May 20, 2009 – approved by the BOS 06/17/09
Senior Center – 6:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 6:07 p.m. Present were First Selectman Anthony J. DaRos; Second Selectman Francis W. Walsh and Third Selectman John Opie. Also attending were Janice Plaziak, Town Engineer; Fire Chief Jack Ahern; David LaCroix, Fire Commissioner; Assistant Chief Shaun Heffernan; Deputy Chief Thomas Mahoney; David Stein, Silver/Petrucelli & Associates; Edward Masotta, Public Works Director; Winnifred Judge, Branford Garden Club; Ray Vergati, Representing TMobile; Charisse Reaves; Alan Gleeson; Wayne Cooke and several other citizens.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve the minutes of May 6, 2009. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to add two items to the agenda: a request from TMobile and a request for the approval of a green use application. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Janice Plaziak, Town Engineer; Fire Chief Jack Ahern; David LaCroix, Fire Commissioner and David Stein, representative from Silver/Petrucelli & Associates addressed the Board to provide information concerning the proposal to redevelop 43-45 North Main Street for a new Fire Headquarters and a new Public Works Facility at Tabor Drive. The Board members asked a few questions as well
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve a request from Janice Plaziak, Town Engineer to waive the bid for design development, construction document preparation, bid phase services, construction administration and post construction services for the redevelopment of 43-45 North Main Street for a new Fire Headquarters and design of a new Public Works Facility at Tabor Drive and award the contract to Silver/Petrucelli & Associates. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Ray Vergati, representative from TMobile addressed the board to provide information concerning a request to install a cellular tower on town owned property located at 84 Thimble Island Road. Mr. Vergati explained that the proposal is to lease a portion of the property at 84 Thimble Island Road to install a 75 foot monopole. The lease would be or a term of 30 years (5ry with 5year renewals) $25,000 per year with an escalation of 2% per year. The Board thanked him for his presentation and information.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve request from Janice Plaziak, Town Engineer to accept a portion Alps Road and Pleasant Point Road for highway purposes. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve a request from Janice Plaziak, Town Engineer to accept an easement for drainage purposes on Averill Place. Seconded by Selectman Walsh. Vote unanimous.
Edward Masotta and Winifred Judge addressed the Board to explain the from the Branford Garden Club and the Town of Branford to install a three quarter circular retaining wall around the base of the soldiers monument on the west side of Town Hall.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve a request from the Branford Garden Club and the Town of Branford to install a three quarter circular retaining wall around the base of the soldiers monument on the west side of Town Hall. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by First Selectman DaRos to table the following appointments:
Community Forest Commission
Michalah Bracken term to expire January 30, 2012
Michael Hughes term to expire January 30, 2012
Dr. Shirley McCarthy term to expire January 30, 2011
Pam Rackliff term to expire January 30, 2011
Christopher Woerner term to expire January 30, 2010
Edward Masotta, Tree Warden (non-voting member)
Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve a request from the Branford High School for use of the Town Green on Monday, June 22, 2009 for 2009 High School Graduation ceremonies.
Motion made by Selectman Opie to approve a request from Tabor Classic Rock to use the Town Green on Saturday, June 27, July 18 and August 15, 2009 to hold classic rock and open mike jam sessions. Seconded by Selectman Walsh. Vote unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to approve a request from Charisse Reaves to use the Town Green to hold a kids fair on Saturday, August 29 and Sunday August 30, 2009. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
First Selectman DaRos read a letter from Wayne Cooke requesting 10 minutes to address the board concerning development in Branford. Due to time constraints First Selectman DaRos stated that he would address two additional letters submitted by Mr. Cooke in writing and that the meeting needed to be adjourned to turn the meeting room over to the Board of Finance.
Motion made by Selectman Walsh to adjourn the meeting at 7:36 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Opie. Vote unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Trista Milici
Clerk
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