RECEIVED APRIL 14, 2009 @ 8:30 A.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
2 pages
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
April 13, 2009
MINUTES
Filed subject to approval
Present: seven members of the public
The meeting was conducted in the Redding Town Office Building in the Hearing Room
First Selectman Ketcham called the Special Town Meeting to order at 7:03 pm
The first order of business was the election of a moderator.
Motion to nominate Richard Emerson as moderator, seconded and unanimously approved.
Mr. Emerson asked Town Clerk Michele Grande to read the Warning of the Special Town Meeting.
Mrs. Grande read the Warning.
Notice of Special Town Meeting: the Legal Voters in the Town of Redding, Connecticut, and those entitled to vote therein are hereby warned and notified to meet at the Special Town Meeting to be held in the Redding Town Hall Hearing Room, Redding, Connecticut on Monday, April 13, 2009 at 7:00 pm for the following purpose:
“To approve the appropriation of $8,825 from the Reserve for Capital and Non-Recurring Expenses for the replacement of the Park and Recreation tennis court fence. To do any and all things legal and necessary to accomplish the above named purpose and take any action that may legally and property come before the meeting. Dated at Redding, Connecticut this 31st day of March, 2009.”
Motion to accept the Warning as read was seconded and approved.
Mr. Emerson indicated that he had received a certification of publication signed by the First Selectman in accordance with Section 7-4 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Mr. Emerson asked for a motion on the request for the appropriation as stated. Motion by Frank DeSalvo, seconded by James Miller.
Mr. Emerson opened the meeting to questions.
James Miller, Middlebrook Pond Road requested clarification on the condition of the existing fencing. Mrs. Ketcham responded that there are many areas where the 35 year old fence does not extend to the surface, creating spaces for balls to go through and there are sections with large holes. These openings create safety concerns.
Mr. Emerson called for a vote on the motion.
Vote: Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT
The moderator, on a motion by Mrs. Grande, seconded by Mrs. Miller, and unanimously approved, adjourned the meeting at 7:08 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Maday, Recording Secretary
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