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Regular Meeting

January 24, 2000

1. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 7:34 p.m. Present were First Selectman Anita Mielert, Deputy First Selectman Joel Mandell, William Garrity, John Romano, Madeleine Gilkey and Thomas Vincent. Also present were: Paul Fetherston, Assistant to the First Selectman, Gerard Toner, Director of Culture, Parks and Recreation, Joseph Townsley, Superintendent of Schools, and other interested parties.

2. PUBLIC AUDIENCE

Kathy Loomis, 500 Firetown Road, Vice President of the North Simsbury Coalition, Inc., requested that Len Tolisano attend land use meetings, regarding the Meadowood project, and provide staff memos as his job description requires. She noted his experience with prior proposals on this parcel and requested that he participate as staff in this development project.

Joan Coe, 26 Whitcomb Drive, stated that a 1990 resolution of the BOS stated that BOS meetings will allow .5 hours for public audience and restrict speakers to 5 minutes. She noted that Ms. Mielert is a member of the Main Street Partnership Board of Directors and as First Selectman should not serve on a private non-profit organization that receives funding from the Town. Ms. Coe expressed her feeling that a non-profit organization should not receive funding from the Town when it only serves a few. She questioned whether Ms. Mielert will resign from the Main Street Board of Directors.

Ms. Coe noted Ms. Mielert's comment regarding the increased cost for health insurance included in her proposed budget. Ms. Coe stated that the Town should have prepared for this shortfall and the taxpayers should not have to pay for poor planning.

Ms. Coe questioned why background checks on the 2 candidates for Police Chief are being done after the selections are made. She questioned whether the candidates' experience with community policing played a role in the decision and she suggested that the Simsbury Police Department needs a strong manager in order to improve things from within. Ms. Coe noted that the Police Commission has changed their meeting date and it now conflicts with BOS meetings. She pointed out that the BOS liaison would not be able to attend these meetings and she requested that the Police Commission meeting date be changed. Ms. Coe questioned why $55,000 is being requested for an architect for the high school and why they are not renovating the high school for $17 million.

Margaret Albert, 9 West Ridge Drive, expressed her concern with comments made suggesting that opposition to overriding the electoral system is "politics". She stated that she heard 2 reasons for appointing Ms. Popik (1) her planning expertise and (2) the Democratic Town Committee appointed her. Ms. Albert stated that the voters were not impressed with Ms. Popik's expertise and did not re-elect her as the incumbent. She suggested that the appointment by the Democratic Town Committee is morally going against voters. Ms. Albert stated that she cannot believe that there are not 2 other qualified people within the democratic party for these positions.

Jewel Gutman, 8 Daniel Lane, stated that what is best for the Town is best for the parties and is best for the community. She stated that she has attended many Planning Commission meetings and Ms. Popik has been unbiased, reasonable, intelligent and articulate. Ms. Gutman stated that Ms. Popik judges proposals on the merits of the project and not with a partisan point of view. She stated that the best qualified candidate should be on the commission, regardless of perspective, because they will serve the community well.

Ferg Jansen, 12 Echo Lane, suggested that if the system is flawed then that needs to be addressed separately from the current recommended appointments. He stated that Ms. Popik understands the tax system and balance and doesn't speak as a Democrat or Republican.

Linda Yalen, 11 Hearthstone Drive, stated that she felt the discussion, regarding appointments, during the January 10th BOS meeting was counterproductive. She stated that she never received an answer as to why Mr. Tyszka and Mr. Molloy resigned. Ms. Yalen stated that Mr. Romano spoke for her when he stated that these appointments are not what the people want.

Huguet Pameijer, 10 High Wood, discussed the dynamics of low income families in Connecticut. She stated that recently there have been affordable housing failures in Connecticut and she questioned which land use commission would hear an expert on affordable housing. Ms. Pameijer noted that there needs to be a balance between the needs of the community and affordable housing. She noted that the recent CRCOG report revised the old imperatives of building affordable housing.

Ms. Pameijer questioned what discussions took place when Ms. Mielert met with Bridgeport Hydraulic Company regarding the purchase of the Village Water Company. She noted that townspeople have signed petitions and are not in favor of the sale of the water company to an outside entity.

Dan Crowley stated that the BOS has to stop being misguided with regard to wildlife in the floodplain. He urged Mr. Mandell to get the previous decision by the BOS, regarding the Hartford Symphony, overturned. He noted that the 1998 referendum kept a private interest from developing the floodplain with a vote of 3,402-748. Mr. Crowley stated that pesticides and herbicides have been used on this land and the Town must clean up the land.

