Town of Goshen, CT - January 8, 2008

TOWN OF GOSHEN

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

MINUTES – Regular Meeting

Town Hall Conference Room

PRESENT: Robert P. Valentine, H. John Krukar, Ronald F. Nodine

OTHERS: Barry Donaldson

Bob Valentine called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

IN A MOTION made by Bob Valentine, seconded by John Krukar, it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the December 27, 2007 Regular Meeting. Vote unanimous.

MATTERS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES: None

IN A MOTION made by Robert P. Valentine, seconded by Ronald F. Nodine, it was VOTED to approve the warrant including payroll of January 3, 2008 in the amount of $125,760.62. Vote unanimous. The largest payment was for the refund of the performance bond to Bill Henne for the amount of $75,140.36.

IN A MOTION made by Robert P. Valentine, seconded by H. John Krukar, it was VOTED to approve the warrant including payroll of January 10, 2008 in the amount of $66,702.83. Vote unanimous.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

FIRST SELECTMAN’S REPORT:

Bob Valentine updated the other members of the Board on the status of the Library’s Children’s Coordinator position. Lynn Steinmayer, Library Director, is in the process of offering the position to Pamela Buckley. Pam had previously worked for the Library as Children’s Coordinator. Bob Valentine also noted a memo he gave to Lynn, regarding Pam’s compensation. If she was to return to work at the Library, Pam would not be considered a new employee and would not be eligible for a 90 day rate increase. Instead, she will be compensated appropriately upon her return.

Bob Valentine noted the budgets that are due on January 14, 2008 to the Selectman’s office. They are as follows:

· Board of Assessment Appeals

· Enforcement Officer – Land Use

· Fire Commissioners

· Inland Wetlands Commission

· Planning & Zoning Commission

· Water Pollution Control Authority

FIRST SELECTMAN’S REPORT (continued)

· Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board of Finance is requesting from all departments a five year capital plan.

Bob Valentine also informed the other members of the Board that the Fiscal Office has hired Carol Aldrich as Selectmen’s Clerk.

Bob Valentine will meet with Goshen Center School Principal, Maggie Frasier, Tom Cordeau, and Ed Drapp on Friday, January 14, 2008 to discuss the Goshen Center School’s Security Assessment.

Bob Valentine received a letter from OPM with a February 29, 2008 deadline date for STEAP grant applications. Bob will apply for a STEAP grant for the Tyler Lake Dam project. He believes the paperwork will be completed and mailed by the end of this week. A copy of the completed application will be sent to Senator Andrew Roraback and State Representative Roberta Willis.

CORRESPONDENCE: A letter was received from John Morris, Chairman, Republican Town Committee, requesting the use of the Town Hall Conference Room on January 14, 2008 from 7:00-10:00 p.m.

IN A MOTION made by Ron Nodine, seconded by John Krukar, it was VOTED to approve the request from John Morris, Chairman, Republican Town Committee, for the use of the Town Hall Conference Room on January 14, 2008 from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Vote unanimous.

IN A MOTION made by Bob Valentine, seconded by Ron Nodine, it was VOTED to add to the agenda, Old Business, #8 (a) Appointment – Conservation Commission. Vote unanimous.

Appointment – Conservation Commission

IN A MOTION made by Bob Valentine, seconded by John Krukar, it was VOTED to appoint Barry Donaldson as a member to the conservation commission for a term beginning January 8, 2008 through October 31, 2011. Vote unanimous.

Barry Donaldson left at 4:39 p.m.

IN A MOTION made by Bob Valentine, seconded by John Krukar it was VOTED to add to the agenda under New Business, #9 (c) Executive Session – (1) Possible Litigation, (2) Land Purchase behind the Goshen Firehouse. Vote unanimous.

Tax Collectors Report – December 31, 2007

IN A MOTION made by Ron Nodine, seconded by John Krukar it was VOTED to receive the Tax Collectors Report – December 31, 2007. Vote unanimous.

Tax Collectors Correction(s)

In accordance with the CT State Statutes Section 12-129, application for refunds must be made within 3 years of the due date of the tax. There are two taxpayers

on the list dated 1/3/08 that have balances totaling $21.81 for bills prior to the

2003 Grand List and to zero out their balances, adjustment equal to their overpayment amounts are to be made.

IN A MOTION made by John Krukar, seconded by Bob Valentine, it was VOTED to approve the request in accordance with the CT State Statutes Section 12-129 to have the balances totaling $21.81 be zeroed out. Vote unanimous.

The Board of Selectmen agreed to defer from the original order of business and move to Any Other Business, item #10.

Website Business Directory Policy

The Board of Selectmen reviewed the new Website Business Directory Policy.

IN A MOTION made by Ron Nodine, seconded John Krukar, it was VOTED to approve the Website Business Directory Policy. Vote unanimous.

IN A MOTION made by Bob Valentine, seconded by John Krukar it was VOTED to go into Executive Session at 4:50 p.m. to discuss (1) Possible Litigation (2) Land Purchase behind Goshen Firehouse. Vote unanimous.

Bob Valentine invited Rhonda Gelormino to attend.

Allan Walker arrived at 5:05 p.m.

Bob Valentine invited Allan Walker, Chairman, Board of Finance to attend.

IN A MOTION made by John Krukar, seconded by Ron Nodine, it was VOTED to go out of Executive Session at 5:15 p.m. Vote unanimous. No action was taken.

IN A MOTION made by Ron Nodine, seconded by John Krukar, it was VOTED to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 5:16 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Selectman’s Admin. Asst.