The meeting was called to order by the First Selectmen DaRos at 8:00 p.m., in the absence of the Moderator. Motion by Rep. Reed 2nd by Rep. Lambert to have Rep. Thayer be Moderator, ProTempore. Motion passed. Rep. Thayer led the body in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Roll Call:
2. Members present: Rep. Avitable, Rep. Black, Rep. Bodner, Rep. Bruno, Rep. Chapman, Rep. Docknevich, Rep. Flanigan, Rep. Fowler, Rep. Hanlon, Rep. Infantino, Rep. Lambert, Rep. Maynard, Rep. Merrick, Rep. Nardella, Rep. Prete, Rep. Reed, Rep. Rondinone, Rep. Rowe, Rep. Sullivan Rep. Thayer, Rep. Twohill.
Members absent: Rep Baker, Rep. Brooks, Rep. Giardiello, Rep. Greenalch, Rep. Keefe, Rep. O’Donnell, Rep. Reiners, Rep. Sterling Rep. Torelli.
Also present: 1st Selectman DaRos, 2nd Selectman Walsh, 3rd Selectman Opie, Town Clerk Kelly.
3. Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting. The minutes were approved without exception.
4. Reception of communications, reports of committees and citizens’ petitions.
- Town Assessor Barbara Mc Neal gave update on Town of Branford Revaluation 2009 (see attachment);
- Rep. Twohill, gave a update of former RTM Bob Cromer and indicated our prays and thoughts are with him;
- RTM Clerk Flanigan read a letter from Rep. Reiners about upcoming Planning and Zoning Commission meetings and the Board of Selectmen meetings; NOTE: this Planning and Zoning Commission meeting-for 9/18-was cancelled;
- RTM Clerk Flanigan also read a letter from the Town Clerk about a training opportunity thru CCM (see attachment)
5. The following items were sent to Committees by the Moderator Pro Tempore:
To consider and, if appropriate, approve changes to the Purchasing Ordinance Chapter 75 of the Code of the Town of Branford. Motion by Rep. Sullivan to rerefer this item; Motion passed.
- 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. Chapman to rerefer this item; Motion passed.
- To consider, and if appropriate, approve an ordinance establishing a Community Forest; Motion by Rep. Sullivan to rerefer this item; Motion passed.
6. To consider and if appropriate, approve a request from the Finance Director for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From: 101-4903-493.51-01 Property & General ( 12,250)
Liability Insurance
To: 101-4119-419-41-01 Service Contracts 12,250
This was sent to the Administrative Services Committee.
7. To consider and if appropriate, approve a request from the Director of Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From: 101-4602-462-10-00 Salaries ( 218)
101-4602-462-41-14 Library automation ( 22)
101-4602-462-54-01 Meetings & memberships ( 240)
101-4602-462-61-01 Operating materials ( 676)
101-4602-462-60-01 Office supplies ( 15)
101-4602-462-61-05 Library supplies ( 191)
101-4904-494-59-13 Contingency ( 2,129)
TOTAL ( 3,491)
To: 101-4602-462-11-27 Library staff 2,186
101-4602-462-42-02 Electricity 333
101-4602-462-42-03 Fuel 897
101-4602-462-42-04 Water 75
TOTAL 3,491
This was sent to the Ways & Means and Education Committees.
8. To consider and if appropriate, approve a request from the Board of Police Commissioners for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From: 101-4201-421.10-00 Salary ( 98,480)
101-4201-421.10-93 Sick ( 2,256)
101-4201-421.10-94 Education Incentive ( 1,150)
101-4201-421.10-95 Supernumerary Training ( 3,284)
101-4201-421.11-04 Winter Boat ( 4,876)
101-4201-421.13-00 Longevity ( 1,720)
101-4201-421.15-00 Accrued Payroll ( 3,633)
101-4201-421.41-04 Photo Lab ( 183)
101-4201-421.41-07 Auto Parts ( 5,696)
101-4201-421.42-01 Telephone ( 25,988)
101-4201-421.42-04 Water ( 2,879)
101-4201-421.41-01 Service Contracts ( 5,906)
101-4201-421.58-01 Education Expense ( 6,293)
TOTAL (162,344)
To: 101-4201-421.10-05 Clerical 1,762
101-4201-421.10-36 School Guards 1,255
101-4201-421.10-38 Shift Differential 363
101-4201-421.10-90 Overtime 111,070
101-4201-421.10-91 Vacation 6,404
101-4201-421.10-92 Holiday 6,046
101-4201-421.32-01 Physicals/Innoculations 1,726
101-4201-421.41-05 Replacement Equipment 222
101-4201-421.42-02 Electricity 5,426
101-4201-421.42-05 Gasoline 27,166
101-4201-421.58-02 Uniforms/Clothing 490
101-4201-421.59-03 Prisoner Meals 414
TOTAL 162,344
This was sent to Public Services Committee.
