Approved by the BOS 07/16/08
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Present were First Selectman Anthony J. DaRos; Second Selectman Francis W. Walsh and Third Selectman John Opie. Also attending were Peter Hugret, Information Technology Director; William Davis, Shellfish Commission; Doug Shaw, Executive Director, Shoreline YMCA; Terry Elton, Economic Development Coordinator; Diane Stricker, Branford Review and Mark Zaretsky, New Haven Register.
Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve the minutes of June 18, 2008. Seconded by Selectman Walsh. Vote unanimous.
Bill Davis addressed the Board to give a presentation and provide information about the function of the Branford Shellfish Commission.
Peter Hugret, Information Technology Director addressed the Board to explain the request to waive the bid for the purchase of an emergency notification system.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the request from Peter Hugret, Director, Information Technology to waive the bid for the purchase of an emergency notification system. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
First Selectman DaRos provided the Board with details concerning the request to waive the bidding process for the purchase and installation of an automatic transfer switch for the Town Hall emergency generator.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve a request from Otto Berger, Tradesman to waive the bidding process for the purchase and installation of an automatic transfer switch for the Town Hall emergency generator and award the contract to Tower Generator Systems, LLC. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve a request from Janice Plaziak, Town Engineer to waive the bidding process for the preventative maintenance contract for the heating and air conditioning services for various town buildings and award the contract to W.J. Dornfeld. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve a request from the Shoreline YMCA to abate the real estate taxes for property located at 628 East Main Street until the construction of the facility is completed and the property is exempted pursuant to state statue. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Doug Shaw addressed the Board to provide information concerning the status of the new YMCA facility. Vote unanimous.
Appointments:
Parks and Open Space Authority – Connie Drysdale to fill a vacancy left by Tom Cleveland term to expire June 31, 2009. Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the appointment. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Correspondence
First Selectman DaRos mentioned a letter from John O’Connor concerning revaluation. First Selectman DaRos also mentioned the various tax relief programs the town offers to residents.
First Selectman also mentioned a copy of an article concerning a fair rent commission.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Trista Milici
Clerk
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