RECEIVED APRIL 16, 2009 @ 8:30 A.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
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REDDING BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING
April 13, 2009
Present: Ketcham, Miller, Takacs
Also present: L. McHale, four members of the public and a representative of the Redding Pilot
Mrs. Ketcham called the April 13, 2009 meeting to order at 7:30 pm
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: move that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of the March 31, 2009 meeting as submitted. Miller, Ketcham. Approved. 2-0-1. Takacs abstained.
Motion: move that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of the March 24, 2009 meeting as submitted. Takacs, Ketcham. Approved. 2-0-1. Miller abstained.
Motion: move that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of the March 10, 2009 meeting as submitted. Takacs, Miller. Approved. Unanimous.
Motion: move that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of the March 4, 2009 meeting as submitted. Takacs, Ketcham. Approved. 2-0-1. Miller abstained.
FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 BUDGET
Mrs. Ketcham reported on review work to find additional reductions. The initial budget increase of 2.99% was reduced to 1.74% for the last Board of Finance meeting. Further reductions in expenses and in personnel totaled $230,282. Those reductions included the reduction in the Recycling Center/Transfer Station to a 4-day schedule, additional reductions or eliminations of part time personnel, reductions in equipment, and miscellaneous reductions. The cost of the health insurance has not been resolved, but Mrs. Ketcham expects a final dollar amount next week. These reductions bring the Total Selectman’s budget, excluding debt service, to a .73% increase over the current budget.
Mrs. Ketcham opened the meeting to public comment.
Frank DeSalvo asked for clarification on salary issues. Mrs. Ketcham responded that the town employee salary increases are determined in June, and any increases would come from the Contingency account. Salary increases have not been discussed as yet. The Highway Department increases are governed by contract, and contract negotiations with the Police Department have not been finalized.
James Miller: offered his support for long-term financing for capital expenditures such as roadway work, trucks, etc. He suggested that the Police Department find a way to have the cruiser lights function without the car running when used to caution drivers to slow for construction, and will discuss the matter with Chief Fuchs.
Mike D’Agostino: commented on the tennis court fencing replacement that was approved earlier in the evening, feeling that this expenditure should have been in the proposed budget.
ACTION ON LETTER TO TOWN CLERK REGARDING REFERENDUM ON ANNUAL BUDGET
The annual Budget Meeting is scheduled for April 23, 2009 at 4:30 pm. The Selectmen were in agreement that the budget approval should be done by referendum. The only business at the meeting will the setting of the referendum date.
Motion: move that the Board of Selectmen submit a letter to the Town Clerk as notification that the approval of the 2009-2010 will be submitted to referendum vote. Miller, Takacs. Approved. Unanimous.
APPOINTMENTS
Board of Assessment Appeals alternate:
Motion: move that the Board of Selectmen appoint Jan Dorenbosch as an alternate to the Board of Assessment Appeals. Miller, Takacs. Approved. Unanimous.
Park and Recreation Commission: two appointments, Gary Miyashiro and Lisa LeBlanc. Mr. Miyashiro will continue to serve as an alternate on the Zoning Commission.
Motion: move that the Board of Selectmen appoint Gary Miyashiro to the Park and Recreation Commission. Takacs, Ketcham. Approved. 2-0-1. Miller abstained.
Motion: move that the Board of Selectmen appoint Lisa LeBlanc to the Park and Recreation Commission. Takacs, Miller. Approved. Unanimous.
ATHLETIC FIELDS COMMITTEE UPDATE
Mr. Takacs reported the project is being reviewed to utilize the grant money in the best possible way, moving toward the objectives of the project.
ALLIANCE FOR SENSIBLE AIRSPACE PLANNING UPDATE
Mrs. Ketcham reported the Connecticut Attorney General is leading efforts on this issue, along with the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.
AWARD
Mrs. Ketcham announced that Redding will receive a “Summer Saving Award” for 2008 energy savings activities at a ceremony in Hartford.
ADJOURNMENT
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 8:50 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Maday
Recording Secretary
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