10. To consider and if appropriate, approve a request from the Board of Fire Commissioners for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From:101-4204-424.10-00 Salaries & wages ( 29,698)
101-4204-424.10-38 Special detail ( 1,000)
101-4204-424.10-44 Medic 2 shifts ( 5,805)
101-4204-424.10-95 Stipends ( 19,750)
101-4204-424.30-00 Administrative expense ( 482)
101-4204-424.15-00 Accrued payroll ( 3,935)
101-4204-424.32-01 Physicals & inoculations ( 8,439)
101-4204-424.33-03 Ambulance billing ( 10,768)
101-4204-424.41-01 Service contracts ( 7,391)
101-4204-424.41-05 Replacement equipment ( 2,467)
101-4204-424.41-09 Hose replacement ( 1,643)
101-4204-424.41-13 Cmed ( 9,530)
101-4204-424.42-02 Electricity ( 1,545)
101-4204-424.58-01 Training & education ( 6,405)
101-4204-424.58-04 Fire prev/ investigat. ( 708)
101-4204-424.58-05 Volunteer co. allowance ( 3,060)
101-4204-424.58-06 Stewards ( 3,585)
101-4204-424.61-01 Misc. operating supplies ( 5,406)
101-4204-424.61-15 Medical supplies ( 431)
101-4204-424.62-01 Postage expense ( 1,090)
101-4204-424.70-07 Portable radios & pagers ( 2,970)
101-4204-424.70-10 Breathing apparatus ( 1,609)
101-4204-424.70-11 Volunteer equipment ( 1,366)
101-4204-424.70-13 gx7 suits ( 521)
101-4204-424.70-16 Fire police ( 315)
101-4204-424.70-93 Medical equipment ( 2,337)
TOTAL (132,256)
To: 101-4204-424.10-47 Utility personnel 3,747
101-4204-424.10-90 Overtime 71,990
101-4204-424.10-93 Sick 52,075
101-4204-424.58-02 Uniform & cloth. allow. 956
101-4204-424.42-01 Telephone 1,793
101-4204-424.10-92 Holiday 1,405
101-4204-424.41-03 Equipment r & m 290
TOTAL 132,256
This was sent to the Public Services Committee.
11. To consider and if appropriate, approve a request from the Board of Fire Commissioners for the following transfer (FY 2007-08):
From: 101-4904-494.59-13 Contingency (124,069)
To: 101-4204-424.10-91 Vacation 37,298
101-4204-424.10-99 Accumulated sick 17,483
101-4204-424.10-94 Education 55,450
101-4204-424.42-09 Hydrants 12,291
101-4204-424.42-06 Marine fuel 1,412
101-4204-424.54-01 Membership 75
101-4204-424.13-00 Longevity 60
TOTAL 124,069
This was sent to the Public Services Committee.
12. 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 ( 1,000)
101-4120-420.10.00 Salaries ( 3,305)
TOTAL ( 4,305)
To: 101-4110-410.36.01 Labor Relations 4,305
This was sent to the Administrative Services Committee.
13. 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 & Claims ( 11,000)
101-4903-493.51.01 Property & Casualty Insurance 59,100)
TOTAL ( 70,100)
To: 101-4109-409.10-19 Counsel & Legal 70,100
This was sent to the Administrative Services Committee.
14. To consider and if appropriate, approve a request from the Finance Director to add an item (FY 2007-08) to the agenda.
From: 101-4902-492.20-09 Health Insurance Premiums ( 60,000)
To: 101-4904-494.59-13 Contingency 60,000
This was sent to the Administrative Services and Ways & Means Committees
15. Any other business to come before the RTM:
- Rep. Reed had a discussion on Revaluation Shore Line Property Tax Reform, meeting to be held on 9/27/08 from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Canoe Brook Senior Center.
- Rep. Nardella asked question regarding funding for Bridge on Exit 53, no decision was available at this time.
- RTM Clerk Flanigan reminded everyone about next RTM meeting and that because of Jewish Holiday the meeting will be on TUESDAY, October 7, 2008, at 8 p.m.
Motion by Rep. Avitable to adjourn; 2nd by Rep. Lambert; Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Dated this 23rd day of September, 2008.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dennis T. Flanigan
Clerk-Branford RTM
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