May 2, 2007 – approved by the BOS 5/16/07
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Present at the meeting were First Selectwoman Cheryl P. Morris, Second Selectman Richard Sullivan, Third Selectman John Opie. Also present were Jack Kerpen, Acting Director DPW; Peg Hall, Solid Waste Manager; Janice Plaziak, Town Engineer; Lenny Reistetter, Assistant Town Engineer; Christian Lawrence, resident; and Shelley Marcus, Town Attorney.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve the minutes of the April 18, 2007. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Janice Plaziak addressed the Board and explained the request to waive bid for the purchase of a used vehicle.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve the request to waive bid for the purchase of a used vehicle for the Assistant Engineer and suggest that the town look into developing a fleet plan for new vehicles. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Jack Kerpen addressed the Board and explained the request to waive the bid for the purchase of a used vehicle.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve the request from Jack Kerpen, Acting Director of Public Works to waive bid for the purchase of a used vehicle. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Jack Kerpen addressed the Board and explained the request to waive bid for the fertilization of various town trees. The proposal is for four different items as follows: The Care of Trees for liquid organic bio-stimulants and slow release fertilizer to treat 6 Elm trees at $829.00; The Care of Trees for vertical mulching of all trees on section A and 9 trees in section B of the town green at $4,800.00; The Care of trees for inoculation of 15 Elm Trees around town at $4,321.00; and Bombaci Tree Experts for fertilization of various trees with a slow release product injected into the root system for $2135.00.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve a request from Jack Kerpen, Acting Director of Public Works to waive bid for the fertilization of various town trees. Seconded by First Selectwoman Morris. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by First Selectwoman Morris to add the following to the agenda (item 4A):
To extend the haul of Bottles and Cans contract with P&J Trucking through 6/30/08 and to award the Thimble Islands Refuse and Recycling Contract for the 2007 season. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Peg Hall addressed the Board to explain the request to extend the haul of Bottles and Cans contract with P&J Trucking through 6/30/08 and to award the Thimble Islands Refuse and Recycling Contract for the 2007 season.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to extend the contract for the Haul of Bottles and Cans with P&J Trucking for one year through June 30, 2008 with the Town’s continued option to extend per previously bid terms and prices, through June 30, 2011. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by First Selectwoman Morris to motion to waive the formal bidding process and award the Thimble Islands Refuse and Recycling Collection Contract to the low quote by Greenvall &Sons, LLC in the amount of $14,990 for the 2007 season, as an independent contractor. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Christian Lawrence of Branstock addressed the Board to provide additional information concerning his request for use of the Town Green to hold Branstock 2007.
Motion made by Selectman Opie to table a request from Christian Lawerence for use of the Town Green on Saturday, September 1, 2007 from noon to 9:30 p.m. to hold Branstock 2007. Seconded by Selectman Sullivan. Vote unanimous.
Reappointments:
Inland Wetlands Commission – Carol Lemmon, Daniel Shapiro and Robert Valley terms to expire May 31, 2010. Motion made by First Selectwoman Morris to approve the reappointments. Seconded by Selectman Opie on the reappointments of Carol Lemmon and Robert Valley. Vote unanimous. Selectman Opie abstained on Daniel Shapiro. Vote 2 yeas, 1 abstention.
Inland Wetlands Commission – Alternate – Frederick Ross term to expire May 31, 2010. Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve the reappointment. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Green Committee - Brian Walsh term to expire May 31, 2008 (Chamber of Commerce rep), Frank Zemina and James McBride terms to expire May 31, 2010. Susan Fiskio to fill a vacancy left by Charles Frink term to expire May 31, 2010. Jane Bouley, Winnifred Judge and Jeanne Hyatt terms to expire May 31, 2009. Motion made by First Selectwoman Morris to approve the appointments and reappointments. Seconded by Selectman Opie contingent upon verification that Susan Fiskio is representing the First Congregational Church. Vote unanimous.
Appointments:
Board of Ethics - Dr. Leonard Farber to fill a vacancy left by Carol Bryan term to expire January 30, 2012. Motion made by Selectman Opie to take this item off the table. Seconded by Selectman Sullivan. Vote unanimous. Motion made by First Selectwoman Morris to approve the appointment. Seconded by Selectman Sullivan. Vote unanimous.
Executive Session – Tax Appeals - none
Correspondence - none
Other – none
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to adjourn the meeting at 6:44 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Trista Clyne
Clerk
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