Susan Robillard, 15 Pine Glen, expressed her displeasure with the First Selectman's treatment of Mr. Romano at the last meeting. She stated that volunteers who are not elected can run again and she urged the board to reconsider appointing incumbents who were defeated at the election.

Kathy Schultz, Bushy Hill Road, requested that the backstop at Mountain Farms Park be repaired or removed. She questioned whether Mr. Tyszka and Mr. Molloy resigned so that Mr. Cosgrove and Ms. Popik could take their positions. Ms. Schultz stated that the people's voice matters and the Democrats lack representation on these boards due to the decisions to resign. She suggested that one political party is trying to manipulate the political process. Ms. Schultz stated that some residents were opposed to the development of Simsbury Commons and the Zoning Commission stated that the lights are to be turned off 1 hour after closing. She pointed out that Walgreens is now a 24 hour store.

Robert Dymesky's letter was read by Mr. Mandell. Mr. Dymesky's letter stated that the voices of the people are not being respected by town leadership and majority decisions should be respected. His letter stated that the economic development point of view of the nominees was taken into account by the citizens. His letter stated that these appointments interfere with the election results and make the results okay only if they are agreed upon by the BOS.

Beth McDonald, 5 Old Stone Crossing, expressed her concern with overturning the policy of electing people to the Planning Commission. She discussed the attributes of Ms. Popik and she questioned whether citizen's know Ms. Popik and her qualifications. She noted that Democrats did not do well in the election and questioned whether Ms. Popik may not have been re-elected because she is a Democrat.

Mike Wade, 3 East Weatogue Street, stated that the Town Committees put names forward which are in the best interest of the Town. He requested that the BOS honor the request of those who put these names forward. Gillian Oeschlin (Chamber of Commerce) and Rose McGurkin-Fuhr (Simsbury High School) discussed Groundhog Job Shadow Day and stated that they hope to have more than 30 students shadowing workers within the community. Mr. Mandell stated that the Hartford Courant listed the second round of inductees into the Connecticut Hall of Fame and Keith Johnson, of Simsbury, has been posthumously included in that list.

3. FINANCE

a. Authorize Acceptance of Monetary Donation in the Amount of $4,079.54 From Simsbury Stop & Shop "Food For Friends Program" Pursuant to Section 100-2 of Town Code of Ordinances

Mr. Mandell moved to accept the monetary donation, in the amount of $4,079.54, from Simsbury Stop & Shop for the Social Services Department. The motion was seconded by Mr. Romano and carried unanimously.

b. Request for Transfer of $55,000 From Reserves for Architectural Fees (High School)

Dr. Townsley stated that the BOF has requested that the BOE follow a dual track addressing the construction of a new high school and modernization of the existing high school. He confirmed that a second architectural firm has been hired to determine the construction cost for a new high school and to present a plan on the chosen site. Dr. Townsley stated that they hope to have the site selected within the next 2 weeks and then they will need to provide appraisals to the State. In response to Mr. Vincent, Dr. Townsley stated that these drawings will be more detailed then the rendition on the Bushy Hill site and will include the rooms and the square footage on a specific site. Mr. Vincent recommended that the Town be careful with going too far on a chosen site so that it does not effect the negotiating process.

Mr. Mandell moved to authorize $55,000, from Reserves, for architectural fees for the proposed new high school, in accordance with the request from Dr. Townsley dated January 21, 2000. The motion was seconded by Ms. Gilkey.

Mr. Garrity questioned what will occur if the site doesn't pass the environmental tests. Dr. Townsley stated that the Public Building Committee feels the architect will give them a schematic on more than one site. He stated that they want to get the plans before the public in the late spring or early fall.

The vote was unanimous. The motion carried.

4. PLANNING AND CONSERVATION

a. Resolution Authorizing First Selectman to Execute on Behalf of the Town of Simsbury a "Personal Services Agreement" with the State of Connecticut for Financial Assistance to Develop a Trail Connecting to the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail.

Ms. Mielert stated that this is the third round of funding the Town has applied for and the $17,517 grant award needs to be met with 20% funding from the Town. She stated that the funds received will allow them to complete half of the project. Mr. Sawitzke presented a map and reviewed the project.

