MINUTES OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING
June 7, 2006 – approved by the BOS 6/21/06
Senior Center – 6:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Present at the meeting were First Selectwoman Cheryl P. Morris, Second Selectman Richard Sullivan, and Third Selectman John Opie. Also present were Janice Plaziak, Capitol Projects Manager; Jack Kerpen, Acting Director of Public Works; William Davis, Shellfish Commission; Daniel Shapiro, Chairman, Inland Wetlands Commission; William Horne, Co-Chairman, Conservation Commission; Karyl Lee Hall, Co-Chairman, Conservation Commission; Frank Twohill, RTM member; Loretta Fox; Rob Varley, Reporter, New Haven Register; Ben Rayner, Reporter, The Sound; and Shelley Marcus, Town Attorney.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve the minutes of the May 17, 2006 Board of Selectmen’s meeting. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Janice Plaziak, Capitol Projects Manager addressed the Board concerning the request to waive the bid for the repairs to the septic system at the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library. She explained that mistakes were made during the renovation of the Library with the installation of a soil line.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve a request from Janice Plaziak, Capitol Projects Manager to waive the bid for the repairs to the septic system at the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library. Selectman Opie stated that we should find out why this happened and who’s responsible to recoup the costs. Selectman Sullivan stated we should keep track of all costs and that this was not to exceed $10,000. Seconded by Selectman Sullivan. Vote unanimous.
Jack Kerpen, Acting Director of the Public Works Department addressed the board to explain the request to waive to bid for the purchase a blower for the Vac truck from a sole source vendor.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan approve a request from Jack Kerpen, Acting Director of the Public Works Department to waive to bid for the purchase a blower for the Vac truck from a sole source vendor in the amount of $12, 807. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Bill Davis, Chairman, Shellfish Commission addressed the Board to give a brief background and update of the status of the shellfish leases. Selectman Sullivan and Selectman Opie expressed concern about the granting of the leases right now. Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to postpone action on this item until next month’s meeting until the Board has more information and can address some of the concerns raised regarding the leases. Seconded by First Selectwoman Morris. Vote unanimous.
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A brief discussion took place concerning the request from Branstock for use of the town green on Saturday, September 2, 2006 from 12:00 noon until 10:00 p.m. to hold “Branstock”. First Selectwoman Morris stated that a police officer is hired from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (the town also agrees to provide one police officer at no cost), a certificate of insurance is provided naming the Town of Branford as additional insured all microphones and audio equipment be turned off from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve the request with those stipulations. Seconded by Selectman Sullivan. Vote unanimous.
Appointments:
Human Services Board - Edward F. Mapp to fill an expired term of Bruce Grenon term to expire December 31, 2008. Motion made by First Selectwoman Morris to approve the appointment. Seconded by Selectman Sullivan. Motion made by Selectman Opie to amend the motion to substitute Randi Palmisano for Bruce Grenon. Amended motion seconded by Selectman Sullivan. Vote unanimous.
Youngs Pond Commission - Donald Erickson to fill a vacancy left by Donna Jeanne Oddie term to expire Apirl 30, 2008. Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve the appointment. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Inland Wetlands Commission – Altenate - James Killelea to fill a vacancy left by Ronald DeStephano term to expire May 31, 2008. Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve the appointment. Seconded by First Selectwoman Morris. Vote unanimous.
Reappointments:
Human Services Board - Deanna O’Connell, Maria Storm and Bruce Grenon term to expire December 31, 2008. Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve the reappointments. Seconded by Selectman Sullivan. Vote unanimous.
Youngs Pond Commission - Kenneth Graham term to expire April 30, 2009. Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve the reappointment. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Inland Wetlands Commission - Dr. Wesley Vietzke, Dr. Richard Orson and Megan Raymond – Alternate terms to expire May 31, 2009. Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve the reappointments. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Flood and Erosion Control Board - Robert Abels term to expire April 30, 2011. Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve the reappointment. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Opie to enter into executive session at 6:42 p.m. to discuss pending tax appeals and a legal settlement Barone v. Town of Branford lawsuit. Present in executive session were First Selectwoman Cheryl P. Morris, Second Selectman Richard Sullivan, Third Selectman John Opie and Shelley Marcus, Town Counsel.
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For the record no votes were taken while in executive session. Return to regular session at 7:11 p.m.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve stipulated agreements in the following tax appeal cases:
20 and 31 Long Point Road – Lewis v. Town of Branford
2 Sachem Road – Vlock v. Town of Branford
4 Cottage Street – Maturo v. Town of Branford
16 First Avenue – Bison, LLC v. Town of Branford
In addition, recommend and authorize First Selectwoman Morris to sign a settlement agreement in the Westport v. CIGA lawsuit (Barone v. Branford). Seconded by First Selectwoman Morris. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to adjourn the meeting at 7:13 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Trista Clyne
Clerk
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