Board of Selectmen Motions 11/26/2012

TOWN OF SIMSBURY
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
REGULAR MEETING MOTIONS
NOVEMBER 26, 2012

CALL TO ORDER

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Meeting Room of the Simsbury Town Offices.  Present were:  First Selectman Mary Glassman and Board Members Sean Askham, Nancy Haase, John Hampton, Lisa Heavner and Moira Wertheimer.

SELECTMEN ACTION

a)  Approve Tax Refunds

Mr. Hampton made a motion to approve tax refunds in the amount of $1,142.38 as recommended by the Tax Collector.  Mr. Askham seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion passed.

b)  Accept a financial donation in the amount of $10,000 from the Estate of Marian E. Strindberg

Ms. Wertheimer made a motion to accept a donation in the amount of $10,000 from the Estate of Marian E. Strindberg.  Ms. Heavner seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion passed.

c)  Approve Communication Specialist job description

Ms. Heavner made a motion to approve the Communication Specialist job description as presented to the Board of Selectmen at their November 14, 2012 Regular Meeting.  Mr. Hampton seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion passed.

d)  Approve CRCOG Regional Performance Incentive Grant

Ms. Wertheimer made a motion to adopt a resolution endorsing the Regional Performance Incentive Program proposal referenced in Section 5 of Public Act 11-61 (An Act Concerning Responsible Growth) for the following proposals to be submitted by the Capitol Region Council of Governments:

    1.    Code Enforcement Software
    2.    Human Resources On-line Clearinghouse and Templates
    3.    Human Resources Town Employee Portal – Regional Development
    4.    Local Call Log and Management System
    5.    Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory
    6.    Regional Mutual Disaster Recovery
Mr. Hampton seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the resolution was adopted.

e)  Set public hearing of December 10, 2012 for possible sale of Pharos Farm to the Simsbury Land Trust

Mr. Hampton made a motion to set a public hearing date of December 10, 2012 to hold a public hearing for the sale of Pharos Farm to George Hall for $480,000 which is a prerequisite to the Simsbury Land Trust’s purchase of a permanent agricultural easement for the property; and to authorize the expenditure of approximately $3,000 to cover the cost of an independent appraisal of the property.  Ms. Wertheimer seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion passed.

APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

a)  Re-appoint James A. Ray as a regular member of the Clean Energy Task Force with a term of 2 years from December 5, 2011 to December 2, 2013

Ms. Wertheimer made a motion to re-appoint James Ray as a regular member of the Clean Energy Task Force with a term of 2 years (from December 5, 2011 to December 2, 2013).  Mr. Hampton seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion passed.

b)  Appoint Melissa Valentin to fill a vacancy as a regular member of the Clean Energy Task Force filling the vacancy of Ned Cosgrove, May 30, 2012

Mr. Hampton made a motion to appoint Melissa Valentin to fill a vacancy as a regular member of the Clean Energy Task Force with a term expiring on December 2, 2013.  Ms. Wertheimer seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion passed.

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

Mr. Askham made a motion to accept the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 14, 2012.  Ms. Wertheimer seconded the motion.  After discussion and minor modifications to the minutes, a vote was taken.  All were in favor and the motion passed.

ADJOURN

Ms. Wertheimer made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  Mr. Askham seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion passed.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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Thomas F. Cooke
Director of Administrative Services