Mr. Mandell RESOLVED, that Anita L. Mielert First Selectman of the Town of Simsbury be and hereby is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town of Simsbury a "Personal Services Agreement" (PSA) with the State of Connecticut for financial assistance to develop a trail connecting to the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Anita L. Mielert was elected First Selectman. Her term of office began on December 6, 1999 and will continue until December 3, 2001. As the First Selectman, Anita L. Mielert serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the Town of Simsbury, and is duly authorized to enter into agreements and contracts on behalf of the Town of Simsbury.

The resolution was seconded by Mr. Garrity and carried unanimously.

b. Authorize First Selectman to Execute Agreement Between Town of Simsbury and Milone & McBroom for Preparation of Streetscape Improvement Plan

Ms. Mielert stated that this plan would be paid through a 1 time LOCIP grant which will be spent in 3 different areas. She noted that this project is an outgrowth of the Rt. 10 Corridor Study and will allow the Town to make decisions prior to the DOT making changes at the West Street intersection. Ms. Mielert discussed the process which resulted in choosing Milone & McBroom and noted the members of the Advisory Group. She stated that they will provide an update to the BOS at their February 14th meeting and then hold a public meeting for input.

Mr. Romano moved to authorize the First Selectman to execute an agreement between the Town of Simsbury and Milone & McBroom for the preparation of a Streetscape Improvement Plan. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mandell.

Mr. Romano suggested that Mr. Vincent should be a part of the Advisory Group since he is a businessman in town and could provide backup BOS support. Ms. Mielert stated that she will provide Mr. Vincent with notice of the meetings. The vote was unanimous. The motion carried.

5. RECREATION

a. Authorize First Selectman to Execute Agreement Between Town of Simsbury and John Verrengia for the Lease of Golf Carts for the Simsbury Farms Golf Course

Mr. Toner stated that this agreement will be co-terminus with the personal services contract with the golf professional. He noted that this agreement is similar to the previous agreement.

Mr. Garrity moved to authorize the First Selectman to execute an agreement between the Town of Simsbury and John Verrengia for the lease of golf carts for the Simsbury Farms Golf Course. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mandell and carried unanimously.

b. Authorize First Selectman to Execute Agreement Between the Town of Simsbury and Scott Swimming Pools, Inc. for Memorial Pool Repair

Mr. Toner stated that the repairs have been included in the Capital Non-Recurring Budget. He stated that the Town has had experience with Scott Swimming Pools and the proposal was reviewed by the Simsbury Farms architect. In response to Mr. Romano, Mr. Toner stated that these repairs take care of the pool for the coming years and will allow them to open Memorial Pool on time.

Ms. Gilkey moved to authorize the First Selectman to execute an agreement between the Town of Simsbury and Scott Swimming Pools, Inc. for the repair of Memorial Pool. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garrity and carried unanimously. The meeting recessed at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened at 9:07 p.m.

6. APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

Elected Boards and Commissions

a. Appointment of Edward M. Cosgrove to Zoning Commission (Alternate - Tyszka Vacancy) for Term to Expire December 3, 2001

Mr. Mandell moved to take the appointment of Edward M. Cosgrove and Alexis Rankin Popik off of the table. The motion was seconded by Mr. Romano and carried unanimously.

Mr. Garrity moved to appoint Edward M. Cosgrove to the Zoning Commission (Alternate - Tyszka vacancy) for a term to expire December 3, 2001. The motion was seconded by Ms. Gilkey.

Ms. Gilkey suggested that the Democrats need to extend their search for candidates. She stated that she will uphold the electoral process and vote no to these appointment, with deep regret. Mr. Romano stated that he took an oath the protect the town and residents and the voters clearly want different people in these positions.

Mr. Mandell stated that he received an equal number of calls and letters for and against these appointments. He stated that he believes in the process and that the Democratic Town Committee did what they feel is appropriate. Mr. Garrity stated that the Democrats are trying to put their best candidates forward through these appointments. Mr. Vincent stated that the Democratic Town Committee abided by the rules and he will support their nominations.

Ms. Mielert noted the need to fill these vacancies within 45 days of the resignations. She pointed out that these candidate are being nominated for Alternate positions and ran for full 6 year positions during the election. Ms. Mielert noted 2 State Statutes which state that (1) a majority of 5 is the maximum allowed in order to protect the minority voice, and (2) by law the Town Committees decide what name comes forward. Mr. Mandell stated that no one is challenging the right of the Democratic Town Committee to put these names forward.

