TOWN OF SIMSBURY
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
DECEMBER 9, 2002
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Main Meeting Room of the Simsbury Town Offices on December 9, 2002. Present were the First Selectman Thomas Vincent, Board Members Joel Mandell, John Romano, Anita Mielert, Madeleine Gilkey and William Garrity. The Assistant to the First Selectman Brandon Robertson and other interested parties were also present.
First Selectman Vincent asked that the following additions be made to the agenda:
Request to add item 5 m under the Appointments and Resignations section of the agenda for the re-appointment of Scott Davis to the Police Commission.
Mr. Romano made a motion, seconded by Mr. Garrity and it passed unanimously.
Request to add resolution recognizing the longevity of the Nutmeg Ballet
to the agenda following the State of the Town.
Mr. Garrity made a motion, seconded by Ms. Gilkey, and it passed unanimously.
PUBLIC AUDIENCE
Mr. Vincent asked if there was any member of the public who would like to address the Board of Selectmen. John Nagy, 3 Red Hill Road, Tariffville, spoke about the proposal to sell the Town owned property located at 31 Main Street in Tariffville. Mr. Nagy noted his opposition to the proposal to sell the property and outlined his reasons. In addition, Mr. Nagy noted that a petition opposing the sale of the property has been circulated.
Mr. Nagy submitted the petition to the Board of Selectmen (Addendum 1).
Mr. Steve McDevitt, 14 Wooster Road, Tariffville discussed the proposed sale of the property located at 31 Main Street in Tariffville. Mr. McDevitt noted that the news of the proposed sale is just matriculating to the people of Tariffville. Mr. McDevitt noted that a number of questions need to be answered prior to the sale of the property.
Ms. Joan Nagy, 3 Red Hill Road, Tariffville, commented on the proposed sale of the property located at 31 Main Street in Tariffville. Ms. Nagy noted that the residents of Tariffville want to be more involved in the planning for their center area.
Ms. Joyce Howard, 116 Terry’s Plain Road, Simsbury, commented on the proposed sale of the property in Tariffville and read a letter into the minutes of the meeting noting her opposition to the sale of the property at the present time (Addendum 2).
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Mr. Joel Sartori, 20 Wooster Road, Tariffville, noted that he attended the recent Planning Commission meeting where this proposed sale was discussed. Mr. Sartori noted problems with excessive traffic along Main Street in Tariffville. Mr. Sartori noted there is currently not enough information to make a decision concerning this proposed sale.
Mr. Richard Martinik, 5 Main Street Extension, Tariffville, noted that he favors the sale of the property. Mr. Martinik noted that the property is a vacant lot. Mr. Martinik stated that the center of Tariffville needs additional business development. Mr. Martinik noted that Tariffville is not the gateway to Simsbury. Mr. Martinik noted that the property located at 31 Main Street has not been maintained adequately by the Town.
Ms. Deborah Kane, 10 Red Hill Road, asked if the issue will be on the agenda again. Mr. Vincent noted that this item is not on the agenda for discussion this evening.
Mr. Vincent asked if there was anyone else that wished to address the Board of Selectmen concerning this matter. Mr. Vincent noted that letters sent to the First Selectman’s Office concerning this matter would be shared with all members of the Board of Selectmen.
Mr. Vincent thanked the Culture, Parks and Recreation Department, and the Chairperson of the Culture, Parks and Recreation Commission specifically for a job well done on the Simsbury Celebrates production over the November 30th weekend. Also, Mr. Mandell personally thanked the Culture Parks and Recreation Department and Ms. Johnson for their collaboration with the Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation for the first public lighting of the Menorah in front of the Eno Memorial Hall. Mr. Mandell mentions intentions to light the Menorah every year even if the holidays do not coincide.
STATE OF THE TOWN
Mr. Vincent requested that Assistant to the First Selectman, Brandon Robertson, report on the State of the Town. Mr. Robertson updated the Board on a number of activities.
The Social Services Department will offer a family therapy service including five free family therapy sessions and applications for heating assistance are still being accepted through the Social Services Department. The Culture Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring public skate sessions at the Simsbury Farms Complex Ice Skating Rink on the weekends in the afternoons and a morning skate session Monday through Friday for preschoolers is held at the rink from 10:45 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday was the last day for the extended schedule of the bulky waste transfer station. Brush was being accepted free of charge from Simsbury residents in connection to any November 17th storm damage. The final count of number of cubic yards collected has not been reported yet. Mr. Mike Paine of
Paine’s Inc suspects around 2500 cubic yards of debris collected. Police Chief Ingvertsen wants all to know that the department will be officially recognized at the
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Connecticut Chiefs of Police Association meeting for successfully completing the first tier of accreditation leading to state certification. There are two steps remaining in the process. Mr. Sawitzke has reported to Mr. Robertson that the design development process for the high school renovation project is 100% complete, construction plans are underway and plans will be submitted to the State Department of Education in January. Preliminary design plans for the wastewater treatment plant by town’s consultant Earthtech were submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection for review. Final designs are to be submitted to the State’s DEP by June of 2003. Preliminary plans for the Greenway Route 10 signal lights crossing are being completed for a late December
submission to the State Department of Transportation with the project to be underway sometime in middle of 2003.
