July 18, 2007 – unapproved
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 was Peg Hall, Solid Waste Manager; John Smith, Facilities Manager; Pam Fowler, RTM member; Charisse Reeves; and Robert Spang.
Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve the minutes of June 20, 2007. Seconded by Selectman Sullivan. Vote unanimous.
Peg Hall addressed the Board to explain the request to approve a recommendation from the Solid Waste Management Commission to waive the bidding process for recycling of electronics and award a one year contract through 6/30/08 with possible 6-month extensions to Amandi Service, Inc. for the prices as described on page 6 of their 7/12/07 proposal.
Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve the recommendation from the Solid Waste Management Commission to waive the bidding process for recycling of electronics and award a one year contract through 6/30/08 with possible 6-month extensions to Amandi Service, Inc. for the prices as described on page 6 of their 7/12/07 proposal. Seconded by Selectman Sullivan. Vote unanimous.
John Smith, Facilities Manager addressed the Board to explain the request to waive bid for the purchase of an F-150 cargo van for the custodians price not to exceed $15,000.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to table the request from John Smith, Facilities Manager to waive the bidding process for the purchase of an F-150 cargo van for the custodians price not to exceed $15,000.\
John Smith, Facilities Manager addressed the Board to explain the request to waive bid for the annual service contract for HVAC maintenance and service in miscellaneous town buildings and award the contract to W.J. Dornfeld for miscellaneous town buildings.
Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve a request from John Smith, Facilities Manager to waive bid for the annual service contract for HVAC maintenance and service in miscellaneous town buildings and award the contract to W.J. Dornfeld for miscellaneous town buildings. Seconded by Selectman Sullivan. Vote unanimous.
John Smith, Facilities Manager addressed the Board to explain the request to waive bid for the annual service contract for boilers in miscellaneous town buildings and award the contract to Ratick Combustion.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve a request from John Smith, Facilities Manager to waive bid for the annual service contract for boilers in miscellaneous town buildings and award the contract to Ratick Combustion. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter Commission - Susan Barnes to fill a vacancy left by Edward Zack term to expire September 30, 2010. (Ms. Barnes currently serves on the Commission she would be moved to a longer term created by the vacancy.) Motion made by First Selectwoman Morris to approve the reappointment. Seconded by Selectman Sullivan. Selectman Opie abstained. Vote 2 yeas, 1 abstention.
Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter Commission - Thomas Romano to fill a vacancy left by Susan Barnes term to expire September 30, 2008. Motion made by First Selectwoman Morris to approve the appointment. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve a request from Tabor Blues for use of the Town Green on Saturday, August 4, 2007 to hold a Blues Jam from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve a request from Branford Kid’s Fair for use of the Town Green on Saturday, September 15, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to hold a Kid’s Fair. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Executive Session – Tax Appeals - None
Correspondence – Letter from Edward Zack resigning from the Animal Shelter Commission.
Motion made by Selectman Opie to adjourn the meeting at 6:52 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Sullivan. Vote unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Trista Milici
Clerk
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