TOWN OF GRANBY
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 5, 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
Mr. William Regan, 62 Hungary Road, addressed the Board inquiring about the Salmon Brook Park Facility Building Committee and about the wetland issues at Ahrens Park.
He was informed a study group will be formed to investigate and make recommendations regarding the buildings and facilities at Salmon Brook Park.
Town Manager Smith, IWWC member Eric Lukingbeal, First Selectman Adams, and Superintendent of Public Works James Klase will be meeting to work on the wetland issues concerning Ahrens Park.
No other public addressed the Board. The public session was closed at 7:34 p.m.
II. MINUTES OF PRECEDING MEETING
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman King, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 7, 2006 as presented.
III. UNFINISHED OR TABLED BUSINESS
A. Information or Updates on Building Committees’ Activity
Wells Road School, Kelly Lane School
John Latella, Chairman of the school building committees, was present to provide the Board with an update on the two school projects.
The Committee is still waiting for state approval on the second well at Wells Road School. They are also making progress on problems at Kelly Lane School. Both schools are open and operational. Chairman Latella will attend the open house of both schools next week to answer any questions parents might have.
IV. BUSINESS
A. Resignations and Appointments to be Considered
No resignations were received.
Selectman Neumann presented background information on a nominee to be considered for the vacancy on the Commission on Aging.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Neumann, seconded by Selectman Desrosiers, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to appoint John H. Vanderbilt (R), 15 Fox Hunt Circle, to the Commission on Aging. His term will expire January 14, 2008.
B. Consideration of Suggestion for Granby Veteran Medals
Town Manager Smith provided the Board with a memo reviewing a recent request made by Mr. William Hart at the last Board meeting. He would like to see the town participate in awarding medals to all military service veterans. There are approximately 1,300 veterans in Granby; the cost would be approximately $6.00 for each medal for a total cost of $7,800.
Several options were outlined for consideration. They were: volunteer contributions, some matching contributions by the town, or to seek funds from the Board of Finance. Another suggestion was to form an ad hoc committee, possibly made up of representatives from the V.F.W. and the American Legion, along with Mr. Hart and Town Manager Smith. The committee would study the concept, suggest a style of medal, how to pay for them, and how to present them.
After a brief discussion Town Manager Smith stated he would be happy to work with Mr. Hart to resolve questions raised and then bring the matter back to the Board of Selectmen for their consideration.
C. Consideration of Creating a Salmon Brook Park Facility Building Committee
ON A MOTION by First Selectman Adams, seconded by Selectman Desrosiers, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to approve the proposed resolution as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Selectmen hereby create a committee called the “Salmon Brook Park Facility Building Committee”. The committee shall consist of five members appointed by the Board of Selectmen. The Town Manager and Director of Recreation and Leisure Services serve as non-voting Ex-Officio members of the committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Building Committee be given the charge to:
1. Examine the findings made by the Salmon Brook Park Bathhouse Study Committee.
2. Recommend adjustments to the study committee’s plan as deemed necessary.
3. Consider the condition of the snack shack and determine the practicality of incorporating it into the new facility building.
4. Recommend the cost to engage a project architect or other necessary consultant services to develop preliminary plans and project costs.
5. Provide cost estimates to the Board of Selectmen.
6. Provide oversight of construction activity when project funding has been approved by the town.
Selectman Judice stated it would be important for the Salmon Brook Park Facility Building Committee and the Fields/Facilities Study Group to stay in touch. Town Manager Smith noted the Board of Finance is aware of this project.
D. Consideration of a Real Estate Matter and an Issue Concerning Potential Litigation
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman King, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to move this item to the end of the meeting after Selectman Reports.
V. TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
A. Budget Operations Report – June 2006 (unaudited) and July 2006
Town Manager Smith stated there was very little new to report for the last fiscal year. He reviewed several accounts and funds connected to Board of Education accounts.
Mr. Smith had no highlights for the July 2006 Budget Operations Report since it is the beginning of the new fiscal year.
The Board was furnished with a memo reviewing revenue projections for Fiscal Year 2006-2007. Town Manager Smith noted it appears Granby will receive about $5,883 more than budgeted.
VI. FIRST SELECTMAN REPORTS (John Adams)
First Selectman Adams reported on the Broad Hill Road Bridge Rehabilitation schedule and also a state program to replace all the guardrails on Route 10 & 202 from Avon to the state line.
VII. SELECTMAN REPORTS (Sally King, Vice Chairman, Ronald Desrosiers, Frank Judice, & Mark Neumann)
A. Discussion of Fields/Facilities Study Group
Selectman Judice reported the facilities study committee met last week and toured the Public Works maintenance facility on Route 189. They saw first hand what the facility can handle and noted deficiencies.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting recessed to closed session at 8:10 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
First Selectman Adams called the executive session of the Board of Selectmen to order at 8:16 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 the purchase of land and pending legal claims.
The executive session adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was reconvened at 8:49 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
William F. Smith, Jr.
Town Manager
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