TOWN OF [Marker]GOSHEN
BOARD OF SELECTMEN[Marker]
MINUTES – [Marker]Regular Meeting
Town Hall Conference Room[Marker]
May 4, 2010
OTHERS: Allan Walker, Lucy Hussman (Assessor), Brian Dooley (New England Geosystems, LLC), Marwin Gonzalez (New England Geosystems, LLC)
Robert P. Valentine called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.
IN A MOTION made by Robert P. Valentine, seconded by H. John Krukar, it was VOTED to add to the agenda under Old Business - b) GIS Mapping. Vote unanimous.
The Board of Selectmen agreed to defer from the original order of business and move to Old Business – b) GIS Mapping.
Brian Dooley and Marwin Gonzalez of New England Geosystems, LLC (NEGEO) reviewed their proposal and demonstrated the features of their products.
Lucy Hussman, Brian Dooley and Marwin Gonzalez left at 5:00 p.m.
IN A MOTION made by H. John Krukar, seconded by Robert P. Valentine, it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the April 27, 2010 Regular Meeting as amended. Vote unanimous.
The amendment is as follows: Page one, OTHERS: Peter King (President, Dosch King) should read: “David King (President, Dosch King)”.
IN A MOTION made by Robert P. Valentine, seconded by H. John Krukar, it was VOTED to add to the agenda Approval of the Minutes of the May 3, 2010 Special Meeting. Vote unanimous.
IN A MOTION made by Robert P. Valentine, seconded by H. John Krukar, it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the May 3, 2010 Special Meeting as amended. Vote unanimous.
MATTERS ARISING out of the minutes:
IN A MOTION made by H. John Krukar, seconded by Robert P. Valentine, it was VOTED to add to the agenda under Old Business - c) Tyler Lake Dam – Statement of Qualifications. Vote unanimous.
IN A MOTION made by Robert P. Valentine, seconded by H. John Krukar, it was VOTED to approve the warrant including the payroll of May 6, 2010 in the amount of $28,461.43. Vote unanimous.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
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FIRST SELECTMAN’S REPORT:
Bob Valentine reported the Region 6 School budget passed Monday night, May 3, 2010 with a vote of 60 to 2 and 1 blank ballot.
Bob Valentine mentioned he had been interviewed by Cable 5 concerning the town budget. This interview has appeared several times over the past weekend and hopefully prepares residents for the budget meetings.
Bob Valentine attended a COST meeting in Hartford on Wednesday, April 28, 2010. Senator Andrew Roraback and Representative Roberta Willis were also in attendance. Among the legislation issues discussed were:
- Decrease in interest rate on delinquent taxes will not go to vote;
- Real estate conveyance tax will likely be continued for an additional two years; and
- Health insurance pooling amongst municipalities may be allowed.
Bob Valentine discussed his meeting with Fran O’Dell (Region 6 Facilities Manager), Ed Drapp (Region 6 Business Manager) and Ron Black (Consultant) concerning the Region 6 easement for the water storage tank. Bob expressed his displeasure with the unsightly above ground installation, as well as drainage issues and poor installation of piping through the foundation wall. Bob offered to have Public Works Supervisor Ed Perry oversee the project in the future.
Bob Valentine noted the Board of Finance received the final department budgets on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 and will meet on May 5, 2010 for a Special meeting to approve all adjusted budgets. Bob has provided the Board of Finance with the requested salary adjustments for elected officials and a revised health insurance amount. Bob also provided the following explanations for differences in costs:
- Winter seasonal help decreased due to a reduction in the number of employees needed; and
- Health insurance increased due to a double booking of $3000 (removed), COBRA payments that should eventually be refunded, and removal of union employees’ funding.
Bob Valentine reported the Board of Finance has approved $10,000 to challenge the Connecticut Department of Labor (DOL) concerning their ruling on the “alteration, refurbishing or repair” instead of “new construction” of the Tyler Lake dam thus requiring the use of prevailing wages. Bob has written to both Jim Finlay at CCM and Bart Russell at COST to enlist their aid in this dispute.
Bob Valentine pointed out the Arts and Crafts Building at Camp Cochipianee needs immediate repair including a sill replacement, a new roof and shoring. Bob will request Tom Breakell’s help in facilitating these repairs.
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
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MAY 4, 2010
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OLD BUSINESS:
Recommendation – Chip Sealing Bid
After much discussion among the Board of Selectmen it was decided to accept the revised recommendation from Ed Perry (Public Works Supervisor) for the Chip Sealing project and award the Chip Sealing program to the lowest bidder Dosch King.
IN A MOTION made by H. John Krukar, seconded by Robert P. Valentine, it was VOTED to approve the recommendation from Ed Perry (Public Works Supervisor) and award the Chip Sealing program to Dosch King with the condition that both David King and Dick Cronin are to be on site during the project. Vote unanimous.
Tyler Lake Dam – Statement of Qualifications
After further research, review and discussion of the Statement of Qualifications for Loureiro Contractors, Inc., the Board of Selectmen decided to reconsider this company and deemed them qualified to bid.
IN A MOTION made by H. John Krukar, seconded by Robert P. Valentine, it was VOTED to invite Loureiro Contractors, Inc. to bid on the Tyler Lake Dam project. Vote unanimous.
NEW BUSINESS:
Tax Collector’s Report – April 30, 2010
The Board of Selectmen reviewed the Tax Collector’s Report and commented on the excellent collection rates. Launa Goslee, Tax Collector has collected 100.68% of the budgeted collection amounts.
IN A MOTION made by H. John Krukar, seconded by Robert P. Valentine, it was VOTED to receive the Tax Collectors Report – April 30, 2010. Vote unanimous.
IN A MOTION made by Robert P. Valentine, seconded by H. John Krukar, it was VOTED to add to the agenda under New Business - b) Official Citation – Steven P. Santovasi, Jr. Vote unanimous.
Official Citation – Steven P. Santovasi, Jr.
IN A MOTION made by H. John Krukar, seconded by Thomas A. Breakell, it was VOTED that The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Goshen hereby offers its sincerest congratulations and official citation to Steven P. Santovasi, Jr. in recognition of his receipt of the highest achievement in Boy Scouting, the Eagle Scout Award. Vote unanimous.
The Board of Selectmen will present Steven P. Santovasi, Jr. with this citation of accomplishment on Sunday, May 23, 2010.
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MAY 4, 2010
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NEW BUSINESS continued:
IN A MOTION made by Robert P. Valentine, seconded by H. John Krukar, it was VOTED to add to the agenda under New Business - c) Appointment(s) - Zoning Board of Appeals. Vote unanimous.
Appointment(s) – Zoning Board of Appeals
IN A MOTION made by H. John Krukar, seconded by Robert P. Valentine, it was VOTED to reappoint James F. Johnson to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a regular member for the term May 4, 2010 through April 20, 2012. Vote unanimous,
ANY OTHER BUSINESS: None
IN A MOTION made by H. John Krukar, seconded by Robert P. Valentine, it was VOTED to adjourn the meeting. Vote unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 6:01 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol E. Aldrich
Selectmen’s Clerk
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