The, meeting was called to order by the 1st Selectman DaRos at 8:01p.m. The Selectman led the Body in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Selectman called for nominations for Moderator Pro Tempore in the absence of the Moderator Rep. Reiners, Motion by Rep. Giardiello for Rep. Thayer as Moderator; 2nd by Rep. Chapman; Motion passed.
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. Leonard, Rep. Giardiello, Rep. Hanlon, Rep. Infantino, Rep. Keefe, Rep. Lambert, Rep. Maynard, Rep. Merrick, Rep. Nardella Rep. Rondinone, Rep. Rowe, Rep. Sullivan, Rep. Sterling, Rep. Thayer, Rep. Torelli, Rep. Twohill.
Members absent: Rep. Greenalch, Rep. O’Donnell, Rep. Reiners.
Also present: First Selectman DaRos, Third Selectman Opie, Town Clerk Kelly.
2. Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting.
Minutes were approved without exception.
3. Reception of communications, reports of committees
Letter from Wayne Cooke regarding Conflict of Interest of Town Counsel Clendenon, no action taken (see attachment).
Rep. Twohill indicated no written report was received from Town Counsel regarding Tabor.
Motion by Rep. Giardiello to move items 23 and 25 up on the call; 2nd by Rep. Flanigan; Motion passed.
The Moderator requested sign referring to 1st Amendment be remove from the front of the room.
4. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Human Resources Director for the following transfer (FY10):
From: 101-49040-588802 Contingency ( 226,020)
To: 101-42040-51700 Salaries 164,721
101-42040-51800 Overtime 6,870
101-42040-518200 Replace Sick 5,342
101-42040-518050 Replace Vacation 14,694
101-42040-518150 Replace Holiday 11,068
101-42040-519020 Longevity 1,125
101-42040-519050 Stipends 19,000
101-42040-526100 Boot Allowance 3,200
TOTAL 226,020
Motion by Rep. Chapman to approve transfer; Motion passed.
5. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Human Resources Director for the following transfer (FY09):
From: 101-4902-492.20-09 Health Insurance Premiums ( 6,549)
To: 101-4901-491.20-17 Unemployment Comp. 6,549
Motion by Rep. Chapman to approve transfer; Motion passed.
6. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Finance Director for the following transfer (FY09):
From: 101-4104-404.62-01 Postage ( 1,906)
To: 101-4104-404.53-02 Legal Notices 1,718
101-4104-404.15-00 Accrued Payroll 14
101-4104-404.12-05 Treasurer 174
TOTAL 1,906
7. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Finance Director for the following transfer (FY09): Motion by Rep. Chapman to approve transfer; Motion passed.
From: 101-4117-417.10-00 Salaries & Wages (7,870)
o: 101-4117-417.10-09 Overtime 7,600
101-4117-417.58-02 Clothing 270
TOTAL 7,870
Motion by Rep. Chapman to approve transfer; Motion passed.
8. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a lease for Commercial Dock Parking Space. Motion by Rep. Chapman to table this item; Motion passed. Rep. Brooks abstain; 1 no Vote Rep. Nardella
9. To consider and, if appropriate, extend a tax abatement of real property taxes on properties located at 13-29 Rogers Street and 142-190 Ivy Street for an additional ten years effective the October 1, 2009 Grand List as permitted by Section 169-2(4) of the Code of the Town of Branford. Motion to approve by Rep. Chapman; Motion passed, Rep. Black recused himself.
10.To consider, and, if appropriate, approved the reappointment of Douglas Marsh to the South Central Connecticut Regional Water District’s Representative Policy Board for another three year term. Motion by Rep. Chapman to approve; Motion passed.
11. To consider, and if appropriate, approve a proposed lease agreement between the town and T-mobile for the placement of a monopole cellular tower on town property located at 84 Thimble Island Road. Motion by Rep. Chapman to approve; Motion passed.
12. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Board of Fire Commissioners for the following transfer (FY09):
From: 101-4904-494.59-13 Contingency ( 55,872)
To: 101-4244-424.10-44 Medic Part Time 11,257
101-4204-424.33-03 Ambulance Billing 10,972
101-4204-424.10-94 Education 33,643
TOTAL 55,872
Motion by Rep. Hanlon to approve transfer; Motion passed.
13. To consider, and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Finance Director for the following transfer (FY09):
From: 101-4904-494.59-13 Contingency ( 35,000)
o: 101-4903-493.35-05 Hypertension Disability 35,000
Motion by Rep. Hanlon to approve transfer; Motion passed.
14. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Finance Director for the following transfer (FY09):
From: 101-4904-494.59-13 Contingency ( 321,432)
101.4901.491-20.14 Retirement Municipal Employees ( 18,677)
101-4901-491.20-16 Social Security ( 16,766)
TOTAL ( 356,875)
To: 101-4201-421.95-01 Operating-Transfer Out/ 122,219
Police
101-4204-424.95-01 Operating-Transfer Out/Fire 234,656
TOTAL 356,875
Motion by Rep. Hanlon to approve transfer; Motion passed.
15. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Finance Director for the following transfer (FY09):
From: 101-4702-472.91-12 Bonding Costs (15,810)
To: 101-4901-491.20-19 Vol. Fire Stipend 15,810
Motion by Rep. Hanlon to approve transfer; Motion passed.
16. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a transfer request from the Director of the East Shore Region Adult & Continuing Education program for the following transfer (FY09):
From: 207-4810-481.10-79 Salaried Non-Certified-A.E. ( 7,600)
To: 207-4810-481.33-27 Purch Svc Prof Tech-A.E. 2,300
207-4810-481.34.00 Bank Service-A.E. 3,800
207-4810-481.61-01 Instructional Supplies-A.E. 1,500
TOTAL 7,600
Motion by Rep. Bruno to approve transfer; Motion passed.
17. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a transfer request from the Board of Fire Commissioners for the following transfer (FY09):
From: 101-4204-424.10-00 Salaries & Wages ( 78,637)
101-4204-424.10-38 Special Detail ( 1,000)
101-4204-424.10-47 Utility ( 863)
101-4204-424.10-50 Deputy Fire Marshal ( 180)
101-4204-424.10-92 Holiday ( 7,696)
101-4204-424.10-95 Stipends ( 12,066)
101-4204-424.13-00 Longevity ( 1,830)
101-4204-424.32-01 Physicals & Innoculations ( 5,191)
101-4204-424.30-00 Administrative Expense ( 675)
101-4204-424.15-00 Accrued Payroll ( 2,032)
101-4204-424.41-01 Service Contracts ( 5,543)
101-4204-424.41-03 Equipment R & M ( 7,254)
101-4204-424.41-05 Replacement Equipment ( 9,328)
101-4204-424.41-09 Hose Replacement ( 309)
101-4204-424.41-13 CMED ( 9,249)
101-4204-424.42-02 Electricity ( 1,164)
101-4204-424.54-01 Membership ( 55)
101-4204-424.58-01 Training & Education ( 6,765)
101-4204-424.58-04 Fire Prev. / Investigat. ( 763)
101-4204-424.58-06 Stewards ( 3555)
101-4204-424.61-01 Misc. Operating Supplies ( 3778)
101-4204-424.61-15 Medical Supplies ( 2638)
101-4204-424.62-01 Postage Expense ( 521)
101-4204-424.70-07 Portable Radios & Pagers ( 3083)
101-4204-424.70-10 Breathing Apparatus ( 29)
101-4204-424.70-16 Fire Police ( 1151)
01-4204-424.70-93 Medical Equipment ( 927)
TOTAL (166,282)
To: 101-4204-424.10-90 Overtime 108,831
101-4204-424.10-93 Sick 39,741
101-4204-424.58-02 Uniform & cloth allow 548
101-4204-424.42-01 Telephone 3,053
101-4204-424.42-06 Marine Fuel 202
101-4204-424.10-91 Vacation 5,513
101-4204-424.42-09 Hydrants 8,364
101-4204-424.10-94 Education 30
TOTAL 166,282
Motion by Rep. Hanlon to approve transfer; Motion passed.
18. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Board of Police Commissioners for the following transfer (FY09):
From: 101-4201-421.10-00 Salary ( 34,398)
101-4201-421.41-01 Service Contracts ( 9,800)
101-4201-421.10-95 Supernumerary Training ( 6,957)
101-4201-421.11-04 Winter Boat ( 5,238)
101-4201-421.58-01 Education Expense ( 5,001)
101-4201-421.10-93 Sick ( 4,808)
101-4201-421.56-00 Training ( 3,429)
101-4201-421.15-00 Accrued Payroll ( 3,097)
101-4201-421.61-01 Operating Expenses ( 684)
TOTAL ( 73,412)
To: 101-4201-421.10-90 Overtime 62,464
101-4201-421.10-91 Vacation 1,679
101-4201-421.10-92 Holiday 3,905
101-4201-421.10-94 Education Incentive 750
101-4201-421.42-02 Electricity 4,614
TOTAL 73,412
Motion by Rep. Hanlon to approve transfer; Motion passed.
19. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Finance Director for the following transfer (FY09):
From: 101-4903-493.51-01 Property & General Liability ( 6,686)
To: 101-4903-493.51-10 Insurance Damage 6,686
Motion by Rep. Sterling to waive Rule 4.4.1 Motion passed. Motion by Rep. Thayer to approve transfer; Motion passed.
20. To consider and, if appropriate, approve an amendment to Chapter 220, Taxation, of the Code of the Town of Branford to allow for a property tax exemption with respect to motor vehicles that are owned by a person with disabilities or owned by the parent or guardian of such person. Motion by Rep. Sterling to table this item; Motion passed.
21. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request to amend the ordinance establishing the Strategic Review Committee. Rep. Sterling ‘no’ Motion came out of Committee. Rep. Black made Motion to Amend the Ordinance; 2nd by Rep. Leonard as per attachment from Third Selectman; Motion passed (see vote).
22. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request to enact a fair housing ordinance. Motion by Rep. Sterling to table this item; Motion passed.
23. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Registrar of Voters for the realignment of voting districts and polling places. Motion by Rep. Sterling to approve; Motion passed. (see attachment)
24. 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. Hanlon to table this item Motion passed.
25. To investigate the status of Crescent Bluff Ave. as a town road and public thoroughfare. Motion by Rep. Hanlon to make recommendation that First Selectman hire Atty to investigate and determine if Crescent Bluff Ave is a Town Rd and Public Thoroughfare and protect the resident interests. Motion by Rep. Black to amend to say to investigate & report on Town interest on Crescent Bluff Ave.; Motion by Rep. Lambert to move the question; Motion passed. Amended Motion passed. 1 abstention vote Rep. Sterling.
26. Any other business to come before the RTM.
Wayne Cooke talked about Tabor.
Motion to adjourn by Rep. Avitable; 2nd by Rep. Chapman; Motion passed. Meeting was adjourned at 11:25p.m.
Dated this 24th day of October 2009.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dennis T. Flanigan
Clerk-Branford RTM
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