Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting Minutes January 13, 2013 Approved

CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:10 p.m. in the Main Meeting Room of the Simsbury Town Offices. Present were: First Selectman Mary Glassman; Board members Sean Askham, Cheryl Cook, Nancy Haase, Lisa Heavner and Michael Paine. Others in attendance included Attorney Bob DeCrescenzo, Tom Cooke and other interested parties. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Everyone stood, while Grace Angus and other students led the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Glassman asked for a moment of silence for the loss of Frank Rossi, the first Public Works Director for the Town of Simsbury and Warren Coe from the Water Pollution Control Commission who passed. They will be greatly missed and she said our thoughts and prays go out to both families. Ms. Glassman said the Police Commission is trying to hold their meeting tonight, but are short one Commissioner. a) Appoint James T. Fleming as a regular member of the Police Commission effective January 13, 2014 with an expiration date of January 1, 2017 Ms. Haase made a motion to appoint James T. Fleming as a regular member of the Police Commission effective January 13, 2014 with an expiration date of January 1, 2017. Ms. Heavner seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. PUBLIC AUDIENCE Joan Coe, 26 Whitcomb Drive, said she hoped that this Board has more accomplishments than last year. She spoke again about a professional Town manager and wants this form of government discussed. Ms. Coe spoke about a Zoning Commission change for 100 Gristmill, for a medical marijuana facility. She feels this is too close to the High School and would be a drastic change to the character of Simsbury. She doesn’t want “pot heads” in our Town. This is a bad form of economic development. She feels this application should be rejected. Ms. Coe spoke about a show she watched about processing beets for ice removal on the roads. She said this is much more cost effective and has other benefits to the Town roads. She feels this should be looked at further. She spoke to the Public Works Dept. and would like the Board to encourage this process. Ms. Coe spoke about the First Selectman and Town staff going to a conference, leaving the office unattended. She felt this was not in the best interest of the Town and she wants to know why the taxpayers paid for it. Ms. Coe said the Town enforced some zoning violations and has collected over $2,000 and imposed fines on other properties. She hopes this is just the beginning of enforcing zoning. Robert Kalechman, 971 Hopmeadow Street, spoke again about the roads and sidewalks being dark around town; stating street lights are needed. Mr. Kalechman spoke about President Lincoln’s greatest speech. He was speaking about the marijuana, which is against the Federal Laws. He doesn’t want to be known as “Pot City”. He quoted some parts of the book. He feels more should be done for the widows of Simsbury. Mr. Kalechman feels the Civil War Monument should be moved to the Town Hall grounds so people can give it the proper respect. No one sees it where it is as it always gets buried by the snow. He said Mr. Lincoln said there was object of ethical duty and every Board member should look at themselves and ask that question about themselves. Dominique Avery, co-chair of the Tourism Committee, spoke about appointing members of different Boards and Commissions. She doesn’t understand why Steve Mitchell’s name isn’t on the list for Tourism and hopes this was an oversight. She said she was happy to work with the two new people on the committee, but they already had two people who came to different meetings and were very interested in the committee. She said both of these people are Democrats and weren’t included on the list. They only want to have people who are interested in volunteering to help this committee and don’t need membership affiliation. This committee is in no way a stepping stone to a political career. Ms. Glassman noted that the Board never received anything on members being interested on this committee. She will be happy to send whatever information the Board would like, she is a new chair and didn’t understand how this worked. Barbara Dolinsky, 56 Library Lane, spoke about the Aquarion Water Company. She said several towns in Mass. have done feasibility studies and commenced with lawsuits against Aquarion to buy back their water companies as they feel they can be better managed. Ms. Dolinsky urged the Board to look at the feasibility of buying back the water company for Simsbury. She feels that the residents of Simsbury and citizens throughout New England and New York would be very interested in obtaining more facts on this issue. Ms. Glassman noted that there would be a discussion at the Executive Session tonight. Sue Bednarcyk, 119 East Weatogue Street, spoke about the Economic Development Task Force on the agenda tonight. She feels that new people are needed on this Task Force, including residents with different backgrounds. Ms. Bednarcyk said there is still a drainage issue on her street. There are going to be bigger issues now that winter is here. One of the lots has now been sold and if they don’t put in proper drainage there will be an even bigger issue. PRESENTATION Martin Luther King Memorial Day Ceremony on January 20th at 2:00 p.m. at First Church of Christ Ms. Glassman introduced Grace Ingus and other Simsbury High School students who are on the Martin Luther King Committee. Ms. Ingus said students did some research on Martin Luther King, Jr. back in 2011 and found out that he spent two summers in Simsbury. They have now raised $60,000 of the $100,000 goal to honor Mr. King. They showed a picture of what this memorial would look like. They are hoping to start construction either late spring or early summer of this