TOWN OF GOSHEN
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES – Regular Meeting
Town Hall Conference Room
April 29, 2008
PRESENT: Robert P. Valentine, H. John Krukar, Ronald F. Nodine
Bob Valentine called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m.
IN A MOTION made by H. John Krukar, seconded by Robert P. Valentine it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the April 22, 2008 Regular Meeting as amended. Vote unanimous.
Page one, remove the extra comma after which. Page two, First Selectmen’s report, fourth paragraph, second sentence should read: As it now stands the budget has an over all increase of 5.74% and Goshen’s increase would be 7.54%.
Page two, correspondence, the time should read from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Page three, Old Business, third paragraph, second sentence should read: The Ethics Codes which the Town is looking to adopt are codes Marty Connor already abides by.
Page four, Basin Cleaning Recommendations, last sentence, “Mecator” should read “Mercator”.
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 May 1, 2008 in the amount of
$22,210.70. Vote unanimous.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
FIRST SELECTMAN’S REPORT:
Bob Valentine received from Karl Acimovich (Town Dam Engineer) a map of the proposed Tyler Lake Dam marked with the proposed trees to be cut as well as the trees that need to remain.
Bob Valentine has forwarded a copy of this map to the developer, Bill Colby, for review and approval.
Bob Valentine met with Michelle Fitzpatrick, Tyler Lake Property Owners Association, to keep the association informed on the progress of the dam.
The Public Work crew continues to work on Eli Bunker Road. The intention is to have this project completed within the next few weeks.
Bob Valentine met with a representative from Department of Emergency Management Homeland Security (DEMHS) to inspect the work that was done using the FEMA grant dollars stemming from spring 2007 road washouts. The representative was very please with the progress.
Bob Valentine learned from Attorney Mike Zizka’s letter that Attorney Louis Martochhio declined the BOS’s 45 acre offer in writing.
Bob Valentine noted that at Litchfield’s Planning & Zoning meeting on April 21, 2008, the committee requested the developer of the School House Ridge Subdivision to work with the Town of Goshen before proceeding with work on Hemlock Hill Road. Bob has not yet heard from the Developer.
Bob Valentine noted the new Working Road Foreman, Bill Gelormino, started on Monday, April 27, 2008.
Bob Valentine noted he was approached by a representative from New England Truck asking permission to use the new Public Works truck for a show in May 2008.
The BOS sees no problems will the request from New England Truck to use Goshen’s new truck in a trade show, as long as there are no costs to the Town.
Bob Valentine reviewed the budgets that will be presented at the April 30, 2008 Board of Finance Special Meeting.
Bob Valentine gave a snapshot report to the other members of the Board as to the projections for the Town of Goshen’s operating budget, the Capital Non-Recurring and the proposed Region No. 6 budget.
The BOS was able to find two individuals who are willing to take part in the Ethics Committee, John Krukar will contact the third potential person and will update the other members of the Board as to their decision.
CORRESPONDENCE: A letter was received from Henrietta Horvay (Chairman, Democratic Town Committee) requesting the use of the Town Hall Conference Room on May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28, September 25, and October 23, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
IN A MOTION made by Ronald F. Nodine, seconded by H. John Krukar it was VOTED to approve the request from Henrietta Horvay (Chairman, Democratic Town Committee)
to use the Town Hall Conference Room on May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28, September 25, and October 23, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Vote unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS:
Chip Sealing Bid Recommendation
Bob Valentine and Howard Joray (Public Works Supervisor) met with a representative from Comer Contracting, Inc. to discuss processes and procedures. In addition, Howard contacted other businesses and municipalities that have or continue to contract with Cormer and has found they do good work.
OLD BUSINESS (continued):
A letter was received a letter from Howard Joray (Public Works Supervisor) recommending Comer Contracting, Inc. be awarded the Chip Sealing Bid for a contract price of $179,550.
IN A MOTION made by Ronald F. Nodine, seconded by Robert P. Valentine it was VOTED to accept the recommendation of Howard Joray (Public Works Supervisor) and award the Chip Sealing Bid Contract to Comer Contracting, Inc. Vote unanimous.
NEW BUSINESS: None
ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
John Krukar mentioned to the other board members the press release distributed by CRRA entitled “Next Generation of Recycling Headed to Connecticut; CRRA to convert Hartford RRF to Single-Stream”. Single-stream recycling is expected to save the Town money by encouraging more recycling and by reducing the cost of the recycling pickup.
In addition, on May 12, 2008, Paul Nonnenmacher (CRRA Spokesman) will give a presentation at the Town Hall on recycling as part of the Library’s program on composting and recycling.
Christine Puglio (Recycling Coordinator) applied for a Coca-Cola Company Grant to supply recycling bins for Town Hall, Camp Cochipianee and the Public Works facilities. Unfortunately, Goshen’s application was not selected, but Chris will try again this fall in the next round of grants.
IN A MOTION made by Robert P. Valentine, seconded by Ronald F. Nodine, it was VOTED to add to the agenda under Any Other Business – Executive Session – Review of Public Works Job Applicant(s). Vote unanimous.
IN A MOTION made by Ronald F. Nodine, seconded by Robert P. Valentine, it was VOTED to go into Executive Session at 5:15 p.m. for Review of Public Works Job Applicant(s). Vote unanimous.
IN A MOTION made by H. John Krukar, seconded by Ronald F. Nodine, it was VOTED to go out of Executive Session at 6:44 p.m. No action taken.
IN A MOTION made by Ronald F. Nodine, seconded by H. John Krukar it was VOTED to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rhonda Gelormino
Selectmen’s Administrative Assistant.
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