RECEIVED MAY 19, 2010 @ 4:38 P.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
3 pages
REDDING BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING
Minutes
May 17, 2010
Present: Ketcham, Takacs, Pemberton
Also present: Highway Superintendent Sanford, five members of the public and a representative of the Redding Pilot
Mrs. Ketcham called the May 17, 2010 meeting to order at 7:33 pm
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: move that the minutes of the March 31, 2010 meeting be approved as submitted. Pemberton, Ketcham. Approved. 2-0-1. Mr. Takacs abstained.
Motion: move that the minutes of the April 19, 2010 meeting be approved as submitted. Takacs, Ketcham. Approved. 2-0-1. Mrs. Pemberton abstained
ROAD RECONSTRUCTION REPORT FROM HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
Highway Superintendent, Bruce Sanford, provided an update on the Town’s road reconstruction project. With existing funds, work has been completed or is near complete on Packer Brook Road, High Ridge Road and South Lane. Work on those roads included replacement of basins and drainage correction and repairs due to deterioration of roadway. The remaining $300,000 of the approved bond monies will be used for work on Great Pasture Road. Mr. Sanford is working with the Conservation Commission on the repair work for that road.
The Town will be asked to approve bonding for $813,000 on May 20, 2010. These funds will cover the work needed on Dayton Road, Orchard Drive and Ledgewood Road. That work will include drainage, reclaiming, repaving, aprons and curbing. Mr. Sanford cautioned that should that this is the plan, but that other emergency repairs may alter the plan. He cited the work done on Packer Brook Road was not planned, but that was done to correct a drainage problem that was causing surface water to be directed to a homeowner’s septic field and was a safety/health issue
Mr. Takacs asked that care be taken not to widen existing roads and encourage additional thru traffic and higher speeds.
INTRODUCTION OF CALLEN COOPER, CEO GEORGETOWN GREEN
Callen Cooper, CEO Georgetown Green, was introduced. He stated that things are moving forward for the purchase closing in June. He is supportive of the master plan vision for the Georgetown project and is meeting and working the various state departments and agencies to move the project forward.
Mrs. Ketcham noted that a public informational meeting for the work on the two intersections (Portland/Rte 107 & Rte 107/Rte 57) is scheduled for June 8, 2010 in the Hearing Room of Town Hall. She attended meetings to finalize the plans for those intersections and anticipates work beginning during the summer months.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
a). Resolution regarding Memo of Understanding with the CT Department of Public Safety for participation in the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. This is the second year of the regional program. Last year the Danbury Prosecutors’ office and the area Chiefs of Police selected one officer they felt best suited to work in the area of internet crime and it was a Redding officer, Chris McManus. Officer McManus received training and the use of specialized equipment for use in the program. The only obligation for Redding is that the program is regional and that if a participating surrounding town has an investigation ongoing utilizing the internet, particularly with regard to the children, that Officer McManus and the equipment will be available to aid in the investigation. Chief Fuchs has
reported that such events occurred a couple of times during the year, and he recommended continued participation in the program.
Motion: move that the Redding Board of Selectmen approve and adopt the following certification:
Certification: I, Michele R. Grande, the Town Clerk of Redding, CT, duly appointed and qualified according to law and having custody of the seal of the Town of Redding, do hereby certify that the following is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Redding held on May 17, 2010, and that said resolution has not been amended, rescinded or revoked and remains in full force and effect.
Resolved, that Natalie Ketcham, the First Selectman be and herewith authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the Redding Police Department for the Town of Redding with the Connecticut Department of Public Safety for participation in the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
In witness whereof: I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Town of Redding, this 17th day of May 2010. Michele R. Grande, Town Clerk of Redding.
Motion by Takacs, Seconded by Pemberton. Approved. Unanimous.
b) Resolution regarding Memo of Understanding with the CT DOT regarding grant funds for the Georgetown Streetscape Enhancement project. A resolution must be in place for Redding to accept the grant funds.
Motion: move that the Redding Board of Selectmen approve the following resolution:
Resolution: AT a regular meeting of the Redding Board of Selectmen held on May 17, 2010 in Redding Connecticut, a quorum being present, BE IT RESOLVED that Natalie T. Ketcham, duly elected Redding First Selectman is authorized to negotiate and execute any and all contracts on behalf of the Redding Board of Selectmen and the CT Department of Transportation 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 17th day of May 2010.
Motion by Pemberton, seconded by Takacs. Approved. Unanimous.
c) Implementation of Building Line Plan as approved by the Planning Commission for 15 Main Street donation of land to the Town of Redding: This is the first donation of land in exchange for the change in the building line program for the Main Street of Georgetown. The new building line will allow for sidewalks or additional parking. In exchange for the donation of land, the property owner is relieved of the requirement for on-street parking requirement and allowed a higher density for the second floor of the structure. The property owner of 15 Main Street is in the process of demolishing the structure and will building a new structure on the property under the new building line plan.
The first step in the approval process is for a formal acceptance of the donation by the Board of Selectmen.
Motion: move that the Redding Board of Selectmen accept the donation of land at 15 Main Street at such time the property is free and clear of any structure, according to the letter from New Canaan Design Partners of May 11, 2010. Takacs, Pemberton. Approved. Unanimous.
d) Resident request to make Station Road one way: Mrs. Ketcham reported one resident has suggested making Station Road a one-way road when the bridge repair has been completed. Since Station Road is a scenic road, any changes to the road must be approved by the Planning Commission. The Board of Selectmen will send the request to the Planning Commission for review.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion: move that the meeting recess to executive session to discuss a) Park and Recreation personnel performance, and b) drainage easement negotiations. Takacs, Pemberton. Approved. Unanimous.
Members of the Park and Recreation Commission were invited to be present for the first item under discussion. The employee has waived the right to have the discussion in public.
The meeting recessed at 8:30 pm.
RECONVENE
The Chair reconvened the meeting at 9:34 pm
No action was taken
ADJOURNMENT
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:35 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Maday
Recording Secretary
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