MINUTES OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING
September 20, 2006 – approved by the BOS 10/4/06
Senior Center – 6:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00p.m. Present at the meeting were First Selectwoman Cheryl P. Morris, Second Selectman Richard Sullivan, Third Selectman John Opie. Also present were Shelley Marcus, Town Attorney; Wendy Joyce, Animal Control Officer; Patricia Andriole, Director, Branford Counseling Center; Pam Fowler, RTM member; Frank Twohill, RTM member; Dorothy Docknevich, RTM member; Peter Black, RTM member; Doug Anderson, Principal, Stony Creek Quarry Corporation. The following arrived late K. Schwanfelder, RTM member; Lonnie Reed, RTM member; Gail Chapman, RTM member; Mark Zaretsky, Reporter, New Haven Register; and Marcia Chambers.
Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve the minutes of the August 22, 2006 and August 29, 2006 (special meeting) Board of Selectmen’s meetings. Seconded by Selectman Sullivan. Vote unanimous.
First Selectwoman Morris read the following proclamation:
WHEREAS, FAMILIES ARE THE BASIC BUILDING BLOCKS OF SOCIETY; AND,
WHEREAS, AS INDIVIDUALS WE FIND A SENSE OF IDENTITY, PURPOSE, AND SECURITY FROM OUR FAMILIES; AND,
WHEREAS, IT IS THROUGH FAMILY LIFE THAT OUR MOST CHERISHED VALUES AND TRADITIONS ARE PASSED FROM ONE GENERATION TO THE NEXT; AND
WHEREAS, THE BRANFORD COUNSELING CENTER, BRANFORD RECREATION DEPARTMENT, BRANFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT, BRANFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT, FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, THE SACC PROGRAM, AND YOUTH OUTREACH WORKER HAVE PLANNED ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILY DAY ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2006; AND,
WHEREAS, SEPTEMBER 24, 2006 WILL BE DESIGNATED AS A DAY FOR FAMILIES TO CELEBRATE TOGETHER BY SHARING TIME, ENERGY, LOVE AND COMPANIONSHIP; AND,
NOW, THEREFORE, IN RECOGNITION OF THE ABOVE ORGANIZATIONS’ EFFORTS TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF BRANFORD, WE, THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF BRANFORD, DO HEREBY OFFICIALLY DESIGNATE SEPTEMBER 24, 2006 AS FAMILY DAY IN BRANFORD.
Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve the proclamation. Seconded by First Selectwoman Morris. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to add a resolution authorizing the First Selectwoman to sign an agreement between the Town and the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services – Item #2A. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve the following resolution: Resolved, that Cheryl P. Morris, First Selectwoman of the Town of Branford is authorized to enter into and amend contractual instruments with the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services of the State of Connecticut. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve a request from the Branford Animal Shelter for use of the Town Green on October 28, 2006 to hold the 3rd Annual Pet Parade at 11:00 a.m. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unaninmous.
Motion made by First Selectwoman Morris to remove item #4 from the agenda: To consider, and if appropriate, approve a request from Joanne Cleary to approve tax abatements on the following properties: 252 Leetes Island Road, Lot #7; 252 Leetes Island Road, Lot #21; and 252 Leetes Island Road, Lot #27. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Economic Development Commission
Julie Francis and William O’Brien terms to expire July 2009. Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve the reappointments. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Economic Development commission
Robin Bruce Sandler to fill a vacancy left by Albert Mignone term to expire July 2009. Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve the appointment. Seconded by Selectman Sullivan. Vote unanimous.
Animal Shelter Commission
4 years terms:
Eunice Lasala (D)
Robert Denhardt (R)
Edward Zack (D)
Terms to expire September 30, 2010.
3 year terms:
Marilyn Kennedy (U)
Marilyn Vailette (U)
Terms to expire September 30, 2009.
2 year term:
Susan Barnes (D)
Term to expire September 30, 2008.
Motion made by First Selectwoman Morris to approve the appointments. Seconded by Selectman Sullivan. Discussion took place. Representative Peter Black addressed the Board concerning the appointments to this new commission. He urged the Board of Selectmen to cast a wider net. Selectman Opie suggested that the Board fill the four and three year terms and wait on the 2 year term appointment. Selectman Opie made a motion to amend the motion to include the four and three year term appointments and leave the two year appointment open. No second on the amended motion. Motion failed. Selectman Opie requested that the Board consider the terms separately. Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve the appointments of Eunice Lasala, Robert Denhardt and Edward Zack to the Animal Shelter Commission
for four year terms. Seconded by Selectman Sullivan. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve the appointments of Marilyn Kennedy and Marilyn Vailette to the Animal Shelter Commission for three year terms. Seconded by Selectman Sullivan. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve the appointment of Susan Barnes to the Animal Shelter Commission for a two year term. Seconded by First Selectwoman Morris. Selectman Opie opposed. Vote 2 yeas, 1 nay.
First Selectwoman Morris read a letter from Mr. Doug Anderson Principal, Stony Creek Quarry Corporation concerning the assignment of lease for the Stony Creek Quarry. Discussion took place. Representative Black asked if other operators were considered to take ove r the lease. First Selectwoman Morris stated she didn’t know it was up to Mr. Jarowey to find someone to take over the lease. Representative Reed asked if the purchase and sale agreement would be available. Mr. Anderson stated that this is a financial transaction. He would defer that to his attorney.
Motion made by First Selectwoman Morris to approve the assignment of lease from Stony Creek Granite Co., LLC to Stony Creek Quarry Corp. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Opie to enter into executive session at 6:35 p.m. to discuss pending tax appeals. Seconded by Selectman Sullivan. Vote unanimous.
Return to regular meeting at 6:52 p.m. For the record no votes were taken while in executive session. Present were First Selectwoman Cheryl P. Morris, Second Selectman Richard Sullivan, Third Selectman John Opie. Also present was Shelley Marcus, Town Attorney.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve the following tax appeals:
Malangone v. Town of Branford – 11 Rockland Park
Malangone v. Town of Branford – 15 Rockland Park
Shih-Yin HO 173 Clark Avenue v. Town of Branford
Squeo v. Town of Branford v. Town of Branford – 163 Linden Avenue
Colandrea v. Town of Branford – 58 Island View Avenue
81 Leetes Island Road, LLC v. Town of Branford – 81 Leetes Island Road
Nardella v. Town of Branford – 25 Indian Neck Avenue
Bodkin v. Town of Branford – 28 Long Point Road
Peck v. Town of Branford – 91 Sunset Beach Road.
Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
First Selectwoman Morris read the following letters:
Resignation letter from David Chin of the Center Revitalization Review Board.
Letter from Ed Zack concerning safety improvement along Alps Road.
Letter from Ann Marvel concerning cats.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to adjourn the meeting at 7:02 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Trista Clyne
Clerk
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