June 17, 2009 – approved by the BOS 7/01/09
Senior Center – 6:00 p.m.
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 Waster Manager; Otto Berger, Lead Tradesman; Chris Sullivan, RTM member; Ann Devlin; Wayne Cooke; Peter Davis; Jamie Cosgrove; Mark Cosgrove; Susan Barnes; Cal Ohidy, Harbor Master; Bob Hancock; Lindsay Mathews, member, Clean Energy Committee.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the minutes of May 20, 2009. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Peg Hall addressed the Board to provide information concerning the request to accept the Commercial Scale Material Price List for the Branford Transfer Station, as recommended from Solid Waste Management Commission effective July 1, 2009. Jamie Cosgrove asked a few questions concerning the brush limits and clarified that these changes are for commercial businesses. Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the request. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Selectman Walsh stated that no one was present to provide a report from the Fireworks Committee and requested that the item be moved to the end of the agenda prior to correspondence. Motion made by Selectman Opie to move the item to the end of the agenda prior to correspondence. Seconded by Selectman Walsh. Vote unanimous.
Otto Berger, Lead Tradesman addressed the Board to provide information concerning his request to waive the bid for the annual boiler maintenance service contract and the preventative maintenance contracts. This request is for two separate contracts one for Ratick for the boiler maintenance and the second for W. J. Dornfeld for preventative maintenance of the HVAC systems in town buildings. Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve the request. Seconded by Selectman Walsh. Vote unanimous.
First Selectman DaRos read the following proclamation:
Rotary Club of Branford Eightieth Anniversary
WHEREAS, Rotary International was founded by Paul Harris in 1905, and The Rotary Club of Branford was chartered October 15, 1928, and is celebrating its eightieth anniversary; and,
WHEREAS, Branford Rotarians are part of an organization of over 1.2 million members worldwide which is comprised of professionals and business leaders; and,
WHEREAS, The Rotary motto “Service Above Self” inspires its members to provide humanitarian services, encourages high ethical standards, and promotes good will and peace in the world; and,
WHEREAS, The Rotary Club of Branford funds projects such as the building of The Soundview Family YMCA, annual scholarships for graduating high school seniors, The “Read To Grow” program, the initiative to provide clean drinking water to impoverished areas in the world, and the international Polio Eradication Program; and,
WHEREAS, Rotary members helped to build The Volunteer Services Center, The Community Event’s sign on The Branford Green, The children’s playscape at Parker Park, installed an entrance arbor and planted gardens at Orchard House, and installed The Harry Johnson Memorial at Branford Point; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, in recognition of the above organization’s efforts, and in celebration of its eightieth anniversary, we, The Board of Selectmen, do hereby officially designate June 24, 2009 as THE ROTARY CLUB OF BRANFORD DAY in Branford.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the proclamation. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Reappointments:
Regional Water Authority Regional Policy Board - Douglas Marsh term to expire June 30, 2012. Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the reappointment. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Appointments:
Strategic Review Committee
One Year terms – Terms to expire March 31, 2010:
Ray Figlewski – Economic Development Commission
Frank Carrano – Board of Education
Jeff Clark – Chamber of Commerce
Virginia Stanlake – Member at Large
Two Year Terms – Terms to expire March 31, 2011:
Douglas Marsh – Land Trust
Karyl Lee Hall – Conservation / Environmental Commission
Chris Edmonds – Member at Large
Three Year Terms – Terms to expire March 31, 2012:
Victor Cassella – Board of Finance
Greg Robbins – Member at Large
Ann Devlin, Susan Barnes and Wayne Cooke all briefly addressed the Board concerning the Strategic Review Committee. Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the appointments. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Community Forest Commission:
Edward Masotta, Tree Warden (non-voting member)
One Year Term:
Christopher Woerner term to expire January 30, 2010
Two Year Terms:
Dr. Shirley McCarthy term to expire January 30, 2011
Pam Rackliff term to expire January 30, 2011
Three Year Terms:
Michalah Bracken term to expire January 30, 2012
Michael Hughes term to expire January 30, 2012
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to discuss the appointments. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Selectman Opie stated he would abstain from the vote on these appointments. He didn’t agree with the ordinance when it was adopted by the RTM. Lindsay Mathews, Conservation/Environmental Commission addressed the Board to provide some additional background concerning ordinance. Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the appointments. Seconded by First Selectman DaRos. Vote 2 yeas – 1 abstention (Opie).
Deputy Harbor Master – Robert Hancock to fill a vacancy left by Bill Cusack. Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve the recommendation for approval by the Governor. Seconded by Selectman Walsh. Vote unanimous.
Green Use:
To approve a request from Christian Lawrence to use the Town Green on Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m. to hold “Branstock 09”. Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve the application pending further approval from the Town Center Merchants and the First Congregational Church. Seconded by Selectman Walsh. Vote unanimous.
There was no presentation from the Fireworks Committee.
First Selectman DaRos congratulated the Branford High School Baseball Team on the Class L Championship. Susan Barnes stated that the Branford High School Girls Track Team also has traveled to North Carolina to compete in Nationals.
First Selectman DaRos addressed a letter from Wayne Cooke dated May 19, 2009 re: Exit 53 and the Railroad underpass and an additional letter from Wayne Cooke dated May 19, 2009 re: SRC Targeted Industry Study.
Selectman Opie asked about the progress on the realignment of Snake Hill Road. First Selectman DaRos stated that it would go out to bid next January.
First Selectman DaRos addressed a letter from Wayne Cooke dated May 15, 2009 re: Penny Bellamy and Wiggin & Dana concerning the Tabor case.
Mr. Cooke addressed the Board at 6:51 p.m. Exchanges took place between Mr. Cooke and First Selectman DaRos and Selectman Walsh.
Jamie Cosgrove addressed the Board at 7:08 and read a letter concerning the proposed Public Works and Fire Department facilities.
Mr. Cooke addressed the Board again at 7:16 p.m.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to adjourn the meeting at 7:18 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Trista Milici
Clerk
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