November 19, 2008 – approved by the BOS 12/03/08
Senior Center – 6:00 p.m.
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 Manny Furtado, Superintendent, WPCA; Janice Plaziak, Town Engineer; Ed Struzinsky, Chairman, WPCA; Beryl Minor, Director, Branford Day Care; Frank Twohill, RTM member; Rose Rabovsky, Commissioner, Elderly Services; Luba Mebert-Schmid, Commissioner, Elderly Services; Dana Murphy, Commissioner, Elderly Services; Phyliss Batrow, Commissioner, Elderly Services; Dagmar Ridgway, Director, Canoe Brook Senior Center; Richard Stoecker, Assistant Town Planner; Richard Sullivan; Wayne Cooke; James Perito, Attorney; Attorney Ullman; Diane Stricker, Reporter, Branford Review and Marcia Chambers.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the minutes of October 15, 2008. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous. Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve the minutes of October 24, 2008 (special meeting). Seconded by First Selectman DaRos. Vote unanimous.
Luba Mebert-Schmid, Chairman, Commission on Elderly Services addressed the Board. Chairman Mebert-Schmid introduced the following members of the Commission: Rose Rabovsky, Dana Murphy and Phyliss Batrow. Chairman Mebert-Schmid gave the board information concerning the programs that the center hosts. She provided the board with various statistics concerning the amount of seniors enrolled in the various classes, etc. She stated that their major challenges ahead are the current facility size and growing senior population.
Manny Furtado and Janice Plaziak addressed the Board to discuss two proposed changes to the Water Pollution Control Authority pump out and holding tank regulations.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the changes to the Water Pollution Control Authority regulations concerning pump outs and holding tank and refer this item to the Water Pollution Control Authority for public hearing. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the following resolution:
Resolved, that the First Selectman, Anthony J. DaRos, is empowered to enter into and amend contractual instruments in the name and on behalf of the Town of Branford with the Department of Social Services of the State of Connecticut for a Child Day Care program if such an agreement is offered and to have the corporate seal affixed to all documents required as a part of any offered agreement and that the Town of Branford hereby adopt as its policy to support the non discrimination agreements and warranties required under Connecticut General Statutes §4a-60(a) (1) and 10 (a) (1) of Public Act 07-142, as those statutes may be amended from time to time.
Beryl Minor addressed the Board. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the following resolution: Be it hereby resolved that it is in the best interests of the Town of Branford to enter into a personal services agreement with the Department of Environmental Protection for a project known as “Stony Creek Dock Enhancement”. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
In furtherance of this resolution, the First Selectman Anthony J. DaRos is duly authorized to enter into and sign said contracts on behalf of the Town of Branford. First Selectman Anthony J. DaRos is further authorized to provide such additional information and execute such other documents as may be required by the state or federal government in connection with said contracts and to execute any amendments, recisions, and revisions thereto. The Town Clerk Marianne Kelly is authorized to impress the seal of the Town of Branford on any such document, amendment, recision, or revision.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve a request from Dale Izzo for use of the Town Green to hold the town’s annual Holiday tree lighting and parade on Saturday, November 29, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Reappointments:
Board of Recreation
Mary Grande term to expire the 2nd Monday of October 2013. Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the reappointment. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Conservation / Environmental Commission
Karyl Lee Hall, Eleanor Saulys and Lindsay Mathews terms to expire July 31, 2012. Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the reappointments. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Branford Green Committee
Nicholas Nickou, Arthur Howe and Brian Walsh terms to expire May 31, 2011. Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the reappointments. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous
Appointments:
Daniel Cosgrove Animal Shelter
Jody McGovern to fill a vacancy left by Eric Hanson term to expire September 30, 2010. Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve the appointment. Seconded by Selectman Walsh. Vote unanimous.
Academy on the Green
William O’Brien to fill a vacancy left by Michael Sykes term to expire January 30, 2011. Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the appointment. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Zoning Board of Appeals - Alternate
Frank Kinney to fill a vacancy left by Elizabeth Haas term to expire October 31, 2013. Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the appointment. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Greater New Haven Transit District
Terence Elton to fill a vacancy left by Wilfred Pinette term to expire December 9, 2012. Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the appointment. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Opie to enter into executive session at 6:30 p.m. to discuss pending tax appeals. Seconded by Selectman Walsh. Vote unanimous. Present in executive session were: First Selectman Anthony J. DaRos; Second Selectman Francis W. Walsh and Third Selectman John Opie. Also present were: Attorney Perito and Attorney Ullman.
Return to regular session at 6:48 p.m. For the record no votes were taken while in executive session.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the memorandum of agreement in the Frechette v. Branford – 290 Linden Avenue; Frechette v. Branford – 291 Linden Avenue and Henningsen v. Branford – 11 Long Point Road and Massey v. Branford – 341 Pine Orchard Road as recommended by Town Counsel. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
First Selectman DaRos read a letter from Jayanti Patel concerning correspondence that he has been receiving from Mr. Wayne Cooke.
First Selectman DaRos read a letter from Mr. Wayne Cooke dated November 13, 2008.
Wayne Cooke addressed the Board at 6:51 p.m. Selectman Walsh reviewed Mr. Cooke’s “Exit 56: Sticking to the Facts” board. Debating took place between Selectman Walsh and Mr. Cooke concerning many of the items listed on the board as to whether the statements were facts or opinions. Exchanges took place between Mr. Cooke and the Board members until 7:14 p.m.
The Board discussed the feasibility of establishing a Strategic Review committee. Motion made by Selectman Opie to refer this item to the RTM for further consideration. Seconded by Selectman Walsh. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to adjourn the meeting at 7:26 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Trista Milici
Clerk
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