TOWN OF GRANBY
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES
MARCH 20, 2006
First Selectman John Adams called the regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen to order at 7:30 p.m.
PRESENT: John Adams, Ronald Desrosiers, Sally King, Mark Neumann, William F. Smith, Jr., Town Manager; and Courtney McGuire, Student Liaison
I. PUBLIC SESSION
No public addressed the Board.
II. MINUTES OF PRECEDING MEETING
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman King, the Board voted unanimously (4-0-0) to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 6, 2006 as presented.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman King, the Board voted unanimously (4-0-0) to approve the minutes of the workshop meeting of March 9, 2006 as presented.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman King, the Board voted 3-0-1 (Selectman Desrosiers abstained) to approve the minutes of the workshop meeting of March 13, 2006 as presented.
III. UNFINISHED OR TABLED BUSINESS
A. Information or Updates on Building Committees’ Activity
First Selectman Adams noted the dedication of Wells Road School is scheduled for Sunday, April 2, 2006 from 2-5:00 p.m.
IV. BUSINESS
A. Resignations and Appointments to be Considered
No resignations were noted.
Selectman Desrosiers stated he had several reappointments for the Board to consider tonight and began with the first two nominees for reappointment to the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission. First Selectman Adams stated he would like it reinforced to potential nominees that as part of the swearing in of town officials, they swear to uphold the laws of the State of Connecticut, as well as the Town Charter and that includes Freedom of Information laws. This prompted a discussion regarding securing past records for the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission. The Board requested that Town Manager Smith write a letter requesting all records be turned over to the town by the next Board of Selectmen meeting.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Neumann, the Board voted unanimously (4-0-0) to reappoint the following individuals to various Boards and Commissions.
INLAND WETLANDS & WATERCOURSES COMMISSION
Eric Lukingbeal (D), 168 Day Street
Richard J. Van Nostrand (D), 228 West Granby Road
Their appointments will expire January 11, 2010
GRANBY LIBRARY BOARD
Richard J. Lydon (D), 7 Boxwood Court
Mr. Lydon’s appointment will expire January 12, 2009
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
Wayne E. Chapple (D), 10 Burleigh Drive
Mr. Chapple’s appointment will expire January 14, 2008
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Cris Anderson (U), 83 Lost Acres Road
Susan Dwyer (U), 26 Loomis Street
Their appointments will expire January 11, 2010
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Neumann, the Board voted unanimously (4-0-0) to reappoint the following individuals to various Boards and Commissions.
INLAND WETLANDS & WATERCOURSES COMMISSION
David W. Tolli (R), 72 Buttles Road
His appointment will expire January 11, 2010
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Martin F. Schwager (U), 76 Hungary Road
Mr. Schwager’s appointment will expire January 14, 2008
B. Consideration of Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Program Requirements for Future Small Cities Funding
Town Manager Smith provided a memo to the Board outlining steps that should be taken to reaffirm the town’s commitment to fair housing and equal opportunity. Since April is Fair Housing Month, it is appropriate to endorse the program, as the town continues to participate in Small Cities Funding. The town first began participation in 1990.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman King, the Board voted unanimously (4-0-0) to reaffirm the town’s commitment to fair housing and equal opportunity and also to re-adopt the Fair Housing Resolution, Fair Housing Policy Statement, and Title VI Equal Opportunity Statement. These documents are available from the Town Manager or Community Development offices.
C. Consideration of Adoption of Revisions to the Licensing of Vendors, Hawkers, and Peddlers Ordinance
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman King, the Board voted unanimously (4-0-0) to adopt the revised Town of Granby Licensing of Vendors, Hawkers, and Peddlers ordinance as presented tonight.
D. Consideration of Adoption of Fiscal Year 2006-07 Budget and Transmittal to Board of Finance
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman King, the Board voted unanimously (4-0-0) to adopt the Fiscal Year 2006-07 Budget and Transmit same to the Board of Finance as follows:
WHEREAS, the Board of Selectmen is required to present a budget to the Board of Finance for the 2006-2007 Fiscal Year, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Finance has requested that the operations portion of the budget guideline be as close to 5% above the 2005-2006 budget, and
WHEREAS, following a review of the proposed budget by the Board of Selectmen, an amount of $68,619 is above 5% guideline, mainly due to utility related items, and is considered appropriate to effectively maintain operations during the new fiscal year,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Selectmen forward a 2006-2007 REVENUE BUDGET to the Board of Finance consisting of the following items:
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Property Tax (excl. Current Levy) |
$570,000 |
Intergovernmental Revenues |
5,801,254 |
Local Departmental and Fund Revenues |
2,862,047 |
TOTAL |
$9,233,301 |
That the Board of Selectmen forward a 2006-2007 EXPENDITURE BUDGET to the
Board of Finance consisting of the following items:
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Administration |
$2,635,503 |
Personal & Property Protection |
1,957,772 |
Libraries, Recreation, & Social Services |
674,747 |
Public Works & Environment |
2,623,892 |
Capital Budget |
920,000 |
CNEF Levy |
988,679 |
Debt Service |
3,027,763 |
Economic Development Funds |
5,000 |
TOTAL |
$12,833,356 |
That the Board of Selectmen forward a 2006-2007 OTHER FUNDS BUDGET to the Board of Finance, along with the 2007-2016 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM consisting of the following items:
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Dog Fund |
$17,300 |
Recreation Events |
$335,000 |
Sewer Utility Fund |
$111,350 |
Capital Equipment/Improvement |
$1,172,585 |
Education Quality & Diversity |
$162,100 |
2007-2016 Capital Improvement Program |
(detail in Budget document) |
The Board expressed their thanks to Town Manager Smith for the great job he did in compiling the budget thereby making their job easier.
V. TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
A. Budget Operations – February 2006
Barbarajean Scibelli, Administration Finance Officer, indicated revenues are on target.
Three areas of concern were noted in expenditures. These were: Communications and Dispatching, Equipment Maintenance, and Building Maintenance and Town Grounds. Ms. Scibelli stated it is likely transfers will be needed in these three areas.
VI. FIRST SELECTMAN REPORTS (John Adams)
No reports.
VII. SELECTMAN REPORTS (Sally S. King, Vice Chairman, Ronald F. Desrosiers, Frank D. Judice, Mark Neumann)
No reports.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
First Selectman Adams adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
William F. Smith, Jr.
Town Manager
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