RECEIVED NOVEMBER 20, 2008 @ 8:40 A.M.
Kerry Miserendino, Redding Asst. Town Clerk
REDDING BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING
November 17, 2008
MINUTES
Filed subject to approval
Present: Ketcham, Miller, Takacs
Also present: Planning Commission members R. Dean & M. Bakanas, Conservation Commission member W. Perlman, and a representative of the Redding Pilot.
First Selectman Ketcham called the November 17, 2008 meeting to order at 7:30 pm in the Conference Room of the Redding Town Office Building.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: move that the Board of Selectmen accept the minutes of the October 14, 2008 meeting as submitted. Miller, Takacs. Approved. 2-0-1. Ketcham abstained.
Motion: move that the Board of Selectmen accept the minutes of the October 14, 2008 public hearing as submitted. Miller, Takacs. Approved. 2-0-1. Ketcham abstained.
Motion: move that the Board of Selectmen accept the minutes of the October 21, 2008 meeting as submitted. Takacs, Miller. Approved. Unanimous.
REPORT FROM REDDING RIDGE FIRE DISTRICT #1
Richard Kasiewicz and Ben Pardee were present representing the Redding Ridge Fire District. The Fire District is beginning the process of expansion of the existing facility in the center of town, across from the Town Office Building. Mr. Pardee requested the Selectmen consider waiving the permit fees for the construction project. Mrs. Ketcham reported that the Board of Selectmen recently reviewed all of the building fee regulations and determined that the fees would not be exempted for non-profit organization/projects. Since the fire districts differ from non profit organizations, further consideration will be given to the request.
Mr. Pardee presented an overview of the expansion project that will include two additional fire engine bays, and employee quarters with sleeping bunks. The concept is to accommodate the daytime ambulance personnel shared with the West Redding Fire District will be housed at that location during daytime hours. The location is the centermost point of the two districts.
2008 TOWN PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
The Selectmen discussed the draft document.. The Planning Commission has scheduled two public hearings on November 19. The final public hearing is scheduled for December 17, 2008. The discussion included members of the Planning and Conservation Commission members who were present.
Each of the Selectmen will forward comments/suggestions to the Planning Commission by Monday, November 24, 2008.
Mrs. Ketcham noted that HVCEO had also provided a comprehensive review of the plan and was told that the Planning Commission is in the process of incorporating the suggestions into the plan.
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK UPDATE
Discussion was tabled to the next meeting.
TOWN GARAGE CELLULAR TOWER LEASE
Mrs. Ketcham reported that AT&T is interested in locating a cellular tower at the Town Garage facility. A tower was previously proposed at this location, but the cellular carrier is no longer in business. The Selectmen will begin the review process with the examination of current need. A representative of AT&T will be invited to make a presentation.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion: move that the Board of Selectmen adjourn to executive session to discuss personnel matters, Transfer Station/Recycling Center. Miller, Takacs. Approved. Unanimous.
RECONVENE
The Chair reconvened the meeting in public session at 9:15 pm
Mrs. Ketcham stated that it was always an opportunity, when an employee position was open, to evaluate the operations and all options before filling it. The Town has done that with respect to the open Transfer Center/Recycling Center Coordinator position. Other towns, as well as HRRA, were contacted in an effort to develop the most efficient management of the Center. While less costly solutions exist, such as a part-time or combined position, the Board of Selectmen expressed the sentiment that the Recycling Center has developed into a very important service which residents highly value. Tom Newsome set a very high standard for the operations of the department, and it is the Board’s desire to maintain and improve upon our standard of excellence. The Board concluded that could best be done by
maintaining a full-time manager and they will advertise the position to attract highly qualified candidates. Mrs. Ketcham will begin that process immediately.
ADJOURNMENT
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:40pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Maday, Recording Secretary
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