April 1, 2009 – approved by the BOS 04/15/09
Senior Center – 6:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. Present were First Selectman Anthony J. DaRos; Second Selectman Francis W. Walsh and Third Selectman John Opie. Also attending were Jeff Clark, Chairman, Board of Ethics; Eliza Cleveland, Dr. Leonard Farber, Chris Edmonds, Board of Ethics Members; Karyl Lee Hall, Conservation Environment Commission; Chris Sullivan, RTM Member; Maureen DaRos; Jamie Cosgrove; Wayne Cooke; Marie Kelly; Dennis Kelly; Pete Davis; Beth Dock; George Buchanan; Rebecca Randall; Penny Bellamy; Susan Barnes; Ann Devlin; Pam Roy; Marianne Hall; Alice Lambert; Marcia Chambers as well as approximately 6 others.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the minutes of March 18, 2009. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Board of Ethics Chairman Jeffrey Clark addressed the Board to provide information concerning the Board and its accomplishments concerning recent changes to the Code of Ethics. Mr. Clark introduced the Board members. The Board of Selectmen expressed their appreciation for all of the work by the board members.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve a recommendation from the Solid Waste Management Commission to approve resolution from the Bristol Resource Recovery Facility Operating Committee to continue to allow the region to negotiate on the municipality's behalf for long-term planning purposes. The Board waived the reading of the resolution (copy to be attached to the minutes). Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the appointment of James Finch as the Municipal liaison to handle all neighborhood assistance matters. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve a request from the Branford Compassion Club for use of the Town Green on Sunday, October 4, 2009 to hold the annual Blessing of the animals and craft fair. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
To approve a request from Carol Penny of Alliance Theatre Inc. for use of the Town Green on August 7, August 8 and August 9, 2009 to hold a Children’s theatre play on the Green beginning at 2:30 p.m. The Board did not take any action on this item.
First Selectman DaRos read a letter from Wayne Cooke requesting 10 minutes to address the board concerning development in Branford.
Discussion took place between Mr. Cooke and the board members. First Selectman DaRos gave a brief overview concerning Exit 53. Selectman Opie also provided additional information.
First Selectman DaRos also read a letter from Barbara Neal, Assessor concerning the elderly and veterans tax programs.
Ann Devlin addressed the Board concerning the posting of the agenda for the Board of Selectmen’s meeting as well as the concern for handicapped parking in the Town Center.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to adjourn the meeting at 6:57 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Trista Milici
Clerk
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