RECEIVED FEBRUARY 16, 2011 @ 2:05 P.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
2 pages
Filed subject to approval
REDDING BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING
Minutes
February 14, 2011
Present: Ketcham, Takacs, Pemberton ( 8:00 pm)
Also present: Highway Superintendent Sanford, one member of the public and representatives of the Redding Pilot and Patch.com
First Selectman Ketcham called the February 14, 2011 meeting to order at 7:45 pm.
PUBLIC COMMENT
James Miller, Middlebrook Pond Road: Mr. Miller complimented Controller Steve Gniadek on his work for the review and discussion of the proposed budget for 2011-2012.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: move that the minutes of the January 10, 2011 meeting be accepted as submitted. Takacs, Ketcham. Approved. Unanimous.
Motion: move that the minutes of the February 7, 2011 meeting be accepted as submitted. Takacs, Ketcham. Approved. Unanimous.
REAPPOINTMENTS
Motion: move that the Board of Selectmen reappoint Todd Eubanks, Richard Regan, and Daniel Robinson to the Water Pollution Control Commission for terms of 3/1/11 - 2/28/13. Takacs, Ketcham. Approved. Unanimous.
UPDATE ON REDDING ATHLETIC FIELDS COMMITTEE
Mr. Takacs reported the Zoning Public Hearing for RCC Field No. 2 was completed on February 9, 2011 and approval of the proposed change to a full size artificial turf field was granted. The Redding Athletic Fields Committee is preparing to move forward to collect private donations to fund the work on the field. A non-profit organization 501(c)(3), the Redding Athletic Fields Foundation, Inc., has been for the purpose of collecting donations has been established. The committee is finalizing a brochure to be used for soliciting donations.
STATUS OF FY 2010-2011 SNOW REMOVAL BUDGET
Superintendent Sanford reported that the snow removal budget has been impacted by the number and severity of the winter storms. While the Department is over the budgeted amount for sand & salt and for outside contractors, it is under budget for overtime. He also commented that there will be additional work be required in the Spring for roadways that suffered extensive damage as a result of the snow/ice.
Mrs. Pemberton arrived, 8:00 pm
DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FY 2011-2012.
The Board of Selectmen reviewed the proposed budget with the changes made at the budget workshop sessions. Highway Superintendent presented an updated budget for capital expenditures. The new listing eliminated a truck and added some additional equipment to the requested loader and equipment for existing equipment. The Selectmen decided to keep the three speed monitoring signs in the budget, as requested by the Redding Police Department. The final budget was $13,074,089, representing a 1.15% increase over the current budget.
Motion: move that the Redding Board of Selectmen recommend to the Board of Finance a budget for fiscal year 2011-2012 of $13,074,089, representing an increase over the current budget of 1.15%. Takacs, Pemberton. Approved. Unanimous.
DISCUSSION OF POLICY RELATED TO “CLOSING OF TOWN BUILDINGS”
Mrs. Ketcham suggested the Board of Selectmen consider a policy regarding compensation for employees asked to perform duties when the town’s buildings are closed due to weather or other conditions. She added that some employees were asked to work clearing snow from roofs and walkways when the buildings were officially closed. Controller Gniadek recommended consideration of a policy that would offer personal leave time to compensate for the time. There will be further discussion at a later time.
DISPATCHER UNION CONTRACT
The current Dispatcher contract expires on June 30, 2011. Copies of the current contract were distributed to Mrs. Pemberton and Mr. Takacs in anticipation of negotiations for a new contract.
UPDATE ON ER9 EDUCATIONAL STRUCTURE AND WAYS OF WORKING COMMITTEE
Mrs. Pemberton reported the second meeting of the committee was scheduled for Thursday, February 17, 2011. The Committee hopes to interview consultants for the task of interviewing various current and past administrators with the goal of understanding what worked well, what didn’t, and how could things be improved. Improving the quality of life for administrators is a specific item.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: move that the Board of Selectmen adjourn the meeting. Pemberton, Takacs. Approved. Unanimous.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:06 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Maday
Recording Secretary
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