MINUTES 6/10/09
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator Reiners at 8:03 p.m. The Moderator led the body in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Roll Call.
Members present: Rep. Amore, Rep. Avitable, Rep. Baker, Rep. Black. Rep. Bodner, Rep. Brooks, Rep. Bruno, Rep. Chapman, Rep. Cinque, Rep. Docknevich, Rep. Flanigan, Rep. Giardiello, Rep. Greenalch, Rep. Maynard, Rep. Merrick, Rep. Nardella, Rep. O’Donnell, Rep. Reiners, Rep. Rondinone, Rep. Rowe, Rep. Sullivan, Rep. Thayer, Rep. Torelli, Rep. Twohill.
Members absent: Rep. Fowler, Rep. Hanlon, Rep. Infantino, Rep. Keefe, Rep. Lambert, Rep. Sterling.
Also present: First Selectman DaRos, 2nd Selectman Walsh, Third Selectman Opie, Town Clerk Kelly.
2. Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting.
The Minutes were approved without exception.
3. Reception of communications, reports of committees.
· The Moderator read a letter from Peter Anaclerio asking for help in putting together a bipartisan group, to discuss the challenges of funding Education within the context of the entire budget in a less time constrained manner, This was sent to the Education Committee (see attachment).
· The Moderator read a letter from Wayne Cooke regarding the firm of Wiggin and Dana in the Tabor case. The Moderator will send this letter to Town Council to give a written ruling (see attachment).
· The Moderator mentioned a Fundraiser for the Black Stone Library to be held on 8/23/09 in the Green in front of the Library.
The following items were sent to Committees:
· To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Finance Director to do a Ordinance regarding Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) This was sent to the Rules & Ordinance Committee (see attachment).
· To consider and, if appropriate, approve an ordinance establishing a Fair Rent Commission pursuant to Section 7-148b of the General Statues of Connecticut. This was sent to the Rules & Ordinance Committee .
· To consider and if appropriate, approve an Ordinance regarding Open Burning. This was sent to the Rules & Ordinance Committee (see attachment).
4. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Director of East Shore Region Adult and Continuing Education, for the following transfer:
From: 207-4810-481.10-79 Salaries-Non-certified-A.E. (22,000)
207-4810-481.33-27 Purch Svc Prof Tech-A.E. (18,000)
207-4810-481.61-11 Textbooks ( 3,000)
TOTAL (43,000)
To: 207-4810-481.10-78 Salaries Certified-A.E. 43,000
Motion by Rep. Bruno to rerefer this item, 2nd by Rep. Torelli; Motion passed.
5. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from Human Resources Director Joyce Forte for the following transfer:
From: 101-4120-420.10-90 Extra Help ( 300)
101-4120-420.53.01 Advertising ( 3,700)
101-4120-420.54.10 Conferences & Meetings ( 500)
101-4129-420.32.01 Physicals & Inoculations ( 3,000)
TOTAL ( 7,500)
To: 101-4901-490.20-17 Unemployment Compensation 7,500
Motion to approve by Rep. Maynard; Motion passed (see attachment).
6. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Board of Selectmen for the disposal of town owned property located at 32 Acorn Rd. Motion by Rep. Maynard to approve this item; Motion passed (see attachment).
7. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Registrar of Voters for the following transfer (FY08-09):
From: 101-4112-412.61-01 Misc. Operating Supplies ( 3,000)
To: 101-4114-412.12-08 Registrars 3,000
Motion by Rep. Maynard to approve this item; Motion passed; 1 no vote Rep. Nardella (see attachment).
8. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Registrar of Voters for the following transfer (FY08-09):
From: 101-4112-412.61-01 Misc. Operating Supplies ( 3,220)
To: 101-4112-412.11-02 Salaries Certified-A.E . 3,220
Motion by Rep. Maynard to approve this item; Motion passed (see attachment).
9. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Commission of Elderly Services for the following transfer (FY08-09):
From: 101-4402-442.11-06 Part-time Salaries ( 5,448)
To: 101-4402-442.10-00 Full-time Salaries 5,448
Motion by Rep. Maynard to approve this item; Motion passed; 1 no vote Rep. Nardella (see attachment).
10. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Director of the Branford Summer Studies program for the following transfer (FY08-09):
From: 211-4830-483.10-79 Non-Certified Salaries ( 1,400)
211-4830-483.52-00 Advertising ( 1,000)
211-4830-483.61-10 Instructional Supplies ( 600)
TOTAL ( 3,000)
To: 211-4830-483.10-78 Certified Salaries 3,000
Motion by Rep. Bruno to approve this item; Motion passed (see attachment).
11. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Town Engineer to consider and act on the following resolution:
“Resolution appropriating $425,000 for the planning and design of a new fire headquarters and authorizing the issue of $425,000 bonds of the Town to meet said appropriation and pending the issuance thereof the making of temporary borrowings for such purpose”
Motion by Rep. Thayer to waive the reading of the resolution; 2nd by Rep. Bruno; Motion passed.
Motion by Rep. Thayer to approve this item; Motion passed (see attachment).
12. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Town Engineer to consider and act on the following resolution:
“Resolution appropriating $350,000 for the planning and design of a new public works complex and authorizing the issue of $350,000 bonds of the Town to meet said appropriation and pending the issuance thereof the making of temporary borrowings for such purpose”
Motion by Rep. Chapman to waive the reading of the resolution; 2nd by Rep. Giardiello; Motion passed. Motion by Rep. Sullivan to move the question; Motion passed.
Motion by Rep. Thayer to rerefer this item; 2nd by Rep. Greenalch; Motion passed.
13. To approve, if appropriate, a request from the Finance Director for RTM approval of several programs participating in the state’s Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program.
Motion by Rep. Chapman to waive rule 4.4.1; 2nd by Rep. Flanigan; Motion passed. 2 no votes Rep. Black, Rep. Nardella.
Motion to approve by Rep. Chapman; 2nd by Rep. Maynard; Motion passed. 1 no vote Rep. Black (see attachment)
14. Any other business to come before the RTM.
· Wayne Cooke spoke about Tabor.
Motion to adjourn by Rep. Avitable; 2nd by Rep. Maynard; Motion passed.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:11 pm.
Dated this 19th day of June 2009
Respectfully Submitted,
Dennis T. Flanigan
Clerk-Branford RTM
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