TOWN OF [Marker]GOSHEN
BOARD OF SELECTMEN[Marker]
MINUTES – [Marker]Regular Meeting
Town Hall Conference Room[Marker]
July 20, 2010
EXCUSED: H. John Krukar
Robert P. Valentine called the meeting to order at 4:07p.m.
IN A MOTION made by Thomas A. Breakell, seconded by Robert P. Valentine, it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the July 6, 2010 Regular Meeting as amended. Vote unanimous.
Amendments are as follows:
- Last page, the header should be Page 3.
- Page 3, last paragraph, the motion adjourning the meeting should read: IN A MOTION made by Thomas A. Breakell, seconded by Robert P. Valentine, it was VOTED to adjourn the meeting.
IN A MOTION made by Robert P. Valentine, seconded by Thomas A. Breakell, it was VOTED to add to the agenda 2a, Approval of the Minutes of the July 15, 2010 Special Meeting. Vote unanimous.
IN A MOTION made by Thomas A. Breakell, seconded by Robert P. Valentine, it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the July 15, 2010 Special Meeting as amended. Vote unanimous.
Amendments are as follows:
- First page, second paragraph, first sentence should read: Bob Valentine noted the submitted bids were thoroughly reviewed and evaluated by Ed Perry, Public Works Supervisor and himself.
- First page, last paragraph, the motion adjourning the meeting should read: IN A MOTION made by Thomas A. Breakell, seconded by Robert P. Valentine, it was VOTED to adjourn the meeting.
MATTERS ARISING out of the minutes: Bob Valentine reported he has not received the bond and the insurance certificate for A. Palker Jr. & Sons; hence the work on West Hyerdale Drive will be delayed for a few days.
IN A MOTION made by Robert P. Valentine, seconded by Thomas A. Breakell, it was VOTED to approve the warrant including the payroll of July 22, 2010 in the amount of $59,363.81. Vote unanimous.
Bob Valentine noted this warrant includes camp staff payroll.
IN A MOTION made by Robert P. Valentine, seconded by Thomas A. Breakell, it was VOTED to approve the warrant including the payroll of July 15, 2010 in the amount of $100,215.24. Vote unanimous.
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
July 20, 2010
Page 2
Bob Valentine noted this warrant included the annual service fee of $15,278.31 for Torrington Area Health Department and $29,061.88 for the cost of the new Ford F550 for Public Works.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
FIRST SELECTMAN’S REPORT
Bob Valentine remarked that Ed Perry (Public Works Supervisor) and he picked up the new F550 yesterday. He also noted running boards, front mud flaps or the equivalent, plow lights, the radio and possibly a tool box must be added.
Bob Valentine informed the Board a pre-bid meeting for the reconstruction of Tyler Lake Dam will be held on July 22, 2010. Also he mentioned he had received the temporary easement signed by landowners located on the private portion of Sandy Beach Road.
Bob Valentine stated he received a letter from Chip Roraback (Town Attorney) concerning the Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA). It appears unwise to totally dissolve the Authority and after some discussion it was decided further research is necessary to determine the correct plan of action. Bob Valentine has also asked Rick Lynn (Planning Director, Litchfield Hills Council of Elected Officials) to review the WPCA Water Pollution Control Plan to see if modifications are warranted.
Bob Valentine mentioned Dosch King should begin chip sealing during the second week of August.
CORRESPONDENCE: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Special Events Permit – Scottish Festival
IN A MOTION made by Robert P. Valentine, seconded by Thomas A. Breakell, it was VOTED to approve the Special Events Permit Application - Scottish Festival. Vote unanimous.
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 4:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol E. Aldrich
Selectmen’s Clerk
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