The meeting was called to order by the First Selectman DaRos at 8:01 p.m. The First Selectman led the Body in the Pledge of Allegiance. The First Selectman called for the nomination of a Moderator Pro Tempore in the absence of the Moderator. Motion by Rep. Black, 2nd by Rep. Lambert, to have Rep. Giardiello be the Moderator Pro Tempore; motion passed.
1. Roll Call.
Members present: Rep Avitable, Rep. Baker, Rep Black, Rep Bodner, Rep Brooks, Rep. Bruno, Rep. Docknevich, Rep. Flanigan, Rep. Fowler, Rep. Giardiello, Rep. Greenalch, Rep. Hanlon Rep. Infantino, Rep. Keefe, Rep. Lambert, Rep, Maynard, Rep. Merrick, Rep. Nardella, Rep. Prete, Rep. Reed, Rep. Rondinone, Rep. Rowe, Rep. Sullivan, Rep. Sterling, Rep. Thayer, Rep. Torelli, Rep. Twohill.
Members absent: Rep. Chapman, Rep. O’Donnell, Rep. Reiners.
Also present: 1st Selectman DaRos 2nd Selectman Walsh, 3rd 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 and citizens’ petitions:
· Rep. Flanigan read a letter from Branford Clean Energy Task Force (see attachment);
· Rep. Flanigan read several letters from Wayne Cooke; no action taken;
· Motion by Rep. Flanigan to add item 16 to the Call 2nd by Rep. Twohill Motion passed. To approved the appointment of Terence Elton to the Greater New Haven Transit District
to fill a vacancy left by Wilfred Pinette term to expire December 9, 2012;
· Rep. Twohill asked Rep. Reed about her intentions of serving on the RTM, Rep. Reed indicated she would be resigning because of her comment as State Rep;
· Rep. Flanigan reminded everyone about there Town Calendar’s that were due to the Town Clerk;
· Rep. Reed read a letter about the Turf Field at the High School (see attachment).
The following item were sent to Committees by the Moderator Pro Tempore:
· To consider and approve an agreement between the Town of Branford and the United Public Service Employees Union Local # 405 Town Hall Employees. This was sent to the
Administrative Service Committee (see attachment).
· To consider, and if appropriate, approve an ordinance establishing a Strategic Review Committee, this was sent to the Rules & Ordinance Committee (see attachment).
· To consider, and if appropriate, amend Chapter 220 Taxation, of the Code of the town Branford to include an exemption as permitted by Public Act 07-242 to allow for a property
tax exemption with respect to motor vehicles that are exempt from sales and use taxes under subdivision (110) or (115) of section 12-412 of the general statues as amended. This
was sent to the Rules & Ordinance Committee (see attachment)
4. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a Resolution regarding Fight the Hike.
Motion by Rep. Maynard to rerefer this item; Motion passed (see attachment)
5. 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 approve; Motion passed.
6. To consider and, if appropriate, approve an ordinance establishing a Community Forest Commission. Motion by Rep. Sterling to rerefer this item; 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 a request from the Registrars of Voters for certain voting district and polling place changes. Motion by Rep. Sterling to rerefer this item; Motion passed (see attachment)
9. To consider and, if appropriate, approve an agreement between the Town of Branford and the United Public Services Employees Union Local #010 Park and Recreation and Custodians. Motion by Rep. Thayer to approve; Motion passed (see attachment)
10. To consider and, if appropriate, approve an agreement between the Town of Branford and the United Public Service Employees Union Local # 007 (Public Works). Motion by Rep. Hanlon to approve; Motion passed (see attachment)
11. To consider, and if appropriate, approve a request from the Tax Collector for the following transfer (FY08-09):
From: 101-4904-494.59-13 Contingency (50,000)
To: 101-4107-407.59-01 Tax Refunds 50,000
Motion by Rep. Thayer to approve; Motion passed.
12. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Director of the Cosgrove Animal Shelter for an appropriation of $115,515 in the FY 2009 capital budget for the expansion of the Daniel P. Cosgrove Animal Shelter. This appropriation will be supported through a combination of fund balance, local capital improvement grants, North Branford contributions and private donations. This item was sent to Public Services & Ways and Means Committees.
13. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Town Engineer for the following transfer (FY08-09):
From: 101-4305-435.3307 Consulting ( 1,012)
To: 101-4305-435-4407 State Fees 1,012
This item was sent to Public Services and Ways & Means Committees.
14. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Town Engineer for the following transfer (FY08-09):
From: 630-4304-434-7017 Solid Waste Roll-off covers ( 6,144)
630-4201-421-7087 Police Dept Garage Lighting ( 1,809)
630-4201-421-7088 Police Dept Firing Range Clean up ( 370)
630-4117-417-7022 GGB Vehicle-Manager ( 7,500)
821-4117-417-7022 GGB Vehicle-Custodians ( 647)
630-4401-441-7087 Counseling Center-Roof Top Units ( 6,260)
630-4117-417-7032 VNA Bldg Roof Top Units ( 7,500)
821-4501-451-7017 Recreation Dept Mower ( 3,200)
TOTAL (33,430)
To: 630-4204-424-9512 Fire Dept. Exhaust System 29,583
821-4204-424-9512 Fire Dept. Exhaust System 3,847
TOTAL 33,430
This item was sent to the Public Services and Ways & Means Committees.
15. To consider and, if appropriate, approve a request from the Town Clerk for the following transfer (FY08-09):
From: 101-4904-494-59-13 Contingency ( 2,780)
To: 101-4108-408-10-19 Expanded Hours 2,780
Motion by Rep. Thayer to approve, 2nd Rep. Reed; Motion passed.
16. To approve the appointment of Terence Elton to the Greater New Haven Transit District to fill a vacancy left by Wilfred Pinette term to expire December 9, 2012. Motion by Rep. Black to waive Rule 4.4.1, Motion passed. Motion by Rep. Flanigan to approve, 2nd by Rep. Black; Motion passed (see attachment)
17. Any other business to come before the RTM:
· Rep. Torelli gave update on Community Dining Service that some RTM members assisted at more than 60 adults were served.
· Motion by Rep. Flanigan, 2nd by Rep. Twohill, to have the Moderator Pro Tempore appoint an AD HOC Committee to look at the Plan of Conservation Development Process.
Motion by Rep. Sterling to move the question; Motion passed. The Motion was defeated.
Motion by Rep. Nardella to adjourn, 2nd by Rep. Avitable, Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 10:03 p.m.
Dated this 16th day of December 2008.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dennis T. Flanigan
Clerk-Branford RTM
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