The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Present were First Selectwoman, Cheryl Morris; Second Selectman Richard Sullivan and Third Selectman, John Opie. Also attending were Janice Plaziak, Town Engineer; John Smith, Facilities Manager; Mark Deming, Facilities Manager, BOE; Alex Palluzzi, Director, Branford Recreation Department; Chris Sullivan, Energy Task Force; Eric Bartone, PCT, LLC; Dr. Silbert; Peter Brainerd; President, Stony Creek Association; Dave Baker, RTM Member; Bill Horne, Conservation Commission; Unk DaRos; Dominic Buonocore,
Stan Fisher; Nina Smith and Mark Zaretsky, Reporter. Also present were David Doyle, Town Counsel and Kerry Callahan, Attorney, Updike, Kelly & Spellacy.
Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve the minutes of September 5, 2007. Seconded by Selectman Sullivan. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by First Selectwoman Morris to move the following items on the agenda: move item #10 to item #2 and move item #12 to item #3. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
(Item #10) David Doyle addressed the Board and explained that there was no reason to enter into executive session and briefly explained the appeal process concerning the Tabor case. He stated that post verdict motions would be filed this week. Kerry Callahan, Attorney, Updike, Kelly & Spellacy also briefly addressed the Board concerning the case.
Selectman Opie made a motion for a formal and complete review of all legal and administrative actions concerning the Tabor case by independent counsel. He requested that the First Selectwoman to develop an RFQ to investigate the case from day one. There was no second on the motion. Motion failed.
First Selectwoman Morris stated that the town is not ready to consider this item yet.
Selectman Sullivan agreed stating the town is not ready and this item should be addressed at the next meeting.
(Item #12) First Selectwoman Morris read a letter from the Stony Creek Association concerning permanent bathrooms in Stony Creek. Peter Brainerd and Stanley Fisher addressed the Board to explain the problems in Stony Creek concerning the port o lets and the absence of permanent bathrooms. Stan Fisher briefly explained the plans for the proposed facility.
Selectman Opie made a motion to get this moving to seek funding sources. Selectman Sullivan made a motion to forward this to the Town Engineer for further consideration. Seconded by First Selectwoman Morris. Vote unanimous.
Janice Plaziak addressed the Board to explain the request to approve a request to waive bid for the purchase of a code enforcement and planning modules software package and award the contract to Innoprise Software, Inc.
Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve a request to waive bid for the purchase of a code enforcement and planning modules software package and award the contract to Innoprise Software, Inc. Seconded by First Selectwoman Morris. Vote unanimous.
Mark Deming, BOE Facilities Manager and John Smith, Town of Branford, Facilities Manager addressed the Board to explain the request to waive bid for the purchase of Bio-fuel and #2 heating oil for municipal and Board of Education buildings.
Motion made by Selectman Sullivan to approve a request from Mark Deming, BOE Facilities Manager and John Smith, Town of Branford, Facilities Manager to waive bid for the purchase of Bio-fuel and #2 heating oil for municipal and Board of Education buildings. Seconded by First Selectwoman Morris. Vote unanimous.
John Smith and Chris Sullivan, Clean Energy Task Force addressed the Board to explain the request to dedicate Orchard House electric usage to SterlingPlanet and grant permission to install solar panels and/or lighting at Orchard House. John Smith requested the agenda item be changed to dedicate the Academy on the Green electric usage to Sterling Planet and grant permission to install solar panels and/or lighting at one of the five buildings on the list developed by the Clean Energy Task Force.
Motion made by First Selectwoman Morris to amend and approve the agenda item to dedicate the Academy on the Green electric usage to Sterling Planet and grant permission to install solar panels and/or lighting at one of the five buildings on the list developed by the Clean Energy Task Force. Seconded by Selectman Sullivan. Vote unanimous.
To consider, and if appropriate, approve a request from John Smith and Chris Sullivan, Clean Energy Task Force to dedicate Orchard House electric usage to SterlingPlanet and grant permission to install solar panels and/or lighting at Orchard House.
John Smith, Facilities Manager and Gary Lane of PCT addressed the Board to give a brief presentation on the status of the Energy Audit for the municipal electricity and HVAC usage.
Alex Palluzzi, Director, Branford Recreation Department and Dr. Silbert addressed the Board to give a presentation on the organic field at Patty’s Park.
First Selectwoman Morris read the following proclamation:
FAMILY DAY - SEPTEMBER 23, 2007
WHEREAS, FAMILIES ARE THE BASIC BUILDING BLOCKS OF SOCIETY; AND,
WHEREAS, FAMILIES NEED AND DESERVE RECOGNITION, ENCOURGEMENT AND SUPPORT FOR ALL THE DAILY MIRACLES THAT THEY PERFORM; AND,
WHEREAS, IT IS THROUGH FAMILY LIFE THAT OUR MOST CHERISHED VALUES AND TRADITIONS ARE PASSED FROM ONE GENERATION TO THE NEXT; AND
WHEREAS, THE BRANFORD COUNSELING CENTER, BRANFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT, BRANFORD RECREATION DEPARTMENT, FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, SCHOOL-AGED CHILD CARE, BRANFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT AND YOUTH OUTREACH WORKER HAVE PLANNED ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILY DAY ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2007; AND,
WHEREAS, SEPTEMBER 23, 2007 WILL BE DESIGNATED AS A DAY FOR FAMILIES TO CELEBRATE TOGETHER BY SHARING TIME, ENERGY, LOVE AND COMPANIONSHIP; AND,
WHEREAS, IT WILL BE A DAY OF FUN-FILLED ACTIVITED FOR FAMILIES; AND,
NOW, THEREFORE, IN RECOGNITION OF THE ABOVE ORGANIZATIONS’ EFFORTS TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF BRANFORD, WE, THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF BRANFORD, DO HEREBY OFFICIALLY DESIGNATE SEPTEMBER 23, 2007 AS FAMILY DAY IN BRANFORD.
Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve the proclamation. Seconded by First Selectwoman Morris. Vote unanimous.
Motion made buy Selectman Sullivan to approve a request from Dagmar Ridgway, Director, Canoe Brook Senior Center to waive ordinance 115-3 concerning the consumption of alcoholic beverages in a public area and allow beer and wine to be served at the following events:
Italian Heritage Dinner on October 11, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Harvest Dinner on November 15, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
New Perspectives: Chanukah Traditions Party on December 5, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve a request from the Holiday Parade Committee for use of the Town Green on November 24, 2007 to hold the Annual Holiday Parade. Seconded by First Selectwoman Morris. Vote unanimous.
Executive Session – Pending Tax Appeals – None
Dominic Buonocore addressed the Board concerning the fencing at Patty’s Park. Michael Milici addressed the Board after Mr. Buonocore to provide additional information concerning the fencing.
Motion made by First Selectwoman Morris to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Sullivan. Vote unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Trista Milici
Clerk
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