TOWN OF GRANBY
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES
JUNE 2, 2008
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order by First Selectman John Adams at 7:32 p.m.
PRESENT: John Adams, Ronald Desrosiers, Frank Judice, Sally King, Mark Neumann, and Barbarajean Scibelli, Administration Finance Officer
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 (5-0-0) to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 19, 2008.
III. UNFINISHED OR TABLED BUSINESS
A. Report of Holcomb Farm Building Committee (STEAP grant activity)
Jim Lofink, Chairman of the Holcomb Farm Art Barn Renovation Committee, gave a presentation. The Art Barn renovation will utilize the $400,000 received by the town under a state Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grant and is part of the Farm’s Capital Fund Program. Some additional funding will be needed to complete the project. There was one bid presented for the project and it came in higher than expected. The bid is now being reviewed.
Selectman Judice asked if they will be subject to prevailing wages and the answer was yes, because it involves state grant money. First Selectman Adams asked if Holcomb Farm is ever audited. They responded that they have a financial audit every fiscal year. First Selectman Adams requested a copy when it becomes available in November.
IV. BUSINESS
A. Resignations and Appointments to be Considered
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Judice, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to appoint William J. Kennedy (D), 1 Duncaster Wood, Gerard A. Smyth (D), 7 Tennyson Drive, and Del Shilkret (D), 1 Windcrest Drive, to the Library Expansion Study Committee.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman King, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to appoint Linda Veirs (R), 275 Granville Road, and Roger A. Hernsdorf (R), 58 Barn Door Hills Road, to the Library Expansion Study Committee.
The terms for the Library Expansion Study Committee members will expire at the completion of their charge
ON A MOTION by Selectman Neumann, seconded by Selectman Judice, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to reappoint John H. Vanderbilt (R), 15 Fox Hunt Circle, to the Commission on Aging. Mr. Vanderbilt’s term will expire January 11, 2010.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Neumann, seconded by Selectman Judice, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to reappoint Michael L. Lengvarsky (R), 7 Strong Road, to the Conservation Commission. Mr. Lengvarsky’s term will expire January 9, 2012.
B. Consideration of Resolution Recognizing East Granby’s Celebration of 150 Years
WHEREAS, East Granby was first settled in 1664 and was one of four Congregational parishes in Simsbury; and~
WHEREAS, The Turkey Hills Ecclesiastical Society in 1786 became a section of Granby, and seventy-two years later, in 1858, was incorporated as the Town of East Granby; and
WHEREAS, The Town of East Granby celebrates its 150th Anniversary on June~2, 2008; and
WHEREAS, The Town of East Granby continues to prosper since the discovery of copper in the eighteenth century, yet still retains it rural character and charm,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Granby Board of Selectmen and the citizens of the Town of Granby, Connecticut offer its heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to East Granby’s future.
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN June 2, 2008
John E. Adams, First Selectman Sally S. King, Vice Chairman Ronald F. Desrosiers Frank D. Judice, Jr. Mark Neumann |
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Judice, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to approve the resolution recognizing East Granby’s celebration of 150 years.
C. Consideration of Resolution for Historic Documents Preservation and a Resolution for Nondiscrimination Certification
Through the State Historic Document Preservation Grant Program, the State Library will again provide Granby with $7,000 for the preservation of town documents.
The proposed project this year is to have our town ordinances codified; they include ordinances adopted through March 31, 2008. The cost is $9,725 ($7,000 State Historic Documents Preservation Grant and $2,725 Granby Historic Document Preservation Fund).
A resolution needs to be passed allowing the Town Manager to enter into contract with the Connecticut State Library for a Historic Documents Preservation Grant for the eligible amount.
RESOLVED:
That William F. Smith, Jr., Town Manager, be empowered to execute and deliver in the name of and on behalf of the Town of Granby a contract with the Connecticut State Library for an Historic Documents Preservation Grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That upon approval of the grant an appropriation in the amount of $9,725 ($7,000 State Historic Documents Preservation Grant and $2,725 Granby Historic Document Preservation Fund) is authorized.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Neumann, the Board voted (5-0-0) to approve the resolution for the Historic Documents Preservation Grant.
