TOWN OF GRANBY
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES
APRIL 19, 2004
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order by First Selectman John Adams at 7:37 p.m.
PRESENT: John Adams, Ronald Desrosiers, Frank Judice, Sally King, Mark Neumann, and William F. Smith, Jr., Town Manager
I. PUBLIC SESSION
Marjorie Goslee, 9 Sutton Drive, was present on behalf of the Community Gardens to thank Selectman King, the Public Works Department, the Park and Recreation Board, Jim Glenney, and the Ahrens’ family for making the new gardens a reality. She stated there are two sizes available, 20 x 20 ft. ($5.00) and 20 x 40 ft ($10.00). A temporary water tank has been made available to assist the gardeners. Anyone wishing to obtain a gardening plot may send the appropriate fee to Jim Glenney, 33 Glen Road.
No other public addressed the Board and the Public Session closed at 7:40 p.m.
First Selectman Adams took this opportunity to remind the viewing public of the Annual Town Meeting for fiscal year 2004-2005 budget to be held Monday, April 26, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. Two hundred and thirty electors are needed to be able to vote on the budget at the Town Meeting. Presentations will be made by each of the three major boards; Board of Education, Board of Finance, and Board of Selectmen.
II. MINUTES OF PRECEDING MEETING
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Neumann, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 5, 2004 as presented.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Neumann, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing of April 5, 2004 as presented.
III. UNFINISHED OR TABLED BUSINESS
A. Information or Updates on Building Committees’ Activity
Town Manager Smith reported the plan is to finish the paving of the parking lot at Kearns School this week. The playground area is scheduled to be done following the closing of school for summer vacation. The Wells Road School project is being reviewed by the Board of Education, staff, and the Town Attorney before being reviewed by the State. The Kelly Lane project is underway and moving along. The High School project still has a few punch list items to be resolved. Mr. Smith indicated he would like to bring this project to a conclusion in the near future.
IV. BUSINESS
A. Resignations and Appointments to be Considered
No resignations or appointments were noted.
B. Consideration of Board of Education Appropriation Request
Town Manager Smith provided a memo to the Board outlining the request from the Board of Education. This information was then reviewed by First Selectman Adams for the benefit of the viewing audience.
During Fiscal Year 2003, magnet school transportation grant funds in the amount of $12,285 were received and deposited into the General Fund. The Education Quality and Diversity reimbursement request in the amount of $12,285 can be transferred into that fund by motion of the Board of Selectmen. The transfer can then be appropriated out of the fund by motion of the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Judice, seconded by Selectman Desrosiers, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to transfer $12,285 from the magnet school transportation grant fund into the Education Quality and Diversity fund.
C. Consideration of Changes to Schedule of Property Tax Relief for Certain Homeowners Age Sixty-five or Over or Permanently and Totally Disabled
The Board members were provided with a lengthy memo from Town Manager Smith outlining the proposed changes to the schedule of property tax relief. As part of the 2004-2005 budget process, the Board of Finance reduced the Budget by $40,000, with the expectation that this amount would then be applied to enhance the local option for property tax relief.
Mr. Smith met with a small committee to review the alternatives. The suggestion was to recommend an increase of 4% - 5% (as shown in Schedule B) and increase the income limit schedule by about 5%. Although no exact figures are available at this time, it is expected the recommended increases may result in funds needed in excess of the $40,000 guidelines; however, it is not likely to be much in excess of that amount.
Town Manager Smith stated there are currently 122 accounts on the list representing $106,000. There is no way of knowing how many accounts might be added by increasing the income limits.
ON A MOTION by Selectman King, seconded by Selectman Desrosiers, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to adopt a RESOLUTION to include the additional income levels as shown in Schedule B contingent upon approval of the budget for fiscal year 2004-2005.
V. TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
A. Budget Operations Report – March 2004
The Board was provided with copies of the Budget Operations Report dated March 2004. The Board of Finance reviewed this same report at their meeting last Tuesday. Town Manager Smith stated he had nothing new to report on revenues noting short-term investments will fall short.
