. Voting in favor - Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
Motion by Iino, second by Dudek, to approve the restoration of the stone walls at the Parmelee Farm through a workshop scheduled and arranged by the Parmelee Committee. Voting in favor - Iino, Dudek, Cabral. Opposed - none. Motion Carried.
Peg Scofield discussed the proceedings of the Parmelee Steering Committee and how detailed some things should be (i.e. do very small projects need a vote or referral to Municipal Land Use and Board of Selectmen, projects that don't require any monetary funds, etc.). What happens to donations? Do they go into the Town's General Fund? Ms. Scofield noted there is a lot of discussion regarding proposed projects, but the Committee does not necessarily vote on these projects. First Selectman Cabral noted at some point in the future there will probably be the need for a Board of Directors.
First Selectman Cabral noted the Municipal Land Use Committee would like to be a Commission. The major difference is that it would be an establishment by Ordinance and not at the whim of the Board of Selectmen which administrations change.
13. 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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