The vote was 4 to 2, with Mr. Romano and Ms. Gilkey voting nay. The motion carried.

b. Appointment of Alexis Rankin Popik to Planning Commission (Alternate - Molloy Vacancy) for Term to Expire December 3, 2001

Mr. Garrity moved to appoint Alexis Rankin Popik to the Planning Commission (Alternate - Molloy vacancy) for a term to expire December 3, 2001. The motion was seconded by Ms. Gilkey.

Ms. Gilkey stated that this incumbent was very vocal during the campaign and the public sent a message with her resounding defeat. She stated that she hopes Ms. Popik will learn a lesson from the voters. Ms. Gilkey stated that she will uphold the election process. Mr. Romano stated that this appointment is not in keeping with the vote in town and circumvents the electoral process. Ms. Mielert expressed her disagreement with Ms. Gilkey's comments regarding Ms. Popik. She pointed out that this process is allowed by law.

The vote was 4 to 2, with Mr. Romano and Ms. Gilkey voting nay. The motion carried.

Permanent Appointed Boards and Commissions

c. Appointment of Margery C. B. Winters to Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands Agency (Alternate - Clayberger Vacancy) for Term to Expire January 2002

Ms. Gilkey moved to appoint Margery C. B. Winters to the Conservation Commission/ Inland Wetlands Agency (Alternate - Clayberger vacancy) for a term to expire in January 2002. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mandell and carried unanimously.

d. Appointment of Gerry Garlick to Culture, Parks and Recreation Commission (Siegel Seat) for Term to Expire January 2006

Mr. Mandell moved to appoint Gerry Garlick to the Culture, Parks and Recreation Commission (Siegel seat) for a term to expire in January 2006. The motion was seconded by Mr. Romano and carried unanimously.

e. Appointment of Ruban Acosta to Fair Rent Commission (Martin Seat) for Term to Expire November 2003

Mr. Mandell moved to appoint Ruban Acosta to the Fair Rent Commission (Martin seat) for a term to expire in November 2003. The motion was seconded by Ms. Gilkey and carried unanimously.

f. Reappointment of Priscilla G. Bergethon, Esther R. Bartlett and Charlotte W. Steptoe to Aging and Disability Commission for Term to Expire January 2003

Mr. Romano moved to reappoint Priscilla G. Bergethon, Esther R. Bartlett and Charlotte W. Steptoe to the Aging and Disability Commission for a term to expire in January 2003. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mandell and carried unanimously.

g. Reappointment of Noris E. Christensen to Aging and Disability (Alternate) for Term to Expire January 2001

Mr. Mandell moved to reappoint Noris E. Christensen to the Aging and Disability Commission (Alternate) for a term to expire in January 2001. The motion was seconded by Ms. Gilkey and carried unanimously.

h. Reappointment of Steven K. Garrity to Building Code of Appeals (Alternate) for Term to Expire January 2001

Mr. Garrity moved to reappoint Steven K. Garrity to the Building Code of Appeals (Alternate) for a term to expire in January 2001. The motion was seconded by Ms. Gilkey and carried unanimously.

i. Reappointment of Mary R. Liljedahl and Maureen G. Celli to Culture, Park and Recreation Commission for Term to Expire January 2006

Mr. Vincent moved to reappoint Mary R. Liljedahl and Maureen G. Celli to the Culture, Parks and Recreation Commission for a term to expire in January 2006. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garrity and carried unanimously.

j. Reappointment of Angele Mokhiber to Fair Rent Commission for Term to Expire November 2003

Mr. Garrity moved to appoint Angele Mokhiber to the Fair Rent Commission for a term to expire in November 2003. The motion was seconded by Ms. Gilkey and carried unanimously.

k. Reappointment of Rose M. Pollock to Fair Rent Commission for Term to Expire November 2001

Mr. Garrity moved to reappoint Rose M. Pollock to the Fair Rent Commission for a term to expire in November 2001. The motion was seconded by Mr. Romano and carried unanimously.

l. Reappointment of Francis Kelly, Steven K. Garrity and Richard E. Ostop to Public Building Committee for Term to Expire January 2006

Mr. Garrity moved to reappoint Francis Kelly, Steven K. Garrity and Richard E. Ostop to the Public Building Committee for a term to expire January 2006. The motion was seconded by Ms. Gilkey and carried unanimously.

m. Reappointment of Richard A. Buggy, Jr. and Joshua Storm to Water Pollution Control Authority for Term to Expire January 2006

Ms. Gilkey moved to reappoint Richard A. Buggy, Jr. and Joshua Storm to the Water Pollution Control Authority for a term to expire in January 2006. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garrity and carried unanimously.

n. Reappointment of Vincent H. Kraft to Board of Ethics for Term to Expire January 2003

Mr. Mandell moved to reappoint Vincent H. Kraft to the Board of Ethics for a term to expire in January 2003. The motion was seconded by Ms. Gilkey and carried unanimously.

