December 17, 2008 – approved by the BOS 01/21/09
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 Shirley Rasmussen, Town Planner; Joyce Forte, Human Resources Director; Jay Webb, Food Council; Pat Kral, Community Dining Room; Jamie Cosgrove, Chris Sullivan, RTM member; Wayne Cooke; James Perito, Attorney and Diane Stricker, Reporter, Branford Review.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the minutes of December 3, 2008. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Jay Webb addressed the Board to provide the members with information concerning the Food council. He provided them with and overview of the Councils activities and statistics concerning the number of families the organization serves. Pat Kral also addressed the Board to provide information concerning the activities of the Community Dining Room. The Board members thanked them for the service to the community and stressed how important these organizations are to the town residents.
Shirley Rasmussen addressed the Board to provide information concerning the request to approve the resolution (1) authorizing submission of grant application under the Housing for Economic Growth Program referenced in section 8-13 (m-x) of the Connecticut General Statutes and (2) identify Anthony J. DaRos, First Selectman as an individual authorized to sign the grant application and administer the grant. She stated that this resolution is necessary for the town to apply for a $15,000 grant.
Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve the following resolution:
Be it hereby resolved that the Board of Selectmen: (1) authorizing submission of grant application under the Housing for Economic Growth Program referenced in section 8-13 (m-x) of the Connecticut General Statutes and (2) identifies Anthony J. DaRos, First Selectman as an individual authorized to sign the grant application and administer the grant.
Seconded by Selectman Walsh. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve a request from the Friends of the James Blackstone Memorial Library for use of the Town Green to hold the annual book sale from Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27, 2009. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Appointments:
Inland Wetlands Commission - Alternate
Kelly Starr to fill a vacancy left by Megan Raymond term to expire May 31, 2009. Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the appointment. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Joyce Forte, Human Resources Director addressed the Board to provide and overview concerning the request to approve changes to the Employee Handbook.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve changes to the Town of Branford Employee Handbook (formerly known as the Personnel Rules and Procedure Policy). Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Opie to enter into executive session to discuss pending tax appeals and a pending legal matter (item #8) at 6:50 p.m. 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 was Attorney James Perito. For the record Attorney James Perito left executive session at the conclusion of the discussion concerning the tax appeals.
Return to regular session at 7:07 p.m. For the record no votes were taken while in executive session.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to accept the recommendations from Town Attorney Perito concerning the following tax appeals: Dandio v. Branford – 20 and 24 Featherbed Lane and Peterson v. Branford – 106 Seaview Avenue. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
First Selectman DaRos also explained the agreement concerning Founders Village. Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the agreement. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
First Selectman DaRos read a letter from Mr. Wayne Cooke requesting ten minutes to address the Board. Mr. Cooke addressed the Board from 7:15 p.m. to 7:28 p.m.
Motion made by Selectman Opie to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Walsh. Vote unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Trista Milici
Clerk
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