Also, in order to secure funding, a resolution for nondiscrimination is required. This is similar to several resolutions under recent legislation. The proper language for the resolution is as follows:
RESOLVED:
That the Town of Granby hereby adopts, as its policy, to support the nondiscrimination agreements and warranties required under Connecticut General Statutes §4a-60(a)(1) and §4a-60a(a)(1), as amended in State of Connecticut Public Act 07-245 and sections 9(a)(1) and 10(a)(1) of Public Act 07-142.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Neumann, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to approve the resolution for nondiscrimination, required by recent legislation.
D. Consideration of Transfers to Suspense
Board members were provided with a memo from Town Manager Smith, along with a list to be transferred to the Suspense Book. The amount to be transferred this year is $18,391.94.
ON A MOTION by Selectman King, seconded by Selectman Desrosiers, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to transfer $18,391.94 to the Suspense Book as rec-ommended by the Collector of Revenue. Taxes remain due and collectible even though transferred to the Suspense Book.
A copy of the suspense list will be forwarded to the Board of Finance Chairman.
E. Consideration of Resolution to Enter into a Non-emergency Interagency Agreement
The nine town police agency group that encompasses the North Central Municipal Emergency Services Team has submitted a Non-emergency Interagency Agreement as allowed under the Connecticut General Statutes. This is a positive step for providing law enforcement services to both our region and the Town of Granby.
ON A MOTION by Selectman King, seconded by Selectman Judice, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to authorize Town Manager William F. Smith, Jr. to enter into the agreement subject to final approval by our Town Attorney.
F. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2008 Transfer of Accounts
Due to a variety of circumstances this year, a few transfers will be required. The Board of Selectmen is requested to approve the transfers. They will then be forwarded to the Board of Finance for their approval.
Transfer From |
Transfer To |
Comment |
Fringe |
$13,000 |
Insurance |
$13,000 |
Unemployment Comp. |
Contingency
Communications and Dispatch |
$10,000
$5,000 |
Equipment Maintenance |
$15,000 |
Gasoline, diesel, and equipment parts |
Building Inspection |
$10,000 |
Planning and Engineering |
$10,000 |
Service requests |
Solid Waste and Recycling |
$30,000 |
Building Maintenance and Town Grounds |
$30,000 |
Heating fuel and electricity |
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ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Judice, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to approve the fiscal year 2008 transfer of accounts.
It was noted that due to turnover in police staffing in 2007-08, sufficient funds are available this year to purchase the eight defibrillators requested in the 2008-09 budget. It was suggested that the purchase be made from the 2007-08 budget. This will eliminate a future budget request for these items.
V. TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
No reports.
VI. FIRST SELECTMAN REPORTS (John Adams)
A. Proclamation – Henriette E. Camp
There will be a retirement reception for Kearns School Principal Henriette E. Camp on June 9, 2008 at the Granby Senior Center. All are welcome. A proclamation from the town will be presented.
The reception to honor Granby WWII Veterans was held earlier today at Wells Road School. Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz, State Representative Richard Ferrari, and First Selectman John Adams were there to present proclamations to the Veterans. First Selectman Adams indicated it was a nice tribute enjoyed by all, especially the stories told by the Veterans.
VII. SELECTMAN REPORTS (Sally King, Vice Chairman, Ronald Desrosiers, Frank Judice, Mark Neumann, and Megan Dowling, Student Liaison)
Selectman Desrosiers reported that the Memorial Day Parade went very well.
Student Liaison Megan Dowling reported the High School presentation of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was a big success. There will be a choral concert coming up soon and graduation will be June 23, 2008.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Judice, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to adjourn the meeting at 8:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
William F. Smith, Jr.
Town Manager
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