Ad Hoc Appointed Boards and Commissions

o. Reappointment of Peter L. Tedone, Lucille, G. Bowman, Michael S. Juda, Kevin J. Kowalski, Geoffrey A. Giddings, William C. Ketchabaw, Donald F. Washburn; Staff Representatives - Alfred Shull (Chief of Police), Peter Sevetz (Police Captain), Richard L. Sawitzke (Town Engineer), Michael Wrabel (Public Works Director), David P. Holden (Board of Education Representative), Richard Matheny (Farmington Valley Health District) to Public Safety Subcommittee for Term to Expire December 2001

Mr. Mandell moved to reappoint Peter L. Tedone, Lucille, G. Bowman, Michael S. Juda, Kevin J. Kowalski, Geoffrey A. Giddings, William C. Ketchabaw, Donald F. Washburn; Staff Representatives - Alfred Shull (Chief of Police), Peter Sevetz (Police Captain), Richard L. Sawitzke (Town Engineer), Michael Wrabel (Public Works Director), David P. Holden (Board of Education Representative), Richard Matheny (Farmington Valley Health District) to the Public Safety Subcommittee for a term to expire in December 2001.

The motion was seconded by Ms. Gilkey and carried unanimously.

Mr. Mandell moved to reappoint Christopher Doskos, from Ensign Bickford, and Gary Fradette, from Northeast Utilities, to the Public Safety Subcommittee for a term to expire in December 2001. The motion was seconded by Mr. Romano and carried unanimously.

p. Appointment of Edward Cosgrove to Public Safety Subcommittee (Police Commission Representative) for a Term to Expire December 2001

Mr. Mandell moved to appoint Edward Cosgrove to the Public Safety Subcommittee (Police Commission Representative) for a term to expire in December 2001. The motion was seconded by Mr. Romano and carried unanimously.

q. Reappointment of Paul F. McAlenney, James F. Belfiore, Donna D. Parker, Michael M. Scheetz, Kevin W. Schultz, and Frederick von Pechmann to Pension Subcommittee for Term to Expire December 2001

Ms. Gilkey moved to change the name of the Pension Subcommittee to the Pension Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mandell and carried unanimously.

Mr. Mandell moved to reappoint Paul F. McAlenney, James F. Belfiore, Donna D. Parker, Michael M. Scheetz, Kevin W. Schultz, and Frederick von Pechmann to the Pension Subcommittee for a term to expire in December 2001. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garrity and carried unanimously.

r. Reappointment of Dominique Avery, Paul A. Horowitz, Christa Menzel, Susan Van Kleef, Lauren A. Miller, Nancy Hendryx, Vincent Curcuru and Heidi Meissner for Term to Expire December 2001

Mr. Romano moved to reappoint Dominique Avery, Paul A. Horowitz, Christa Menzel, Susan Van Kleef, Lauren A. Miller, Nancy Hendryx, Vincent Curcuru, Heidi Meissner and Cindy Carey to the Recycling Committee for a term to expire in December 2001. The motion was seconded by Ms. Gilkey and carried unanimously.

s. Appointment of Lonni Schulz and Nevin Christensen to Recycling Committee for Term to Expire December 2001

Mr. Mandell moved to appoint Lonni Schulz and Nevin Christensen to the Recycling Committee for a term to expire in December 2001. The motion was seconded by Ms. Gilkey and carried unanimously.

t. Reappointment of John Bosko, Stanley A. Cataldo, Christopher Drew, Erwin Marques, Paul H. Mikkelson, Jr., Edward F. Sparkowski and Raymond Wahl to Insurance and Pensions Advisory Committee for Term to Expire December 2001 Mr. Mandell moved to change the name of the Insurance and Pensions Advisory Committee to the Insurance Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Vincent and carried unanimously.

