RECEIVED NOVEMBER 18, 2010 @ 9:50 AM
Kathleen H. Miserendino, Redding Asst. Town Clerk
Filed subject to approval
REDDING BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING
Minutes
November 15, 2010
Present: Ketcham, Takacs, Pemberton
Also present: four members of the public and a representative of the Redding Pilot
Mrs. Ketcham called the November 15, 2010 meeting to order at 7:30 pm in the Hearing Room of the Redding Town Office Building.
AGENDA ADDITIONS
Motion: move to add to the agenda a Public Comment item at the beginning of the meeting. Takacs, Pemberton. Approved. Unanimous.
Motion: move to add to the agenda acknowledgement and discussion of the Superintendent of Schools announced retirement. Pemberton, Takacs. Approved. Unanimous.
Motion: move to add to the agenda an update on the Athletic Field Improvement project. Takacs, Pemberton. Approved. Unanimous.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Frank DeSalvo, Mountain Road: Mr. DeSalvo commented that he anticipates some discussion of the structure of the school administration at the Tri-Board meeting scheduled for tomorrow, November 16. He stated that the structure is not just a school board issue, but a Town issue as well, and was pleased that the Board would discuss the topic.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: move that the minutes of the October 25, 2010 meeting be accepted as submitted. Takacs, Pemberton. Approved. Unanimous.
Motion: move that the minutes of the October 28, 2010 meeting be accepted as submitted. Takacs, Pemberton. Approved. Unanimous.
APPROVAL OF 2011 MEETING DATES
Motion: move that the 2011 meeting dates are approved as presented. Takacs, Pemberton. Approved. Unanimous.
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK CHANGES
The revision of the Pension Fund information was reviewed. New employees as of December 1, 2010 who work at least 30 hours/week will be eligible to participate in an amended 457 Plan which is a defined contribution plan.
Motion: move to approve the Pension Plan as amended. Takacs. Pemberton. Approved. Unanimous.
CT DOT RESOLUTION REGARDING INTERSECTION WORK
The CT Dot requires a resolution agreement on the construction, inspection and maintenance of intersection improvements on Route 107 at Route 57 and Route 107 at North Main Street. The intersection work is necessary for the Streetscape Enhancement Plan and pedestrian safety. The project will be funded through state and federal funding.
Motion: move to approve the Resolution:
Resolved, that Natalie T. Ketcham, First Selectman, be, and hereby is authorized to sign the agreement entitled: “Agreement between the State of Connecticut and the Town of Redding for the Construction, Inspection and Maintenance of Intersection Improvements on Route 107 at Route 57 and Route 107 at North Main Street utilizing Federal Funds under the Urban Component of the Surface Transportation Program.”
Adopted by the Board of Selectmen. Motion by Takacs, seconded by Pemberton. Unanimously approved.
UPDATE ON ATHLETIC FIELD IMPROVEMENT
Mr. Takacs reported that the Zoning Commission conducted a Public Hearing last week on the proposed improvements to Redding Community Center Field #2. The review of the project by Milone & MacBroom, the Town’s engineer, raised some questions/concerns and requested additional information. After Blades and Goven responded, Milone & MacBroom requested more detail, regarding the potential impact of the improvements on Field #1.
Mr. Takacs reported that the Zoning Commission conducted a Public Hearing last week on the proposed improvement to Redding Community Center Field #2. The review of the project by Milone & MacBroom, the Town’s engineer, raised some questions/concerns and request for additional information. Mr. Blades of Blades and Goven responded to the Milone & MacBroom with the requested information. Milone & MacBroom requested additional information and survey of Field #1 and the impact of the improvements planned for Field #2 on that field. That request was made just prior to the public hearing and Mr. Blades did not have an opportunity to respond. The Zoning Commission requested that a survey be completed of the 100 feet perimeter of Field #2. In addition, Mr. Blades will submit the
construction drawings for Field #1 to Milone & MacBroom for this information.
Mr. Takacs reported the Public Hearing was continued to the Zoning Commission meeting of December 8, 2010. When the Zoning approval is received the Redding Athletic Fields Committee will move forward with a drive to collect private funding for the project. A STEAP grant for $400,000 has been received and the committee has a commitment of $100,000 from a user group. Mr. Takacs added that about $400,000 will be needed to complete the funding package.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DISCUSSION OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS RETIREMENT
The school boards of Easton, Redding and Region #9 have a Tri-board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 16, to discuss the Tri-board structure and ways of working. Mrs. Pemberton suggested the Board of Selectmen be represented in the discussion and the process of seeking a new superintendent. Mrs. Ketcham and Mr. Takacs were in agreement that the Board of Selectmen should be involved. They recognize the importance of the schools and education to the citizens of Redding. Mr. Takacs plans to attend the Tri-board meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: move to adjourn the meeting. Takacs, Pemberton. Approved. Unanimous.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Maday, Recording Secretary
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