Board of Selectmen
REGULAR MEETING
September 26, 2007

Present: Scott Adamsons, John Anderson, Brian Flood, Susan Bransfield, Mark Finkelstein, Kathy Richards, Sharon Gibala

1. First Selectwoman Call Meeting to Order:
Mrs. Bransfield called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.

2. Pledge Of Allegiance

3. Approve Minutes Of: (Financial) September 5, 2007
There was a motion to approve the minutes of the 9-5-07 by Sharon Gibala, seconded by Kathy Richards. Vote unanimous, motion carried.

4. Accept Agenda
There was a motion to accept the agenda by Scott Adamsons, seconded by Sharon Gibala. Vote unanimous, motion carried.

5. Communications / Correspondence: R. Buden - New Software for General Ledger
Mrs. Bransfield reviewed for the BOS important information regarding Charter Revision. The Charter Revision Commission is requesting joint meeting on Tuesday 10-9-07 with the BOS. Mrs. Bransfield reviewed process for which Charter Revision can take place. The Board of Selectmen determined that they are not available on 10-9-07 for a joint meeting. Mrs. Bransfield will invite the Charter Revision Commission to meet with the BOS on 10-10-07 or at another time which is mutually agreeable.

Mrs. Bransfield reviewed the memo from Rob Buden, Finance Director, regarding a new general ledger software system. Mr. Buden will be seeking a bid waiver at the financial meeting on 10-3-07 in order to purchase this software.

6. Public Comment none

7. Old Business:

A) Update: Clean Energy Task Force: Solar Photovoltaic Array (Andy Bauer)
Chairman of the Clean Energy Task Force, Andy Bauer clarified for the BOS comments he made at an earlier meeting. If a second 5 kilowatt array is purchased, savings from the second array can be used at the discretion of the BOS. Energy cost savings from the first 5 kilowatt array must be put into the clean energy account. The cost of the second 5 kilowatt array is approximately $14,000.

There was a motion by Scott Adamsons to fund the cost of the additional 5 kilowatt photovoltaic array out of the contingency fund, seconded by Sharon Gibala. The BOS discussed how to properly fund the cost of the system. Scott Adamsons and Sharon Gibala withdrew their motion. It is the consensus of the BOS that they will support the purchase of this system. A resolution will be written and voted on at the Financial Meeting on 10-3-07.

[John Anderson left the meeting at 8:10 pm.]

B) Updates: Roads; Buck-Foreman Roof & Clock-tower (R. Kelsey)
Director of Public Work, Rick Kelsey reviewed for the BOS the chip sealing process and expenses for maintenance of town roads. Chip sealing remains the most cost effective way to maintain roads for the town.

Mr. Kelsey gave an update on the Buck-Foreman Building Roof and the Clock-tower (town hall). There are unforeseen costs and repairs that need to be made for both projects. Mr. Kelsey estimates that additional expenses for the Buck-Foreman roof will be $6,000-9,000 and
estimates the additional expenses for the clock-tower to be $18,000 - $25,000. Costs will be renegotiated and Mr. Kelsey will return to the BOS with a recommendation.

C) Appointments to Boards and Commissions (Re-appointments, vacancies, etc.): None

8. New Business:

A) Amendment to Ordinance - Chapter 12, Article II, Section 12-34 "Minimum Distances from Youth Facilities" (for Adult-Oriented Establishments)
Mrs. Bransfield reviewed for the BOS the proposed amendment to this ordinance and read into the record the changes proposed. There was a motion by Mark Finkelstein, seconded by Sharon Gibala, to adopt the proposed changes to this ordinance and to hold a public hearing on regarding the proposed ordinance changes on 10-10-07 @ 7:00 pm.

Proposed revisions noted in bold, deleted wording is crossed out encased in brackets:

No adult oriented establishment shall be located less than [five hundred (500)] seven hundred and fifty (750) feet from any of the following uses if any such uses are existing at the time when the adult- oriented establishment is established: any public or private school serving grade twelve (12) or lower; any day-care center, nursery school or similar use; any public parks or playground, any commercial or not-for-profit outdoor or indoor recreational facility; any church or place of worship; any playground associated with a church or other community building, any public or private hospital and/or center for treatment of psychiatric, psychological, or chemical dependency disorders, which hospital or center treats minors; any residential zone. Measurements of distance…

AYES: Susan Bransfield, Brian Flood, Kathy Richards, Sharon Gibala, Mark Finkelstein
NAYES: Scott Adamsons
ABSTAIN: none
This motion passed.

There was a motion by Scott Adamsons, seconded by Mark Finkelstein, to increase the distance in the proposed amendment to 3,000 feet.

AYES: Scott Adamsons
NAYES: Susan Bransfield, Brian Flood, Kathy Richards, Sharon Gibala, Mark Finkelstein
ABSTAIN: NONE
This motion was defeated.

B) Refunds:
There was a motion by Mark Finkelstein, seconded by Brian Flood to refund VW Credit Leasing LTD the amount of $371.65. Vote unanimous, motion carried.

There was a motion by Mark Finkelstein, seconded by Brian Flood to refund Cheryl Petrella the amount of $19.08. Vote unanimous, motion carried.

There was a motion by Mark Finkelstein, seconded by Brian Flood to refund CAB East LLC the amount of $77.22. Vote unanimous, motion carried.

There was a motion by Mark Finkelstein, seconded by Brian Flood to refund Ernest C. Pettit the amount of $85.29. Vote unanimous, motion carried.

There was a motion by Mark Finkelstein, seconded by Brian Flood to refund Timothy H. or Marjorie B. Barrett the amount of $97.43. Vote unanimous, motion carried.

9. Status & Committee Reports: None

10. Public Comment: None

11. Board of Selectmen General Informal Discussion

12. Follow Up Items:

• Vehicle Usage Study Committee (Anderson, Flood, Richards)
  
• P&ZC request for Selectmen to rescind the Town exemption per C.G.S. Sec. 8-24
  
• Volunteer Firefighter Pension
  
• Update Ordinances

13. Adjourn:
There was a motion to adjourn the meeting by Mark Finkelstein, seconded by Sharon Gibala. Vote unanimous, motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Laura Siena
Board Clerk