REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING
BRANFORD, CT
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES 7/30/08
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator Rep. Reiners at 8:01 p.m. The Moderator led the Body in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Roll Call.
Members present: Rep. Avitable, Rep. Black, Rep. Bodner, Rep. Brooks, Rep. Bruno, Rep. Docknevich, Rep. Flanigan, Rep. Fowler, Rep. Giardiello, Rep. Hanlon, Rep. Infantino, Rep. Lambert, Rep. Maynard, Rep. Nardella, Rep. O’Donnell, Rep. Prete, Rep. Reed, Rep. Reiners, Rep. Rowe, Rep. Sullivan, Rep. Sterling, Rep. Thayer, Rep. Torelli, Rep. Twohill.
Members absent: Rep. Baker, Rep. Chapman, Rep. Greenalch, Rep. Keefe, Rep. Merrick, Rep. Rondinone
Also present: 1st Selectman DaRos, 2nd Selectman Walsh, 3rd Selectman Opie, Finance Director Finch, Town Clerk Kelly.
2. Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting. The minutes were approved without exception.
3. Reception of communications (from Town Clerk re: World War II Veterans; from the First Selectman regarding establishment of a Forestry Commission; from Wayne Cook regarding the Plan of Conservation and Development):
· Moderator read a notice regarding WWII Veterans Public Service Awards (see attachment) Rep. Flanigan spoke to the item urging all Branford WWII Veterans to call the Town Clerk Office to sign up.
· Moderator summarized over 30 letters from Wayne Cook and various other people concerning Industrial Zoning at the Exit 56 interchange. These letters will be sent to the Planning & Zoning Commission, because this is an item that is not under the RTM at this time.
· The following item was sent to Committee by the Moderator: To consider, and if appropriate, approve an ordinance establishing a Community Forest Commission, this was sent to the Ways & Means and Rules & Ordinance Committees. (see attachment)
4. To hear an executive summary of the proposed 2008 Plan of Conservation and Development for Branford. Jason Vincent from Planimetrics gave a overview of the presentation (copies given to RTM members and on file in the Town Clerk’s Office). There will be a public hearing on this 10/23/2008.
5. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Registrars of Voters for certain voting district and polling place changes.
Motion by Rep. Sterling to break this item into 4 parts; Motion passed.
5a. Motion to approve permanent 2nd District polling place at St. Therese’s Church Hall, 105 Leetes Island Rd.; Motion passed (see attachment).
5b. Motion to approve Fourth District Polling Place change from the Canoe Brook Senior Center, 11 Cherry Hill Rd. to the Mary T. Murphy School, 14 Brushy Plain Rd. Motion was approved by 14-9 vote (see attachment).
5c. Motion to rerefer changing 5th District polling place for 113 people into the 2nd District; Motion passed.
5d. Motion to rerefer all other changes for voting districts; Motion passed.
6. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Registrars of Voters for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From: 101-4904-494.59-13 Contingency ( 10,200)
To: 101-4112-412.12-08 Registrars 6,000
101-4112-412.10-05 Clerical Support 1,200
101-4112-412.61-01 Operating Supplies 3,000
TOTAL: 10,200
Motion by Rep. Thayer to approve; Motion passed.
7. To consider and, if appropriate, approve changes to the Purchasing Ordinance Chapter 75 of the Code of the Town of Branford.
Motion by Rep. Sterling to rerefer this item; Motion passed.
8. To consider and, if appropriate, approve changes to the Building Construction Chapter 128 of the Code of the Town of Branford.
Motion by Rep. Sterling to approve this item; Motion passed (see attachment).
9. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from Bill Donaruma and Edward Vescovi to lift a restriction placed on property located at 28 School Street (see attachment).
Motion by Rep. Maynard to rerefer this item; Motion was withdrawn.
Motion by Rep. Maynard to approve this item; Motion passed.
10. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Stony Creek Quarry Workers Celebration, Inc to lease a portion of the Stony Creek Community Center located at 84 Thimble Islands Road.
Motion by Rep. Maynard to rerefer this item; Motion passed.
11. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Director of Information Technology for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From: 101-4119-419.10-00 Salary & Wages ( 9,800)
To: 101-4119-419.41-01 Service Contracts 5,838
101-4119-419.41-06 Communications 3,962
TOTAL 9,800
Motion by Rep. Maynard to approve this item; Motion passed.
12. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Director of Information Technology, for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From: 101-4119-419.63-02 Software (1,867)
To: 101-4119-419.58-01 Training & Education 230
101-4119-419.41-06 Communications 1,637
TOTAL: 1,867
Motion by Rep. Maynard to approve this item; Motion passed.
13. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Director of Information Technology, for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From: 101-4119-419.61-01 Misc. Operating Supplies ( 160)
To: 101-4119-419.41-06 Communications 160
Motion by Rep. Maynard to approve this item; Motion passed.
14. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Director of the Branford Summer Studies program for the following transfers (FY 2007-08):
From: 211-4830-483.10-79 Non-Certified Salaries ( 400)
To: 211-4830-483.60-01 Office Supplies 400
Motion by Rep. Reed to waive rule 4.4.1; Motion passed.
Motion by Rep. Reed to approve; Motion passed.
15. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Town Planner for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From: 101-4113-413.10-00 Salaries & Wages ( 700)
To: 101-4113-413.57-00 Travel 700
Motion by Rep. Sterling to approve this item; Motion passed
16. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request of the Board of Police Commissioners for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From: 101-4904-494.59-13 Contingency ( 55,625)
To: 101-4201-421.10-99 Accumulated Sick Pay 55,625
Motion by Rep. Fowler to approve this item; Motion passed.
17. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request of the Board of Police Commissioners for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From: 101-4904-494.59-13 Contingency ( 19,504)
To: 101-5000-500.95-10 Capital Projects 19,504
Motion by Rep. Thayer to approve this item; Motion passed.
18. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Town Engineer for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From: 101-4904-494.59-13 Contingency ( 62,784)
To: 101-4117-417.42-03 Fuel Oil 62,784
Motion by Rep. Thayer to approve this item; Motion passed.
19. To hear a transfer request from the Town Engineer for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From: 101-4117-417.60-01 Office Supplies ( 131)
To: 101-4117-417.41-01 Service Contracts 131
Motion by Rep. Maynard to waive rule 4.4.1; Motion passed.
Motion by Rep. Maynard to approve this item, 2nd by Rep. Fowler; Motion passed.
20. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Town Engineer for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From: 821-4117-417.70-87 PD Carpet & Flooring ( 20,000)
To: 821-4117-417.70-95 Underground Storage Tank 20,000
Motion by Rep. Thayer to waive rule 4.4.1; Motion passed.
Motion by Rep. Thayer, 2nd by Rep. Sullivan to approve this item; Motion passed.
21. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Public Works Department for the following transfers (FY2008):
From: 101-4301-431.10-00 Salaries & Wages ( 44,001)
To: 101-4301-431.10-90 Overtime 5,730
101-4301-431.11-21 Seasonal Employees 38,271
TOTAL 44,001
Motion by Rep. Fowler to approve this item; Motion passed.
22. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Human Resources Director for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From: 101-4120-420.10-90 Extra Help ( 700)
To: 101-4120-420.33-01 ADP 700
Motion by Rep. Maynard to approve this item; Motion passed.
23. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Human Resources Director for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
rom: 101-4120-420.10-90 Extra Help ( 2,000)
101-4120-420.10-13 Longevity ( 500)
TOTAL ( 2,500)
To: 101-4120-420.32-01 Physicals & Inoculations 2,500
Motion by Rep. Maynard to approve this item; Motion passed.
24. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Human Resources Director for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
[The Clerk noted that line item number 101-4901-491.20-17 should read Unemployment Compensation, and not Workers Compensation, and was changed accordingly]
From: 101-4904-494.59-13 Contingency ( 48,000)
To: 101-4901-491.20-17 Unemployment Compensation 48,000
Motion by Rep. Thayer to approve this item; Motion passed.
25. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Finance Director for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From: 101-4104-404-54.01 Membership & Meetings ( 1,000)
101-4104-404.62.01 Postage ( 788)
TOTAL ( 1,788)
To: 101-4104-404.60-01 Misc. Office Supplies 206
101-4104-404.53-02 Advertising /Legal Notices 1,582
TOTAL 1,788
Motion by Rep. Maynard to approve this item Motion passed.
26. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Finance Director for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From: 101-4109-409.35-02 Expenses and Claims ( 43,000)
101-4904-494.59-13 Contingency ( 45,000)
101-4109-409.35-06 Tax Appeals ( 32,000)
TOTAL ( 120,000)
To: 101-4109-409.10-19 Counsel & Legal Advice 120,000
Motion by Rep. Thayer to approve this item; Motion passed; 1 ‘No’ vote, Rep. Black.
27. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Finance Director for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From: 101-4904-494.59-13 Contingency ( 12,000)
To: 101-4901-491.20-19 Volunteer Stipend 12,000
Motion by Rep. Thayer to approve this item; Motion passed.
28. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Finance Director for the following transfer (FY2007-08):
From: 101-4904-494-59-13 Contingency ( 16,100)
To: 5000-5000-95-10 Transfer Out/Town Projects 16,100
Motion by Rep. Thayer to rerefer this item; 2nd by Rep. Torelli. Motion withdrawn by Rep. Thayer, Rep. Torelli withdrew her 2nd.
Motion by Rep. Thayer to approve this item; Motion passed, 1 ‘No’ vote Rep. Twohill (see attachment).
29. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Finance Director for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From: 101-4702-472-91-26 Interest CWF Pump Stations ( 55,230)
To: 101-4701-471.90-25 Principal CWF Pump Stations 55,230
Motion by Rep. Thayer to approve this item; Motion passed.
30. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the First Selectman for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From: 101-4118-418.61-01 Operating Supplies ( 100)
To: 101-4118-418.33-08 Subcontracting 100
Motion by Rep. Maynard to approve this item; Motion passed.
31. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the First Selectman for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From: 101-4904-494.59-13 Contingency ( 19,116)
To: 101-5000-500.95-10 Fire Apparatus Fund 19,116
Motion by Rep. Thayer to approve this item; Motion passed.
32. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Town Clerk for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From: 101-4108-408.53-02 Legal Notices ( 250)
101-4108-408.59-21 Vital Statistics ( 100)
101-4108-408.60-01 Office Supplies ( 700)
TOTAL ( 1,050)
To: 101-4108-408.33-06 Computer Indexing 1,050
Motion by Rep. Maynard to approve this item; Motion passed.
The Moderator reminded the RTM members that the next RTM meeting is September 10, 2008.
Motion by Rep. Avitable to adjourn, seconded by Rep. Infantino; Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 11:25 p.m.
Dated this 7th day of August, 2008
Respectfully Submitted,
Dennis T. Flanigan
Clerk-Branford RTM
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