TOWN OF GRANBY
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 7, 2005
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order by First Selectman John Adams at 7:41 p.m.
PRESENT: John Adams, Ronald Desrosiers, Frank Judice, Sally King, Mark Neumann, and William F. Smith, Jr., Town Manager
I. PUBLIC SESSION
Martha Delaney, 51 Pendleton Road, queried how the public would know the results and recommendations of the Summit Meeting held January 10, 2005. She also stated the article in the Drummer did not mention the Hungary Road property owners and their concerns. In all fairness, she felt their concerns should have been reported in the Drummer.
First Selectman Adams stated he and Town Manager Smith would meet with Director of Recreation and Leisure Services; Kay Woodford and Chairman of the Park and Recreation Board; Robert Smith on February 17, 2005. When they meet, they will review information received at the Summit Meeting and compile a report with recommendations, which will then come back to the Board of Selectmen for approval.
Lee Jansen, 61 Hungary Road, stated she did not think Ms. Delaney’s question had been answered and asked again how the public would be notified in terms of when the meeting would be held.
First Selectman Adams stated a discussion of the recommendations that come out of the February 17, 2005 meeting would be a future Board of Selectmen agenda item. They will not receive further public input at that meeting. Because of budget issues and budget workshop meetings, it may not be an agenda item for a few weeks.
Ms. Delaney inquired as to where she should focus the energy of the advocates of the dog park. First Selectman Adams stated he felt certain alternate locations for the dog park would be discussed at the February 17, 2005 meeting and he assured her he would discuss those alternate locations with her.
Bill Regan, 62 Hungary Road, read a prepared statement, which was submitted and will be made part of the Town Clerk records, reviewing various statements made about Ahrens Farm Park over the last few months, many of which he indicated were in direct conflict with what is being done.
No other public addressed the Board. The Public Session was closed at 7:51 p.m.
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 January 18, 2005 as presented.
III. UNFINISHED OR TABLED BUSINESS
A. Information or Updates on Building Committees’ Activity
John Latella, Chairman of the School Building Committees, was present this evening to provide the Board with updates on the elementary school building projects. He stated the steel is up at Wells Road School and the project is moving along. They have had some weather to deal with, however, they still anticipate meeting the schedule. There are still weekly meetings with the contractor and the architect. Change orders and the impact of those changes will affect the budget, making it very tight.
As soon as all approvals have been received for Kelly Lane, the project will go out to bid. The Committee continues to refine the project. The roof on the old section of the building will be replaced. The project is going slowly but there is progress.
IV. BUSINESS
A. Resignations and Appointments to be Considered
Selectman Desrosiers stated he had a new appointment for the Commission on Aging and submitted the name of Elaine C. Lynch for consideration.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Neumann, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to appoint Elaine C. Lynch (D), 49 Pendleton Road, to the Commission on Aging. Ms. Lynch’s appointment will expire January 8, 2007.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Judice, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to reappoint the following individuals to various boards and commissions as introduced by Selectman Desrosiers:
GRANBY LIBRARY BOARD
Elaine B. Jones (D), 7 Burleigh Drive
Ms. Jones’s appointment will expire January 14, 2008.
PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
Kathy D. Ungerleider (U), 12 Strawberry Fields
Ms. Ungerleider’s appointment will expire January 8, 2007.
B. Discussion on Board of Selectmen 2005-06 Budget Assignments and Workshop Dates
The following dates and assignments were agreed upon:
Administration – Selectman Neumann – March 14, 2005
Personal and Property Protection – Selectman King – March 10, 2005
Libraries, Recreation, and Social Services – Selectman Judice – March 14, 2005
Public Works and Environment – Selectman Desrosiers – March 10, 2005
Capital Budget and Debt Service – Selectman Adams – March 17, 2005
C. Town Department Review – Community Development
Fran Armentano, Director of Community Development, was present this evening to provide the Board with updates on activity within his department. In his presentation he covered applications, site plan reviews, new subdivisions, grant applications, Small Cities applications, the STEAP program, GIS management, etc.
D. Personnel Issues (Contract Reopeners) – CLOSED SESSION
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman King, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to discuss this agenda item at the end of the Board of Selectmen meeting.
V. TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
A. Budget Operations Report – January 2005
The Board was provided with copies of the Budget Operations Report dated January 2005. Town Manager Smith stated tax collections are up over the past several years. He also noted the January payment for Education Cost Sharing has been received.
He stated the revenue source coming from statutory collections in the Town Clerk’s office has been very helpful. The additional conveyance tax percentage is due to end with the close of the fiscal year. It would be very helpful to the town if that tax could remain in place.
Account # 375, Miscellaneous shows funds in the amount of $19,256. Some of this is Board of Education money for insurance claims and will need to be adjusted.
Transfers may be needed in several accounts, which were reviewed by Town Manager Smith.
B. October 1, 2004 Grand List
Town Manager Smith stated the Grand List growth for the 2004 Grand List is 2.79% indicating very healthy growth.
VI. FIRST SELECTMAN REPORTS (John Adams)
First Selectman Adams reported he had testified recently on behalf of CRCOG regarding Senate Bill #62 covering ethics and full financial disclosure.
First Selectman Adams will attend a meeting of the Municipal Coalition on Fiscal Responsibility in Avon on February 10, 2005.
VII. SELECTMAN REPORTS (Sally King, Vice Chairman, Ronald Desrosiers, Frank Judice, & Mark Neumann)
No reports.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting recessed to closed session at 8:47 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
First Selectman Adams called the executive session of the Board of Selectmen to order at 8:55 p.m.
PRESENT: John Adams, Ronald Desrosiers, Frank Judice, Sally King, Mark Neumann, and William F. Smith, Jr., Town Manager
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss negotiations of upcoming union contracts.
The executive session adjourned at 9:34 p.m.
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was reconvened at 9:35 p.m. They’re being no further business to come before the Board; the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
William F. Smith, Jr.
Town Manager
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