TOWN OF GOSHEN
BOARD OF SELECTMEN[Marker]
MINUTES – Regular Meeting
Town Hall Conference Room
September 8, 2009
PRESENT: Robert P. Valentine, H John Krukar
OTHERS: Allan Walker, Christine Puglio (Recycling Coordinator)
Robert P. Valentine called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
IN A MOTION made by H. John Krukar, seconded by Robert P. Valentine, it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the September 1, 2009 Regular Meeting. Vote unanimous.
Thomas A. Breakell arrived at 4:06 p.m.
MATTERS ARISING out of the minutes: John Krukar inquired if there had been any results released from the borings taken on West Hyerdale last week. At this time there were none. He’ll have the Town Engineer review the results when available and submit a report to the Board.
The Board of Selectmen deferred from the original order of business and moved to New Business, (a) Recycling Discussion – Christine Puglio.
The Board of Selectmen welcomed Christine Puglio (Recycling Coordinator) to the meeting and invited her to the table.
Christine Puglio received a request from a hauler to obtain a permit from the Town of Goshen to pay the tipping fee for a roll off dumpster. This is not specifically addressed by our contract, but in keeping with past practice, the BOS agreed the Town will not pay tipping fees for roll offs.
Much discussion ensued with regards to CRRA’s Mid-Conn project ending in three years. Also discussed was the current contract with Litchfield Carting Service. The BOS will request a meeting with representatives of Litchfield Carting Service to discuss how best to implement the contract. John Krukar and Christine Puglio will compile a list of items to discuss.
Christine Puglio and John Krukar will compile a list of questions to ask Matt Starr, the new contact person for AWD.
Christine Puglio left at 5:05 p.m.
IN A MOTION made by H. John Krukar, seconded by Thomas A. Breakell, Ronald F. Nodine it was VOTED to approve the warrant including the payroll of September 10, 2009 in the amount of $22,718.01. Vote unanimous.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
FIRST SELECTMAN’S REPORT:
Bob Valentine noted that good progress is being made with the cleanup of debris form the fire at Al Rosa’s property on School Hill Road.
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The necessary paperwork for the construction of the two new Regional School District No. 6 wells is coming along. There is no firm schedule, but the hope is that within the next month this project will commence. Bob Valentine will update the other members of the board as progress continues.
Bob Valentine expressed his unhappiness with the recent ruling on the redistricting of the probate courts. Bob Valentine strongly believes the decision was made based on politics rather than what would be best for the probate court system.
Bob Valentine was approached by the Marshapaug Association of Tyler Lake inquiring if the Public Works Department would be willing to fix the drainage at the end of Sandy Beach Road. The Association has offered to pay for all material and labor costs. Bob wanted the opportunity to discuss this with the other Board members before offering an answer. After discussion with the other members, the BOS unanimously agreed that it would be inappropriate for the Town to do work on a private right of way beyond what has been done in the past. Bob Valentine will inform the Marshapaug Association of the BOS decision.
Bob Valentine reported last week he spoke with Peter Spangenberg (DEP Dam Safety) with regards to the application for the Tyler Lake Dam. Mr. Spangenberg told Bob Valentine he was hopeful the necessary paperwork would be completed on the permit by the end of last week. Unfortunately, this past week, Bob was informed that Ms. Danielle Moshell, DEP representative for the inland water resources, had spoken to Army Corp of Engineers with respect to the Tyler Lake Dam. As a result, the Class 1 permit has now changed to a Class 3. This means the permit is considered a General permit and will require much more
in-depth work, research and time. Bob expressed his unhappiness with the DEP and has requested a meeting with DEP representatives, Senator Andrew Roraback and representatives from the Army Corp of Engineers.
CORRESPONDENCE: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Tax Collectors Report - August 31, 2009
The Board of Selectmen reviewed the Tax Collectors Report – August 31, 2009.
IN A MOTION made by H. John Krukar, seconded by Thomas A. Breakell, it was VOTED to receive the Tax Collectors report – August 31, 2009. Vote unanimous.
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NEW BUSINESS (continued):
Bob Valentine noted he has recently spoken to Launa Goslee (Tax Collector) regarding several parcels of property that are either classified “owners unknown” and/or the property owners are deceased and the successors can not be found. Bob relayed the options he was told by Town Counsel. The “owners unknown” property could be quit claimed to the Goshen Land Trust. Bob will discuss this with Chris Craig (President, Goshen Land Trust). As far as the other property, Chip Roraback’s suggestion is to hire an agency to find the legal property owners. Bob will have further discussion with Launa Goslee.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS: None
IN A MOTION made by Thomas A. Breakell, seconded by Robert P. Valentine, it was VOTED to adjourn the meeting. Vote unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 5:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rhonda Gelormino
Selectman’s Administrative Assistant
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