Unapproved
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 Kenneth Graham, Member, Young’s Pond Commission; Patricia Andriole, Director, Branford Counseling Center; Jaime Sebring, Representative, Walsh Intermediate School Dance Team and Diane Stricker.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the minutes of June 4, 2008 and June 12, 2008 (special meeting). First Selectman DaRos noted there was a typo on page two of the June 12, 2008 minutes, “are” should be “area”. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to add a report from the Young’s Pond Commission onto the agenda. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous. Kenneth Graham addressed the Board to give a report on behalf of the Young’s Pond Commission. Mr. Graham gave a brief history as to how the town acquired the property, a description of the property, and the responsibilities of the commission. In addition, he provided information concerning activities that take place at the park. He briefly also talked about the town’s Trolley Trail.
The Board thanked him for his report and thanked the members of the commission and other volunteers dedicated to the protection and preservation of this property.
Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve an agreement between the Town of Branford and Yale University, School of Medicine for child psychiatry services. Seconded by Selectman Walsh. Patricia Andriole, Director, Branford Counseling Center addressed the Board to provide additional information concerning this request. Vote unanimous.
Center Revitalization Review Board – Fannie Ungemack term to expire March 31, 2011. Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve the reappointment. Seconded by Selectman Walsh. Vote unanimous.
Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library – Deborah Witten to fill a left by Mary Grande term to expire December 31, 2010. Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the reappointment. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Young’s Pond Commission – Margot Longenecker to fill a vacancy left by Donald Erickson term to expire April 30, 2011. Motion made by Selectman Walsh. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Center Revitalization Review Board – Sara Giordano to fill a vacancy left by Donald Patenaude term to expire March 31, 2011. Motion made by Selectman Opie. Seconded by Selectman Walsh. Vote unanimous.
Jaime Sebring addressed the Board to provide additional information concerning the request for use of the Town Green to hold a tag sale to benefit WIS dance team.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve a request from Jaime Sebring representing Walsh Intermediate School Dance Team for use of the Town Green on Saturday, August 9, 2008 from 12:00 to 4:00 to hold a tag sale to raise money for the dance team. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Other – Selectman Opie mentioned the recent loss of Scott Borrus and extended his condolences, as did the other member of the Board, to the Borrus family. He also mentioned that bike paths are needed along the state scenic byways for non motorized traffic.
First Selectman DaRos mentioned what a nice job with the clean up of the festival and High School Graduation.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Trista Milici
Clerk
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