RECEIVED April 27, 2011 @ 10:37 A.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
Filed subject to approval
REDDING BOARD OF SELECTMEN
SPECIAL MEETING
Minutes
April 25, 2011
Present: Ketcham, Takacs, Pemberton
Also present: Highway Superintendent Sanford, six members of the public and representatives of the Redding Pilot and Patch.com
First Selectman Ketcham called the April 25, 2011 meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ron Wendschuh, Deer Spring Drive: Mr. Wendschuh asked who attended the meeting with the Redding Land Trust regarding the deer management, and what resulted from the meeting. Mrs. Ketcham responded that the meeting included Deer Warden Catania, David Pattee (Conservation Commission), herself and several members of the Redding Land Trust. A good discussion was held. The group will schedule another meeting to review the results of the DEP survey regarding deer in May or June.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: move that the minutes of the March 31, 2011 meeting be accepted as submitted. Takacs, Pemberton. Approved. Unanimous.
ROAD REPAIR AND RESTORATION PLAN
Highway Superintendent, Bruce Sanford, provided a revised Roadway Reconstruction Plan. The existing 3-year plan for roadway work is being completed this spring. That work includes the completion of Dayton Road and work on Orchard Drive and Ledgewood Road.
Mr. Sanford reviewed the condition of roads and adjusted the listing based on the severe winter damage, safety and traffic considerations. The new Plan includes work on seven roads and totals $2,839,870. The work was divided into three years: Year 1, Sunset Hill Road, Poverty Hollow Road(from Newtown to Church Hill Road), Great Meadow Road, and Cross Highway (milling and paving); Year 2, Newtown Turnpike; Year 3, Portlland Avenue and Peaceable Street. This work could begin in August, 2011. Mr. Sanford added that there are other roads in town that need repair and some will be addressed within the regular operating budget.
The Board of Selectmen will present this information to the Board of Finance for consideration.
UPDATE ON REDDING ATHLETIC FIELDS COMMITTEE
Mr. Takacs reported the Redding Athletic Fields Committee is moving forward with the collection of funds to make changes to the Redding Community Center Field #2. A brochure has been printed for distribution and a tax-exempt organization/account has been established for the collection of donations. User groups are being contacted to assist with the collection of donations.
UPDATE ON ER9 EDUCATIONAL STRUCTURE AND WAYS OF WORKING COMMITTEE
Mrs. Pemberton reported the Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, April 27, to review the report from Dr. Pitkoff. The report is a summary interview of staff, key administrators (past & present), and board of education members.
ROUTE 58 CROSSWALK UPDATE
Mrs. Ketcham reported the Connecticut DOT will install crosswalks in the area of Joel Barlow High School and the Redding Ridge Market to address safety concerns. The request for crosswalk markings was the result of traffic incident involving a pedestrian. In addition, energy grants are being explored that would enable the addition of energy efficient lighting fixtures at the crosswalks.
HIGHWAY TOWER COLOR SELECTION
The planned AT&T cellular tower at the Highway Garage color selection has been determined. The AT&T environmental consultant, VHB, recommended two shades of off-white. The Board of Selectmen were unanimous in their choice.
Motion: Move that the Redding Board of Selectmen approve the Highway Garage Flag Pole Cellular Tower color as recommended by VHB Consultants. Pemberton, Takacs. Approved. Unanimous.
RESOLUTION FOR STATE MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM-SENIOR VAN
This resolution is an annual renewal for the grant.
Motion: move that the Redding Board of Selectmen approve the Resolution for State Matching Grant Program for the Senior Van as presented. Takacs, Pemberton. Approved. Unanimous.
RESOLUTION FOR CONNECTICUT STATE LIBRARY GRANT
This resolution is for a grant with the Connecticut State Library for continued historic restoration and preservation of land record volumes that are starting to deteriorate.
Motion: move that the Redding Board of Selectmen approve the resolution for the Connecticut State Library Grant for historic document grant for year 2012 as presented. Takacs, Pemberton. Approved. Unanimous.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion: move that the Redding Board of Selectmen recess to executive session for a discussion of negotiations on the Glen Hill Road property owned by the Town of Redding and the Nature Conservancy. Pemberton, Takacs. Approved. Unanimous.
The meeting recessed at 7:20 pm
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened in public session at 7:40 pm. No further action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: move that the Board of Selectmen adjourn the meeting. Pemberton, Takacs. Approved. Unanimous.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Maday
Recording Secretary
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