TOWN OF GOSHEN
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES – Regular Meeting
Town Hall Conference Room
March 18, 2008
PRESENT: Robert P. Valentine, H. John Krukar
OTHERS: Allan Walker, John McKenna (Republican American reporter)
Bob Valentine called the meeting to order at 4:06 p.m.
IN A MOTION made by H. John Krukar, seconded by Robert P. Valentine it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the March 11, 2008 Regular Meeting. Vote unanimous.
MATTERS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES: None
IN A MOTION made by Robert P. Valentine, seconded by H. John Krukar it was VOTED to approve the warrant including payroll of March 20, 2008 in the amount of $59,947.77. Vote unanimous.
Ronald F. Nodine arrived at 4:11 p.m.
Tom Stansfield arrived at 4:12 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
FIRST SELECTMAN'S REPORT:
Bob Valentine noted the production of the new Public Works vehicle is moving along. The hope is to take delivery of this vehicle by the end of next week.
A response to Mark Robinson’s letter to the editor was submitted and published on Sunday, March 16, 2008. Bob Valentine noted the reason for the response was to clarify any and all misrepresented information.
The Board of Selectmen has agreed to leave ample time at next weeks Selectmen’s meeting (under Public Comment) for all residents to voice their concerns or comments with respect to the Resident Trooper Program.
Bob Valentine attended a Litchfield Hills Council of Elected Officials (LHCEO) meeting on Friday, March 14, 2008. Much discussion ensued with regards to the Dial-A-Ride program Goshen residents currently utilize. This program is minimal or no cost for the senior residents of Goshen. Bob Valentine noted he has posted this information on the senior’s board at the Town Hall and will have more information on the Town’s website in the near future.
Karl Acimovic (Town Dam Engineer) provided Bob Valentine with the refined calculations for the Tyler Lake Spillway. Karl was able to reduce the required width of the spillway from 55 to 50 feet. The Board of Selectmen reviewed the revised “Proposed Site Plan” with the added options. Bob Valentine will contact Ron McCarthy, Land Surveyor, to stake out the construction area.
FIRST SELECTMAN'S REPORT (continued):
The Board of Selectmen received an invitation from Craig Drezek, Interim Superintendent, Regional School District No.6, to attend the 2008-2009 District Budget Meeting on Monday, March 24, 2008.
Bob Valentine noted he asked Tom Stansfield (Inland Wetlands Commission Chairman) to attend tonight’s meeting.
Much discussion ensued with regards to Marty Connor, Town Planner and Enforcement Officer, and the position he has taken with Field House Development, LLC who proposes developing the School House Ridge subdivision off Hemlock Hill Road. The Board of Selectmen agreed this is a serious conflict of interest. Bob noted his conversation with Marty Connor last week, regarding Marty’s work in the private vs. public sector, could have been misconstrued. So there is no further misunderstanding, the Board of Selectmen will have Bob compose a letter to Marty making it very clear that Marty needs to decide if he’s working for Field House Development, LLC or the Town of Goshen; he can’t do both.
IN A MOTION made by Robert P. Valentine, seconded by H. John Krukar, it was VOTED to allow Bob Valentine to compose a letter on behalf of the Board of Selectmen addressed to Marty Connor, Town Planner, stating that if Marty Connor intends to continue to work for the Town of Goshen than he shall immediately refrain from any further work on the proposed subdivision “School House Ridge” and should refrain from any private sector work in any towns abutting the Town of Goshen. Vote unanimous.
Tom Stansfield left at 5:22 p.m.
CORRESPONDENCE: A letter was received from Howard Joray, Public Works Supervisor, with his recommendation for the Cemetery mowing for the 2008-2009 fiscal year.
See attached for a copy of the letter along with a copy of the bid amounts.
IN A MOTION made by Ronald F. Nodine, seconded by H. John Krukar it was VOTED to accept the recommendation of Howard Joray, Public Works Supervisor, and award the Cemetery Mowing to Agricare of CT. Vote unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS:
Sexton Job Description
The Board of Selectmen reviewed and discussed the proposed Sexton Job Description. It was agreed to separate the job into three (3) separate positions (Financial, Maintenance and Operations Coordinators) as proposed by Terry Hall.
IN A MOTION made by Ronald F. Nodine, seconded by H. John Krukar it was VOTED to approve the Sexton Job Description. Vote unanimous.
NEW BUSINESS: None
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 5:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rhonda Gelormino
Selectman’s Admin. Asst.
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