TOWN OF GRANBY
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES
MAY 16, 2005
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order by First Selectman John Adams at 7:30 p.m.
PRESENT: John Adams, Ronald Desrosiers, Frank Judice, Sally King, Mark Neumann,
and William F. Smith, Jr., Town Manager
I. PUBLIC SESSION
First Selectman John Adams opened tonight’s meeting indicating the Public Session portion would begin with the Community Service Awards presentation to honor and thank volunteers. The categories included nominations for teens and adults.
Nominees for the adult category included Carol Bressor, Kathryn Lawson, and Maggie Percival. The winner in the adult category was Carol Bressor. The teen nominees were Celina Cardenas, Kristen Guiod, Emily Reynolds, Elizabeth Schroeder, and Marquia Walton. The winner in the teen category was Celina Cardenas.
First Selectman Adams provided information on the volunteer activities of each of the nominees and winners and presented them with plaques in recognition of their service to the town. The meeting then recessed for a brief reception. The meeting reconvened at 8:09 p.m.
The meeting then recessed to a Town Meeting at 8:10 p.m. and reconvened at 8:14 p.m.
II. MINUTES OF PRECEDING MEETING
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman King, the Board voted 4-0-1 (abstention Adams) to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 4, 2005 as presented.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by First Selectman Adams, the Board voted 3-0-2 (abstention Desrosiers and Judice) to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 2, 2005 as presented.
III. UNFINISHED OR TABLED BUSINESS
A. Information or Updates on Building Committees’ Activity
No report.
B. Consideration of Endorsement of the Town’s Plan of Conservation and Development
The Plan of Conservation and Development was initially presented to the Board prior to the May 2, 2005 meeting. At that meeting the Board did not act on an endorsement choosing to wait until full membership of the Board was in attendance.
ON A MOTION by Selectman King, seconded by Selectman Desrosiers, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to endorse the Plan of Conservation and Development and commend the Planning and Zoning Commission on a job well done.
IV. BUSINESS
A. Resignations and Appointments to be Considered
No resignations or appointments were noted, however there were reappointments and reendorsements as well as new endorsements and appointments to be considered for the Holcomb Farm Learning Center.
ON A MOTION by First Selectman Adams, seconded by Selectman Desrosiers, the Board voted unanimously 5-0-0 (abstention King on the new appointment of Eric Lukingbeal) to approve the following:
REAPPOINTMENTS
Name |
Action to Take |
Term Length |
Expires |
Christine Giannoni |
Reappointment |
3 yrs. |
05/03/08 |
Tim Foster |
Reappointment |
3 yrs. |
05/03/08 |
RE-ENDORSMENTS
Name |
Action to Take |
Term Length |
Expires |
Mary Alice Stielau |
Reendorsement |
1 yr. |
05/06/06 |
Leslie Judge |
Reendorsement |
3 yrs. |
05/03/08 |
Mary Ellen Kahn |
Reendorsement |
3 yrs. |
05/03/08 |
NEW ENDORSEMENTS
Name |
Action to Take |
Term Length |
Expires |
Brad Murray |
New Endorsement |
2 yrs. |
05/05/07 |
Pamela Kohan |
New Endorsement |
3 yrs. |
05/03/08 |
Walter Zulltowski |
New Endorsement |
3 yrs. |
05/03/08 |
NEW APPOINTMENTS
Name |
Action to Take |
Term Length |
Expires |
Eric Lukingbeal |
New Appointment |
3 yrs. |
05/03/08 |
B. Consideration of Granby Water Pollution Control Authority (GWPCA) Setting Sewer Use Rates for 2005-2006
Town Manager Smith outlined the proposed charges of the cost of sewer use for fiscal year 2005-2006. A public hearing was held prior to tonight’s meeting to receive input on the proposed rates. The proposed rates are the same charged since 1997-1998.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by First Selectman Adams, the GWPCA voted unanimously (5-0-0) to approve the sewer use rates for fiscal year 2005-2006 as outlined in the memo prepared by Town Manager Smith dated May 16, 2005. (memo enclosed)
C. Consideration of Resolution Authorizing the Agreement Between the State of Connecticut and the Town of Granby Under the Local Bridge Program for Simsbury Road Over Bissell Brook Bridge No. 04523
Town Manager Smith reviewed the process to date for the replacement of Bissell Brook Bridge. To continue with the project two resolutions are needed. One to appropriate the remainder of funds needed and one to authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with the State of Connecticut.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman King, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to approve the resolution authorizing the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with the State of Connecticut as follows:
RESOLUTION
Project Description:
Local Bridge Program
Simsbury Road over Bissell Brook – Bridge No. 04523
Town of Granby
BE IT RESOLVED, that William F. Smith, Jr., Town Manager, of the Town of Granby is authorized to sign the agreement “PROJECT GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT AND THE TOWN OF GRANBY under the local bridge program for Simsbury Road over Bissell Brook, Bridge No. 04523”.
