TOWN OF GRANBY
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES
AUGUST 3, 2009
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, B. Scott Kuhnly, Mark Neumann, and William F. Smith, Jr., Town Manager
I. PUBLIC SESSION
Prior to the start of tonight’s meeting, the Board of Selectmen held a reception to honor Kay Woodford, Director of Recreation and Leisure Services, for her 20 years of service to the Town of Granby.
During public session First Selectman Adams recognized some that came to honor Kay. Ned Allen, chairman of the Park and Recreation Board, William Simanski, former First Selectman, Roger Hernsdorf, Town Treasurer, co-workers, family, and friends. Town Manager Smith stated how Kay worked tirelessly for the day camp program at Salmon Brook Park. She was also the chairman of the Bicentennial Celebration in 1986, and is heading up the upcoming 225th Celebration. The Recreation and Leisure Services Department has grown tremendously in the last 20 years, and Kay has managed to keep town participants interested. There are now 12,000 participants in the programs that are constantly being refreshed as needed.
Kay was presented with a plaque in honor of her 20 years of service.
The presentation concluded at 7:40 p.m. and the Board of Selectmen called for a brief recess. The meeting reconvened at 7:47 p.m.
Resident Jim Warnke would like the Board of Selectmen to consider installing an outdoor pool at Salmon Brook Park. What would be his next sped to get the project started? First Selectman Adams responded that the beginning process would be to approach the Park and Recreation Board.
II. MINUTES OF PRECEDING MEETING
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Kuhnly, the Board voted unanimously (4-0-0) to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 20, 2009.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Kuhnly the Board voted unanimously (4-0-0) to reorder Granby Water Pollution Control Authority meeting minutes approval to Item IV, D. Appropriation Request for Canton Road Sewer Extension.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Kuhnly, the Board voted unanimously (4-0-0) to move agenda item IV, E to Closed Session following Selectman Reports.
III. UNFINISHED OR TABLED BUSINESS
No unfinished or tabled business was before the Board.
IV. BUSINESS
- Resignations and Appointments to be Considered
ON A MOTION by Selectman Neumann, seconded by Selectman Desrosiers, the Board voted unanimously (4-0-0) to appoint Robert F. Clark (R), 2 Reed Hill Road, to the Board of Finance to fill the vacancy created by B. Scott Kuhnly. Mr. Clark’s term will expire November 17, 2009.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Neumann, the Board voted unanimously (4-0-0) to reconfirm Gordon C. Bischoff (BOF), Ronald F. Desrosiers (BOS), Mark Neumann (BOS), Roger A Hernsdorf (Treasurer), John P. O’Connor (BOE), Matthew T. Wutka (BOE), and Francis J. Brady (BOF) as Capital Program Priority Advisory Committee members.
- Consideration of Resolution for Holcomb Farm Learning Center Loan
Due to the delay in the adoption of the state budget, the Holcomb Farm Board of Directors has decided to apply for a line of credit in an amount not to exceed $75,000 to bridge funding for their summer program, which is paid for with state Department of Education grant funds.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Kuhnly, the Board voted unanimously (4-0-0) to authorize application, by Holcomb Farm, for a line of credit and be authorized to borrow upon it an amount not to exceed $75,000 for the Summer School Program.
- Consideration of Grant from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Town Manager Smith reported on the grant application that was made earlier this year to the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving for repairs to Cossitt Library. The grant application involved handicap access improvements and structural reinforcement to the library’s main floor. The grant amount is $125,000 and has been awarded. This grant is on a reimbursable basis, and will be repaid to the town during the renovation period. A local “community match” of $15,000 is required for the full grant. It was stated that some in-kind work would be done by the Department of Public Works. The town would only spend the amount that will be returned to the town.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Kuhnly, the Board voted unanimously (4-0-0) to accept the grant in the amount of $125,000.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Kuhnly, the board voted unanimously (4-0-0) to appropriate up to $140,000 from the General Fund for the project upon approval from the Board of Finance.
- Appropriation Request for Canton Road Sewer Extension (Granby Water Pollution Control Authority)
ON A MOTION by First Selectman Adams, seconded by Selectman Desrosiers, the Board voted unanimously (4-0-0) to recess as the Board of Selectmen and convene as the Granby Water Pollution Control Authority (GWPCA) AT 8:10 p.m.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Neumann, the board voted 3-0-1 to approve the minutes of the July 20, 2009 meeting as presented. (Selectman Kuhnly abstained)
Test borings are now being done for the Canton Road Sewer Extension Project. The estimated cost for this project is holding at $400,000. The Authority now needs to appropriate funding for progress to continue.
ON A MOTION by Selectman Desrosiers, seconded by Selectman Neumann, the GWPCA voted unanimously (4-0-0) to appropriate $400,000 for the Canton Road Sewer Extension Project from the Sewer Assessment Fund.
ON A MOTION by First Selectman Adams, seconded by Selectman Desrosiers, the GWPCA voted unanimously (4-0-0) to adjourn as the GWPCA and reconvene as the Board of Selectmen at 8:12 p.m.
- Discussion on Consideration of Property Purchase – CLOSED SESSION
This item is being discussed during closed session.
V. TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
No reports.
VI. FIRST SELECTMAN REPORTS (John Adams)
- CT Veterans Day Parade, November 8, 2009
First Selectman Adams reported this to be the 10th Annual CT Veterans Day Parade that will be held in Hartford on November 8, 2009. This is the largest in New England. All are welcome.
VII. SELECTMAN REPORTS (Sally King, Vice Chairman, Ronald Desrosiers, B. Scott Kuhnly, & Mark Neumann)
No reports.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting recessed to closed session at 8:14 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, B. Scott Kuhnly, Mark Neumann, and William F. Smith, Jr., Town Manager
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the purchase of land.
The executive session adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was reconvened at 8:48 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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