Mr. Mandell moved to reappoint John Bosko, Stanley A. Cataldo, Christopher Drew, Erwin Marques, Paul H. Mikkelson, Jr., Edward F. Sparkowski and Raymond Wahl to the Insurance Committee for a term to expire in December 2001. The motion was seconded by Ms. Gilkey and carried unanimously.

u. Appointment of Bart Bracken to Insurance Committee for Term to Expire December 2001

Mr. Mandell moved to appoint Bart Bracken to the Insurance Committee for a term to expire in December 2001. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garrity and carried unanimously.

v. Reappointment of Jeff Codere, Holly Crowther, Richard Finkel, Richard Holden, Maribeth Mortillaro, Jeffrey Seltzer and Tom West to Simsbury Farms Complex Committee for Term to Expire December 2001

Mr. Mandell moved to reappoint Jeff Codere, Holly Crowther, Richard Finkel, Richard Holden, Maribeth Mortillaro, Jeffrey Seltzer and Tom West to the Simsbury Farms Complex Committee for a term to expire in December 2001. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garrity and carried unanimously.

w. Appointment of Jeffrey M. Siegel to Simsbury Farms Complex Committee (Richards Vacancy) for Term to Expire December 2001

Mr. Garrity moved to appoint Jeffrey M. Siegel to the Simsbury Farms Complex Committee (Richards vacancy) for a term to expire in December 2001. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mandell and carried unanimously.

x. Reappointment of Ilva L. Bergman, Arline M. Bidwell, Margaret M. Donohue and Joshua C. Storm to Tax Relief Committee for Term to Expire December 2001

Ms. Gilkey moved to reappoint Ilva L. Bergman, Arline M. Bidwell, Margaret M. Donohue and Joshua C. Storm to the Tax Relief Committee for a term to expire in December 2001. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garrity and carried unanimously.

y. Appointment of William J. Egan to Tax Relief Committee (LeMontagne Vacancy) for Term to Expire December 2001

Mr. Mandell moved to appoint William J. Egan to the Tax Relief Committee (LeMontagne vacancy) for a term to expire in December 2001. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garrity and carried unanimously.

z. Appointment of Two (2) Members of Board of Selectmen to Serve on Subcommittee to Review Tax Abatement for Volunteer Fire and Ambulance

Ms. Mielert suggested that 2 BOS members, 2 BOF members and 2 members of the Tax Relief Committee form this subcommittee.

Ms. Mielert nominated Mr. Garrity and Ms. Gilkey to serve on a subcommittee to review tax abatement for the Volunteer Fire and Ambulance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mandell and carried unanimously.

7. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Public Safety

Mr. Garrity reported that a letter was sent to the DOT regarding the right turn on red at Climax Road and they are still waiting on a response regarding a pedestrian crossing on Bushy Hill Road. He stated that they will perform traffic studies on Wildwood and David Drive in the Spring.

b. Finance: No report.

c. Welfare: No report.

d. Personnel

Mr. Mandell stated that the Personnel Subcommittee approved the job description for Reference Librarian, which has been reviewed by the union and the Library Director. Mr. Garrity moved to approve the Reference Librarian job description. The motion was seconded by Mr. Vincent and carried unanimously.

Mr. Mandell reported that the Personnel Subcommittee will hold a Special Meeting on February 14th to review salaries for non-union personnel.

e. Regional Affairs: No report.

8. LIAISON REPORTS

None.

9. CORRESPONDENCE

None.

10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. January 10, 2000 Regular Meeting

Mr. Garrity moved to approve the January 10, 2000 Regular Meeting minutes, as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Romano and carried unanimously.

b. January 12, 2000 Joint Meeting (Boards of Education, Finance and Selectmen)

Mr. Garrity moved to approve the January 12, 2000 Joint Meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Vincent and carried unanimously, with Mr. Mandell and Mr. Romano abstaining.

11. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mr. Romano moved to enter Executive Session at 9:50 p.m. The motion was seconded by Ms. Gilkey and carried unanimously.

Mr. Mandell moved to enter Regular Session at 10:16 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Romano and carried unanimously.

Mr. Mandell moved to appoint Peter N. Ingvertsen as Chief of Police, in accordance with the recommendation of the Police Commission, effective February 14, 2000 in accordance with the terms negotiated and contingent upon the results of his physical examination. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garrity and carried unanimously.

Ms. Mielert stated that the terms of Mr. Ingvertsen's contract are not finite and are in accordance with the Connecticut Statutes.

Mr. Mandell moved to re-enter Executive Session at 10:20 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garrity and carried unanimously.

The Board came out of executive session at approximately 10:40PM. No action was taken.

Approved February 14, 2000