year. Ms. Ingus said there will be tributes to Mr. King on January 20th at 2:00 p.m. at First Church of Christ. There will be singing, a speech reading, and a documentary will be shown. This ceremony is open to the public. For more information the website is www.mlkandct.com. FIRST SELECTMAN’S REPORT Ms. Glassman said the Town has received $204,000 in State bond funds for the design of a new Senior/Community Center. She gave special thanks to State Rep. John Hampton for securing the funds and the members of the Bond Commission, which will assist the Town in identifying a final site for the facility. Ms. Glassman said she was pleased to report that the FY 2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report was successfully completed and submitted to OPM on 12/30/13, without the need to utilize the provisional extension. She thanked everyone who worked on this for getting this project completed on time. Ms. Glassman said several key employees retired for the Town, including Rich Sawitzke, Jim Clifton and Sue Mazurski. She wished them all the best and said she was pleased to welcome Anthony Piazza, Water Pollution Control Superintendent; JoAnn Martin, Executive Secretary to the First Selectman; and Jeff Shea, Town Engineer on their new positions. She said there is still one more key position to fill for the Director of Finance/Treasurer. The Town will hold its first round of interviews for this position on January 15th, but we are fortunate to have Sean Kimball leading this year’s budget process as Interim Finance Director. SELECTMEN ACTION a) Approve Tax Refunds Mr. Paine recused himself. Mr. Askham made a motion to approve tax refunds in the amount of $12,199.00 as requested and approved by the Tax Collector. Ms. Cook seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. Mr. Paine rejoined the meeting. Ms. Heavner recused herself. b) The Hartford Land Use Study Group Update No action was taken at this time. Ms. Heavner rejoined the meeting. c) Approve the 2014 Budget Workshop dates No action was taken at this time. d) Approve a new program designed to promote Simsbury as a wedding destination Mr. Askham made a motion to waive the first 50 wedding license fees for February 14, 2014 to help promote Simsbury as a wedding destination. Ms. Haase seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. e) Approve the use of Iron Horse Boulevard for the 2014 Walk MS event on April 6, 2014 Mr. Askham made a motion to grant permission to the Connecticut Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to hold the 2014 Walk in the Town of Simsbury on Sunday, April 6, 2014 from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. pending the public gathering permit. Ms. Haase seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. f) Accept a financial donation from Garrity Asphalt Reclaiming, Inc. in the amount of $5,000 for the Keep Simsbury Warm Program Ms. Haase made a motion to accept a financial donation from Garrity Asphalt Reclaiming, Inc. in the amount of $5,000 for the Keep Simsbury Warm Program with thanks. Ms. Cook seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. g) Accept a financial donation from the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service in the amount of $1, 400 to be used by the Social Services Dept. to assist families in Simsbury Ms. Cook made a motion to accept a financial donation in the amount of $1,400 from the Interfaith Thanksgiving Services to be used by the Social Services Dept. to assist families in Simsbury with thanks. Ms. Haase seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. h) Status of negotiations between Big Y and ISCC, LCC and possible action on proposed agreement regarding reciprocal easements and land use restriction Mr. Askham made a motion to endorse the proposed concept agreement with Big Y with further information to come back to the Board at their next meeting. Mr. Paine seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. OTHER BUSINESS a) Jim Clifton -2013 Regional EPA Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Excellence Award Ms. Glassman said Jim Clifton won the 2013 Regional EPA Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Excellence Award. She thanked him for all his hard work for the Town and said he left the Department in very good shape before retiring. APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS a) Approve the establishment of the Simsbury Economic Development Task Force as recommended by the Economic Development Commission; members to be identified based on the December 4, 2013 and December 10, 2013 Memorandum, appointed by the Board of Selectmen within 30 days Mr. Askham made a motion that Ms. Heavner and Ms. Haase have further discussions with the Economic Development Commission and Town staff to develop an Economic Development Task Force and come back to the Board of Selectmen at the next meeting. Also, to create a mission and time frame. Ms. Cook seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. Aging & Disability Commission a) Appoint Diane Yeisley and Arlene Zappile effective December 18, 2013 with an expiration date of January 1, 2016 b) Appoint Victor Bible and Mary Lou Patrina as alternates to the Aging & Disabilities Commission effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of January 1, 2016 Ms. Heavner made a motion to appoint Diane Yeisley and Arlene Zappile to the Aging & Disability Commission effective December 18, 2013 with an expiration date of January 1, 2016. Also, to appoint Victor Bible and Mary Lou Patrina as alternates to the Aging & Disabilities Commission effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of January 1, 2016. Ms. Cook seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. Building Code Board of Appeals a) Appoint Steven Antonio and Samuel Ziplow to the Building Code Board of Appeals effective December 18, 2013 with an expiration date of January 