Town of Goshen, CT - February 26, 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: Allan Walker

Bob Valentine called the meeting to order at 4:04p.m.

IN A MOTION made by Ronald F. Nodine, seconded by H. John Krukar it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the February 19, 2008 Regular Meeting. Vote unanimous.

MATTERS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES: Bob Valentine noted that he was informed the Goshen Volunteer Fire Company will spend their own company funds to hire an attorney to represent them in regards to the issues with CONN OSHA.

Howard Joray (Public Works Supervisor) arrived at 4:10 p.m.

IN A MOTION made by Robert P. Valentine, seconded by H. John Krukar it was VOTED to approve the warrant including payroll of February 28, 2008 in the amount of $123,636.50. Vote unanimous.

Bob Valentine noted a payment to American Rock Salt in the amount of $37,714.02 is included in this weeks warrant.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

IN A MOTION made by Ronald F. Nodine, seconded by H. John Krukar, it was VOTED to add to the agenda, New Business (#9) b – Discussion - Public Works Supervisor. Vote unanimous.

The Board of Selectmen agreed to defer from the original order of business and moved to New Business (#9) b – Discussion – Public Works Supervisor.

Discussion – Public Works Supervisor

Howard Joray (Public Works Supervisor) thanked the Board of Selectmen for allowing him to speak at this evening’s meeting.

Howard Joray noted his unhappiness with a letter he recently received from Bob Valentine with regards to his performance as it related to a public works vehicle. Howard Joray also voiced his concern with the “request for purchase order forms” that are now required prior to purchases.

The Board of Selectmen listened to Howard Joray’s concerns.

FIRST SELECTMEN'S REPORT:

Bob Valentine and Howard Joray discussed the current level of salt material for winter storms and the amount needed to be in reserve. Calculating the past storm’s requirements and trying to predict the possibilities, it is believed we should reserve a minimum of 100 tons, the equivalent to two storms.

Howard Joray left @ 4:52 p.m.

Bob Valentine noted he received a proposal from Steve Lineman, Connect-CTY for the amount of $3,125. Bob believes this would be a good use of the Homeland Security Grant dollars. Bob will ask Steve to proceed with the necessary paperwork to get this program up and running.

Bob Valentine reviewed with the Board of Selectmen the budgets that will be presented to the Board of Finance on Wednesday, February 27, 2008. They are as follows:

· Animal Control Officer

· Board of Assessor

· Building Official

· Civil Preparedness

· Conservation Commission

· Conservation of Health

Bob Valentine noted that because of past confusion with regards to the Registrar’s salary and/or hourly compensation, he eliminated the salary option. The Registrars will be paid on an hourly basis for fiscal year 2008-2009.

Bob Valentine and Barbara Breor (Town Clerk) have had further discussion about acquiring a new system for on-line searching. They feel the best option for the Town is to stay with the current system for 2008-2009 as the newer systems are more costly sand not proven.

Bob Valentine met with George Roberts (USA Hauling), Jim Rockwell (USA Hauling), and Christine Puglio (Recycling Coordinator) on Tuesday, February 26, 2008. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and review the current contract and discuss some of the possibilities and probabilities for the future when our current contract expires in 2009. Other topics discussed were the possibility of moving the Friday recycling to combine it with the Tuesday recycling and the electronics recycling program being mandated by the state.

CORRESPONDENCE: None

IN A MOTION made by Robert P. Valentine, seconded by Ronald F. Nodine, it was VOTED to add to the agenda under New Business #9 (c), Executive Session – Possible Litigation. Vote unanimous.

Executive Session – Personnel Matter

IN A MOTION made by H. John Krukar, seconded by Ronald F. Nodine, it was VOTED to go into Executive Session at 5:25 p.m. to discuss an Employee Evaluation, 90 Day Review. Vote unanimous.

All in attendance were invited to stay.

NEW BUSINESS (continued):

IN A MOTION made by H. John Krukar, seconded by Ronald F. Nodine it was VOTED to go out of Executive Session at 5:27 p.m. Vote unanimous.

IN A MOTION made by Robert P. Valentine, seconded by Ronald F. Nodine it was VOTED to accept the recommendation of Lucy Hussman, Assessor, and grant Lisa Barber, Assessment Clerk, a $.50 per hour increase. Vote unanimous.

Executive Session – Possible Litigation

IN A MOTION made by H. John Krukar, seconded by Ronald F. Nodine, it was VOTED to go into Executive Session at 5:28 p.m. to discuss Possible Litigation. Vote Unanimous.

All in attendance were invited to stay.

IN A MOTION made by H. John Krukar, seconded by Ronald F. Nodine it was VOTED to go out of Executive Session at 5:37 p.m. Vote unanimous. No action taken.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS: None

IN A MOTION made by Ron Nodine, seconded by John Krukar, it was VOTED to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 5:39 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Selectman’s Admin. Asst.