The meeting was called to order by the Moderator Rep. Reiners at 8:01 pm. The Moderator led the Body in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Roll Call.
Members present: Rep. Avitable, Rep. Baker, Rep. Black, Rep. Bodner, Rep. Bruno, Rep. Chapman, Rep. Docknevich, Rep. Flanigan, Rep. Fowler, Rep. Giardiello, Rep. Hanlon, Rep. Infantino, Rep. Keefe, Rep. Lambert, Rep. Maynard, Rep. Merrick, Rep. Nardella, Rep. Reiners, Rep. Sullivan, Rep. Sterling, Rep. Thayer, Rep. Torelli, Rep. Twohill. Members
Absent: Rep. Greenalch, Rep. O’Donnell, Rep. Orsene, Rep. Prete, Rep. Reed, Rep. Rondinone Rep. Brooks.
Also present: First Selectman DaRos, 2nd Selectman Walsh, 3rd Selectman Opie, Town Clerk Kelly, Town Atty. William Clendenen.
2. Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting.
Motion by Rep. Giardiello, to amend the minutes of the November 20, 2007 meeting. Motion passed (see item 4 & 5) Motion by Rep. Nardella to approve the minutes of the Oct 10, 2007 meeting, Motion passed.
3. Reception of communications, reports of committees and citizens’ petitions.
Rep. Sterling motion to adopt Roberts Rules version #10 and to adopt the RTM Rules & Code; Motion passed.
Motion by Rep. Nardella, to move item #10 up on the Call, to allow First Selectman DaRos to give report on Founders Village, as requested by Rep. Bodner, the First Selectman turned this over to the Town Atty. who could not comment at this time since he was requesting the files. Rep. Twohill also requested data on Tabor and about what the legal costs have been. Town Atty. Stated that he was also requesting files on this issue.
The Moderator wished Rep. Reed a speedy recovery; announced the passing of Mr. Ken Priess and of Marcia Chamber’s husband, Stan.
The Moderator indicated the RTM had a letter from Alyce Stowers pertaining to concerns with the operation of the Stony Creek Quarry; this item was addressed by the Board of Selectmen at their last meeting (see attachment).
The following items were sent to Committees by the Moderator:
· To consider the process used in the hiring of Town Employees. This was sent to the Administrative Service Committee.
· To consider, and if appropriate, approve the assignment of the lease from Stony Creek Granite Company, LLC to Stony Creek Quarry Corp.; third addendum. This was sent to the Administrative Service Committee (see attachment).
The Moderator requested Committee Chairs pick up items from the Board of Finance meeting on 12/17 so we do not delay on acting on since we would not act on them until February RTM meeting.
4. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Board of Fire Commissioners for the following transfer (FY 2006-07):
From: 101-4204-424.10-00 Salaries & Wages $( 64,714)
101-4204-424.10-38 Special Detail $( 895)
101-4204-424.10-44 Medic 2 Shifts $( 11,277)
101-4204-424.10-51 Asst Chief-Fire Marshal $( 1,100)
101-4204-424.10-92 Holiday $( 1,113)
101-4204-424.10-94 Education Incentive $( 192)
101-4204-424.10-95 Stipends $( 4,111)
101-4204-424.13-00 Longevity $( 1,010)
101-4204-424.30-00 Administrative Expense $( 138)
101-4204-424.32-01 Physicals & Innoculations $( 587)
101-4204-424.33-03 Ambulance Billing $( 11,723)
101-4204-424.41-01 Service Contracts $( 846)
101-4204-424.41-05 Replacement Equipment $( 4,394)
101-4204-424.41-09 Hose Replacement $( 609)
101-4204-424.41-13 CMED $( 11,494)
101-4204-424.42-01 Telephone $( 1,145)
101-4204-424.58-01 Training & education $( 6,798)
101-4204-424.58-04 Fire Prev/Investigations $( 101)
101-4204-424.58-05 Volunteer Co. Allowance $( 5,262)
101-4204-424.58-06 Stewards $( 2,785)
101-4204-424.61-01 Misc. Operating Supplies $( 368)
101-4204-424.61-15 Medical Supplies $( 5,345)
101-4204-424.62-01 Postage Expense $( 1,188)
101-4204-424.70-07 Portable Radios & Pagers $( 39)
101-4204-424.70-10 Breathing Apparatus $( 4,548)
101-4204-424.70-11 Volunteer Equipment $( 350)
101-4204-424.70-13 GX7 Suits $( 420)
101-4204-424.70-16 Fire Police $( 460)
101-4204-424.70-93 Medical Equipment $( 1,042)
TOTAL $(144,054)
To: 101-4204-424.10-47 Utility Personnel $ 704
101-4204-424.10-90 Overtime $ 38,127
101-4204-424.10-93 Sick $ 90,666
101-4204-424.58-02 Uniform & Cloth. Allow. $ 1,465
101-4204-424.42-02 Electricity $ 1,690
101-4204-424.10-91 Vacation $ 6,166
101-4204-424.41-03 Equipment R&M $ 4,595
101-4204-424.42-06 Marine Fuel $ 641
TOTAL $ 144,054
Motion by Rep. Baker to approve; Motion passed
From: 101-4904-494.59-13 Contingency $( 46,728)
To: 101-4204-424.41-03 Equipment R & M $ 5,556
101-4204-424.42-09 Hydrants $ 41,172
TOTAL $ 46,728
Motion by Rep. Baker and Rep. Thayer to approve; Motion passed.
5. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Planning and Zoning Commission for the following transfer (2007-08):
From: 101-4113-413.10-11 Salaries $( 2,000)
To: 101-4113-413.58-01 Education $ 2,000
Motion by Rep. Sterling to approve Motion passed.
6. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a resolution expressing the town’s official intent to reimburse expenditures with the proceeds of tax exempt obligations to be issued in for the tri-generation project.
Motion by Rep. Thayer to approve Motion passed (see attachments)
7. To consider and, if appropriate, act on the following proposed resolution:
A RESOLUTION AMENDING A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING
$3,000,000 FOR THE COSTS RELATED TO THE ACQUISITION
THROUGH NEGOTIATED PURCHASE, OR THROUGH THE EXERCISE
OF EMINENT DOMAIN, OF THE 48-86 TABOR DRIVE PROPERTY AND
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF BONDS AND NOTES TO FINANCE SAID
APPROPRIATION BY INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION AND
FINANCING AUTHORIZATION TO $4,000,000.
Motion by Rep. Chapman to approve Motion passed (see attachment).
8. To consider, and if appropriate, act on a HazWaste resolution from the Director of Solid Waste.
Motion by Rep. Chapman to approve Motion passed (see attachment).
9. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Town Clerk for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From: 101-4904-494.59-13 Contingency $(10,400)
To: 101-4108-408.33-06 Computer Indexing $ 10,400
Motion to approve by Rep. Chapman; Motion passed. 1 no vote-Rep. Black
10. Any other business to come before the RTM.
Rep. Twohill asked about Committees dates, The Moderator read the dates( see attachment) Rep. Flanigan read list of upcoming Dates for CCM informational meetings, also the Moderator indicated that a FOI meeting will held in February for RTM members.
Motion by Rep. Avitable to adjourn Motion passed. Meeting was adjourned at 9:51pm
Dated this 18th day of December, 2007
Respectfully Submitted,
Dennis Flanigan
Clerk-Branford RTM
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