1, 2016 b) Appoint JoAnn Hogan as a regular member of the Building Code Board of Appeals effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of January 1, 2016 Ms. Heavner made a motion to appoint Steven Antonio and Samuel Ziplow to the Building Code Board of Appeals effective December 18, 2013 with an expiration date of January 1, 2016. Also, to appoint JoAnn Hogan as a regular member of the Building Code Board of Appeals effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of January 1, 2016. Ms. Haase seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. Clean Energy Task Force a) Appoint Robert Beinstein, Patrick James Boeshans and James A. Ray as regular members of the Clean Energy Task Force effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015 b) Appoint Melissa Valentin and Susan VanKleef as regular members of the Clean Energy Task Force effective December 18, 2013 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015 Mr. Askham made a motion to appoint Robert Beinstein, Patrick James Boeshans and James A. Ray as regular members of the Clean Energy Task Force effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015. Also, to appoint Melissa Valentin and Susan VanKleef as regular members of the Clean Energy Task Force effective December 18, 2013 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015. Ms. Cook seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency a) Accept the resignation of Alan C. Needham as a regular member of the Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency effective December 30, 2013 b) Appoint Donald Rieger as a regular member of the Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency effective December 18, 2013 to fill the vacancy of Alan C. Needham with a term ending January 1, 2016 c) Appoint Margaret Sexton to the Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency effective December 18, 2013 with an expiration date of January 1, 2018 d) Appoint James Morrison as an alternate member of the Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency effective January 1, 2014 with an expiration date of January 1, 2018 e) Appoint Bertram Kaplan and Margery Winters as regular members of the Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of January 1, 2018 Mr. Paine made a motion to accept the resignation of Alan C. Needham as a regular member of the Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency effective December 30, 2013. Also, to appoint Donald Rieger as a regular member of the Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency effective December 18, 2013 to fill the vacancy of Alan C. Needham with a term ending January 1, 2016; to appoint Margaret Sexton to the Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency effective December 18, 2013 with an expiration date of January 1, 2018; to appoint James Morrison as an alternate member of the Conservation Commission/Inland Wetland & Watercourses Agency effective January 1, 2014 with an expiration date of January 1, 2018; and to appoint Bertram Kaplan and Margery Winters as regular members of the Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of January 1, 2018. Ms. Haase seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. Culture, Parks and Recreation Commission a) Appoint Francis Salls and William Mullen to the Culture, Parks and Recreation Commission effective December 18, 2013 with an expiration date of January 1, 2018 b) Appoint David Bush, Kelly Kearney, Sarah Cramer and Gerard Wetjen as regular members of the Culture, Parks and Recreation Commission effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of January 1, 2018 Ms. Heavner made a motion to appoint Francis Salls and William Mullen to the Culture, Parks and Recreation Commission effective December 18, 2013 with an expiration date of January 1, 2018. Also, to appoint David Bush, Kelly Kearney, Sarah Cramer, and Gerard Wetjen as regular members of the Cultures, Parks and Recreation Commission effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of January 1, 2018. Ms. Haase seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. Economic Development Commission a) Appoint Mark Deming as a regular member of the Economic Development Commission effective December 18, 2013 with an expiration date of January 1, 2019 b) Appoint Jay DeVivo as a regular member of the Economic Development Commission effective December 18, 2013 to fill the vacancy of Kevin Crimmins with an expiration date of January 1, 2018 c) Appoint Carolyn Bligh as a regular member to the Economic Development Commission effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of January 1, 2019 Ms. Cook made a motion to appoint Mark Deming as a regular member of the Economic Development Commission effective December 18, 2013 with an expiration date of January 1, 2019; appoint Jay DeVivo as a regular member of the Economic Development Commission effective December 18, 2013 to fill the vacancy of Kevin Crimmins with an expiration date of January 1, 2018; and appoint Carolyn Bligh as a regular member of the Economic Development Commission effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of January 1, 2019. Mr. Paine seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. Fair Rent Commission a) Appoint Helen Peterson and Judy Schaefer to the Fair Rent Commission effective December 18, 2013 b) Appoint Madeleine Gilkey and David Richman as regular members of the Fair Rent Commission effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of January 1, 2016 c) Appoint Cornelia Mason and John Paddock as regular members to the Fair Rent Commission effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of January 1, 2016 Ms. Haase made a motion to appoint Helen Peterson and Judy Schaefer to the Fair Rent Commission effective December 18, 2013; to appoint Madeleine Gilkey and David Richman as regular members of the Fair Rent Commission effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of January 1, 2016; and to appoint Cornelia Mason and John Paddock as regular members to the Fair Rent Commission effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of January 1, 2016. Ms. Cook seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. Historic District Commission a) Appoint Dianne Mead as a regular member of the Historic District Commission effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of January 1, 2015 to fill a vacancy b) Appoint Mark Nyquist as an alternate to the Historic District Commission effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of January 1, 2019 Ms. Haase made a motion to appoint Dianne Mead as a regular member of the Historic District Commission effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of January 1, 2015 to fill a vacancy and to appoint Mark Nyquist as an alternate to the Historic District Commission effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of January 1, 2019. Ms. Cook seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. Insurance Committee a) Appoint Nick Mason and Peter C. Peterson as regular members to the Insurance Committee effective December 18, 2013 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015 b) Appoint Madeleine Gilkey, Paul Mikkelson and Edward Sparkowski as regular members to the Insurance Committee effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015 Mr. Askham made a motion to appoint Nick Mason and Peter C. Peterson as regular members to the Insurance Committee effective December 18, 2013 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015 and to appoint Madeleine Gilkey, Paul Mikkelson and Edward Sparkowski as regular members to the Insurance Committee effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015. Ms. Heavner seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. Open Space Committee a) Appoint Robert Pomeroy and Margery Winters as regular members to the Open Space Committee effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015 b) Appoint Helen Peterson as a member-at-large to the Open Space Committee effective December 18, 2013 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015 Ms. Haase made a motion to appoint Robert Pomeroy and Margery Winters as regular members to the Open Space Committee effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015 and to appoint Helen Peterson as a member-at-large to the Open Space Committee effective December 18, 2013 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015. Ms. Cook seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. Planning Commission a) Appoint Ron Locandro as an alternate on the Planning Commission effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015 Ms. Haase made a motion to appoint Ron Locandro as an alternate on the Planning Commission effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015. Mr. Askham seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. Public Building Committee a) Appoint Richard Derr as a regular member to the Public Building Committee effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of January 1, 2018 b) Appoint Larry Boardman, Richard Cortes, Michael Laureno and Richard Ostop as regular members of the Public Building Committee effective December 18, 2013 with an expiration date of January 1, 2018 Mr. Askham made a motion to appoint Richard Deer as a regular member of the Public Building Committee effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of January 1, 2018 and to appoint Larry Boardman, Richard Cortes, Michael Laureno and Richard Ostop as regular members of the Public Building Committee effective December 18, 2013 with an expiration date of January 1, 2018. Ms. Haase seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. Recycling Committee a) Appoint Nancy Thoma, Mary Turner and Carol Miller as regular members of the Recycling Committee effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015 b) Appoint R. Kingsbury Chase, Lori Fernand and Janice Kern as regular members of the Recycling Committee effective December 18, 2013 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015 Mr. Askham made a motion to appoint Nancy Thoma, Mary Turner and Carol Miller as regular members of the Recycling Committee effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015 and to appoint R. Kingsbury Chase, Lori Fernand and Janice Kern as regular members of the Recycling Committee effective December 18, 2013 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015. Mr. Paine seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. Senior Center Needs Assessment Committee a) Appoint Edward LaMontagne, Mona Martinik, Mary Lou Patrina and Donald Zaylor as regular members of the Senior Center Needs Assessment Committee effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015 Mr. Askham made a motion to table the appointments of the Senior Center Needs Assessment Committee and allow the current committee to continue until changed. Ms. Haase seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. Simsbury Farms Complex Committee a) Appoint Tony Braz and Dennis Fallon as regular members of the Simsbury Farms Complex Committee effective December 18, 2013 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015 b) Appoint Linda Johnson, David Dell, Kevin Schultz, Ronald Patterson and Gerald Post as regular members of the Simsbury Farms Complex Committee effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015 Mr. Paine made a motion to appoint Tony Braz and Dennis Fallon as regular members of the Simsbury Complex Committee effective December 18, 2013 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015 and to appoint Linda Johnson, David Dell, Kevin Schultz, Ronald Patterson and Gerald Post as regular members of the Simsbury Farms Complex Committee effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015. Ms. Haase seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. Tourism Committee a) Appoint Dominique Avery, Patricia Carbone, Paulette Clark, Laurie Matczak, Barbara O’Connor and Cathy Barnard as regular members of the Tourism Committee effective December 18, 2013 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015 b) Appoint Angela Campetti, Joyce Howard, Katherine Oakes and Sara Ann Schultz as regular members of the Tourism Committee effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015 Mr. Askham made a motion to appoint Dominique Avery, Patricia Carbone, Paulette Clark, Laurie Matczak, Barbara O’Connor and Cathy Barnard as regular members of the Tourism Committee effective December 18, 2013 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015. Also, to appoint Angela Campetti, Joyce Howard, Katherine Oakes and Sara Ann Schultz as regular members of the Tourism Committee effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015. The Board of Selectmen will also entertain new members, if wanted, moving forward. Ms. Cook seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. Water Pollution Control Authority a) Appoint Michael Park and Jay Sheehan to the Water Pollution Control Authority effective December 18, 2013 with an expiration date of January 1, 2018 b) Appoint Philip Richardson and Thomas Hickey as regular members to the Water Pollution Control Authority effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of January 1, 2018 Ms. Cook made a motion to appoint Michael Park and Jay Sheehan to the Water Pollution Control Authority effective December 18, 2013 with an expiration date of January 1, 2018 and to appoint Philip Richardson and Thomas Hickey as regular members to the Water Pollution Control Authority effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of January 1, 2018. Ms. Haase seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. Zoning Commission a) Appoint Michael Doyle as an alternate on the Zoning Commission effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015 Mr. Askham made a motion to appoint Michael Doyle as an alternate on the Zoning Commission effective January 8, 2014 with an expiration date of December 7, 2015 ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES a) Regular Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2013 Mr. Askham made a motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2013 with corrections. Mr. Paine seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. SELECTMEN LIAISON AND SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Personnel - Approve the increase of the salary of the Director of Public Works from which would put the salary at 80% of the market reference range for the position Mr. Askham made a motion to approve the increase of the salary of the Director of Public Works from $106,600 to $116,000 which would put the salary at 80% of the market reference range for the position. Ms. Haase seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Heavner made a motion to retain a consultant, Lee Erdmann, with a fee not to exceed $4,000, to hire a Town Engineer. Mr. Askham seconded the motion. All were in favor, with Ms. Glassman abstaining, and therefore there the motion passed. 2. Finance - no report at this time. 3. Welfare - no report at this time. 4. Public Safety - Ms. Heavner said the first meeting of the year will be held on Thursday, January 16th at 7:00 a.m. 5. Board of Education - Ms. Heavner said the Technology Task Force is collecting data and working on consolidating their resources ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION a) To discuss (1) pending tax litigation with McLean Affiliates, Hoffman Enterprises Limited Partnership and Phyllis Hoffman, Trustee; and (2) attorney-client privileged correspondence from Town Counsel concerning the status of the Application of Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut to Amend Rates Mr. Askham made a motion to go into executive session at 8:45 p.m. to discuss (1) pending tax litigation with Hoffman Enterprises Limited Partnership and Phyllis Hoffman, Trustee. Ms. Cook seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. The Board exited Executive Session at 9:02 p.m. Mr. Paine made a motion to approve the tax appeal settlement of Hoffman Enterprises Limited Partnership and Phyllis Hoffman, Trustee to a settlement value of $143 per square foot. Ms. Haase seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. Mr. Askham made a motion to go back into executive session at 9:04 p.m. to discuss the pending tax appeal with McLean Affiliates. Ms. Cook seconded the motion. Mr. Paine recused himself and left the meeting. The motion passed 5-0-0. The Board exited Executive Session at 9:10 p.m. Mr. Askham made a motion to approve the tax appeal settlement with McLean Affiliates that would reduce the assessment to $5,460,000 which is an assessment reduction of $222,530. The tax on the property would be reduced by $8,298. Ms. Haase seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0-0. Mr. Askham made a motion to go into executive session at 9:11 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing attorney-client privileged correspondence from Town Counsel concerning the status of the Application of Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut to Amend Rates. Ms. Glassman recused herself from the matter. All of the Selectmen except Ms. Glassman voted to go into Executive Session. The Selectmen were joined by Town Counsel Robert DeCrescenzo, Town Assessor David Gardner and Director of Administrative Services Thomas Cooke. Mr. Paine made a motion to come out of Executive Session at 9:25 p.m. Ms. Cook seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. Mr. Paine made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Cook seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mary A. Glassman, First Selectman