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.

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.