TOWN OF GRANBY
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES
JANUARY 5, 2004
First Selectman John Adams called the regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen to order at 7:15 p.m.
PRESENT: John Adams, Ronald Desrosiers, Frank Judice, Mark Neumann, and William F. Smith, Jr., Town Manager
I. PUBLIC SESSION
Jim Glenny, 33 Glen Road, wished the Board good luck in the year 2004.
No other public addressed the Board and the Public Session was closed at 7:16 p.m.
II. MINUTES OF PRECEDING MEETING
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Judice, the Board voted 4-0-0 to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 15, 2003 with one correction. Page four, line three under First Selectman Reports, change “as there is” to “which includes”.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Judice, the Board voted unanimously (4-0-0) to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing of December 15, 2003 as distributed.
III. UNFINISHED OR TABLED BUSINESS
A. Information or Updates on Building Committees’ Activity
Town Manager Smith reported that the two major new projects, Wells Road School and Kelly Lane School are moving along. The Kearns School parking lot has received a base pavement and is scheduled to be completed in the spring. There is still one outstanding issue to be resolved on the High School project. At the request of the Board, Chairman of the Wells Road and Kelly Lane School Building Committees, John Latella, will be asked to report to the Board at a meeting in the near future.
IV. BUSINESS
A. Resignations and Appointments to be Considered
No resignations were noted.
On behalf of the Republican Town Committee, First Selectman Adams introduced several names for reappointment to various town Boards and Commissions.
ON A MOTION by Frank Judice, seconded by Selectman Desrosiers, the Board voted unanimously (4-0-0) to approve the following reappointments:
COMMISSION ON AGING
John S. Budek (R), 4 Granby Farms Road
Irene B. Courser (R), 532 Meadowgate
Their appointments will expire January 9, 2006
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Charles J. Katan (R), 61 Strong Road
Michael L. Lengvarsky (R), 7 Strong Road
Their appointments will expire January 14, 2008
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Bruce E. Murtha (R), 17 Kelly Lane
Martin F. Schwager (U), 76 Hungary Road
Their appointments will expire January 9, 2006
INLAND WETLANDS & WATERCOURSES COMMISSION
Barry K. Avery (U), 17 Heather Lane
Richard H. Martindale (R), 10 Hungary Road
Their appointments will expire January 14, 2008
LIBRARY BOARD
Robert P. Donna (R), 18 Farmview Lane
Mr. Donna’s term will expire January 8, 2007
PARK & RECREATION BOARD
Robert E. Smith (R), 24 Oakwood Drive
Eric P. Berggren (R), 6 Danielle Road
Deborah Kulwich (R), 235 Hartland Road
Their appointments will expire January 9, 2006
TREASURER
Roger A. Hernsdorf (R), 58 Barn Door Hills Road
Mr. Hernsdorf’s appointment will expire January 9, 2006
ON A MOTION by Selectman Judice, second by First Selectman Adams, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Russell S. John as a Justice of the Peach to fill the vacancy created with the death of Doris S. Ellis.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
Russell G. St. John (R), 13 Boxwood Court
Mr. St. John’s appointment will expire January 3, 2005
B. Consideration of Northeast Utilities (CL&P) Offering of Unimproved Open Space Lands
In November of last year Northeast Utilities requested the town identify any parcels currently owned by CL&P which the town may be interested in obtaining if and when such parcels may become available.
The Board of Selectmen were provided with a memo from Town Manager Smith, which outlined the recommendation to authorize the Town Manager to sign the proposed letter of interest to allow for the future acquisition of the proposed properties.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Judice, the Board voted unanimously (4-0-0) to authorize the Town Manager to prepare and sign the reply form required by Northeast Utilities – Conservation List.
C. Consideration of Call for Town Meeting for Proposed Town Roads
Town Manager Smith indicated two roads, Cider Mill Heights and Cortland Way, have been recommended for town acceptance. All conditions have been met including construction standards in compliance with subdivision regulations. By Charter a town meeting must be held to accept subdivision roads.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Neumann, the Board voted unanimously (4-0-0) to call a town meeting for proposed road acceptance for Cider Mill Heights and Cortland Way. The meeting will be Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at 8:00 p.m.
D. Consideration of Call for Public Hearing on Bridge Program
Town Manager Smith indicated the Public Works Department is involved in a Local Bridge Program for the reconstruction of the Simsbury Road Bridge over Bissell Brook. Originally this was a federal project, however, federal program requirements are more costly and the town changed to the State bridge program.
There is $200,000 in place for the project however an additional $30,000 - $50,000 may be needed. The engineering firm will make a presentation at the public hearing. DOT has to approve all design activity. The funding is 70% State and 30% local. All abutters will be notified.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Neumann, the Board voted unanimously (4-0-0) to call for a public hearing on the reconstruction of the Simsbury Road Bridge over Bissell Brook for Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at 7:15 p.m.
V. TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
A. Audit Reports for Fiscal Year 2003
Town Manager Smith stated the Audit for 2003 has been delivered to the town and consists of three components: Report on Federal Awards, Report on State Financial Assistance Programs and Financial Statements and Supplemental Schedules.
In all three components no matters of operational concern were noted. Scully and Wolf will formally present the audit to the Board of Finance at their January 12, 2004 meeting.
VI. FIRST SELECTMAN REPORTS (John Adams)
A. Call for Three Board Meeting
As part of the budget process, the guidelines require a Three Board meeting early in the budget process.
ON A MOTION by First Selectman Adams, seconded by Selectman Desrosiers, the Board voted unanimously (4-0-0) to set the Three Board meeting date for Monday, January 26, 2004 at the Senior Center at 8:00 p.m. This meeting will directly follow a CPPAC meeting scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
VII. SELECTMAN REPORTS (Sally King, Vice Chairman, Ronald Desrosiers, Frank Judice, & Mark Neumann)
No reports.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
ON A M0TION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Neumann, the Board voted unanimously (4-0-0) to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
William F. Smith, Jr.
Town Manager
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