On the expenditure side, transfers will be needed in Legal Fees, account #1002 ($10,000) and Communications and Dispatch, account #2021 ($15,000). No other transfers are anticipated at this time.
B. Granby’s EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
Town Manager Smith stated this was an intense project that took about six months to complete. Copies of the Town of Granby Emergency Operations Plan were provided to Board members prior to tonight’s meeting. This is the base plan and encompasses many different departments as well as regional efforts. Town Manager Smith stated there are thirteen annexes to this plan. He thanked everyone involved with the plan and indicated there will be local and regional (mock) training sessions within the next several months.
Selectman Desrosiers extended the thanks of the Board of Selectmen to Mr. Ortengren, Granby Emergency Management Director, and William F. Smith, Jr., Town Manager.
VI. FIRST SELECTMAN REPORTS (John Adams)
No report.
VII. SELECTMAN REPORTS (Sally King, Vice Chairman, Ronald Desrosiers, Frank Judice, & Mark Neumann)
Selectman Judice reported the Intra-Town Cooperative Advisory Committee met last week. Their current focus is on technology/communications and maintenance. He will have more to report at the next meeting.
First Selectman Adams reminded the public once again that the Annual Town Meeting for the Budget will be held Monday, April 26, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. at the High School Auditorium.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
ON A M0TION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Judice, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
William F. Smith, Jr.
Town Manager
SCHEDULE B
INCOME MARRIED TAXPAYERS SINGLE TAXPAYER
NOT STATE OLD NEW GRANBY STATE OLD
OVER EXCEEDING BENEFIT BENEFIT BENEFIT % BENEFIT BENEFIT
$0 $13,100 50 % 25 % 25 40 % 35 %
$13,100 $13,900 40 % 34 % 35 30 % 43 %
$13,900 $14,700 40 % 32 % 35 30 % 40 %
$14,700 $15,500 40 % 30 % 35 30 % 36 %
$15,500 $16,300 40 % 28 % 33 30 % 33 %
$16,300 $17,100 40 % 26 % 31 30 % 30 %
$17,100 $17,700 40 % 23 % 28 30 % 25 %
$17,700 $18,400 30 % 33 % 38 20 % 33 %
$18,400 $19,100 30 % 31 % 36 20 % 30 %
$19,100 $19,800 30 % 29 % 34 20 % 27 %
$19,800 $20,500 30 % 27 % 32 20 % 24 %
$20,500 $21,200 30 % 24 % 30 20 % 21 %
$21,200 $22,100 30 % 22 % 28 20 % 17 %
$22,100 $22,800 20 % 31 % 35 10 % 25 %
$22,800 $23,500 20 % 29 % 33 10 % 22 %
$23,500 $24,200 20 % 27 % 31 10 % 19 %
$24,200 $24,900 20 % 25 % 29 10 % 16 %
$24,900 $25,600 20 % 23 % 27 10 % 13 %
$25,600 $26,500 20 % 20 % 24 10 % 10 %
$26,500 $27,200 10 % 28 % 32 0 18 %
$27,200 $27,900 10 % 26 % 30 0 15 %
$27,900 $28,600 10 % 24 % 28 0 12 %
$28,600 $29,300 10 % 22 % 26 0 10 %
$29,300 $30,000 10 % 20 % 24 0 7 %
$30,000 $30,700 10 % 18 % 22 0 4 %
$30,700 $31,400 10 % 15 % 19 0 2 %
$31,400 $32,300 10 % 13 % 17 0 0
$32,300 $33,200 0 21 % 25 0 0
$33,200 $34,100 0 19 % 23 0 0
$34,100 $35,000 0 16 % 20 0 0
$35,000 $35,900 0 14 % 18 0 0
$35,900 $36,800 0 12 % 16 0 0
$36,800 $37,700 0 9 % 13 0 0
$37,700 $38,600 0 7 % 11 0 0
$38,600 $39,500 0 5 % 9 0 0
$39,500 $40,700 0 2 % 6 0 0
$40,700 $41,600 0 0 % 6
$41,600 $42,500 0 0 % 5
$42,500 $43,400 0 0 % 4
$43,400 $44,300 0 0 % 0
$44,300 $44,700 0 0 % 0
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