PROCLAMATION FOR THE NUTMEG BALLET’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF “THE NUTCRACKER” IN SIMSBURY
Mr. Vincent requested that Ms. Gilkey read the resolution declaring this to be the 10th year of performance by the Nutmeg Ballet in Simsbury. (Addendum 3). Mr. Vincent made a motion to approve the resolution as read by Ms. Gilkey and Mr. Romano seconded the motion with all in favor. Mr. Vincent notes performance times for this weekend.
FINANCE
REVIEW AND ACT ON CORRESPONDENCE FROM TAX COLLECTOR REGARDING TAX REFUNDS
Mr. Vincent requested a motion to approve the tax refunds as outlined in a memo from the Tax Collector. Mr. Vincent noted that the total amount of the tax refunds is $5,415.45. Mr. Mandell made a motion and Mr. Garrity seconded the motion with all in favor.
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FARMINGTON VALLEY HEALTH DISTRICT
PRESENTATION OF CONNECTICUT SMALLPOX MASS VACCINATION PLAN AND POSSIBLY APPROVE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY SUB-COMMITTEE THAT THE SIMSBURY HIGH SCHOOL SERVE AS A MASS VACCINATION SITE
Mr. Vincent introduces Mr. Richard Matheny, Director of the Farmington Valley Health District to discuss the state of Connecticut, Smallpox mass vaccination plan with the Board of Selectmen and answer any questions. Mr. Matheny makes his presentation about the possible mass smallpox vaccination in the State of Connecticut if there should be an attack against our country. Mr. Matheny needs to have a plan in place to include a volunteer staffed vaccination site in Simsbury. Mr. Romano asks about what the plan entails and what towns are being considered, he also questions the security needs. Mr. Matheny has been asked to establish two sites in Farmington Valley to provide vaccinations for the ten towns in the Farmington Valley; one in Simsbury and the other possibly in Farmington. Mr. Matheny
will also speak to the Farmington Valley Collaborative about the plan and may advise just one site since the plan calls for 117 people to run the vaccination site and there would be a drain on police, ambulance and fire resources. Area town police may have to work together, and VNA nurses may help with vaccinations. Ms. Mielert asks about the population numbers in Farmington Valley and about Federal Government directives. Mr. Matheny notes the 102,000 people in the Farmington Valley and this is a state mandated plan with the state being required to s
submit the plan to the CDC. Mr. Vincent requests a motion be made to accept Simsbury High School as one of the designated sites for smallpox vaccination plan as required by the state. Mr. Garrity made a motion and Ms. Gilkey seconded the motion. All were in favor.
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PLANNING AND CONSERVATION
REVIEW AND APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FIRST SELECTMAN TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION UNDER THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT OPEN SPACE AND LAND ACQUISITION GRANT PROGRAM
Mr. Vincent asks Mr. Mandell to read the resolution to submit the request for the open space grant application for the Ethel Walker Property west of Bushy Hill Road, phase 2 under the State of Connecticut Open Space and Land Acquisition (Addendum 4).
Mr. Vincent made a motion to approve the resolution read by Mr. Mandell. Ms. Gilkey made the motion and Mr. Romano seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Ms. Mielert thinks this is an important move on part of the Selectmen as it is an important parcel of land to preserve.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLY ACCEPT BROWNSTONE TURN AS A MUNICIPAL ROAD.
Mr. Vincent requested a motion to accept Brownstone Turn as a municipal road as recommended by Town Engineer Richard Sawitzke. Mr. Garrity made a motion and Mr. Mandell seconded the motion. Mr. Romano clarifies there has never been a designation to the newly developed road. All were in favor.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLY ACCEPT THE PROPOSED BOARD OF SELECTMAN’S REGULAR 2003 MEETING SCHEDULE
Mr. Vincent requested a motion to approve the Board of Selectman’s Regular 2003 Meeting Schedule proposed December 4, 2002. Mr. Garrity made a motion and Mr. Mandell seconded the motion. All were in favor.
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RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
Mr. Vincent requests the board to each make a few of the motions to accept the list of reappointments.
