Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
March 20, 2006
Present: Ketcham, Miller, Takacs
Media: Redding Pilot
Also present: R. Gibbons of GLDC and two members of the public
Mrs. Ketcham called the March 20, 2006 meeting to order at 7:32 pm in the Hearing Room of the Redding Town Office Building with the Board of Finance meeting
DISCUSSION OF 2006-2007 TOWN BUDGET
The Board of Finance did not have any further questions of the Board of Selectmen’s proposed budget.
The First Selectmen recess the Board of Selectman meeting to move the meeting the small conference room, 7:36 pm
The meeting was reconvened at 7:38 pm
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: move to approve the minutes of the February 13, 2006 meeting as submitted. Miller, Takacs. Approved. Unanimous.
Motion: move to approve the minutes of the February 17, 2006 meeting as submitted. Miller, Takacs. Approved. Unanimous.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON REQUEST TO DISCONTINUE A PORTION OF NORTH MAIN STREET
Mr. Gibbons (GLDC) reviewed the request to discontinue the portion of North Main Street from a point west of the Norwalk River Bridge to the existing railroad crossing. He also explained the work that would be done on the road and the reconfigured path of the roadway. Construction of the roadway will begin several months after approval of the discontinuation. Signs will be erected indicating that it is a private road. The new road will be an obligation of the taxing district. The request was previously referred to the Planning Commission. After review, the Planning Commission issued a favorable report.
Town Attorney Michael Lavelle prepared a draft Agreement for review.
Motion: move the recommend approval of the discontinuation of a portion of North Main Street from a point west of the Norwalk River Bridge to the existing railroad crossing to a Town Meeting to be held on Thursday, April 16, 2006 at 7:30 pm in the Hearing Room of the Redding Town Office Building. Takacs, Miller. Approved. Unanimous.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Athletic fields: Mr. Takacs reported the proposals for the field work at JRMS, RES & Community Center were received and the Committee is in the process of reviewing them. The Committee will meet on April 4, 2006.
HISTORIC DOCUMENT GRANT RESOLUTION
Motion: resolved that Natalie T. Ketcham, First Selectman, or the Town Clerk as her designee, is empowered to execute and deliver, in the name of and on behalf of this municipality, an application and contract with the State Library for a Historic Document Preservation Grant. Miller, Takacs. Approved. Unanimous.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON NAMING THE NEW GEORGETOWN PARK
The Norwalk River Watershed Association conducted an opinion poll for he name for the new Georgetown Park. They concluded and are recommending the name, Gilbert Miller Park. That name has been forwarded to the Planning Commission and they have concurred with the selection.
Motion: that the Redding Board of Selectmen concur with the selection of the name Gilbert Miller Park for the new Georgetown park. Takacs, Miller. Approved. Unanimous.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON COMPLIANCE
Three compliance policies/resolutions were brought forward for approval: Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Fair Housing Policy Statement, and the Fair Housing Resolution. The Town of Redding is in full compliance, but this completes the paperwork requirement. First Selectman Ketcham or her designee will serve as the Fair Housing Officer.
Motion: that the Redding Board of Selectmen adopt the policies/resolution Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Fair Housing Policy Statement, and the Fair Housing Resolution as presented. Takacs, Miller. Approved. Unanimous.
APPOINTMENT
Motion: move to appoint Colleen Litof Brown to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill the remaining term of Michael Cardillo (3/20/06 to 11/20/07). Takacs, Ketcham. Approved. Unanimous.
RECESS
The Board of Selectmen meeting was recessed to allow the members to attend another portion of the Board of Finance meeting. The meeting recessed at 8:25 pm
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened in public session at 8:50 pm
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion: move to recess to executive session to discuss matters pertaining to negotiations. Miller, Takacs. Approved. Unanimous.
The meeting recessed at 8:50 pm
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened in public session at 9:30 pm
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:31 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Maday, Recording Secretary
Attachments: copies of policies/resolutions approved (copies available in Town Clerk’s office)
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