TOWN OF GRANBY
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES
JANUARY 3, 2006
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
No public addressed the Board.
As part of the public session, Barbara Janeski was being honored for her thirty years of service to the Department of Police Services. Mrs. Janeski was not able to attend tonight’s meeting, therefore Chief Watkins accepted the plaque on her behalf and thanked the Board for recognizing her years of service to the town.
II. MINUTES OF PRECEDING MEETING
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Judice, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 5, 2005 as distributed.
III. UNFINISHED OR TABLED BUSINESS
A. Information or Updates on Building Committees’ Activity
Wells Road School, Kelly Lane School
Town Manager Smith reported he had a call into the architect to arrange a meeting. He stated generally speaking everything is okay, however, he and Chairman Latella would like to find a way to get the architect to move the project along a little faster.
IV. BUSINESS
A. Resignations and Appointments to be Considered
There were no appointments or resignations to consider.
Selectman Desrosiers requested the Town Manager supply him and/or the Democratic Town Chairman with a list of those appointments about to expire.
B. Consideration of Capital Lease Program for 2005-06
Board members were provided with a memo from Town Manager Smith outlining the request for the lease purchase of equipment for the 2005-06 program for the Board of Education and the town. The lease program allows the town to spread capital purchase costs over several years. Simsbury Bank and Trust Company submitted the best interest rate overall.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman King, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to approve the resolution as follows:
WHEREAS, the Town of Granby has entered or is entering into an Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement (“Promissory Note”) and a Loan Agreement in an amount up to $570,000, with The Simsbury Bank and Trust Company;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that these Agreements are hereby approved, and that the action of the official of the Town of Granby in signing these Agreements on behalf of it be, and is hereby, ratified, confirmed, and approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Manager of the Town of Granby, be, and is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to sign on its behalf the Agreements and any addenda, schedules, notes, UCC financing statements, or other instruments issued under the provisions of the Agreement, and any other instruments or documents which may be necessary or expedient in connection with agreements upon or in fulfillment of the provisions of the Agreements.
C. Report from Park and Recreation Bathhouse Study Committee
The Bathhouse Study Committee was not present tonight to provide a report. The agenda item was rescheduled for the first Board of Selectmen meeting in February. The Board would like a copy of the report prior to that meeting if possible.
D. Call for “Three Board Meeting” to be held January 17, 2006
The Board approved January 17, 2006 to hold a Three Board Meeting. The Board also scheduled a regular Board of Selectmen meeting for 6:30 p.m. prior to the Three Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. The regular meeting will be held on the basis of need.
V. TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
A. Discussion on Town Hall Access Hours
The Board was provided with copies of a memo from Town Manager Smith furnishing information on the possibility of changing Town Hall hours and also staffing needs. A lengthy discussion followed on possible variations on hours noting this would be a pilot program for approximately six months to determine if the additional hours were useful to town residents. The Board also requested a list of services for which an individual would have to appear at Town Hall in person i.e. not available through the internet or other sources. Mr. Smith will initiate negotiations with GMEA on the issue.
A Board of Selectmen workshop meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 9, 2006. The meeting will be held at Cossitt Library and the discussion will cover buildings and maintenance.
Discussion regarding new STEAP grant availability led to what projects the town might want to submit for the new round of grants. This in turn led to discussion of the traffic problems in the center of town. First Selectman Adams will try to get a copy of the previous study compiled on the center of Granby for review.
VI. FIRST SELECTMAN REPORTS (John Adams)
No report.
VII. SELECTMAN REPORTS (Sally King, Vice Chairman, Ronald Desrosiers, Frank Judice, & Mark Neumann)
No reports.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Neumann, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
William F. Smith, Jr.
Town Manager
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