RECEIVED NOVEMBER 18, 2009 @ 5:05 P.M.
Kerry Miserendino, Redding Asst. Town Clerk
3 Pages
REDDING BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING
Minutes
November 16, 2009
Present: Ketcham, Miller, Takacs
Also present: Controller Gniadek, Treasurer O’Donnell, 40 members of the public and a representative of the Redding Pilot
Mrs. Ketcham called the November 16, 2009 meeting to order at 7:37 pm
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: move that the minutes of the October 19, 2009 meeting be approved as submitted. Takacs, Miller. Approved. Unanimous.
Motion: move that the minutes of the October 26, 2009 meeting be approved as submitted. Takacs, Miller. Approved. Unanimous.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT
Rob Blick, Director of Park & Recreation Department, presented a review of the goals and objectives of the Park & Recreation Commission & Department. The Commission has been conducting town wide surveys regarding existing and desired programming. A recent survey resulted in offering additional programs for middle school aged children. Important goals of the Commission are to make the Community Center more accessible to the community and to enhance Topstone Park.
APPOINTMENTS
1. Region #9 Board of Education: Mrs. Pemberton was elected to the Selectman position and has submitted her resignation from the Region #9 Board. The Democratic Town Committee’s recommended candidate, Leon Karvelis, and interested citizen, Mike D’Agostino, addressed the board with their qualifications, interests and desire to be appointed. Mrs. Ketcham noted that several email letters were received supporting the appointment of Mr. Karvelis.
Motion: move that the Redding Board of Selectmen appoint Leon Karvelis to the Region #9 Board of Education, filling the remaining term of Julia Pemberton, ending on 12/1/11. Miller, Takacs. Approved. Unanimous.
2. Board of Ethics reappointment:
Motion: move that the Redding Board of Selectmen reappoint Walter King to the Board of Ethics with a term running 12/17/09 to 12/17/11. Miller, Takacs. Approved. Unanimous.
3. Board of Assessment Appeals Alternate reappointment
Motion: move that the Redding Board of Selectmen reappoint Jan Dorenbosch as an Alternate on the Board of Assessment Appeals with a term running 11/17/09 to 11/19/13. Miller, Takacs. Approved. Unanimous.
LONG RANGE CAPITAL PLAN, PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Blick reviewed the Park and Recreation Department items on the Capital Long Range Financial Planning document. The items included:
- Gymnasium storage area
- Field pavilion on the RCC grounds
- Pavilion at Topstone Park
- Skate park
- Tennis court crack repair program
- Topstone Park playground
- Topstone Park beach reconditioning
- Tractor for field maintenance
Discussion of the various items and their priority was discussed.
CONTROLLER’S DEPARTMENT PROPOSED POLICIES FOR COMMUNITY USE BY THE PUBLIC
Mr. Gniadek and Mr. Blick presented information on a change in the policy for use of the Community Center by individuals. The Park & Recreation Commission’s desire to make the Community Center more accessible to the public has resulted in a change to simplify the issue of insurance coverage for events for individuals. The change would allow individuals to apply to use the facility without the need to obtain insurance if no alcohol would be served at the event. Those wishing to serve alcohol would have to obtain their own personal insurance or a 1-day insurance coverage from the Town agent. The revised application document & regulations were reviewed.
Motion: move that the Redding Board of Selectmen approve a change in policy allowing individuals who are not serving alcohol to be released from any obligation to provide insurance. Miller, Takacs. Approved. Unanimous.
ARRA BLOCK ENERGY GRANT APPLICATION
Mr. Gniadek reported the Town has completed the federal grant application (ARRA) for $60,000 for energy savings measures. The items listed in the application include:
- 3-zone heating/air condition installation in Town Office Building
- On-demand hot water heaters at the Community Center, Highway Department and Police Department
- Change of hot water tank at JRMS from 80 gallon to 20 gallon
- Installation of storm windows
- Traffic signal, conversion to LED lights
- Lighting at RES, upgrade in parking lot and some replacement
ROUTE 7 LAND DONATION TO THE TOWN OF REDDING
A property owner of a parcel of land primarily in Ridgefield has offered to donate an 8.3 acre parcel on Route 7, within Redding to the Town. The Conservation Commission and Planning Commission reviewed the offer and recommended acceptance. The land is currently taxed as “forest land” and the annual tax is only twenty-five dollars and seventy-two ($25.72).
Motion: move that the Redding Board of Selectmen accept the donation of an 8.3 acre parcel of land at 257 Ethan Allen Highway. Takacs, Miller. Approved. Unanimous.
OTHER BUSINESS
Station Road Bridge status: Mrs. Ketcham reported that the consultants estimate the total cost, including engineering, permitting, bid documents, construction administration and construction, not to exceed $78,000. Regarding funding mechanism, the project can be funded through the Town’s Capital and Nonrecurring account and later seek reimbursement through the LOCIP (Local Capital Improvement Program) Fund. To qualify for the LOCIP funding, the project must be a part of the Town’s Capital Plan.
Motion: move that the Redding Board of Selectmen include the Station Road Repair Project as a part of any Town Capital Plan. Miller, Takacs. Approved. Unanimous.
Fields Report: Mr. Takacs suggested the Board of Selectmen receive a presentation on the planned improvements to the Community Center Field 2 at the December meeting. The presentation will include the proposal for the Design Development, construction document work and contract administration, estimated between $27,000 and $33,000. A grant is in place to fund these costs.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion: move that the Board of Selectmen adjourn to executive session for a discussion of contract negotiations for a cellular tower on the Highway Department property and a personnel matter. Miller, Takacs. Approved. Unanimous.
Mrs. Ketcham noted that the employee involved in the personnel matter has been informed and has not requested that the subject be discussed in open session.
The meeting recessed at 9:45 pm.
RECONVENE
The Chair reconvened the meeting in public session at 10:55 pm.
Motion: move that the Redding Board of Selectmen authorizes the First Selectman to sign the lease with New Cingular Wireless, PCS, LLC, contingent upon satisfactory response from the company on #5, section D of the lease, and satisfactory revision as determined by the Board of Selectman attorney on an MOU defining use of a rental master lease agreement to determine rental due from co-location. Miller, Takacs. Approved Unanimous.
ADJOURNMENT
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:00 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Maday
Recording Secretary
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