Reappointment of Gloria Knierim to the Aging and Disability Commission Mr. Mandell made a motion to accept the reapppointment of Gloria Knierim
to the Aging and Disability Commission and Ms Gilkey seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Reappointment of Edward LaMontagne to the Aging and Disability Commision
Mr. Mandell made a motion to accept the reappointment of Edward LaMontagne to the Aging and Disability Commission and Ms. Gilkey seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Appointment of Margery Winters to the Conservation Commission
Mr. Mandell made a motion to accept the appointment of Margery Winters to the Conservation Commission and Mr. Garrity seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Reappointment of Mark Naccarato as an alternate to the Design Review Board
Mr. Romano made a motion to accept the reappointment of Mark Naccarato to the Design Review Board and Ms. Gilkey seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Reappointment of Victoria Rogers as an alternate to the Design Review Board
Mr. Romano made a motion to accept the reappointment of Victoria Rogers to
the Design Review Board and Mr. Mandell seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Reappointment of Louis George to the Economic Development Commission Mr. Romano made a motion to accept the reappointment of Louis George to the
Economic Development Commission and Ms. Gilkey seconded the motion. All were in favor.
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Reappointment of Sharyn Holmes to the Health and Welfare Commission
Ms. Mielert made a motion to accept the reappointment of Sharyn Holmes to the Health and Welfare Commission and Ms. Gilkey seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Reappointment of Sylvia Holman to the Health and Welfare Commission
Ms. Mielert made a motion to accept the reappointment of Sylvia Holman to
the Health and Welfare Commission and Ms. Gilkey seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Reappointment of Anthony Draplick to the Health and Welfare Commission
Ms. Mielert made a motion to accept the reappointment of Anthony Draplick to the Health and Welfare Commission and Ms. Gilkey seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Reappointment of Mark McPherson to the Human Relations Commission
Ms. Gilkey made a motion to accept the reappointment of Mark McPherson to
the Human Relations Commission and Mr. Garrity seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Reappointment of Jonathan Yeisley to the Insurance Commission
Ms. Gilkey made a motion to accept the reappointment of Jonathan Yeisley to the Insurance Commission and Mr. Garrity seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Reappointment of Scott Davis to the Police Commission
Mr. Garrity made a motion to accept the reappointment of Scott Davis to the Police Commission and Mr. Romano seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Reappointment of Peter Ingvertsen, Chief of Police to the Public Safety
Sub-Committee
Mr. Garrity made a motion to accept the reappointment of Peter Ingvertsen to
the Public Safety Sub-Committee and Mr. Mandell seconded the motion. All
were in favor.
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SUB - COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mr. Vincent asked if there were any Sub-Committee reports. Ms. Mielert notes the Welfare sub-committee will need to meet about the eight applicants for the vacant apartments later in the week.
LIAISON REPORTS
Mr. Vincent asked if there were any liaison reports. Mr. Romano noted the successful joint meeting between the Planning and Zoning Commissions and the Design Review Board over the past weekend held at the Library.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
REVIEW AND POSSIBLY APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 25, 2002
Mr. Vincent requested a motion to approve the minutes of the Board of Selectman meeting held on November 25, 2002. Mr. Mandell made the motion to accept the minutes and Mr. Garrity seconded the motion. All were in favor.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Vincent requested a motion to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:24 p.m. Ms. Gilkey made a motion and Mr. Romano seconded the motion. All were in favor and the meeting was adjourned into Executive Session to discuss pending settlements.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The following members of the Board of Selectmen were present for the Executive Session: Thomas E. Vincent, First Selectman, Joel Mandell, Deputy First Selectman, Anita Mielert, Madeleine Gilkey, John Romano and William Garrity. Assistant to the First Selectman, Brandon Robertson and Labor Counsel, Patrick McHale were also present for the Executive Session.
At 8:45 p.m. Joel Mandell made a motion to adjourn Executive Session. This motion was seconded by John Romano. All were in favor of this motion and the Executive Session was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
At 8:47 p.m., William Garrity requested a motion authorizing the First Selectman to enter into a collective bargaining agreement with the Connecticut Independent Labor Union,
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Local 41, representing the Town’s dispatchers according to the Terms in the Tentative Agreement as discussed in executive session. Joel Mandell seconded this motion and all were in favor.
At 8:48 p.m., Joel Mandell requested a motion authorizing the First Selectman to extend the collective bargaining agreement with the Simsbury Secretarial, Clerical & Library Town Employees Bargaining Unit SEIU Local 760, CSEA, AFL-CIO, originally effective from 1997-2001 through June 30, 2003, with revisions as outlined by labor counsel in executive session. This motion passed unanimously. Madeleine Gilkey seconded this motion and the motion passed unanimously.
At 8:49 p.m., Joel Mandell requested a motion authorizing the First Selectman to extend the collective bargaining agreement with the Simsbury Administrative and Professional Employees Bargaining Unit SEIU Local 760, CSEA, AFL-CIO, originally effective from 1997-2001 through June 30, 2003, with revisions as outlined by labor counsel in executive session. John Romano seconded this motion and the motion passed unanimously.
John Romano made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. William Garrity seconded the motion and all were in favor. The motion was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted
(Addendum 4)
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