RECEIVED DECEMBER 18, 2008 @ 9:15 A.M.
Kerry Miserendino, Redding Asst. Town Clerk
REDDING BOARD OF SELECTMEN
SPECIAL MEETING
December 15, 2008
MINUTES
Filed subject to approval
Present: Ketcham, Miller, Takacs
Also present: Highway Superintendent Sanford, two representatives of AT&T, and representatives of the Redding Pilot and Danbury News Times
First Selectman Ketcham called the December 15, 2008 meeting to order at 7:00 pm in the Cafeteria of the John Read Middle School.
PRESENTATION BY AT&T ON PROPOSED LEASE WITH THE TOWN FOR A CELLULAR TOWER AT THE HIGHWAY GARAGE
Two representatives of AT&T presented visual and written material for a proposal for a cellular tower at the Highway Garage. They presented information on cell service and the need to improve service. The proposed 150 foot tower would also service the emergency communication antenna. Mrs. Ketcham asked if the tower could be increased in height to accommodate all four of the current cell service vendors. The AT&T reps explained that a flagpole or cylinder type of tower would be less likely to accommodate additional carriers, as opposed to a traditional tower, which could do so at 150 feet. The next step will be a balloon float and they will float one at 150 feet and another at a higher position. The tentative date for the balloon float is the weekend of January 10, 2009, depending on
weather conditions. Mrs. Miller noted at any lease agreement would need to address issues such as maintenance of the tower and removal of the tower when it becomes outdated and no longer useful.
RECESS
The meeting recessed at 7:30 pm to attend the meeting of the Board of Finance and Boards of Education to discuss budget issues and budget preparation.
RECONVENE
The Chair reconvened the meeting in public session at 9:30 pm
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: move that the Board of Selectmen accept the minutes of the November 17, 2008 meeting as submitted. Miller, Takacs. Approved. Unanimous.
Motion: move that the Board of Selectmen accept the minutes of the November 24, 2008 meeting submitted. Takacs, Miller. Approved. Unanimous.
STATUS UPDATE ON GLDC TAX INCREMENTAL FINANCING
Mrs. Ketcham reported that she and Board of Finance members Alvarez & Dolan, had a long conversation with the Director of the CDA who administers the Tax Incremental Financing program. The purpose of the conversation was to better understand the requirements of the CDA. Mr. Alvarez & Mr. Dolan met with Mr. Soler to discuss the CDA requirements further. The Board of Finance met in executive session earlier this evening to discuss the matter, and have scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2008 to discuss and potentially take action on the matter. Mrs. Ketcham has filed the preliminary application as directed by the Board of Finance.
POLICY REGARDING BUILDING FEES
At the last meeting, Fire District #1 requested that the Fire Department be exempted from the building fees. The current building fee policy applies to all profit and not-profit organizations, the only exemption is the for town owner property. The Town Building Official recommended following the policy and not exempting the fire department. The selectmen were in agreement that the policy not be changed.
ADJOURNMENT
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:43 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Maday, Recording Secretary
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