ON A MOTION by Selectman King, seconded by Selectman Desrosiers, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to appropriate the balance of $80,000 to complete the Bissell Brook Bridge project and forward the request to the Board of Finance.
James Klase, Superintendent of Public Works, was present this evening to furnish any additional information requested by the Board. He stated the bridge would probably be closed the second week in July and finished in three to four weeks.
D. Consideration of Authorization with Other Towns and with Griffin Land & Nurseries (River Bend Associates) for the Granby Trail Link as it Relates to the Rails to Trails Project
Town Manager Smith stated all approvals are in place for the “Granby Rails to Trails Link”. The Towns of East Granby and Granby and River Bend Associates have signed agreements.
The project cost is $240,411; the Federal government will pay 80% or $192,329. The local portion is 20% or $48,082. A state grant in the amount of $45,000 has been secured to cover most of the local cost requirements. A detail sheet outlining the project costs was also provided to the Board.
Jim Glenney, 33 Glen Road, requested clarification as to the exact location of the link in Granby. This information was provided for Mr. Glenney.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Judice, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to authorize the Town Manager to formulate a resolution to appropriate an amount of $240,411 and that a project account be established to begin work on the trail. The appropriation will also be forwarded to the Board of Finance for their approval.
E. Consideration of Request to Establish a Dog Park Fund
The Park and Recreation Board has endorsed a project to create a dog park. A volunteer group will be seeking contributions for the project and requested the town establish a fund for the contributions, allowing contributors to make tax-deductible donations.
There was discussion regarding an ongoing fund for maintenance purposes. It was noted that usually a project fund is dissolved when the project is complete. After that contributions may go into the Recreation Event Fund and be earmarked for maintenance of the dog park.
ON A MOTION by Selectman King, seconded by Selectman Desrosiers, the Board voted (5-0-0) unanimously to approve the resolution as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Granby establish a fund known as the Dog Park Fund. Said fund shall be created to establish a “dog park” located at Salmon Brook Park. The source of this fund shall be from gifts, grants, and contributions from residents and others.
Funds shall be disbursed, by the Town Manager, in accordance with plans and specifications agreed upon by the Director of Recreation and Leisure Services in consultation with the volunteer citizens committee promoting the improvements.
Any balance remaining in said fund, once the program is complete, shall be used for other park improvements as agreed upon by the Director of Recreation and Leisure Services in consultation with the volunteer citizens committee.
V. TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
A. Budget Operations Report – April 2005
The Board was provided with copies of the Budget Operations Report dated April 2005. Barbarajean Scibelli, Administration Finance Officer, reported revenues are very healthy at this point in the year. Tax collections and local revenues will be in excess of what was expected at budget time.
In the expenditures category most budgets are on target. There will be transfers needed in a few accounts. Those accounts are Legal, Communication & Dispatch, General Maintenance, and Equipment Maintenance. She indicated that Town Clerk Operations and Building Maintenance & Town Grounds should be okay. Ms. Scibelli stated she would have a better idea of exactly what would be needed for transfers by the next Board meeting.
VI. FIRST SELECTMAN REPORTS (John Adams)
First Selectman Adams reported on a CRCOG meeting he attended which featured a presentation on the homeless and what the Capitol Region is doing to assist with alleviating the problem.
VII. SELECTMAN REPORTS (Sally King, Vice Chairman, Ronald Desrosiers, Frank Judice, and Mark Neumann)
Selectman Desrosiers extended the thanks of the Board to the staff members responsible for arranging the awards ceremony tonight.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
ON A M0TION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman King, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
William F. Smith, Jr.
Town Manager
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