July 1, 2009 – approved by the BOS 7/15/09
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 James Finch, Finance Director, Bob McDonald, WC Trust; Ellen Aspell, Pomerantz, Drayton & Stabnick, LLC; Laura Burban, Director, DCAS; Marilyn Kennedy, DCAS Board member; Marilyn Vailette, DCAS Board Member; Eunice Lasala, DCAS Board Member; Susan Barnes, JBML Board Member; Julie Francis, JBML Board Member; Robin Sandler, JBML Board Member; Chris Sullivan, RTM Member; Sam Bartlett, Bob’s #1; and Peter Davis.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the minutes of June 17, 2009. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Opie to enter into executive session at 6:01 p.m. to discuss a pending workers compensation claim. The Board invited James Finch, Bob McDonald and Ellen Aspell to attend the executive session.
Return to regular session at 6:16 p.m. For the record no votes were taken while in executive session.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the recommendation for counsel to settle the workers compensation claim for no less than $35,000. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
James Finch, Finance Director, addressed the Board to explain the request to authorize the First Selectman to execute a trust agreement between the town (employer) and the Board of Finance (trustees).
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the request to authorize the First Selectman to execute a trust agreement between the town and the Board of Finance. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Marilyn Vailette, Chairman, DCAS addressed the Board to provide information concerning the Daniel Cosgrove Animal Shelter. Ms. Vailette explained the makeup of the board, their responsibilities and the history of the shelter. Laura Burban, Director, DCAS also addressed the Board to provide information concerning the activities of the Animal Control Officers and provide information concerning the upcoming walk to support homeless animals.
Robin Sandler and Julie Francis, JMBL Board members, addressed the Board to provide information concerning upcoming events to support the JBML. Robin Sandler also provided information concerning the James Blackstone Memorial Library “Books, BBQ and Blues” event scheduled for August 23, 2009.
First Selectman DaRos read a letter from Bob’s #1 Inc. concerning the sewer pump out bid. Sam Bartlett addressed the Board concerning the pump out bids. Mr. Bartlett explained that Bob’s #1 would reduce its bid prices to match the low bid as a Branford business. The Board discussed the fact that the purchasing ordinance had changed and the ability for the Branford bidder to match the lowest bid has been eliminated. The Board did not vote on this item agree to put this item on hold to receive further clarification from Town Counsel.
Daniel Cosgrove Animal Shelter Board
Colleen Cote McDonald to fill a vacancy left by Jody McGovern term to expire September 30, 2010. Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the appointment. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Other - none
First Selectman read a letter from Wayne Cooke requesting 10 minutes to address the board concerning development in Branford.
Wayne Cooke addressed the Board at approximately 7:15 p.m. to discuss the Strategic Review Committee. Mr. Cooke spoke against the newly created committee and questioned the recent appointments made by the Board of Selectmen.
Selectman Opie made a motion to reconsider the question on action taken to appoint the members of the Strategic Review Committee and set aside the appointments until recommendations are received from each Chairman. Seconded by Selectman Walsh. Mr. Cooke also asked a question concerning the appointment of Jeff Clark as a representative of the Chamber of Commerce to the Committee. Vote unanimous.
Wayne Cooke addressed the Board again.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Trista Milici
Clerk
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