Approved by the BOS 08/20/08
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 Peg Hall, Solid Waste Manager; Mario Ricozzi, Chairman, Solid Waste Management Commission; Barbara Neal, Assessor; William Donaruma, member, Board of Assessors; Jonathan Katz, Chairman, Clean Energy Task Force; Richard Sullivan, Clean Energy Task Force; Michael Hughes, Intern; Diane Stricker, Reporter, Branford Review; Mark Zaretsky, Reporter, New Haven Register and Marcia Chambers.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the minutes of July 16, 2008. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
The Board changed the order on the agenda to address item #3 before item #2.
Barbara Neal and William Donaruma addressed the Board to provide them with information concerning the request to award the revaluation contract. Barbara Neal read a statement from Joseph Fazzino concerning the awarding of the contract sighting several reasons why the Board of Assessors recommends that the Board of Selectman award the contract to Vision Appraisal.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to award the revaluation contract to Vision Appraisal. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Jonathan Katz, Chairman, Clean Energy Task Force addressed the Board to provide information about the Task Force and its accomplishments. Mr. Katz discussed the solar panels that will be installed at the High School. He explained that the town will reach its 20% by 2010 goal in 2008. The Board members thanked Mr. Katz and the members of the Clean Energy Task Force for their dedication and all of their hard work.
First Selectman DaRos read the following resolution:
Resolved, that Anthony J. DaRos, First Selectman of the Town of Branford is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver any and all documents on behalf of the Town of Branford and to do and perform all acts and things which he deems necessary or appropriate to carry out the terms of such documents, including, but not limited to, executing and delivering all agreements and documents contemplated by such documents. Furthermore, that Anthony J. DaRos, First Selectman, is authorized to enter into an agreement with the Connecticut Department of Transportation for the Connecticut Clean Fuel Program Agreement.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the resolution. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Mario Ricozzi and Peg Hall addressed the Board to explain the request from the Solid Waste Management Commission to waive the bidding process for the chipping of brush at the transfer station and award the contract to Greencycle of the Northeast.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to award the contact for the chipping of brush at the transfer station and award the contract to Greencycle of the Northeast. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve a request from the Pine Brook School for use of the Town Green on Saturday, October 4, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to hold a fall festival. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the appointment of Philip A. Zielinski as the Keeper of the Flags. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Reappointments:
Board of Finance – 3 years
Charles Shelton and Victor Cassella terms to expire July 31, 2011. Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve the reappointments. Seconded by Selectman Walsh. Vote unanimous.
Shellfish Commission – 4 years
William Iovene and Joseph Dube terms to expire August 31, 2012. Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve the reappointments. Seconded by Selectman Walsh. Vote unanimous.
Municipal Animal Control Officer
Wendy Joyce term to expire July 2009. Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the reappointment. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Assistant Municipal Animal Control Officer
Eve Vandewalker and Pamela Medlyn terms to expire July 2009. Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the appointments. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
First Selectman DaRos mentioned that a new Director for the Animal Shelter has been hired and she will begin her new position on August 11, 2008.
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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