TOWN OF GRANBY
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES
MAY 21, 2007
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, William F. Smith, Jr., Town Manager; and Knute Gailor, Student Liaison
I. PUBLIC SESSION
Gerry Ledger, 89 Bushy Hill Road, inquired as to the status of the multi-use trail between Granby and East Granby. Town Manager Smith stated the project went out to bid and the trail portion of the project was close to the bids submitted. However, the bridge portion of the project exceeded the projected cost greatly.
Granby and East Granby are working together very closely on this project, as East Granby is the primary grantee. The two towns are petitioning the state for a modification of the bridge specs and are waiting to hear on this request.
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 May 7, 2007 as presented.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman King, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to approve the minutes of the public hearing of May 7, 2007 as presented.
III. UNFINISHED OR TABLED BUSINESS
None.
IV. BUSINESS
A. Resignations and Appointments to be Considered
No resignations were received or appointments made.
B. Demonstration of New Voting Machine
Registrars of Voters, Laura Wolfe (D) and Peter Goff (R) were present this evening to demonstrate the new voting machine to be used in the November election. The voting machines were provided to the town by the state utilizing federal funds. Unlike the old voting machines, the new machines will provide a verifiable paper train. The cost per machine is approximately $7,000.
The ballots are scanned and the machine will count the ballots. The scanner operates with a memory card. The ballot may be printed on both sides and there is no wrong way to insert the ballot. There is no limit on how many ballots you can have if errors are made and the ballot is rejected. The scanner can also read different ballot configurations such as might be for District One and District Two. Handicapped privacy booths will be available and a telephone voting system is also provided for handicapped residents. The telephone system is primarily aimed at those residents who are sight impaired.
The Board of Selectmen thanked the Registrars for providing the demonstration and invited them to come back in October for another demonstration prior to the November Municipal Election.
V. TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
No reports.
VI. FIRST SELECTMAN REPORTS (John Adams)
A. Announcements
1. Town Hall Office Hours
First Selectman Adams reviewed Town Hall hours effective May 21, 2007. They are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday – 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Thursday – 8:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m., and Friday – 8:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
B. Selectmen’s Tour of Holcomb Farm
First Selectman Adams stated the Board of Selectmen has been invited to hold a meeting and/or tour at Holcomb Farm. The Selectmen will hold their meeting of June 18, 2007 at the farm and meet a half hour prior to the meeting for a tour.
First Selectman Adams reminded everyone of the Memorial Day Parade scheduled for Monday, May 28, 2007
VII. SELECTMAN REPORTS (Sally King, Vice Chairman, Ronald Desrosiers, Frank Judice, & Mark Neumann)
No reports.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
ON A M0TION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by First Selectman Adams, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
William F. Smith, Jr.
Town Manager
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