Senior Center – 6:00 p.m.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. Present were First Selectman, Anthony DaRos; Second Selectman Francis Walsh and Third Selectman, John Opie. Also attending were Jay Bodner; RTM member, William Brody, resident; Pam Fowler RTM member; Jonathan Katz, Clean Energy Task Force; Ed Masotta, DPW; Lindsay Matthews, CETF; Frank Twohill, RTM member; Mark Zaretsky, New Haven Register.
Resolutions
Mr. Masotta addressed the Board to explain the request for this resolution. Discussion. Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the following resolution:
Resolved; that the Branford Board of Selectmen hereby authorizes Anthony J. DaRos, First Selectman of the Town of Branford to enter into an agreement with the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation for the Connecticut Clean Fuel Program Agreement.
Seconded by Selectman Opie; Vote unanimous.
Selectman Opie moved to approve the following resolution:
Resolved, that the Branford Board of Selectmen hereby adopts as its policy to support the nondiscrimination agreements and warranties required under Connecticut General Statues §4a-60(a)(1) and §4a-60a (a)(1), as amended in State of Connecticut Public Act 07-245 and sections 9(a)(1) and 10(a)(1) of Public Act 07-142.
Seconded by Selectman Walsh; Vote unanimous.
Certificate of Appreciation
The Board of Selectmen presented a well-deserved Certificate of Appreciation to William Brody. Mr. Brody expressed his dedication to the Town of Branford and looks forward to a future opportunity to be of service.
Request from Clean Energy Task Force
Lindsay Matthews addressed the Board to explain the request from the Clean Energy Task Force to purchase 20% of FY 2007-2008 electricity from Sterling Planet at anticipated increased cost of approx $23,000 to comply with the 20% by 2010 Resolution unanimously adopted by the RTM and the Town on March 8, 2006. Discussion. Selectman Walsh MOVED to recommend that $23,000.00 (twenty-three thousand dollars) be added to the 2008-2009 budget to meet the 20% by year 2010. Selectman Opie Seconded; Vote unanimous.
Reappointments
Selectman Walsh MOVED to approve the following reappointment:
Economic Development Commission - Cornelius “Neal” Crowley term to expire July 2010.
Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Appointments
Selectman Walsh MOVED to approve the following appointments:
East Shore Health Department Regional Board – Elaine Brainerd to fill vacancy left by Dr. Shirley Girouard term to expire February 29, 2009.
Shellfish Commission – John “Jack” A. Young to fill vacancy left by Herman Kustra term to end August 31, 2009.
Ethics Committee – Eliza Jones Cleveland to fill vacancy left by Alice Lambert term to expire January 30, 2011.
Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Correspondence:
With regrets, Selectman Walsh MOVED to accept the resignation letters from Nelson Bernabucci as director of the Branford Counseling, Alice Lambert from the Representative Town Meeting, Chris Sullivan from the Branford Clean Energy Task Force and Richard Wing from the Branford Clean Energy Task Force. Selectman Opie Seconded; Vote unanimous.
Other Business
First Selectman DaRos announced the Branford Land Trust 40th Anniversary Open Space Art Show, Reception to be held Friday, December 14th, from 4:00PM to 6:00PM. The Open Space Art Show will be on Saturday, December 15th from 10:00AM to 4:00pm.
Selectman Opie announced the Christmas Pageant and Luminary Walk in Stony Creek on December 15th from 6:00 PM to 8:00PM which gathers at Bayview Park.
Adjournment
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Chris Sullivan from the Branford Clean Energy Task Force,.
Respectfully Submitted,
Gale Plancon
Clerk
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