MINUTES OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING
January 25, 2006 – approved by the BOS 3/15/06*
Senior Center – 6:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m. Present at the meeting were First Selectwoman Cheryl P. Morris, Second Selectman Richard Sullivan and Third Selectman John Opie. Also present were Stephen Dudley, Town Engineer; Lindsay Mathews and William Horne, members of the Conservation Commission; and Edward Marcus and Shelley Marcus, Town Counsel as well as approximately 75 residents.
Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve the minutes of December 21, 2005. Seconded by Selectman Sullivan. Vote unanimous.
Stephen Dudley addressed the Board to provide more detail concerning the request for approval of the conveyance of Indian Neck Avenue and a public access easement. Attorney Marcus also provided additional information concerning the request. Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve the conveyance of Indian Neck Avenue and a public access easement and refer the matter to the RTM. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Lindsay Mathews, member of the Conservation/Environmental Commission addressed to Board to give details about the20% by 2010 Clean Energy Campaign. William Horne, member of the Conservation/Environmental Commission also provided details. Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to endorse the program and forward this item to the Board of Finance for further consideration. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve renewal pawn brokers licenses for Anthony Lomatra valid from February 17, 2006 to February 16, 2007. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve the following resolution:
Whereas, pursuant to CT State Statues 4-66g the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development is authorized to extend financial assistance for economic development projects; and Whereas, it is desirable and in the public interest that the Town of Branford make an application to the State for $250,000 in order to undertake the Stony Creek Fife and Drum Corps – Seaside Hall Repair and Stabilization Project and to execute an Assistance Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Board of Selectmen
1. That it is cognizant of the conditions and prerequisites for the State Assistance imposed by CT State Statutes 4-66 g
2. That the filing of an application for State financial assistance by Town of Branford in an amount not to exceed $250,000 is hereby approved and that Cheryl P. Morris, First Selectwoman is directed to execute and file such application with the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, to provide such additional information, to execute such other documents as may be required, to execute an Assistance Agreement with the State of Connecticut for State financial assistance if
such an agreement is offered, to execute and amendments, decision, and revisions thereto, and to act as the authorized representative of the Town of Branford.
Seconded by Selectman Sullivan. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve the following resolution:
Be it hereby resolved, that Cheryl P. Morris, First Selectwoman of the Town of Branford, is empowered and authorized to execute and deliver in the name and on behalf of the Town of Branford a certain contract with the State of Connecticut, Department of Environmental Protection for a project entitled Thimble Island Utility Infrastructure from a Coastal Planning Perspective, and to affix the corporate seal.
Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to change the order of the agenda to hear the Queach property update item #11 prior to item #7. Seconded by Opie. Vote unanimous.
First Selectwoman Morris addressed the audience concerning the Queach proposal. First Selectwoman Morris stated that a public hearing has been tentatively scheduled for February 22, 2006. Town Counsel Edward Marcus addressed the Board and explained the proposal from the developers (an outline of proposal is attached). Members of the audience stated that school vacation was that week. First Selectwoman stated maybe it can be scheduled for March 1, 2006. In addition, she stated that information concerning the proposal will be available on the website and encouraged residents to contact their local representative to voice their opinion.
Return to regular order of the agenda.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve a request from the Canoe Brook Senior Center for an exemption as permitted by section 115-4 of the Code of The Town of Branford to serve sangria at the Canoe Brook Senior Center on Wednesday, February 22, 2006. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve a request from the Branford Recreation Department and the Branford Festival Committee for use of the Town Green to hold summer concerts July 9, July 16, July 23, and July 30 at 6:00 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Sullivan. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan t approve a proclamation designating Wear Red Day for Women” on February 3, 2006. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Reappointments:
Fire Commission – David LaCroix and Robert Massey terms to expire January 30, 2009. Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve the reappointments. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
Minutes of Meeting – Page Three
January 25, 2006
Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library – Deborah DeFord term to expire December 31, 2010. Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve the reappointment. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Academy on the Green – Michael Sykes term to expire January 30, 2011. Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve the reappointment. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Appointments:
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to add the appointment of Ronald DeStephano as the RTM to fill a vacancy left by Vincent Ruggiero in the first district term to expire November 20, 2007. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous. Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve the appointment of Ronald DeStephano as the RTM to fill a vacancy left by Vincent Ruggiero in the first district term to expire November 20, 2007. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous
Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library – Mary Grande to fill the expired term of Debbie Witten December 31, 2010. Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve the appointment. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Zoning Board of Appeals – David Laska to replace Walter Kreske October 31, 2010. Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve the appointment. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Sewer Authority -
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to appoint Leno Torrelli to fill a expired term of Peter Brainerd term to expire October 15, 2010. Seconded by First Selectwoman Morris. Selectman Opie opposed. Vote 2 yeas – 1 nay.
Edward Zack term to expire October 15, 2010 and Edward Struzinsky term to expire October 15, 2009 to fill newly created positions terms. Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve the appointments. Seconded by First Selectwoman Morris. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve the appointment of Bruce Pantani to fill the newly created alternate position term to expire October 15, 2010. Seconded by First Selectwoman Morris. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to add the appointment of Joseph Gordon to fill the newly created alternate position. Term to expire October 15, 2010. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve the appointment of Joseph Gordon to fill the newly created alternate position. Term to expire October 15, 2010. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Karyl Lee Hall addressed the Board concerning the reappointments/appointments. In addition, Kyle Nelson addressed the Board concerning the reappointments/appointments.
Other – First Selectwoman Morris mentioned that the town issued a proclamation naming the month of January as Mentoring Month.
Motion made by Selectman Opie to enter executive session to discuss pending tax appeals at 6:35p.m. Seconded by Selectman Sullivan. Vote unanimous.
Present in executive session were First Selectwoman Morris, Second Selectman Sullivan, Third Selectman Opie, Edward and Shelly Marcus, Town Counsel. For the record no votes were taken while in executive session.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve the stipulated agreements in the following tax appeal cases:
Schaffer v. Town of Branford- 15 Spring Rock Road
Kianunis v. Town of Branford – 2 Fern Lane
Lockload, LLC v. Town of Branford – 23 Seaview Avenue
Riccio v. Town of Branford – 148 Highland Avenue
Kelman v. Town of Branford 15 and 16 Halls Point Road
Wies v. Town of Branford 35 Thimble Farms Road
Owens v. Town of Branford 6 Wood Road
Potter v. Town of Branford 23 Sunrise Cove Camp
Bralove v. Town of Branford – 16 Summer Island Point
Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Correspondence – First Selectwoman Morris mentioned a letter that was received from Ms. Wendy Hansen concerning placement of the Queach item on the agenda.
Motion made by Selectman Opie to adjourn the meeting at 7:51 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Sullivan. Vote unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Trista Clyne
Clerk
* The minutes were amended by the BOS 3/15/06 to correct a duplication in paragraphs 1&2 on page four. In fact the two paragraphs are correct as originally submitted. The first motion was to add the appointment of Mr. Gordon to the agenda and the second motion was to approve the appointment. Therefore, the minutes are correct as submitted on January 26, 2006.
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