RECEIVED DECEMBER 28, 2009 @ 12:05 P.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
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REDDING BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING
Minutes
December 21, 2009
Present: Ketcham, Miller, Takacs
Mrs. Ketcham called the December 21, 2009 meeting to order at 7:45 pm as a part of the joint meeting with the Board of Finance and Board of Education.
Please refer to the minutes of the Board of Finance meeting that portion of the meeting.
The Board of Selectmen recessed at 9:27 pm and reconvened the meeting in small conference room of the Community Center at 9:28 pm.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: move that the minutes of the November 16, 2009 meeting be approved as amended. Takacs, Ketcham. Approved. 2-0-1. Mrs. Pemberton abstained.
Correction: page 2, under Route 7 land donation, sentence should read: The land is currently taxed as orest landand the annual tax is only twenty-five dollars and seventy-two cents ($25.72).
MEETING DATES FOR 2010
The proposed schedule of meeting dates was reviewed. Two dates were adjusted to avoid holidays.
Motion: move that the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting dates for 2010 as amended. Takacs, Pemberton. Approved. Unanimous.
APPOINTMENTS
1. Board of Assessment appeals:
Motion: move that the Redding Board of Selectmen appoint Mary Lou Bourque as a full member an Ellen Malmon as an alternate member. Pemberton, Takacs. Approved. Unanimous.
2. Park and Recreation Commission:
Motion: move that the Redding Board of Selectmen appoint Jan Dorenbosch and Paula Darlington to the Park and Recreation Commission. Pemberton, Takacs. Approved. Unanimous.
3. Board of Ethics reappointment:
Motion: move that the Redding Board of Selectmen appoint Elaine Mintz to the Board of Ethics as an alternate. Pemberton, Takacs. Approved. Unanimous.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FIRST SELECTMEN TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS
Resolution: Be it resolved that Natalie T. Ketcham, duly elected Redding First Selectman, is duly authorized to negotiate and execute any and all contracts on behalf of the Redding Board of Selectmen and to do and perform all acts and things which she deems to be necessary or appropriate to carry out the terms of such contracts, including, but not limited to, executing and delivering all agreements and documents contemplated by such contracts. Be it further resolved that Natalie T. Ketcham now holds the office of First Selectman and she has held that office since November 1999. Dated at Redding, Connecticut, this 21st day of December 2009. Takacs, Pemberton. Approved. Unanimous.
AGENDA ADDITION
Motion: move that the agenda be amended to include Discussion and Action on the Athletic Fields Committee recommendation on the Blades & Goven Proposal. Takacs, Pemberton. Approved. Unanimous.
UPDATE OF ATHLETIC FIELDS COMMITTEE
Mr. Takacs reported the Athletic Fields Committee has approved and recommended to the Board of Selectmen for approval, the Blades and Goven proposal for two phases of work on Field #2 at the Community Center. The proposal includes preliminary work necessary for the expansion of the area to a full size field and an artificial turf surface. The proposal is divided into three components:
- Phase A, design development, $13,000
- Phase B, Construction documents, $8,000
- Phase C, Contract administration
The Committee recommends going forward with Phase A & Phase B of the proposal. Grant money is available to do this work.
Motion: move that the Redding Board of Selectmen approve the Blades & Goven proposal for Phase A and Phase B. Takacs, Pemberton. Approved. Unanimous.
ADJOURNMENT
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:50 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Maday
Recording Secretary
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