TOWN OF [Marker]GOSHEN
BOARD OF SELECTMEN[Marker]
MINUTES – [Marker]Regular Meeting
Town Hall Conference Room[Marker]
April 20, 2010
OTHERS: Allan Walker, Lucy Hussman (Assessor), Rick Duff (Seymour Sealing), Rob Zalinger (Roadway Management), Larry Geissler (Design Professionals), Marvin Gonzales (New England Geosystems), Peter King (Dosch King), Adam Sobek (Geoinnovative Solutions), Scott Sambrook (Connecticut Sealcoating)
Robert P. Valentine called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.
The Board of Selectmen agreed to defer from the original order of business and move to New Business - Sealed Bids Opening.
H. John Krukar arrived at 4:10 p.m.
GIS Mapping
The following bids were opened:
1. Vision Appraisal
2. Planimetrics
3. Tighe & Bond
4. Fuss & O’Neill
5. Genesys Corporation
6. Sewall
7. Design Professionals
8. Geoinnovative
9. New England Geosystems
10. Northwest Conservation District
11. Applied Graphics, Inc.
The Board of Selectmen noted all bids were received within the specified time. Because of the many variables included within each Request for Proposal, each document will need to be reviewed and summarized. A summary of each proposal will be available for review in the near future.
IN A MOTION made by H. John Krukar, seconded by Thomas A. Breakell, it was VOTED to receive the Request for Proposals and forward them to Lucy Hussman (Assessor) for review and recommendation. Vote unanimous.
Crack Sealing
1. Connecticut Sealcoating $32,500 Lump Sum
2. The Gorman Group $47,500 Lump Sum
3. A & A Asphalt $36,270 $1.17 Sq. yard
4. New York Bituminous Product $42,800.64 $0.41 Sq. yard
5. Axtell’s Inc $21,450 $ 1.43 Sq yard
6. Costello Industries $42,400. Lump Sum
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NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
IN A MOTION made by H. John Krukar, seconded by Thomas A. Breakell, it was VOTED to receive the Crack sealing bids and forward them to Ed Perry (Public Works Supervisor) for review and recommendation. Vote unanimous.
Chip Sealing
1. The Gorman Group $ 160,763.68 $1.54 Sq. yard
2. Seymour Sealing $ 160,763.68 $1.54 Sq. yard
3. Dosch King $ 150,324.48 $ 1.44 Sq. yard
4. All States Asphalt $ 218,179.28 $ 2.09 Sq. yard
IN A MOTION made by Thomas A. Breakell, seconded by H. John Krukar it was VOTED to receive the Chip Sealing bids and forward them to Ed Perry (Public Works Supervisor) for review and recommendation. Vote unanimous.
Roadside Mowing
1. Woolford’s Lawn Service
Roadside Mowing $10,300
Beach & Ives $ 700
IN A MOTION made by Thomas A. Breakell, seconded by H. John Krukar it was VOTED to receive the Roadside Mowing bid and forward it to Ed Perry (Public Works Supervisor) for review and recommendation. Vote unanimous.
IN A MOTION made by H. John Krukar, seconded by Thomas A. Breakell, it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the April 13, 2010 Regular Meeting. Vote unanimous.
MATTERS ARISING out of the minutes: John Krukar inquired if any action has been taken with regards to the resident’s dog that has created up some problems with neighbors. Bob Valentine reported the owners have since received two citations and a visit from a State Trooper earlier today. Goshen’s Animal Control Officer and Assistant Animal Control Officer accompanied the State Trooper.
IN A MOTION made by Robert P. Valentine, seconded by Thomas A. Breakell, it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the April 14, 2010 Special Meeting as amended. Robert P. Valentine and Thomas A. Breakell voted for the motion, H. John Krukar abstained.
The amendment(s) are:
The motion to adjourn should read as follows: “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 12:20 p.m.”
“Morin Construction Co. Inc” should read: “D & V Morin Construction Co., Inc. “
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MATTERS ARISING out of the minutes:
After much discussion, the Board of Selectmen found it would be inappropriate to request and receive additional information from prospective dam construction bidders. Bob Valentine noted he was premature in calling a bidder to request additional information and he made a follow up call correcting the action.
A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held. A date has not been set.
IN A MOTION made by Robert P. Valentine, seconded by H. John Krukar, it was VOTED to approve the warrant including the payroll of April 22, 2010 in the amount of $44,506.15 Vote unanimous.
Items worth noting within this week’s payroll and warrant are: the monthly payment to Sterling Benefits for health insurance in the amount of $16370.22 and the purchase of pagers for the Fire Company in the amount of $5142.50
PUBLIC COMMENT: Alllan Walker noted his attendance at the Region School District No. 6 Budget hearing on Monday April 19, 2010. Mr. Walker thanked the Board of Education on behalf of Goshen’s Board of Finance for developing a fine budget.
Much discussion ensued with regards to the Region School District No. 6 projected budget, especially regarding Litchfield’s desire to share educational resources with Region 6.
FIRST SELECTMAN’S REPORT:
Bob Valentine attended a Regional Planning Collaborative Meeting on Monday, April 19, 2010 with regards to conducting a study for small town’s to help restore or maintain center business viability. Further meetings will be held and various people, i.e. CEOs, small business owners, planning and zoning members, etc. will be invited to help share their points of view and knowledge in keeping a business strong.
Bob Valentine reported he called for a Department Head Meeting earlier today to thank all departments for the fine job they have done and continue to do for keeping within budget. In addition, he spoke briefly of the slight change in the health insurance policy for next year. He noted the change was received warmly and there were no further questions or comments.
Bob Valentine reported his Town Topics article is in the final stages. He will have it completed within the next couple of days. The hope is to have the Town Topics in resident’s mailboxes no later than April 26, 2010.
The final budgets will be presented to the Board of Finance on Wednesday, April 28, 2010.
CORRESPONDENCE: None
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OLD BUSINESS: None
ANY OTHER BUSINESS: None
IN A MOTION made by Thomas A. Breakell, seconded by H. John Krukar, it was VOTED to adjourn the meeting. Vote unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rhonda Gelormino
Selectman’s Administrative Assistant
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