TOWN OF GRANBY
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 4, 2008
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 Megan Dowling, Student Liaison
A brief reception was given to honor former Granby Youth Service Bureau Advisory Board members for their hard work and many years of service. They included Peg Giles, Marsi Callaghan, Kelly Gilbert, Dianne Henderson, and Lisa Schroeder. Kerry Kielbasa, Director of Human Services, presented the plaques. First Selectman Adams thanked everyone for their commitment.
I. PUBLIC SESSION
Ralph Eustis, member of the former Kelly Lane School Building Committee presented his concerns regarding his idea of structural problems with the Kelly Lane School. First Selectman Adams stated they have reviewed this before. State Building Officials are still reviewing the issue and have not finished their report. First Selectman Adams could not comment further without that report.
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 January 07, 2008.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Neumann, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to approve the minutes of the Three Board meeting of January 22, 2008.
III. UNFINISHED OR TABLED BUSINESS
No unfinished or tabled business was before the Board.
IV. BUSINESS
A. Resignations and Appointments to be Considered
Resignations were received and accepted from Gary Cirullo of the Agricultural Commission, and Paula Johnson of the Commission on Aging.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Judice, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to accept the resignations as noted above.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Neumann, seconded by Selectman King, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to appoint Robert M. Lindeyer (R), 367 North Granby Road, to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Alternate replacing Paul Lambert. Mr. Lindeyer’s term will expire November 19, 2009.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman King, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to appoint William J. Regan, 62 Hungary Road, to the Tri-Town Cable TV Government Access Committee (one year term).
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Judice, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to appoint Judy A. Goff (D), 6 Douglass Drive, to the Granby Library Board. Her term will expire January 10, 2011.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Neumann, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to appoint and reappoint the following individuals:
Commission on Aging
Karen Hood (R), 25 Whitman Drive, replacing Paula Johnson
Her term will expire January 12, 2009
Rosemarie T. Weber (R), 12 Whitman Drive, replacing Irene Courser
Peter E. Barwick (U), 10 Haven Drive
Their appointments will expire January 11, 2010.
Granby Library Board
Lynn G. Lochhead (R), 218 Loomis Street
Lisa B. Blessis (R), 2 Indian Hill Drive
Their appointments will expire January 10, 2011.
Granby Development Commission
Bruce E. Murtha (R), 17 Kelly Lane
His term will expire January 11, 2010.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Judice, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to reappoint Donald R. Holtman of Katz and Seligman as Town Attorney. His term will expire January 11, 2010.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Judice, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to reappoint Roger A. Hernsdorf as Town Treasurer. His term will expire January 11, 2010.
B. Granby Athletic Field Long-range Advisory Committee
Chairman Ben Perron gave an overview of the Committee’s progress in the last six months. They have selected a professional consulting service, Weston & Sampson of Rocky Hill, CT. The committee has learned the towns recreational needs have increased and appear to be exceeding current facilities, and that the town owns parcels that may be viable in resolving future needs. An on line survey is underway now, through the town’s web site and should be completed by February 25, 2008. The committee will review their master plan with the Boards of Selectmen, Education, and Finance sometime in June and make a complete presentation to the Board of Selectmen in July.
C. Discussion and Comment on Board of Education Appropriation Request
The Board of Education is requesting an appropriation of $20,000 to engage a design professional to prepare a preliminary design for a proposed athletic field house. The Board needs more information to determine which committee, the Granby Athletic Field Long-range Advisory Committee or the Storage and Wash Bay Committee should be working with the Board of Education on this project.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Judice, seconded by Selectman King, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to table this item until the next meeting.
D. Granby Building Department – William Volovski
Granby’s new Building Official William Volovski, resident of Canton, and long time State Certified Building Inspector as well as a registered Zoning Enforcement Officer, came to us from the Town of Plainville. He stated he is pleased to be working with such a dedicated group of town officials. He likes to be proactive and reach out to the town community and bridge the gap between him as an official and the townspeople. He also likes to pre inspect to save time and money for the homeowner. With the addition of more forms available on the town’s website, it makes for a better inspection process for everyone. Selectman King inquired about the few homes in town that are partially built and not being worked on anymore. Mr. Volovski said he talked to State Building Officials about
this and the outcome was consider safety first and aesthetics second. The solution is to get the builders to tidy up the sites. Town Manager Smith stated this could come under zoning enforcement. First Selectman Adams asked about the fee structure for permits and how it compares with other towns. Mr. Volovski stated we have kept pace with other towns and our fees are very fair.
E. Consideration of Board of Selectmen 2008-09 Budget Assignments and Workshop Dates
The budget workshop assignments and dates were set as follows:
Administration – Ronald F. Desrosiers – March 6, 2008
Personal and Property Protection – Frank Judice – March 13, 2008
Libraries, Rec., and Social Services – Mark Neumann – March 6, 2008
Public Works and Environment – John Adams – March 6, 2008
Capital Budget and Debt Service – Sally King – March 13, 2008
Revenues and Other – All – March 13, 2008
All workshops will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be held in the Town Hall Meeting Room. Additional workshops will be held March 10 and 17, 2008 if needed.
F. Consideration of Resolutions Concerning Catherine Marshall Preserve
We are now in the process of entering into agreements with the State of Connecticut for financial assistance under an open space and watershed land acquisition program, which was previously approved by the state. In order to meet grant requirements and receive the grant for 149 Old Messenger Road, which was purchased on November 14, 2007, the following resolutions need approval.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Judice, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to approve the following resolution:
1. RESOLVED, that William F. Smith, Jr. of the Town of Granby is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Town of Granby a Grant Agreement and Conservation and Public Recreation Easement and Agreement under the Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Program with the State of Connecticut for financial assistance to acquire permanent interest in land known as CATHERINE MARSHALL PRESERVE, OSWA #335 and to manage said land as open space land pursuant to Section 7-131d of the Connecticut General Statutes.
BE IT FURTHER KNOWN that the term of office for William F. Smith, Jr. began on September 11, 1978 for an indefinite term. As the Town Manager, William F. Smith, Jr., serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the Town of Granby and is duly authorized to enter into agreements and contracts on behalf of the Town of Granby.
2. Nondiscrimination agreement, policy statement
RESOLVED: That TOWN OF GRANBY hereby adopts as its policy to support the nondiscrimination agreements and warranties required under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 4a-60(a)(1) and § 4a-60a(a)(1) of Public Act 07-142, as those statutes may be amended from time to time.
G. Discussion of Real Estate Matters
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Judice, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to reorder this matter to executive session.
V. TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
No reports.
VI. FIRST SELECTMAN REPORTS (John Adams)
No reports.
VII. SELECTMAN REPORTS (Sally King, Vice Chairman, Ronald Desrosiers, Frank Judice, & Mark Neumann and High School Liaison Megan Dowling)
Selectman Desrosiers inquired about the early morning fire on Salmon Brook Street. Town Manager Smith reported that it was a barn fire located just south of Manitook Lake. There were no injuries and it is currently under investigation. Selectman Desrosiers was also concerned about a traffic problem at the high school on voting day, as the schools would be in session. Town Manager Smith assured him that there would be two Police Officers directing traffic and high school students were told not to drive their vehicles to school on that day.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
ON A MOTION by First Selectman Adams, seconded by Selectman Judice, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to adjourn to closed session at 9:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
First Selectman Adams called the executive session of the Board of Selectmen to order at 9:05 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 real estate matters.
First Selectman Adams closed the executive session at 9:20 p.m.
The Board reconvened its regular meeting at 9:21 p.m., but there being no further business, the regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
William F. Smith, Jr.
Town Manager
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